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HANDS on CAMELS CAMP: May 2, 3 & 4 2025 now open to ages 16 and up!

    All returning attendies from ANY year get $50.00 off! !

    We want to thank all of our May 2024 Camel Camp Attendees and Friends!  We changed things up a bit and really concentrated on more hands on, more food and more fun.  


    Would you like to know about our next Camel Camp?  Click the button and you will be in the know.  

    WANT TO BE KEPT IN THE LOOP? CLICK TO EMAIL US.
    GO TO CAMEL CAMP PRE-REGISTRATION FORM.

    - Activities -

    Learn to Read Camels Like a Pro

    One-on-one instruction with Camel Trainer, Gil Riegler, makes this an incredible opportunity to develop your camel listening and handling skills. Zoo keepers, camel owners, and enthusiasts alike participate. Immerse yourself in camel culture, and gain valuable insight and skill in compassionate handling and care of camels. 

    meet our camels

    You will be watching and working with our camels at their different levels of training: seasoned push button gentlemen, hormonal females, yearlings and "bottle-baby" adults to help you experience a spectrum of camels. We do not invite outside camels and show quick fix, two day camel training techniques. We are focusing on YOU and developing your skills and camel training/handling toolbox.


    Learn from a variety of “teachers” that will increase your confidence and ability to assess your own camel’s needs and always move forward in a positive direction. This clinic is designed to improve your camel handling-skills by giving you hands on exposure with a large group of camels working with an experienced handler and trainer.  You will observe and learn from your classmates' interactions as well while you enjoy camaraderie with adventure travelers.

    Techniques demonstrated and practiced include...

    • Reading natural camel communication, YOUR  GO-TO CAMEL TRAINING TOOL!
    • Knots for tying and cinching
    • Haltering (and training to the halter)
    • Tying
    • Working safely in close
    • How to groom safely
    • Leading
    • Moving among loose camels
    • Riding

    Additional Discussions with Demonstrations include...

    • Training a camel to hoosh (lay down) … a critical step in camel training.  We teach how, when, why and what to expect.
    • Restraint techniques to safely allow for veterinary care for:
      Taking blood, castration surgery, wound care, etc
      Nutrition and supplements 

    A Beautiful Place to Embrace Camel Culture

    The Oasis Camel Dairy sprawls over 42 rolling acres in East San Diego County and is TripAdvisor's #1 Ramona Attraction.  


    Something truly extraordinary for the adventure traveler.  A great climate and a backdrop of oaks pepper trees and dramatic rock outcroppings left-over from a bygone era make this not only a perfect home for our 20+ dromedary camels but a great retreat for YOU to take it all in, learn about camel training,  relax and recharge.  You will also be able to sample our Camel Milk Soap and other products, including chocolate!


    QUESTIONS?  EMAIL US: contactus@cameldairy.com

    Take the next step

    Fill out our pre-registration form and take the first step towards learning something amazing.

    Pre-Registration Form

    - Schedule Highlights -

    Friday Afternoon Meet-and-Greet

    Friday Afternoon Meet-and-Greet

    Friday Afternoon Meet-and-Greet

    two fun gals and a camel taking a selfie

    Join us Friday evening  from 5 to 7 pm... come to the Oasis Camel Dairy for a Meet and Greet with staff, fellow campers, camels and canines.  We will have light snacks and non-alcoholic beverages.

    Enjoy camel milk chocolate smores around the bonfire! 

    Early Morning Milking

    Friday Afternoon Meet-and-Greet

    Friday Afternoon Meet-and-Greet

    Gil and one of our mother camels demonstrating camel milking

    8:00 - 9:00 am -  Saturday and Sunday

    Come early and watch the milking and enjoy a sweet surprise! 

    Breakfast goodies including the best donuts in the world.

    Walking Among the Herd

    Friday Afternoon Meet-and-Greet

    Walking Among the Herd

    Gil overseeing guests walking among the herd of camels in their pasture

    Saturday morning 10:30

    One of our favorite shared experiences is taking participants right out into the pasture with the herd.  A fantastic natural introduction to camel communication.

    Grooming

    Handling and Restraint

    Walking Among the Herd

    camel campers grooming one of our sweet camels, Jamal

    Saturday and Sunday From nose to toes and teeth to tail... learn our best practices for keeping camels coiffed and clean.  You will be brushing and petting a lot of camels during these sessions!

