Welcome to Camp Ocean Pines

Outdoor Education - Fall 2009 - 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 the Fall 2009 session, and are taking reservations for Spring 2010. Visit our Outdoor Education page to learn more.

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.

2009 Workshop Opportunities

Native American Flute Circle

October 30-November 1, 2009

This weekend gathering, the third in the series, will encompass as many as possible of all the suggestions, comments, feelings that we experienced during the Spring 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

Online registration is now available for this workshop!

Passiflora Mosaic

November 13-15, 2009

Join Fred & Donnell Pasion of Passiflora Mosaics for a fun-filled mosaic weekend. Perfect for mosaic art enthusiasts of all levels. Choose between a traditional grouted mosaic or an ungrouted organically inspired design. Along with our myriads of materials you are encouraged to bring your own inspiration pieces to use and share with others. Items may include: recycled objects, china, shells, tile, pebbles, glass, knick knacks, jewelry, and metal.  See workshop page for details!

Online registration is now available for this workshop

Cotton Ball Quilting

Chinese Brush Painting

February 8-12, 2010

Limited number of spots (15) available.

 
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.

 Online registration is now available for this workshop!

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

                Camp Ocean Pines,  Cambria, CA

~~~ Program details will be posted in November  ~~~

Summer Camp 2010 (in 100 Words or Less!)

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 will be posted by Thanksgiving 2009 - just in time to give it to your children as a Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanza gift!

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