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SEP So Cal 7 Day Residential Youth Camp

Youth ages 8-17, come experience a fun and life transforming week-long camp!

What is the name of the camp?

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The name of the camp is SEP So Cal which stands for Spiritual Enrichment Program of Southern California.

What kind of camp is SEP So Cal?

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It is a Christian youth camp that is welcoming to young people from all faith backgrounds.

Where is SEP So Cal?

The directors live in Lemon Grove but the camp we rent from is located in Pine Valley, CA (which is one hour East of San Diego).  SEP So Cal rents the entire camp facility at the Pine Valley Bible Conference Center.

When is SEP So Cal Youth Camp held?

June 28-July 5, 2014

Camper arrive between 3:00-5:00pm on Sun., June 28th

Campers get picked up between 9:30-10:30am on Sat., July 5th.

How much does SEP So Cal cost?

Regular Camper Tuition is $499

For a limited time only we are offering a 

$200 MAY DISCOUNT

so camper tuition is only $299 if you register by midnight May 31.

What does tuition cover?



• 7 Days & 6 Nights Lodging at a Christian Retreat Center*

• 2:1 Camper to Staff Ratio

• 17 High Quality Meals

• 3 Camp T-Shirts

• Camper T-Shirt Laundry

• SR Camp High Ropes Challenge

• Full-time Lifeguards at the Pool

• Thorough Staff Screening & Training

• JR Camp Creative Arts Supplies

• Prizes & Awards for competitions

• Decorations, Supplies, & Equipment for Activities

• Office Supplies

• Staff Room & Board

• Insurance Coverage

 *According to the ACA (American Camp Association),

the average 7 day resident camp cost is $595, so SEP So Cal is below the average.

Why choose SEP So Cal youth camp?

• SEP So. Cal. has excellent staff that genuinely care for the youth. All of our staff are screened and have passed a background check. 

• SEP So. Cal. has an above average Camper to Staff ratio-better than 3:1 

• SEP So. Cal. promotes a holistic approach to youth ministry to youth ministry that acknowledges and strives to develop the whole potential of the participant.

• SEP So. Cal. offers a wide variety of activities (go to www.sepsocal.org for a list of activities.)

• SEP So. Cal. offers Equipping Tracks for the SR Campers (ages 12-18)

• SEP So. Cal. is held at a fantastic  location called Pine Valley Bible Conference Center. Learn more about this well run facility here: www.pvbcc.org.

 • SEP So. Cal. is a great deal for the price.  Our tuition at SEP So. Cal. is much lower than the average one-week resident camp (Average ACA one-week resident camp $525-$650 and our camp is only $430-460).

• SEP So. Cal. has a group of people  praying throughout the week over each and every camper and staff member by name who is at camp.

• In the end, it is the Love of God permeating all aspects of camp, especially the relationships, that make this cap so life transforming.

How do I register? 

Go to www.sepsocal.org and click on the green camper registration button.

What if I have more questions? 

Go to www.sepsocal.org to look at the website. If your questions aren't answered, feel free to email or contact through the website. www.sepsocal.org

Mark & Anne Stapleton
Youth Camp Directors

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