Loch Leven Camp and Conference Center, shown above, has been the home of all PSWR camps since 1957.
The Christian Church Pacific Southwest Region sponsors various youth camps throughout the year at its own camp and conference center, Loch Leven, located in the Mountain Home Village area of the lower San Bernardino mountains. In the summer, week-long residential camp sessions are offered at Loch Leven for ages 3 through 18 (recent high school graduates).
Summer camps are organized by the Camp Ministry Committee of the Disciples of Christ Pacific Southwest Region and implemented entirely by dedicated volunteers made up of former campers, pastors, parents and young adults from around the Region. This program invites campers to explore, learn, and have adventures on Loch Leven's sunny 160 acres filled with streams, meadows, gardens, hiking trails, and wildlife. In October 2018, the Camp Ministry Committee agreed on a set of new CORE VALUES for its ministry and service. (AB506 Resources and Information is also available by clicking here.)
Winter Camp takes place over the Presidents’ weekend in February for Chi Rho/middle school (grades 6-8) and CYF/high school (grades 9-12).
Camp can be a vital experience in the spiritual and social development of young people. You can help our youth attend by giving money toward "camperships" (camp scholarships) online. As always, your generous contributions to the PSWR camp program are tax deductible.
WINTER CAMP REGISTRATION IS OPEN! click here to register
CHECK-IN TIME: 7 pm on Fri, February 14
CHECK-OUT: 11 am on Mon, February 17
WINTER CAMP AGES: Grades 6-12
REGISTRATION COST: $275 Discounted price until December 31 at midnight; Starting January 1st the cost to register is $300
(Scholarships are available–ask your pastor/church for details)
PHYSICAL ADDRESS FOR DROP-OFF/PICK-UP AND SHIPPING UPS/FEDEX is 8171 Mountain Home Creek Road, Mentone, CA 92359
SEND MAIL (USPS) TO YOUR CAMPER at 36910 Mill Creek Road, Mentone, CA 92359
FOR A LIST OF WHAT TO PACK, VISIT www.lochleven.org/what-to-pack
CONTACT INFORMATION up at Loch Leven (in case of emergency) will be sent to you by your camp directors prior to the start of your camp session.
HEALTH AND SAFETY ACTION PLAN
Guidelines for the health and safety of all campers, counselors and directors have been put in place for the camps. Download here.
We are seeking counselors to lead Winter and Summer Camps. If you are interested, please fill out the forms below, or reach out to pswrcampministry@gmail.com
Click here for the PSWR Counselor Interest Form (ages 18+)
Click here for the CIT Interest Form (current 11th & 12th graders)
Slideshows from past Camps
Take a look at our campers’ experience during their week at Loch Leven in years past. Summer camp is full of fun adventures and stories, bringing kids closer to God, and bonding in a wonderful and natural location.
SUMMER CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS
We have dreamed of achieving a level of sustainability in camp ministry that would allow all campers to attend camp at a very low cost. The PSWR and so many individuals have been tremendously generous in helping move us closer to achieving this dream. However, as expected, the operational costs of camp continue to rise each year. Likewise, the need for scholarship monies also increases as more folks attend camp.
To move us closer to our goal to provide support for all campers who need help, Loch Leven has absorbed the cost of much of our summer camp operations, spreading the financial assistance to all who attend summer camp. This year, instead of inviting folks to fill out a scholarship application, Loch Leven is inviting each registrant to pay the amount that best meets your financial situation. This means no additional paperwork is needed to receive a scholarship. Simply register for camp and select the payment option that best suits your family.
We hope that simplifying the scholarship process will help us all engage mindful stewardship, working together to honor those who truly cannot afford camp. We ask that as you select your payment options during registration that you will give prayerful consideration to the impact you can make in the lives of other young campers.
Without a doubt, Summer Camp is one of the most valuable ministries we all provide young people in our region. We are proud to be able to partner with you in securing the future of camp ministry through your contributions, whatever the amount may be.
“As each has received a gift, use it to serve one another, as good stewards of God’s varied grace.” – 1 Peter 4:10
To donate to our camp scholarships fund, click here and indicate “Camp Scholarships” in the comment section.
