Local Activities

At YMCA camps, kids have the opportunity to explore the outdoors and build lasting friendships. With a century of experience, YMCA camps are committed to providing an environment that is safe and nurturing for children to develop self-esteem, leadership skills, and a sense of responsibility. Every YMCA camp is accredited by the American Camp Association, meaning they adhere to the highest standards in nearly 300 areas, such as health, safety, personnel, transportation, and facilities. YMCA camps provide a unique chance for kids to have outdoor adventures and make lasting connections with peers. With over 100 years of camping expertise, YMCA camps are dedicated to creating an environment that is safe and nurturing, which helps children to grow and develop self-esteem, leadership skills, and a sense of responsibility, both for themselves and the world around them. All YMCA camps are accredited by the American Camp Association, guaranteeing that they meet the highest standards in nearly 300 areas, including health, safety, personnel, transportation, and facilities. YMCA camps offer a unique and memorable experience for kids, where they can explore the outdoors and make lifelong friendships. By providing a safe and nurturing atmosphere for over 100 years, YMCA camps not only give children the opportunity to have fun and make memories, but also to build self-esteem, develop leadership skills, and learn to take responsibility for themselves and others. YMCA camps are held to the highest standards, having been accredited by the American Camp Association in nearly 300 areas, including health, safety, personnel, transportation, and facilities.

Shawna DeGrange, or “Charm” as she is known on the ranch, has been a part of the Cloverleaf Camp team since 1999. Since 2003, Charm has been the Camp Director and is a third-generation owner/Director. Her educational background includes Early Childhood Development with minors in tennis, dance, and horse mastership. She is also certified as a rifle instructor and archery instructor, and heads up the American Camp Association’s Accreditation Team. In addition to her camp experience, Charm has also been employed by Southern California Girls, Inc., a program dedicated to assisting young women in achieving personal success. Charm has also been committed to her local community. She has worked with organizations like local Rotary clubs, volunteered as a mentor in the “Girls on the Run” program, joined and supported BRONC (Barn and Ranch Owners of Norther California), and served as president of the Mark West Chamber of Commerce. In 2012, she established the non-profit Charm’s Place, which provides scholarships for camp to children in need. Her dedication to her local community was recognized in 2015 when she was awarded the Spirit of Sonoma Award. Ron DeGrange has been involved in all aspects of the Cloverleaf camp since 1963. He holds a California Community College credential in physical education and horsemastership, and is in charge of the Food Service Program. Ginger DeGrange, Charm’s mother, also holds credentials as a French and English instructor and has been a Horse Science instructor since 1971 at Santa Rosa Junior College. A talented rider, Ginger has won many awards, including Grand National Rodeo Queen in 1963, Sonoma County Rodeo Queen in 1964, and California State Rodeo Princess in 1966.

We invite everyone to join us in this effort, regardless of age, ability, cultural background, ethnicity, faith, gender, gender identity, ideology, income, national origin, race or sexual orientation. At the Y, we believe in the importance of building a strong community. We strive to provide a safe and nurturing environment that allows people of all ages and backgrounds to reach their full potential with dignity. Our core values of caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility are at the heart of everything we do. We are dedicated to creating a community where everyone can find belonging and thrive.

We provide a unique outdoor experience for children ages 3-13 to explore, play, and learn in an outdoor classroom setting. At Camp EverGreens, we believe that every child should have the opportunity to explore and learn in a safe and nurturing outdoor environment, and this is the foundation of our mission. Our campers are encouraged to explore and discover their interests and passions, while learning about the importance of environmental stewardship and respect for the natural world. We provide a wide range of activities such as swimming, hiking, and team sports, while also providing educational programming about nature, the environment, and sustainability. Our goal is to provide a holistic, explorative learning experience for children of all ages. We strive to create an environment where campers can discover their individual interests, while learning how to be compassionate and caring community members. We are committed to providing a safe, supportive and nurturing environment that encourages children to explore, grow and develop, while having fun and forming lasting friendships.