Our diocese is near and home to several Episcopal summer camps where young people can explore their relationship to God through all the astonishing natural beauty our region has to offer. Swimming, hiking, boating, rock climbing, worship services, camping, and the chance to make friends for life, are just some of the activities offered by summer church camps.

• Sierra Service Project

  

  This year, we are partnering with Sierra Service Project, a known and trusted non-profit organization, to provide two full weeks of opportunities for teens to learn, serve, and grow together.

  Dates:

  Week 3: July 12-18; Del Norte County, CA (Semper Virens Deanery)

  Week 4: July 19 – 25; Navajo Nation, AZ

  Ages: Teens entering high school through recent graduates

  (18 year-olds who have just graduated are welcome — the State of California requires a little extra paperwork from you.)
  

  How to register:

1. Visit myssp.sierraserviceproject.net 

2. Create an account as either:

a.  An “adult volunteer” (anyone attending the trip 18+) OR

b.  A “responsible adult” (parent/guardian of a youth 17 or younger).

c. Note: If both you and your child are attending, select the “adult volunteer” option when creating your account.

3. Once you set a password and log in, visit the forms dashboard.

On the forms dashboard, use our group’s invitation code to add yourself to our roster:

Del Norte – 15dc50b8

Navajoland – 8f7d44c0

4. You’ll be asked to confirm your group’s details to make sure they match our dates and location for this year’s trip.

5. Once you’re added to the roster, a button will appear so you can begin your forms!

a. Note: You can save these and return later if needed. Using an updated Chrome browser is recommended. Forms will work best on a desktop computer (not mobile or tablet). 

6. As the liaison, I’ll be able to see whose forms are in progress. You won’t show up on my roster until you’ve begun the forms.

a. Adult Volunteers: Your additional required items will be marked as “verified” on my roster when SSP has reviewed these. Details for additional items for adults are in the prep packet, available on the downloads page. Once you begin your forms, SSP will contact you directly if they need additional items to verify you for the program.

7. Reach out to me and SSP for any technical assistance! SSP support can be reached at admin@sierraserviceproject.org.

• Camp Living Waters – Arcata:

  A week-long Episcopal summer camp in the heart of Redwood Valley, Camp Living Waters is based at St. Alban’s, Arcata, and draws staff members from the faith communities of the North Coast. Registration opens April 1. More info: https://www.camplivingwatershumboldt.org/

• Camp Galilee – Lake Tahoe:

  Located on the shore of Lake Tahoe, Camp Galilee is the camp of the Episcopal Diocese of Nevada. Camp Galilee’s summer camps help youth develop deep relationships with their peers, caring counselors, the natural world, and God. To learn more, Visit Camp Galilee’s website.

  Dates: May 22 – September 20

  Ages: 8 – 16, plus family camps!

• St. Dorothy’s Rest – Sonoma

  St. Dorothy’s Rest is a 380-acre camp and retreat center in Sonoma County, about an hour north of San Francisco along the famed Bohemian Highway. The oldest camp in California, St. Dot’s has been serving children and adults from all faiths and all walks of life for over 100 years.  St. Dorothy’s Rest is proud to be part of the Episcopal Diocese of California. Click here to learn more.

  Dates: May 22 – August 16

  Ages: 5- 15+  and Family camps

  Location: Camp Meeker, CA

• The Bishop’s Ranch, Summer Camps – Healdsburg:

  Located in Healdsburg, The Bishop’s Ranch offers several different summer camps for youth, families and intergenerational gatherings. To learn more, visit The Bishop’s Ranch. Click here to register