Who We Are

Camp Ocean Pines was established in 1946 to serve the community as a non-profit camp and a conference center. A jewel on the Central Coast, the camp sits on thirteen donated acres of Monterey Pine forest that nearly meets the ocean shore. Camp Ocean Pines has made memories for more than 100,000 campers – with generations more to come!

We have ten beautifully designed straw bale cabins. They are engineered for passive solar efficiency, and timbers and siding milled from our own wind-felled trees were used to construct them. By staying in these cabins, people experience facilities that use natural resources wisely. Our campus can house 120 guests. 

Camp Ocean Pines is a truly unique place for kids to come! Wildlife abounds, with seals and otters swimming by, and deer roaming through the property. The students who come to us from urban settings find this a remarkable place! Annually we host students with HIV/AIDS, burn victims, and kids with cancer – all who enjoy the benefit of acceptance in this beautiful natural setting.

We also serve thousands of kids in our summer camps and environmental education programs. Adults regularly use the facilities for enriching weekend conferences. We regularly host retreats, church groups, educational seminars and art focused weekends.

Mission Statement

The mission of Camp Ocean Pines is to provide facilities and programs that promote the arts and environment by inspiring creativity, leadership and spirituality.

Get Involved

Everyone can help! We always need volunteers! Throughout your life you have developed an array of skills and we need your expertise! You have access to discounts, materials, and contacts with just the right people. Come spend some time walking around camp and chatting with the director to figure out where you can help. Of course we accept financial contributions, but people only give to what they care about. We want your heart more than we want your money. Camp Ocean Pines is moving forward as people care about our mission – we hope you’re one of those special people.

Camp Ocean Pines is a 501 (c) (3) non-profit, public benefit organization. All donations are tax deductible and very much appreciated by the camp. The Federal tax ID number for Camp Ocean Pines is 95-1738144.