THE OAKS Camp and Conference Center

Youth Programs at THE OAKS

Welcome Parents and Group Leaders!  THE OAKS youth camping programs are making a difference in the lives of many urban and at-risk kids.  Through our summer camps and winter retreats, kids of all ages get to experience the beauty of God's creation, the love of His people and the chance to grow physically, emotionally, socially, mentally and spiritually.

THE OAKS has been offering quality programs since the early 1990's.  Beginning in 1996, these programs came under the direction of our first full time program director.  Each year we serve over 700 urban and at-risk youth through our programs.  Join these ministries who have experience the blessings of our programs!

Urban Ministries      Churches
(from Los Angeles unless noted)
World Impact Los Angeles
World Impact Fresno
World Impact Oakland
The Dream Center
Union Rescue Mission
Bakersfield Rescue Mission
Operation Stiches
Angel Tree Camping
YWAM San Francisco
Equine for Kids, Foster Homes
Watts Family of Faith Fellowship
Greater Height Mission Church
First Evangelical Free Church of Los Angeles
Angeles Temple
Bethany Inner City Church, Fresno, CA
Pomona Presbyterian
Mariner Church - Lighthouse Learning Centers
Central Christian, Lancaster, CA
Gateway Community Church, Whittier, CA
Celebration Church

If you compare us to other programs, you will find that we have the following assets 1) Modern, Safe, Comfortable Facilities  2) Experienced and well trained staff  3) Solid Biblical Teaching and Instruction  4) A Rich and Diverse selection of activies  5) Amazing Food  6) A Program Designed for Urban and At-risk kids 7) Prices well below the actual cost.  We are not a main streaming camp where we do one or two urban weeks in the summer.  Your kids are who we are here to serve - not a secondary focus.  Here, you are the majority, not a minority.  Because of this fact, we are thankful to be able to offer some of the most effective programs out there.

Please contact us today about bringing your group for one of our events coming up!  Unfortunately, at this time, we do not accept individual registrations.

About THE OAKS
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Winter Teen Retreat
Maps and Directions

I had two students come forward during the Gang seminar to pray with Pepe to receive Christ and about 10-12 recommit their lives to Christ. One of these boys had just gone to court the day before and is on probation for tagging, truancy and hanging out with ers from our neighborhood.  We were so shocked and excited when he went forward.  He has been coming to the Learning Center since to do his homework and get back on track for graduation.  He has dealt with a lot in his childhood, particularly sexual abuse.  This camp was truly a huge step for him - he wasn't even going to come until the last minute when he changed his mind.  Praise the Lord.
- Lighthouse Learning Center Director, Lauren Clark

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