Our Mission

The mission of Camp Ocean Pines is to foster enjoyment and appreciation of the natural world among people of all ages through creative activities in a residential camp setting.

Since 1946, Camp Ocean Pines has served the community as a non-profit camp and a conference center. A jewel on the Central Coast, camp sits on thirteen donated acres of Monterey Pine forest that overlooks the Pacific Ocean. Camp Ocean Pines has made memories for more than 100,000 campers – with generations more to come!

Camp Ocean Pines is a welcoming space. Our programs and services are available to everyone, and we will not exclude anyone due to background or national origin, racial-ethnic considerations, sexuality or gender, personal opinions or affiliations, veteran status, or other personal characteristics. More importantly, Camp Ocean Pines aspires to be an equitable and inclusive space for everyone. We are an anti-racist organization, committed to reducing or removing barriers to full inclusion.

Connect, Explore, Grow

At Camp Ocean Pines, our three foundational goals serve as guiding principles, woven into the fabric of every program we offer. We hope to inspire connections through new folks in our community and old friends reuniting. Through shared experiences, collaborative activities, and a commitment to inclusivity, our campers and guests develop a sense of belonging. To foster exploration, we provide a variety of opportunities for campers to delve into the natural world and their creative selves. Our programs are designed to help everyone grow into the person they aspire to be, offering a dynamic and authentic community experience at Camp Ocean Pines.

Help Support Our Mission

Everyone can help! 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 a director to figure out where you can help. 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.