Camp Hye Sierra, Dunlap, California

Camp Hye Sierra is a secluded, rustic camp in the Sierra Nevada Mountains, just seven miles from Kings Canyon and Sequoia National Parks, 50 miles east of Fresno. It's equally accessible from the Bay Area, Los Angeles, and Central California, with travel times of about 4 ½ hours.

Camp Hye Sierra is an old fashioned group camping facility located on 160 acres at 4,300 feet elevation. Days are warm but not sweltering. Nights are cool – bring blankets! – and the stars are amazing. You can rough it in your own tent, share a group cabin with bunk beds (12 person capacity per cabin), or set up your camper/trailer. All cabins have electricity and are heated if necessary. Modern bathrooms are nearby with hot showers - a must for energetic dancers!

Camp Hye Sierra offers all the traditional outdoor activities. Hike when you need to be alone or clear your mind. Meditate by a still lake to start or end the day. At the swimming lake, you can rest on the warm, sunny beach, paddle a canoe, swim, or play volleyball or basketball.

There is a large open-air, shaded pavilion for classes with a sprung wooden dance floor. The pavilion is right next to the lake - jump in and have a swim after class! The camp has a large dining hall (a second dance space) with a full kitchen and outdoor eating areas. There is a bonfire area for nighttime activities - drumming, history, story-telling, music. The camp's remote location means no neighbors and no curfew.