Celebrating 50 Years!

The facility now known as Cottontail Ranch was originally just that...A rabbit ranch! In 1958, Milt Drucker, Tom Holland, and Harold Tragerman saved countless bunnies from a sure demise when they purchased the property to start Cottontail Ranch. Originally started as a day camp, overnight camp was added in the mid -'60's. By 1972, the overnight program had become so popular, that Cottontail became 100% resident camp. For nearly forty years, the camp flourished under the original owners direction and welcomed children from around the world.

After working at Cottontail for 24 years, Lynn "Chuckles"  Pedroza acquired the camp in 2009 with the intention of upholding the traditions and wonderful work which the original owners had started. Cottontail continues to be ranked among the top summer camps in the world, drawing from the expertise and resources that Lynn has brought from her illustrious career as a Camp Director. Continuing to strive for excellence, we have received international acclaim. As a member of the American Camp Association  we meet the strictest guidelines in the camping industry. Our accreditation through the American Camp Association is one we are proud and recognize as a commitment to being the best we can be.

Our Mission

Camp Cottontail is a summer camp committed to the highest standards of camping excellence, safety, and values, where children and young adults are strengthened for lives with purpose, self esteem and leadership.