When November rolls around each year, it’s hard not to reflect on all there is to be thankful for. One of the things we here at Angeles Crest are thankful for is you! Thank you to all our supporters, volunteers, donors, campers, prayer warriors and everyone that is part of the Angeles Crest family. I hope God blesses you during this Thanksgiving season. God has certainly blessed Angeles Crest Christian Camp in countless ways since 1948 and here are just a few recent examples of how God has been working.

New Program to Reach More Campers

This past spring, Angeles Crest officially launched a new Outdoor Science Program (OSP) led by Outdoor Ed Coordinator Beth Biorkman. The program was created to reach Christian schools in the Southern California region and is geared toward 5th-7th graders. Our mission is to provide an environment of hands-on outdoor learning that promotes personal and spiritual relationship growth. Many of the kids have never been to camp, and we love that Angeles Crest gets to be their first mountain top experience!

The first OSP camp was held in May, where we hosted students from Glenoaks Christian School. Glenoaks principal, Mrs. Tirzah Vasquez says:

“Angeles Crest Christian Camp was the perfect ending to our school year. Students are still raving about their experience visiting last [school] year. I think the lesson on fire was most popular. I was amazed to see students come out of their comfort zone with different activities such as archery and rock climbing.The camp counselors were informative, enthusiastic and engaging. They incorporated the perfect combination of learning and fun. As a staff member, I enjoyed the bonfire worship, prayer hike, and staff lodging. All in all it was a wonderful experience!”

Campers are able to unplug in nature, learn with hands-on lessons like Astronomy, Botany and Mammalogy as well as enjoy the spiritual aspects of camp. You can learn more about what OSP has to offer by visiting the website.

Angeles Crest has spots available in Spring 2025.
Please contact Beth for more info by filling out the form here.

Angeles Crest won’t be hosting winter campers until January, but we have already been blessed by the fact that camp is 50% full! We’re halfway there! That does mean that anyone still looking to sign up better hurry before spots are gone. It is going to be an amazing time on the mountain and you don’t want to miss out.

Take a look at this testimony from a past winter camp written by Pastor Francis Lazaro that demonstrates the power of camp at Angeles Crest…

“Isaiah is a senior in our youth group and recently started coming on and off ever since the summer. However, he previously had admitted that he didn’t really believe in God at all and he was just coming because his girlfriend at the time was coming to our youth group. Since his girlfriend was going to camp, he decided to go as well. But when he came he had a supernatural experience with God and surrendered his life to God!

For Youth Camp taking place January 24-26 and February 5-7 for grades 6-12, take a look at more details here.

Let’s not forget about the incredible Preteen Camp for grades 3-6 on February 21-23 and February 28-March 2. Take a look at those details here.

After many years of neglect culminating in 2023’s record snowfall, the roof of the dining hall at Singing Pines was in dire need of work. According to Executive Director Dave Crouse, it was unlikely the roof would survive one more winter season. Thankfully, the roof was replaced at the end of October and looks fantastic. We can now rest assured that come spring, there won’t be a new unintentional skylight in the dining hall.

This was no small job. It took a full week with a roofing contractor with a team of a dozen workers, a crane and two flatbed trucks to get the job done. And, if that sounds like it was expensive… it was. Thankfully, God provided as He always does. Just one week after the roof was finished, Angeles Crest was blessed by some unexpected donations which covered the cost of the big project. Praise God!