California Christian Camps

Finding the perfect camp

Now that you have an idea of what you are looking for a in a camp, it's time to start finding a camp that will meet your expectations.

Here are some things to consider when researching Christian camps in California:

• Include "California Christian" in your searches.
• Check out their "Staff" pages - how do they market themselves to potential employees?

• Keep a file of brochures you get from camps that seem of interest, even if you've already made plans for that year.
• If you like something that one camp does/says, but don't necessarily want to go to that camp, see if other camps can do a similar thing.

• Christian conferences are a great way to meet some camp staff in person.
• Network with other leaders to gain honest feedback on their experiences with different camps you are considering.

• From co-workers and fellow youth leaders
• From your students - Have they or their friends been to a camp that they can't say enough good things about?
• From camps - If you like a camp, but decide not to go with them because they don't meet your specific needs, ask them who they think might be best at meeting those needs.

• Explain your goals to them - Can they meet them?
• Is your group large enough or too large for them?
• How does the reservation process work?
• When do you commit to how many people you are brining?
• What are the deposit/refund policies?
• What do they provide you to help you promote your trip?
• What is not included in this price? Will individuals need to bring extra money for food, snacks, games, special activities...?
• What are typical meals during the time you'll be there?
• Can you visit in person, and would you be able to meet some staff that would be on your trip during that visit?