Virtual Tour of Sierra Nevada Journeys Outdoor Education Camp, Portola, CA

Our Outdoor Education Camp is a state-of-the-art outdoor science education facility. It was built in 2003 and is completely ADA-accessible while providing students, parents, and community members a place to connect with the outdoors. With a spacious and elegant dining hall to enjoy mealtimes and 220 beds, Camp offers the best in rustic, without sacrificing comfort.

Sierra Nevada Journeys offers numerous opportunities to explore nature and build valuable team-building and critical thinking skills while learning and interacting with the world around us. We offer numerous individual optional programs including hikes that provide wonderful vista views of the area, a challenge ropes course, our famous alpine tower, swimming pool, archery range, arts and crafts, kayaking, sports activities, field games, night hikes and so much more. Your biggest problem will be deciding what to do.

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OUTSIDE AMENITIES

Alpine Tower, Challenge Course

The Pond

Gaga Ball

Blue Amphitheater

Archery

Silver Amphitheater

Pool with Wheelchair Ramp

Zipline

Situated on 515 acres of pristine Yellow Pine forest, Sierra Nevada Journeys is an idyllic setting with modern facilities. Our Alpine Tower, ropes course and zipline were all built specifically to encourage team building, and the swimming pool, pond and hiking trails inspire a love for the outdoors. With activity centers like archery, gaga ball and kayaking, it's impossible to be bored at Sierra Nevada Journeys.

The Lodge and DINING areas

The Lodge, Main Entrance

West Dining Hall

Outside Patio

West Dining Hall

North Dining Hall

Fireside Lounge

Sierra Nevada Journeys offers a spacious and elegant dining hall to enjoy mealtimes. The Lodge has two dining halls that can accommodate up to 176 people for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. There is a large outdoor patio that can be used for meals or get-togethers, and the dining halls can be configured for a variety of uses. The Fireside Lounge is a great spot for small group gatherings or lessons.

DINING AND OUR COMMITMENT TO You

Sierra Nevada Journeys is a nut-free camp. We understand that some of our guests have food allergies or dietary restrictions. At the time of registering for a program, a complete health history, including food allergies, is collected and reviewed by our team and health professionals before arrival.

We take pride in our work and in providing you with an outstanding camp and dining experience. Our professionally equipped kitchen and trained employees offer nutritious meals throughout the day. The meals offered meet a wide variety of tastes and special requirements. Menus can be modified according to the needs of each group. Additionally, we are committed to minimizing our impact on the environment. Our goal is to conserve resources, properly manage our waste and purchase environmentally friendly products when available.

Menus are subject to change based on a variety of factors that impact food supply and demand.

ACCOMMODATIONS

We have four modern cabin villages, four yurts, and two large stand-alone dormitories. Cabin Villages consist of three modern cabins that accommodate up to 10 participants and two adults in separate alcoves. Each clean and comfortable cabin has its own restroom. Modern shower facilities are located in next-door activity centers. Activity centers within each cabin village are used for group gatherings or meetings, and activities such as arts and crafts. There is also a washing machine and dryer in each center. All buildings are heated in the winter. Cabin Villages are situated around a large meadow (which happens to be a great place to run and play) and are connected to the dining lodge and our other facilities with wide hard-surfaced walkways.

In the summer, yurts help students and community members connect with the outdoors and experience all the modern camp amenities from a rustic viewpoint.

Two large stand-alone dormitories round out the sleeping options at Camp. The dorms have a modern design with in suite bathrooms, accessible showers, air conditioning and heating as well as comfortable mattresses and a relaxed atmosphere to facilitate learning.