Ranger's Apprentice Camps at YMCA Camp Kern (Ages 10-14)

Throughout the week, they will practice the skills needed to move with confidence, think strategically, and work together as a team.

Campers receive a green cloak and take part in activities inspired by the world of the series, including archery, horseback riding activities, tracking, stealth missions, shelter building, climbing, outdoor cooking, and more. Each activity is woven into the camp storyline, making the week feel like one connected adventure.

As campers complete challenges and prove their skills, they work toward earning their Bronze Oak Leaf, a symbol of joining the Ranger Corps. Campers who continue their Ranger training in an advanced program may later work toward the Silver Oak Leaf.

A Creative Outdoor Camp for Adventurous Campers

Ranger’s Apprentice Summer Camp is a great fit for creative and outdoorsy campers who enjoy fantasy stories, wilderness skills, and imaginative play. This camp includes a good amount of walking as campers travel throughout YMCA Camp Kern for missions, activities, and challenges, so it is best for campers who are ready for an active week outdoors.

Campers stay in Camp Kern’s rustic covered wagons, adding to the immersive feel of the experience. These unique overnight spaces help campers feel like they are truly part of the Ranger world while giving them the chance to build friendships and create lasting camp memories.

What Campers Can Expect

Ranger’s Apprentice Summer Camp includes archery, horseback riding activities, stealth missions, tracking, shelter building, climbing, outdoor cooking, team challenges, and imaginative storytelling. Campers will learn outdoor skills, strengthen their confidence, and work together as they train to become Rangers.

For campers who love the Ranger’s Apprentice series, outdoor adventure, fantasy worlds, and hands-on camp experiences, this overnight summer camp offers a one-of-a-kind opportunity to train in the shadows and rise as a Ranger.

2026 Session Dates & Availability: