Miller Company, Landscape Architects
Urban Parks


Camp Swig
Master Planning and Landscape Design
Saratoga, California


Site plan.




The architect's rendering of the proposed field developments at Camp Swig.




An existing structure to be redesigned.




We have worked with the design team to preserve as many existing trees as possible.
UAHC Camp Swig, located in the Santa Cruz Mountains, is a 180-acre parcel sitting amidst magnificent redwood and oak trees.  Faced with a declining infrastructure the camp has undertaken the task of rebuilding with the idea of bringing a new focus of camper activity centered on the arts.  The new camp design is a demonstration of sustainable construction techniques intended to teach new generations of campers important lessons regarding respect for the environment.

Upon completion, the camp will feature new camper housing sited in a commons area, new staff housing built around a central courtyard, a new camp infirmary, new residences for year round employees, and several new art studios for painting, ceramics, works on paper, and glass blowing.

All camp wastewater will be treated on site and a gray water irrigation system will provide service to a new 25,000 square foot camp orchard filled with a variety of fruit trees.  A new nature trail will allow access and bring focus to the beauty of the countryside and the environment of Booker Creek.  Many new native trees will be planted and all existing mature vegetation will be protected during the reconstruction.  Landscape improvements to the central gathering plaza, sports facilities, and camp swimming pool are also planned.

The restoration of Camp Swig is undertaken with the support of UAHC, many generous donors, and the energetic support of nearly 50 years of camp alumni. The rebuilding will take place over the coming years.  Please check back from time to time to see the improvements as they unfold.

 




Landscape Architect


Architect


Owner


Project Team

Miller Company
415.252.7288

Herman Coliver Architecture
hcarchitecture.com

UAHC Camp Swig



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