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August 4 - 12, 2012
Feather River Camp
Stay 4 or 8 nights

"Camp It Up! has been a powerful and important summer tradition for my 24-year old daughter since she was four. She grew up there and is now a Senior Counselor sharing her love of CIU with a new generation of youngsters. The love and support from a community of alternative families have helped make her the beautiful, caring and talented young woman that she is. Thank you."¯

Michael Gliksohn,
Oakland, CA

Camp It Up!
An Overview


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“I’M WITH THE BAND!”
Every one of us has music in our souls but not every one of us has had the chance to play or sing with a band. We plan to rectify this at Camp It Up! this summer. Every camper will get a chance to strut their stuff. Come learn to drum, to play with a string ensemble, sing some rock and roll or whatever makes you come alive. Too shy? Never had lessons? Our amazing musical staff and talented camper-teachers will help you find your voice. Come on, you know you want to…… It’s nothin’ but fun at camp in 2012.

Of course, there will be lots of non-musical activities as well, both new programs and our long-time favorites, so plan on sharing with us what promises to be a fabulous camp season: August 4-12, 2012.

There’s always something to do at Camp, with a variety of programs and activities for children, adults and families in:

  • Visual and creative arts (jewelry-making, tie-dye, fimo, shrinky-dinks, silk-painting)
  • Theater (Camp musical, talent show, workshops)
  • Sports (softball, swimming, Capture the Flag, hiking, biking, our very own “Family Flotilla”)
  • Outdoor education (river walks, star-gazing, night hikes)
  • Healing arts (Family Spa and Salon, Massage, Yoga)
  • Carpentry and Specialty Crafts:(beautiful and useful objets d’art for you to treasure at home)
  • Activities that absolutely defy being categorized (hair coloring, “Disco Bingo“, Casino Night, Sushi-making, "The House Beautiful Tour", making hula hoops)
  • Our Children's Program includes nine age-clustered children's groups including two special groups for teens. Our Specialists, who work with both children and adults in Art, Dance, Music, Drama and Sports, are assisted by “camper-teachers” who offer specialized programs in such things as Afro-Latin drumming and photography.

While activities are offered from early morning through the evening, they are all optional.