Monday, February 06, 2012

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Camp San Joaquin is located in the Giant Sequoia National Monument area which protects 38 groves of the Giant Sequoias. The camp was created in 1950 and now more than 50 years later, Camp San Joaquin continues with the mission to provide great fun, refreshment, restoration and fulfillment to all who attend. Camp San Joaquin is a Christian (non-denominational) summer camp located at an elevation of 7,000 feet in Sequoia National Forest and operated by Camp San Joaquin, Inc., a non-profit organization.

The camp includes a recreation and conference hall, covered dining area, crafts cabin, restrooms with showers, swimming pool, tent cabins and dormitories, chapel and a campfire ring. Campers enjoy mountain biking, rock climbing, hiking, swimming, volleyball, ping pong, basketball, horse shoes, archery and much more.

Camping is for every age and group. For additional information please call Suzette Peters at 559-289-4411 or after June 1, 559-565-3511 or visit their website at campsanjoaquin.com.

Youth

For more information regarding the various youth events please call:

Diocese of San Joaquin
4159 East Dakota Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 244-4828 x15

Youth Camp -- Grades 4-7
Youth Camp met Sunday, July 24 - Wednesday 27 and all 40 kids had an awesome time.

High School Camp -- Grades 8-12
High School Camp met Sunday, July 31 - Thursday, August 4 and 18 kids came home so excited about their time at camp.

Children's Chapel

During the 10:00 service each Sunday morning, Children's Chapel is available for children aged Kindergarten through third grade. They have singing, lessons and crafts to compliment the day's lesson. Children's Chapel is located in the Henry White building just east of the sanctuary next to the nursery. Children are escorted to the church prior to Communion in order to participate with their family. Volunteers are encouraged to help with Children's Chapel.

Nursery

Babies and children through pre-school are welcome to the nursery. A nursery attendant is available throughout Sunday morning and also during the Wednesday evening program.

Youth Convention

Youth Convention is a winter event for the Diocese of San Joaquin at
St. Jame's Cathedral in Fresno.

Summer Camp

CAMP H2O

This year's theme was

"Awake O Sleeper and Arise from the Dead"

Camp H2O is designed for teenagers (14-19) and its main focus was to make disciples for Jesus Christ. Teens who want to explore their faith, deepen their faith, or even find it for the first time should consider Camp H2O. Through various workshops and teachings students are challenged to look at the way God made them and how He wants to cultivate their giftings in leadership. Through worship and teaching Camp H2O hopes to bring many young people to follow the living Lord, Jesus Christ.

Vacation Bible School

This year's theme was:
Walking in God's Garden.

Vacation Bible School was July 11-15.

Youth from 4 years old through 5th grade attended. Everyone had a really great time as they do each year!