Welcome to Camp Fire Golden Empire & Camp Gold Hollow

 

At Camp Fire Golden Empire, we ignite a lifelong love for nature, adventure, and community through our Camp Fire Club and Camp Programs.

Camp Fire is where young people connect to the outdoors, to others, and to themselves.

Whether you’re joining a local club, exploring the great outdoors at Camp Gold Hollow, or reconnect at a Camp Fire Alumni Weekend, you’ll find meaningful experiences that inspire growth and belonging.

 

 

Camp Fire Club & Camp Program Opportunities

Clubs – Year-round Camp Fire Club programs that build leadership, confidence, and connection.  Supporting the Bay Area, Sacramento, Yolo, El Dorado, Placer and Solano counties.

Overnight Summer Camp – Unplug and connect at Camp Gold Hollow. Swimming, archery, canoeing, campfires, and lifelong friendships await. Free bussing from Sacramento and the Bay Area! (Ages 8 – 17)

Day Camp – Designed to foster self-discovery, community, and a deep appreciation for nature. (Ages 5 – 12)

Counselor-in-Training – Develop leadership skills and mentor the next generation of campers.

Family Camps– Share the magic of camp with the whole family through our special weekend retreats.

WoHeLo Camp – for families living with Autism, the key to a successful Family Camping experience!

Alumni Events – For Alumni from Camp Fire Camps far and wide. Just YOU and I and the campfire, and the songs we love to sing.  Just a one more time!

 

 

Camp Gold Hollow

Nestled in stunning pine forests around the serene Lake Vera in Nevada City, California, Camp Gold Hollow offers campers a peaceful retreat just a short drive from Sacramento and the Bay Area. Since 1944, Camp Fire Golden Empire has owned and operated Gold Hollow, blending timeless summer camp traditions with innovative youth programming to create the perfect environment for personal growth and adventure.

 

 

 

Get Involved 

Camp Fire Clubs and Camps are built on community. Whether you’re a camper, alumni, volunteer, or donor, your support makes a difference. Explore ways to join, give, or lead and be part of something bigger.

 

 

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