Camp Glenn Rockey

Camp Glenn Rockey is the oldest juvenile camp in the county. It was originally established in 1931 as part of the federal Civilian Conservation Corps. The camp was named after Glenn Rockey, a Fire Captain with the Los Angeles Forester and Fire Warden. Fire Captain Rockey and five juvenile members of the LA County Probation Forestry Camp crew, lost their lives on September 2, 1955, in an active fire suppression work. Camp Rockey is in the foothills of San Dimas. It contains an open dormitory, a secure hosing unit with 20 individual rooms, administrative building, school facility, gymnasium, kitchen and dining area.

Camp Glenn Rockey houses post dispositioned male probation youth between the ages of 13-18. All youth have been ordered by a juvenile delinquency court to 5-7 or 7-9 months in locked camp community placement program. Sustained petitions include but are not limited to violations of penal code 245 PC (assault with deadly weapon), 211 PC (robbery) and 664/187 PC (attempted murder).

Camp Rockey offers educational, therapeutic, and vocational programs to support youth rehabilitation, including:

Wolf Connection: This program helps youth connect with their authentic selves through interactions with rescued wolves and nature. The experience fosters self-awareness, emotional healing, and a sense of belonging within a community.
Financial Literacy: A probation-led program that teaches financial responsibility through lessons on money management, credit, investments, entrepreneurship, and business structure. The curriculum includes presentations, assessments, worksheets, and discussions.
Iron Man: Focuses on health and fitness, this probation-led program engages youth in cardio, HIIT, and weightlifting while promoting teamwork, discipline, and sportsmanship.

 

Camp Visitation:

Family visitation is a vital component of the rehabilitation process and is strongly encouraged by the Probation Department.  Through this process youth are provided an opportunity to engage in conversations under the supervision of Camp Staff.   Once a youth arrives in Camp they will be requested to provide a list of relatives including mother, father, legal guardians and grandparents.  During the orientation process each youth is informed of the facility’s visitation schedules, rules and procedures, and is provided a Rules and Rights Handbook, that also stipulates visitation rules and procedures.  Family may visit on Sunday from 1:00 PM-4:00 PM.

Please note:

  • Approved visits are limited to parents, legal guardians, or persons standing in loco parentis, grandparents and children of youth.  A legal guardian must bring verification to the facility to be approved.
  • Visits by persons other than those listed above are considered Special Visits, and require prior permission, that may be obtained via a court, DPO, or facility management.
  • Youth’s minister, priest, rabbi, or other authorized religious chaplain may visit on weekdays with coordination from the appropriate religious facility coordinator. They are not allowed to visit during regular visiting hours this is considered a Special Visit.
  • All visitors must be at least 21 yrs. of age, unless authorized by a court order, which would then be classified as a special visit and would require permission as listed above.
  • Visitors must bring a valid government issued photo identification to be cleared to enter the facility and are not permitted to bring any items other than one (1) key on a single key ring and their identification.
  • All visitors are to be appropriately dressed and must wear closed toe shoes.
  • Visitors are not permitted to bring personal items to youth.
  • Once verified all visitors are subject to search. Note: Visiting hour searches are conducted by narcotic detection canines.

 

Population: 68
Age 12 – 14: 3
Age 15 – 18: 65

 

Information last updated January 06, 2026