2025 pre-camp events for all regions

Pre-camp events will all be held IN PERSON this year  Please reserve the following dates for pre-camp planning and preparation:

Date and Time
Event
Location

Held via Zoom

Informational meeting

For those who have not volunteered before at Special Camp, to learn more about camp.

Virtual

Please e-mail This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. if you would like to attend

April 1
Aide registration deadline
 

 

May 3 9:00 - noon

 

Training for all aides

All new aides should plan to attend this MANDATORY regional training session, to prepare for serving at this year’s camp. Experienced aides are also encouraged to attend, to share their practical experience and advice with new aides as a part of the training.

Meets regionally 

Confirmed aides will be sent details regarding meeting location in your region

May 23-25
Pre-camp planning retreat

Joint planning retreat for aides to meet together, form ministry teams and camper care groups, brainstorm details of camp week, and start detailed camp planning.

Cambria, California

 

June 7 10:00 am - noon

 

Team building

All aides should plan to attend this regional team-building session, if possible

Meets regionally

Confirmed aides will be sent details regarding meeting location in your region

June 28 @ 2pm

Readying camp and team-building

Preparing camp for the arrival of campers the following day, and team-building activities

Mount Hermon Ponderosa Lodge in Felton, CA

June 29 - July 5
Special Camp week!
Mount Hermon Ponderosa Lodge in Felton, CA

 

If you have any further questions about details of any of the above-listed pre-camp events, please e-mail: