Resident Camp Information
Camp Fire’s Camp DaKaNi offers resident camping to youth ages 11 to 17. At resident camp, campers learn important life skills such as autonomy, leadership, decision-making, and teamwork. During their stay, campers will take specialized classes like rappelling, kayaking, paintball and more! Camp DaKaNi is a screen-free camp and campers are asked to leave cells phones and tablets at home so they can work on building new relationships with their cabinmates and connect with nature.
Campers will spend 6 days and 5 nights with assigned cabinmates and have a counselor assigned to lead their group and serve as a mentor. Cabins are divided up by age and gender. For more information, please view the Resident Camp Section of the Camp Parent Handbook below.
Frequently Asked Questions About Resident Camp
What ages can attend resident camp at Camp DaKaNi?
Camp Fire’s Camp DaKaNi offers resident camping to youth ages 11 to 17. Cabins are divided up by age and gender, and each group is led by an assigned counselor who serves as a mentor.
How long is a resident camp session?
Campers spend 6 days and 5 nights at resident camp with their assigned cabinmates.
What kinds of activities do campers take part in?
During their stay, campers take specialized classes such as rappelling, kayaking, paintball, and more, while building life skills like autonomy, leadership, decision-making, and teamwork.
Can campers bring cell phones or tablets?
Camp DaKaNi is a screen-free camp. Campers are asked to leave cell phones and tablets at home so they can build new relationships with their cabinmates and connect with nature.
Where can I find dates, rates, and more detailed information?
Program availability, dates, and rates are available through the Dates & Rates link on this page. For more detailed information, view the Resident Camp section of the Camp Parent Handbook linked above.
