Welcome to Camp Ocean Pines

Camp Ocean Pines

Camp Ocean Pines in CAMBRIA, CALIFORNIA was established in 1946 to serve the community as a non-profit camp and a conference center. Located halfway between Los Angeles and San Francisco on the Central Coast, our closest airport is San Luis Obispo (SBP). Camp Ocean Pines sits on thirteen acres of Monterey Pine forest that overlooks the ocean shore.

Learn more about Camp Ocean Pines in our About Us page. Parents, check out our summer camp page to see what is available for your kids. Teachers can bring your students for a week of Outdoor Education. Our facility is also available as a Conference Center when we are not having one of our exceptional workshops or educating school children about the environment in our Outdoor Education programs.

Summer Camp 2010 - Register now!

A full childhood is a gift.  It is our privilege to lead children in fun experiences in a traditional overnight co-ed summer camp.  Filled with laughter and fun, Camp Ocean Pines is a place where campers strive for success, truly connect with nature, and share an emotional experience beyond their own imagination.  In our forest full of wildlife, overlooking the salty sea, we partner with parents to provide skill-building activities and fun adventures in spectacular natural settings where kids experience the joy of success.  There is no other place like Camp Ocean Pines.

Our 2010 Summer Camp Rates and Dates are now posted - check them out and plan your family's summer!  Online registration is now available for Summer Camps!

Outdoor Education - Spring 2010

The Central Coast of California is an unspoiled place to study nature with the experts.  Camp Ocean Pines provides a unique opportunity for students to meet with excellent naturalists to study marine science and forest ecology.  Our naturalists are well versed in the California State standards, and teachers will enjoy watching their students participate in memorable activity based hands on learning in this remarkable setting.  Call the office and we'll visit your classroom with our red-tailed hawk from our new RAPTOR education program!  We have a few spots left in Spring 2010. Visit our Outdoor Education page to learn more.

2010 Workshop Opportunities

Chinese Brush Painting

February 8-12, 2010

Limited number of spots (15) available.

UPCOMING ADULT WORKSHOPS FOR 2010 
Learn the ancient arts of Chinese Brush Painting, Calligraphy, and Japanese paper marbling with artist and teacher Joy Harvey. Joy has over 30 years experience to share with these limited enrollment classes. The week long workshop begins with lunch on Monday, classes Monday afternoon, daily Tues, Wed, Thurs, Fri a.m. and concludes with lunch on Friday. A materials list will be sent to registered participants, and specialized supplies will be available to purchase.

THIS CLASS IS NOW FULL BUT WE ARE TAKING NAMES FOR THE WAITING LIST IN CASE OF CANCELLATIONS.
PLEASE CALL THE CAMP OFFICE (  805-927-0254  805-927-0254    805-927-0254  805-927-0254 ) TO BE PLACED ON THE LIST.

Marine Science Weekend w/ Pieter Folkens - $225/person

February 19 - 21, 2010

As a researcher, conservationist and artist Pieter's work has literally changed the way we look at whales. For decades Pieter's beautiful and accurate renderings of marine mammals has opened the door for students, educators, biologists and the public to gain a greater understanding of the diversity and ecology of these amazing mammals. His remarkable illustrations are seen daily on the posters we hang in classrooms and in the field guides we have on our bookshelves. The accuracy and detail found in all his work comes from 35 years of field experience with animals throughout the Pacific. As co-founder of the Alaska Whale Foundation , this native Californian continues to help us better understand our ocean world by spending most of his summers observing humpbacks and orcas in their northern feeding grounds. From his early work at UC Santa Cruz teaching students field sketching techniques to creating life size marine mammal sculptures for hollywood hits, Free Willy and Star Trek IV, all of Pieter's work has helped to create a greater appreciation and understanding of marine mammals. Camp Ocean Pines is honored to have Pieter come visit and tell us the story he has seen through observing these animals year after year. For a schedule of the weekend, please go to our workshops page.

Camp Crud Musical Jam -   $105/person

March 12-14, 2010

If you like crazy blues and gypsy jazz, come spend a weekend jamming with other musicians who love to play music!  An established group at the Strawberry Music Festival, the eclectic "Camp Crud Family" invites you to come and join Doña Deack and a group of musicians of all levels from all over California to participate in a musical learning environment.

See some videos of "Camp Crud" at the Strawberry Festival here

Online registration is now available for this workshop!

Mixed Media Mosaic Retreat

March 12-14, 2010

August 20-22, 2010

Are you a mosaic art enthusiast or have always wanted to learn the creative process of making a mosaic?  Then this hands-on workshop is for you!  Join Fred & Donnell Pasion of Passiflora Mosaics for this fun-filled weekend retreat.  You will enjoy their relaxed and informative teaching style as you work in the inspiring atmosphere of the mosaic-filled Arts & Crafts Lodge overlooking the ocean.

Our workshop page has more details!

Sound Healing

Saturday, March 20, 2010 from 9am-6pm, $89/person

The Sound Healing Workshop will appeal to singers, musicians, and people in the healing arts who would like to incorporate the healing power of sound into their practice.  Previous experience in music or sound healing isn't necessary.   Leaders Christine M. Grimm and Steffan Heydon,will use tools and techniques in this fun workshop that enhance your sense of well being.

Read testimonials

Our workshop page has more details!

Native American Flute Circle

April 8-11, 2010

This weekend gathering, the fourth in the series, will encompass as many as possible of all the suggestions, comments, feelings that we experienced during the Fall workshop, such as, “more drumming”, “more time to practice the new exercise”,  “let’s play more". We encourage all levels of players to attend.  We will hold a special beginners class early in the afternoon in flute playing or drumming that will get you started.
Could this be the best one ever?
For further information, e-mail Bill Timothy wjt@charter.net

See the Adult Workshops page for more details

Rates for this workshop will be posted by January 2010!

Cotton Ball Quilting

8th Annual California Sculptors Symposium
                         April 18-25, 2010

                Camp Ocean Pines,  Cambria, CA

Online registration is now available for this workshop!

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