The Pythian Youth
Foundation of CA, Inc.
The Pythian Youth Foundation of California, Inc. is a 501(c)(3) Public Nonprofit Corporation, established in 1946 to develop and operate the 19-acre Pythian Youth Camp, which is located in the heart of the Sequoia National Forest.
The Pythian Youth Camp was founded under the signature of President Harry S. Truman for the purpose of serving America’s youth. It is the first and only land-grant camp in the United States, and is dedicated to enhancing the growth and development of disadvantaged children between 9 and 11 both at camp and in the communities where they live.
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A Message from the Executive Director
I have always believed that summer camp is one of the most enriching experiences that we can provide our youth. Now, there is a growing movement to reconnect children with nature, citing that children from urban communities suffer from “nature deprivation”—a probable cause for much of their unrest and anxiety. The Pythian Youth camp was created for the singular purpose of changing the odds for challenged urban youth— to inspire and prepare them to be tomorrow’s leaders. Our one of a kind wilderness camp offers a nurturing environment and safe place to learn social, physical and spiritual skills.
Thomas White
Executive Director
