Junior Guides Rafting Summer Camp

Junior Guides Rafting Summer Camp More than a rafting camp—a river family. Kids 6–16 raft exciting whitewater by day, then gather for skits, games, and campfires with their families by night.

Nonprofit with scholarships, teen expeditions, camp counselors, interns Our summer day camps teach river safety and provide fun for youth, ages 6-18, how to safely play on our most dynamic playground, the South Fork American River. We value adventure, teamwork and leadership

Program designers, river guides, and parents Sarah and the late founder Spencer Rubinfield want to share river culture with

you. We strive to instill these values in our own children and our program:
•ADVENTURE Nothing beats being on the river during the warmest part of summer. Who doesn’t enjoy the splash of cool water and the thrill of running rapids? It is our hope are that our programs will instill a love of nature and adventure that last a lifetime.
•TEAMWORK Rafting is a team sport. The entire river trip requires the cooperation of the group. Our on water activities and games encourage cooperation, build confidence and ultimately enhance self-esteem. Lasting friendships are formed when people play outside together and have a shared sense of purpose.
•LEADERSHIP Because the river is a dynamic system, leaders are needed to model safe water behaviors. We help students create a voice, incorporate feedback from their peers, and learn to communicate in a respectful way, as they direct their teammate’s actions in the raft. Our dynamic program is designed for individuals with basic swimming skills, who have little or a lot of rafting experience, who desire fun and camaraderie with other folks in the Coloma Lotus valley. Our Jr. Guides Summer Programs take into account varied skill sets, and support you at your level. For example, younger campers will spend more time tossing Frisbees while floating downstream, while older ages will get increased time spent steering the raft.

Makeup on the river? The Ducks rock colorful Zinc sunscreen: Great SPF, fun colors, and totally stylish!
08/08/2026

Makeup on the river? The Ducks rock colorful Zinc sunscreen: Great SPF, fun colors, and totally stylish!

We love our Senior Guides! The experience they provide for campers on the river is really what makes Junior Guides speci...
08/05/2026

We love our Senior Guides! The experience they provide for campers on the river is really what makes Junior Guides special. From knowing the secret swim spots to pulling kids back into the raft (again), our Senior Guides are truly the best of the best, and they do it all with a smile!

One of the most popular skills that Junior Guides get to practice at camp is guiding the raft! Senior guides educate cam...
08/02/2026

One of the most popular skills that Junior Guides get to practice at camp is guiding the raft! Senior guides educate campers on learning new paddle strokes, commanding a crew, and reading water. Campers build confidence and fearlessly lead their team through Class 2 or 3 rapids on the South Fork American!

I love what Friends of the River does for our Rivers, this event looks great!
07/31/2026

I love what Friends of the River does for our Rivers, this event looks great!

Woot woot! I hope to see you there- spectators and volunteers still needed!
07/31/2026

Woot woot! I hope to see you there- spectators and volunteers still needed!

The South Fork of the American River in El Dorado County will host the U.S. Rafting National Championship in August, bringing teams from across the country to compete for a spot in international rafting events. FULL STORY ⬇️

Group photo! Before and after telling the Ducks that its time for lunch 🍉🍪
07/29/2026

Group photo! Before and after telling the Ducks that its time for lunch 🍉🍪

Have you ever surfed a raft? Check out these pictures of the Otters from the last camp session surfing the rapid called ...
07/26/2026

Have you ever surfed a raft? Check out these pictures of the Otters from the last camp session surfing the rapid called Barking Dog!

You asked, and we heard you. This summer, we launched our NEW summer camp program, Junior Guides Kayakers! Just like Jun...
07/23/2026

You asked, and we heard you. This summer, we launched our NEW summer camp program, Junior Guides Kayakers! Just like Junior Guides rafting, but for campers who have always wanted to try kayaking! It is AMAZING and we are so excited! 🛶🌊

We got some great photos from the last camp session. Junior Guides enjoyed rapids, big smiles, and sandwiches by the ri...
07/18/2026

We got some great photos from the last camp session. Junior Guides enjoyed rapids, big smiles, and sandwiches by the river!

Some campers swim rapids intentionally, and other times a swim is a complete surprise.
07/17/2026

Some campers swim rapids intentionally, and other times a swim is a complete surprise.

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