Price: $99
Summer Blast is an awesome and unforgettable summer day camp / VBS style event for kids entering Kindergarten through 5th grade in Fall 2026. Join us at the Lake Forest campus for four days of fun, new friendships, and growing closer to Jesus!
What does the cost include?
$99 registration includes a t-shirt, multiple snacks each day, crafts, all necessary supplies, and fun! Partial scholarships are available. To request a scholarship application, please e-mail saddlebackkids@saddleback.com.
Who will my child’s leader be?
Your child will be led by Adult and Student leaders. All Adult leaders have completed an FBI and DOJ background check.
Can my child request to be with a friend?
Yes! When you register you may request to be with a friend. Children are grouped by their school grade. For example, 4th graders and 2nd graders are not together.
What will my child do each day?
Your children will be in groups that stay together for the four day event. Each day consists of games, crafts, light snacks; outdoor activities (including bounce houses, obstacle courses, skill games, water slide inflatables), a multimedia program with live worship & teaching.
What will my child be learning?
The theme of this year is “HERO.” Jesus is the hero of our story.
What if my child has health concerns?
During your registration process, you will let us know about any medical needs or any allergies they have (including food allergies).
Price: $499
Are you ready for the Best Week Ever?! JHM is headed back to Thousand Pines for two separate weeks of awesomeness. We're excited to learn more about Jesus, hang out together, and have tons of fun! You DO NOT want to miss JHM Summer Camp this year!
Can my student request to be in a cabin with specific friends and/or leaders?
Yes! There is space on the registration form for friend and leader requests. We will do our very best to place each student with at least one of their requests.
Who are the leaders? Can parents come as leaders?
Our Leaders are all adult volunteers who have gone through the extensive Saddleback Student Ministries volunteer onboarding process, which includes an FBI background check, fingerprinting, staff interview, orientation, and training. There will be one adult leader for every five students at camp. Any parent interested in coming is welcome to apply!
How many people will be staying in each cabin?
Depending on the size of the cabin, capacities will range from about 6-15 people. Every cabin will have at least two adult leaders. Individual cabins will only be accessible to the campers and leaders staying in them. In other words, we ask all campers and counselors to stay out of other people's cabins and only access their own.
How does transportation to/from camp work?
We will be taking buses to and from camp. The buses will depart from and return to Saddleback Church Lake Forest both weeks.
My son/daughter has dietary restrictions – who do I contact about that?
Please list any restrictions and/or allergies your student has on their registration and we will pass these along to Thousand Pines. The Thousand Pines dining staff is very accommodating with dietary restrictions and allergies. You are more than welcome to call the camp yourself! Their number is: 909-338-2705.
What if my son/daughter gets homesick while at camp?
It happens! Our leaders and staff will do our best to help your student get through their homesickness and will keep you in the loop when necessary. If, however, they are not able to bounce back after 24 hours, we will call you to come pick them up.
I’m not sure if I can afford the cost for camp – what are my options?
We don’t want finances to stand in the way of your son/daughter coming to camp. We have payment plans and scholarships available based upon need. You can apply for a scholarship here.
What’s the difference between the two weeks of camp?
Nothing! Both weeks are exactly the same. Because of Saddleback’s size, we can't all fit in one week at Thousand Pines. We love Thousand Pines so much that we would rather do two weeks of the same camp than one week with less students able to attend. Week 1 is for Lake Forest students only, Week 2 is for all campus students, including Lake Forest.
What is the refund/cancellation policy?
Partial refunds are available until July 10, 2026. $99 of the registration cost is nonrefundable. All cancellations beginning July 11, 2026 cannot be refunded in part or in whole.
How does the waitlist work?
We try our absolute best to take as many students as possible with us to Summer Camp! Spots are filled based on a student's specific grade and gender.
Price: $499
HSM is heading back to Biola University for an unforgettable week of growth, fun, and life change! Summer Camp is all about deepening your faith, building incredible friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re a student entering 9th–12th grade in the fall of 2026, you won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity. Mark your calendars and join us for HSM Summer Camp 2026!
