What is Handicrafts at Skylake Yosemite Camp?

Handicrafts at Skylake Yosemite Camp is the classic camp craft shop — a place where campers slow down and make something with their hands. Handicrafts is one of over 75 activities available at Skylake Yosemite Camp in the Sierra National Forest.

Is Handicrafts included in the Skylake camp tuition?

Yes, Handicrafts is included in the standard Skylake tuition. Campers choose their own daily activities from over 20 options offered each day — there are no extra fees for individual activities.

What ages can participate in Handicrafts at Skylake?

Skylake Yosemite Camp serves campers ages 7–15. Handicrafts is available to all age groups, with counselors providing age-appropriate instruction and supervision. Campers sign up for activities based on their interests and skill level.

Where does Handicrafts take place at Skylake?

Skylake Yosemite Camp is located on Bass Lake in the Sierra National Forest near Yosemite, at 37976 Road 222, Wishon, CA 93669. All activities, including Handicrafts, take place within the camp's facilities on the lakefront property.

Handicrafts

Handicrafts at Skylake Yosemite Camp is the classic camp craft shop — a place where campers slow down and make something with their hands. From lanyards, to friendship bracelets, to tie-dye, to paper-mâché hands, and beyond, campers choose their own projects with staff on hand to teach techniques.

Handicrafts is a popular spot for campers to create small pieces of art, and the shop itself is part of the experience: a visual explosion of color built up over the years as each summer's campers add to its uniqueness. Many of the friendship bracelets exchanged on the last night of camp start here.

In a completely screen-free camp, handicrafts fills the creative niche — low-pressure, social, and portable, with projects campers bring home as souvenirs of the summer. It pairs naturally with Skylake's other arts offerings, and campers can return as often as they like within our camper-choice program.

Creative campers also love ceramics, drama, and yearbook. Explore all land activities.