About Camp deBenneville Pines

Camp deBenneville Pines was founded in 1961 as a summer mountain retreat in the San Bernardino National Forest for the Unitarian Universalists of Southern California, southern Nevada, and Arizona.  Over 25 years ago, the camp became year around and other groups (e.g., scouts, theater groups, home schoolers, etc.) rent the facility.   

Everyone is welcome, regardless of faith, sexual orientation, or political persuasion.  

At nearly 7,000 feet the pines rule, but oak trees put in a good showing (especially in the fall).  

There are hiking trails nearby with Jenks Lake within walking distance - about one “fairly-flat” paved mile.  

Activities at camp include swimming in the camp pool, relaxing in the hot tub, taking an archery lesson, walking the meditation labyrinth, and lounging in the clean mountain air.  Art Campers often mix these activities with the afternoon creative workshops.

Accommodations

Facilities and cabins have a “mountain” vibe and are clean and comfortable.  

At Art Camp, we only give you bottom bunks. Mattresses provided.

Campers are housed in cabins with shared rooms (mostly with 2 persons). You may wish to “Bring-a-Friend” or select your roommate, and receive priority for a two-person room.

A few rooms accommodate 3 on bottom bunks which are sought after by families and friends wanting to be together, and there is one 4 or 5-person room.

There are a limited number of rooms with double beds for couples, available for a fee, on a first come, first served basis at registration - request early!

All bathrooms are across the hall.  Not all bathrooms have hand-rails, so please note your need in the Comments.

The cabins have heat, and windows for a nice mountain breeze. No A/C.

Campers bring their own bedding or sleeping bags, and linens, and pillows

There are a very limited number of private rooms, deluxe housing, and double-bed rooms for couples. During registration you will be able to make your preferences known. There is a higher fee for these rooms.

Register early, these premium rooms get reserved quickly!

Deluxe cabin 6

Cabin 6, our premium housing, is wonderfully unique and has amenities such as full kitchen with dining area, a living room for conversation and relaxing, and a lovely deck. There are only 3 bedrooms, each with two lower beds. The First three sets of Declared Roommates specifying Cabin 6 have priority. Register early. When you register, request Cabin 6 in your comments, and if available, the upgrade fee of $250 per person will be added. Make sure both roommates desire Cabin 6.

A Wait-list will be kept thru-out registration to accommodate those roommates wishing to be moved into Cabin 6 upon someone’s cancellation. Mention in the “Comments Section” that you wish to be on the wait-list.

Private Rooms

Due to the policy of Art Camp to only fill lower beds, only two private rooms can be offered at the outset of registration. Please indicate on the Registration page’s “Accommodations” drop-down if you are signing up for a Guaranteed private room.

Private Rooms will be available at the outset for 2 early registrants!

Guaranteed for $650 additional. Paid at time of registration.

Wait List will follow for these 2 guaranteed private rooms. Note in the Comments field of your registration that you are interested in a Guaranteed private room should one become available.

In late August, if any private rooms become available, they will be offered at a reduced rate.

Wait List will be accommodated on a 1st come - 1st served basis, from your date of registration.

The upgrade fee for a private room offered in August will be $350 and it will not be collected until the Registrar confirms with you. 

Note in the Comments field of your registration that you are interested in a late-August private room.

Non-artist partners are welcome to come, and enjoy the camp activities on their own.  Art not included.

six days of meals

Delicious, first-rate, in-house prepared meals are served buffet style by the talented and caring staff, providing selections for omnivore, vegetarian, vegan and gluten-free diets, at every meal.  Specific dietary considerations can be noted in the “Comments” section of your Registration.

The food is fresh, wholesome, abundant, and DELICIOUS!