Skylark Ranch Recovery Period
Where the mountains meet the sea, that’s where you’ll find Skylark Ranch. This property is located just north of Santa Cruz, and is perfect for exploring beaches, climbing trees, cooking over a campfire, and enjoying the stars.
Skylark Ranch is in the beginning stages of a phased reopening following the CZU fire. In Summer 2025, we will run a Group Camping program, where troops and families can return to Skylark Ranch through a structured, safe program.
Skylark Ranch is not yet available for rentals. When we are ready to move onto that phase, you’ll find more information here.
Camp Skylark Ranch sustained devastating damage from the 2020 CZU fires. Damage included losing electricity, the destruction of camp structures, and massive tree loss. But Camp Skylark Ranch is slowly recovering. The trees have started fuzzing out, and our work parties of Girl Scouts, volunteers, and staff work hard to remove invasive species and keep the campground free of debris. We continue to work with forest management and rebuilding experts. There are steps we can take now to support that process and make sure Camp Skylark Ranch is ready for what comes next.
Please see our CEO update for more information on the property and how you can help.
Summer 2025 Group (Family/Troop) Camp
Gather your friends and loved ones and escape to the serene beauty of Skylark Ranch as it moves into a new chapter of fire recovery. Whether you’re painting a masterpiece in the art barn, sharpening your aim at archery, or savoring the gooey perfection of campfire s’mores, there’s something for everyone to enjoy. Craving more adventure? Take a day trip to explore the stunning nearby coastline, where ocean breezes and tidepools await. When the sun sets, unwind under a blanket of stars, sharing stories and laughter around the campfire with family and friends.
We’ve got the cooking covered! Relish three hearty meals a day in our Dining Hall, leaving you free to focus on making memories. Each day brings a mix of drop-in and sign-up activities to keep your family entertained and engaged. Caregivers and chaperones are responsible for youth supervision, so you can tailor your experience to suit your group’s needs.
Register for Group Camp on our new ActiveNet system. When making your reservation please include everyone sleeping in your cabin, including those under age 3. We will modify your balance to reflect the under 3 free price.