    Handling and Restraint

    Handling and Restraint

    Handling and Restraint

    woman learing to recognize where lymph glands are on a camel.

    Saturday Absolutely must-know techniques to keep you, your camel and your vet safe.

    Training

    Handling and Restraint

    Handling and Restraint

    camel camp participant walking a camel through an easy obstacle course

    Every time you are with your camel, you are teaching and training.  Learn  consistent techniques that establish and maintain your leadership & help your camel enjoy learning

    Saturday Evening Dinner

    Saturday Evening Dinner

    Saturday Evening Dinner

    Delicious Mediterranean dinner featuring roast lamb, green salad roasted vegetables, and more

    Saturday evening from 6:00 pm until ????  
    Enjoy an evening with new friends at our authentic Mediterranean Feast featuring delicacies from far away.  Fantastic flavors, local boutique wines,  

    Walking with Giants

    Saturday Evening Dinner

    Saturday Evening Dinner

    Saturday afternoon & Sunday

     before lunch

     Walking a camel with purpose, safety, control and direction require an understanding of how camels communicate and receive information.  Get ready to get walking!

    Camel Riding

    Saturday Evening Dinner

    Camel Riding

    Sunday after lunch:

     Let's ride!  Sunday afternoon we will saddle up and do a little riding.  Participants will take turns riding the camels.  It really rounds out the experience of being with them and the smiles can't be beat!

    Best Camel Camp at CAMEL CAMP Competition

    are you planning on rv/car/tent camping????

    Not just educational.  Our Camel Camp is fun and people really get a chance to hang out and mix it up.  If you are camping at the Dairy, we invite you to be included in our Coolest Camel Camp at CAMEL CAMP contest!

    Maureen is our current Three Time, Coolest Camel Camp at Camel Camp winner

    Maureen is our current two-year Best Camel Camp at CAMEL CAMP winner

    COST

    One Person - $400 Two People- $700 returning $350

    Includes all handling and camel training classes and presentations, Dinner at the Dairy Saturday evening and pre clinic  Friday late afternoon meet and greet.

    You may also choose to come in EARLY each day to watch camel milking... now that's some real adventure travel!

    pre registration form

    - Where to Stay -

    Stay right at the Dairy for a unique experience!  We have space for dry camping in your tent, trailer, car or camper.  


    Bathrooms with showers are just a short walk from your spot!

    Camping starts at $25.00 a night.


    You can fill up your fresh tank with our well water.


    Sorry, we do not have an RV dump but there are a few not too far away you ma

    Stay right at the Dairy for a unique experience!  We have space for dry camping in your tent, trailer, car or camper.  


    Bathrooms with showers are just a short walk from your spot!

    Camping starts at $25.00 a night.


    You can fill up your fresh tank with our well water.


    Sorry, we do not have an RV dump but there are a few not too far away you may want to use on your way out.


    To find out about camping at the Dairy, please contact us.

    Camping at the Dairy

    Local Lodging

    We have camping spots for tents and rvs available next door at our guest ranch, Camela Bella, adjacent to the Dairy.  As well as camping spots for tents and rvs at the Dairy Please contact us if interested.  We do not have hook-ups.  We do have a restroom with shower at each site.


    Other local lodging includes: (listed by closest)

    • Ramona Val

    We have camping spots for tents and rvs available next door at our guest ranch, Camela Bella, adjacent to the Dairy.  As well as camping spots for tents and rvs at the Dairy Please contact us if interested.  We do not have hook-ups.  We do have a restroom with shower at each site.


    Other local lodging includes: (listed by closest)

    • Ramona Valley Inn
    • San Vicente Inn
    • Apple Orchard Inn

    RV Park just down the highway from us

    • Ramona Oaks RV Park

    There are also lots of private Air B&B rentals 

    In our 16th YEAR connecting people and camels. Some great cameleers got their start right here.

    - Training Without Pressure -

    Gil works with Trooper to "ease" him into the idea of laying  down for us.. one of the many camel training techniques we share.

    Read about Gil and his Camel Zen

    Get to know a little bit about Gil, the Oasis Camel Dairy and our camel training and handling techniques.  A great resource for the adventure traveler

    WHY CAMELS ONE MANS ANSWER ARTICLE (pdf)

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