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

The Diocesan Youth Coordinator is Daniel Marker. He runs a highschool event in the summer called Camp H2O and a Youth Convention in the winter for the Diocese. He can be contacted at:

Daniel Marker
4159 East Dakota Avenue
Fresno, CA 93726
(559) 244-4828 x15

This year the Youth Convention for Junior High and High School students was Friday and Saturday, February 26-27, at St. James' Cathedral in Fresno.  It was an great success and all who participated enjoyed the convention greatly.  Watch for information about the 2011 Youth Convention.

July:
     July 2 --  Rawhide Baseball -- St. Paul's reserved the Toyota Terrace.  Included the Fireworks!  100 people came to this event and had a
                     great time!
     July 28-31  --  4th through 8th grades at Camp San Joaquin

August:
     August 1-5 -- High School grades at Camp San Joaquin

 

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.

Vacation Bible School

The students learned about St. Paul the Apostle and Journeyed with him on his missions.

What a fantastic time everyone had!!!

There were snacks, games, lessons, singing, crafts and plenty of fun for everyone!