Can my student request to be in a cabin with specific friends and/or leaders?
Yes! There is space on the registration form for friend and leader requests. We will do our very best to place each student with at least one of their requests.
Who are the leaders? Can parents come as leaders?
Our Leaders are all adult volunteers who have gone through the extensive Saddleback Student Ministries volunteer onboarding process, which includes an FBI background check, fingerprinting, staff interview, orientation, and training. There will be one adult leader for every five students at camp and a minimum of two leaders per group. Any parent interested in coming is welcome to apply!
How does transportation to/from camp work?
We will be taking charter buses to/from camp. The buses will depart from and return to Saddleback Church Lake Forest. Some campuses will be meeting us at Biola. Your campus SSM staff will give you more information when we get closer to July.
My son/daughter has dietary restrictions – who do I contact about that?
We will do everything we can to accommodate dietary restrictions however, we always recommend bringing extra snacks! In your confirmation email there will be a link for food allergies and intolerances that gets sent straight to Biola.
What if my son/daughter gets homesick while at camp?
It happens! Our leaders and staff will do our best to help your student get through their homesickness and will keep you in the loop when necessary. If, however, they are not able to bounce back after 24 hours, we will call you to come pick them up.
I’m not sure if I can afford the cost for camp – what are my options?
We don’t want finances to stand in the way of your son/daughter coming to camp. We have payment plans and scholarships available based upon need. You can apply for a scholarship here.
What is the refund/cancellation policy?
Partial refunds are available until June 12, 2026. $99 of the registration cost is nonrefundable. All cancellations beginning June 13, 2026 cannot be refunded in part or in whole.
How does the waitlist work?
We try our absolute best to take as many students as possible with us to Summer Camp! Spots are filled based on a student's specific grade and gender.
Price: $249
Summer Retreat is one of the best ways to connect with God and build community for all college-age students (18-22) from all of our stateside campuses. Whether you are moving away for school or staying local, Summer Retreat is for YOU. We are so excited to sit by the pool with you!
What does a typical day of retreat look like?
8am Optional Breakfast
10am Morning Session
11am Group Time
12pm Lunch
1pm Free Time
5pm Dinner
7pm Night Session
8:30pm Small Group Time
9:30pm Late Night Event
What is there to do during free time?
At the hotel there is a gym, pool, and places in the lobby to hangout and play games with friends. If you want to leave the hotel, you can! There are so many fun things to do in Palm Springs and when you get to retreat you will get a booklet full of options!
How many people will be in each room?
There are 4 people to a room with 2 queen beds.
Can I request to be in a specific group or room with my friends or leaders?
Yes, there is a space on the registration form for friend and leader requests. We will do our best to honor these requests.
Who are the leaders?
Our leaders are all adult volunteers who have gone through the extensive Saddleback Student Ministries volunteer onboarding process. This includes a FBI background check, fingerprinting, staff interview, orientation, and training.
How does transportation to/from Summer Retreat work?
You can drive up by yourself or carpool with friends. If you do not know anyone, don’t worry! We will connect you with your leader and group ahead of time so that groups can coordinate a plan!
Do I have to cover the cost of my own meals?
For breakfast, we have some simple breakfast snacks available (muffins, fruit, etc.), lunch will be on your own, and dinner is provided for you.
I have dietary restrictions, who do I contact about that?
We can accommodate Gluten-Free, Vegetarian, Vegan, and Dairy-Free. If there is a diet outside of those options please email Delaney Kansiime at DelaneyK@saddleback.com to see what we can do.
I’m not sure if I can afford the cost for camp – what are my options?
We have payment plans available! You only have to put a down payment to secure your spot and then the rest of your payments will be split up over the months leading up to the retreat. You can find more details about payment plans on the registration form. We also have scholarships available based upon need. You can apply for a scholarship here.
What is the refund policy?
Partial refunds are available through May 25th, 2026, $60 of the registration cost is nonrefundable. All cancellations beginning May 26th, 2026 cannot be refunded in part of in whole.
Saddleback takes 2,000 youth to Summer Camp, and sends others on local/global mission trips. These gifts ensure no one misses out.