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Camp de Benneville PinesAngelus Oaks, California |
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The latest edition of the de Benneville Connection , our semi-annual newspaper
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Camp de Benneville Pines is a retreat and conference center located in the Barton Flats area of the San Bernardino National Forest, about 90 miles east of Los Angeles. At an elevation of 6,800 feet, the camp is surrounded by a forest of towering pines, cedars, and oaks. We are affiliated with the Pacific Southwest District of the Unitarian-Universalist Association and welcome people of all faiths who want to use our facility for programming compatible with our philosophy of respect for the interconnected web of life and for the worth and dignity of all human beings.
Our facilities include a beautiful heated swimming pool (open in season), a hot tub, children’s playground, an archery range, and opportunities for many outdoor sports in season including hiking, snowshoeing, sledding, as well as fishing and canoeing in nearby Jenks Lake. Our cabins are all equipped with modern bathrooms and hot showers, and offer comfortable sleeping quarters. Delicious meals are prepared by our talented kitchen staff and served in our main lodge. We currently host youth and family camps, church weekend retreats, yoga camps, music camps, art and photography camps, performing arts camps for youths (through our affiliation with Camp Bravo), adult summer camps and many more. Contact us on 909-794-2928 or email us at uucamp@aol.org to find out if we are right for your next camp retreat or conference.
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From the President's Desk: Have you been to Camp lately? If you have been, then you know that spring has definitely sprung. The snow is melting, and in many places, nearly gone. The deciduous trees are showing the first signs of new buds. And some of the forest creatures around the camp are beginning to emerge or return from their winter homes. And what does a young (and many older) camper's heart turn to at this time of year? Well, love maybe. But, as Board President one of the first things I think of is at least equally as important to the life and continuity of our Camp: Spring Work Weekend! This year it will take place Friday through Sunday, May 7 - 9. Yes, this is the time of year when we get the Camp ready for the tumultuous, busy summer season, and we need all the help we can get to do it. In fact, we need You! There are many volunteer jobs to be done, and in exchange for your help we offer delicious free food Friday evening through Sunday noon and free accomodations on Friday and Saturday night. |
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You must be 11 years of age or older and physically able to participate, and we do highly value those with special construction, maintenance, forestry or similar skills to share. But whatever your skill set may be, there is a job for you and we appreciate your participation. We will put your hands, hearts and energy to good use. LATE BREAKING NEWS! As of April 28th, we have just about maxed out on our ability to accommodate workers for the Spring Work Weekend. Thank you for the tremendous response! However, we can take a few more highly talented or motivated workers, so please give Janet a call on (909) 435-6298 to discuss why you haven't yet registered and to obtain the link to the online registration system. Only those registered can be accommodated. Water Works! Capital CampaignThe Camp de Benneville Board of Directors is launching a new capital campaign named "Water Works!" to raise money to replace the Camp's failing underground water distribution system. Over 3,000 feet of pipe will need to be replaced to prevent a potentially disasterous loss of Camp availability and revenue, and to ensure that Camp de Benneville will continue to serve UU campers of all ages far into the future. Please click on "Water Works!" or on the Water Works! icon at the lower left of this window to read all about it.
Updated 04/28/2010 Click on the YouTube button below to see a video showing Camp de Benneville winter fun, filmed and produced by our newest Board member, Susan Emshwiller. |
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