Summer Camp 2024 Dates

June 10 - 14  (4 - 6th Grade Camp)

June  24 - June 28   (7 - 9th Grade Camp)

July 8 - 12  (4 - 6th Grade Camp)

July 22 - 27  (10 - 12th Grade Camp)

August 5 - 9  (7 - 9th Grade Camp)

Requirements for Campers

County of Origin: We accept children who have been placed from Orange County for immediate registration. We also accept registrations from children placed in Riverside County for a limited amount of registrations, as well as to be put on our waiting list. We do not accept children from other counties at this time. 

Campers must be in foster care the first time they attend camp. Once the child has attended a session, they qualify regardless of their situation until they graduate high school. Exceptions for the biological family of campers can also be made. If you would like to explore the idea of an exception outside of these qualifications, please contact us.

Behavior Issues: Children who attend camp need to be able to function in a group setting. There are no individual activities and the camp schedule is jam-packed. There is no down time or free time. If a child has difficulty functioning in a group setting, then this camp program is not for them. If this may be a concern, please call the office to discuss this issue on an individual basis.Grade Levels: Please register campers for programs based on the grade level they will be going into for the fall. We use grade rather than age so the child will be in the group that they are used to functioning with. However, a child must be at least 9 years old to attend camp.

Medications: We accept children who are taking medication. However, all medications must be in the original prescription container. Instructions for the dispensing of medications needs to be clearly written. If the instructions differ from the prescription container, please explain. If medications differ from what was written on the registration form, please explain.

Physical Disabilities: Children with physical disabilities can be registered for camp if they are able to function in a normal camp setting with no special facilities. Please call before registering to discuss this on an individual basis.

Mental Disabilities: Children with mental disabilities can be registered for camp if they can function with their normal grade group. We prefer that the child come to camp with the age group that they can best function with. Please call before registering to discuss this on an individual basis.

Cost of Camp & Sponsorship

There is no cost to attend camp. We just want to make sure that your child will come to camp if you are going to reserve a space.

Sponsorship: All campers who come to camp are sponsored through Camp Alandale's financial support. Camp Alandale is a non-profit organization supported by churches, businesses, and individuals wanting to give abused and neglected children an opportunity to experience the love of Jesus Christ at a Christian camp. Although there is no cost for camp, we ask that all children who register for camp are committed to coming. Please do not reserve a space for a child who is unable to attend camp. If your child is unable to attend camp, please contact us immediately so we can fill your child's space.

Social Worker Information

Contact Person: Tyler Bernheisel, Camp Director

Office: (951) 659-5253 ext 1

Fax: (951) 659-2353

Email: tyler@campalandale.org 

Camp Physical Address: 42193 Santa Ana River Rd, Angelus Oaks, CA 92305

Mailing Address: P.O. Box 35, Idyllwild, CA 92549-0035

Description: Camp Alandale is a Christian camp exclusively for foster children. During the summer, camp activities include: hiking, swimming, crafts, campfire songs, Bible studies, Scripture memorization, sleeping in cabins, cooking, non-competitive games, a low ropes course, guitar lessons, archery, and other activities. During the winter, camp activities include: sledding, snow games, indoor group games, Bible studies, Scripture memorization, crafts, songs, cooking, and other activities. All of our activities are intended to build character and self-esteem. There are 20-26 campers/week for summer camp and 10-12 campers/weekend for winter camp.

Counselors: The minimum age to counsel at Camp Alandale is 21 years old. All counselors have all been through our counselor training program and have had background checks completed, including state and national criminal and sex offender databases. We have a 2:1 camper-to-counselor ratio in the summer and a 1:1 ratio in the winter. Campers are supervised 100% of the time by our counselors and camp staff.

Insurance: The camp is covered by liability insurance, sickness and accident insurance, and auto insurance:

• Liability Insurance: Church & Casualty Insurance Agency Inc. Policy No. 0315938-02

• Sickness & Accident Insurance: Church & Casualty Insurance Agency Inc. Policy No. 0315938-02

• Auto Insurance: Church & Casualty Insurance Agency Inc. Policy No. 0315938-09

Medical Needs & Emergencies

CPR & First Aid: All Camp Directors and Summer Staff are CPR/AED/First Aid certified.

Medications: Our staff are trained in the administration of prescription medications. Camp Directors supervise the administration of prescription medications.

Emergency: SB County Fire Station 98 in Angelus Oaks - 11 miles from camp

Hospital: Redlands Community Hospital or Bear Valley Community Hospital

Sheriff: SB Sheriff Dispatch - 909-387-8313

Transportation To-From Camp

There are two pickup locations for camp:

1. THE BREA MALL - From the 57 freeway take exit 9 for CA-90/Imperial Hwy - West toward Brea, Turn right onto S State College Blvd, Turn LEFT into the Brea Mall, Make an immediate right into the bus drop off. 

Click here to download a map to the BREA MALL drop off/pick up location 

2.  CARL'S JR. in Ontario - 15 Fwy between 10 Fwy and 60 Fwy - Take Jurupa exit west to Woodruff 

4555 E Jurupa St, Ontario, CA 91761

Summer (BIG BLUE BUS):

• THE BREA MALL

  • Pickup Time: Monday at 10:15 am

  • Return Time: 

    • • 4th-9th Grade Camps: 5:15 pm on FRIDAY

      • 10-12th Grade Camps: 5:15 pm on SATURDAY

• CARL'S JR ONTARIO

  • Pickup Time: Monday at 11:00 am

  • Return Time: 

    • • 4th-9th Grade Camps: 4:15 pm on FRIDAY

      • 10-12th Grade Camps: 4:15 pm on SATURDAY

How to Register for Camp

Camp registration are done online through Campdoc

If you do not have an existing account please create a new one

Follow prompts until it you get to registration

When it asks for "grade" please select "camper" and the grade.

Having trouble signing up? Email tyler@campalandale.org

Campers must be in foster care the first time they attend camp. Once the child has attended a session, they qualify regardless of their situation until they graduate high school. Exceptions for the biological family of campers can also be made. If you would like to explore the idea of an exception outside of these qualifications, please contact us.