Sly Park Environmental Education Center

I was there with my 6th grade class from Williamson Elm. In Rancho Cordova in 1989 and it was one of the best experiences of my young life. I still have the fondest memories. I wish my kids could have experienced it too.

This wasn’t all that great. The food was terrible literally none of the nearly 500 kids ate the chicken Alfredo, but the cabins were alright. They were very small though, and some were better then others two had carpet flooring, while every other one gave you splinters when you walked two feet and they have almost no showers 3 in my cabin. “Free Time” only had two activities basketball and ping-pong and they were always full. The hikes are what got this place the three star, though. The Children’s Forest was pretty, but my instructor made a very big point of saying “Don’t go off the path” and then what does she do? Lead us off the path. The creek hike was very pretty, but the creek was very fast moving and cold. The lake was amazing, and as I’m writing this I’m planning on going back up there to do it again. The other activities were cool too, such as the planetarium, the Stem Room, and geocaching. All in all I would do it again but I would rather go someplace else.

Awesome trip! I went there 2 weeks ago! Weather was rough with some snow, but I learned a-lot from this place. I got soaked on the lake hike that is 5 miles btw, It was miserable, food was great and staff was excellent. I definitely recommend going here. Although you may get sick after the trip. I recommend Sly park to have some procedures to prevent getting sick. Anyways Great Trip and I loved it!

Can I go back and steal all the Food because that food was the best that lake hike was terrible and you only get 5⃣minutes of shower time. The snake is a lie. DON'T TRUST HUDINI another snake HE WILL GO DOWN YOUR PANTS! Children's Forest was amazing. Second time I got to touch snow. Oh & Rattlesnake Cabin = ROHNDA X THE FLORIDAMAN Porcupine Cabin = Fox =

They put me in the girl’s cabin and gave me food poisoning. Then, I had to leave early because I got the flu from hiking in the rain. I liked two of the activities, though. I went early 2019.

My Sly Park experience began 4 years ago when my eldest son went with Sequoia Elementary School... He was so ecstatic and full of joy when he came home, his stories of how "Fern" led him on a "crazy cool night hike" and even though it was snowing at the time, he pushed through every adventure, and perservered despite the challenges that were presented. My eldest son grew as a young adult, learning skills of independence, confidence, and responsibility as well as a plethora of knowledge provided by the amazing Sly Park teachers! I have been waiting 4 years to be able to go with my youngest children Sophia and Noah this week!! I was as excited if not more than both of them to enjoy this experience! Each day brought new challenges from a 5 mile hike to the lake with beautiful scenery, and a hike to the local creek. We explored many live organisms, the planetarium, and developed our own skit for "skit night". I really lucked out to have such an amazing co-part of a "cabin leader" Carly from Bancroft Elemantry... We worked well to keep all 25 girls on a strict schedule as our days were FULL from 6:30a.m. until 9:30p.m. The Sly Park teachers were amazing in preparing each and every activity on a daily basis, they ran as a "well oiled machine". I don't even know where to begin to explain how great they were with each student! They were empathetic and understanding, well prepared, and prompt all while making sure to share an abundance of scientific knowledge of how to preserve this beautiful place we call "Earth". My "hiking group" leader was "Thunder", and a history teacher by trade, he told amazing stories before each "exploration" to grasp the attention of the students. My favorite was the "acorn pancakes" made in a mortar and pestle, and the challenges the Native Americans had, simply to make a meal for their family.... It was very humbling for each student, as they realized how "easy" the westernized modern culture has it!! It was an emotional departure, as every child left and thanked me for all I did for them, however, each student, school teacher, Sly Park teacher, kitchen staff, maintenance crew, and Chris the director made this an AMAZING experience for myself!! I am so grateful for my children to have been able to experience this outdoor education opportinity!

Don't waste your time and money sending your child to this camp. Staff doesn't have the knowledge or expertise to handle students who are misbehaving and bullying other students. Staff isn't proficient in knowledge of natural resources. My child and others had severe diarrhea from the food. The staff doesn't listen to students concerns, they are only in it for the money.

Nice, humble and underappreciated. Brett is a man of respect and principle.

Absolute best time! I loved it and everyone who works there is friendly and scenery is beautiful!

I just got back from sly park. The food was amazing and the people there are sooo nice. If you are going in Juanuary bring warm cloths. When I was there it snowed a good 2 feet.