From my understanding I believe this is a Christian camp, but around Christmas time it is transformed into the most beautiful Christmas town! CAMP CHRISTMAS !!! The family had such an amazing night here!!! From 5-9 it's like a dream from a Christmas movie! Water fountain shows, hay rides,laser tag (legit laser tag), Sappy the talking tree (HILARIOUS), kids games you can win raffle tickets for GREAT raffle items, hot cocoa, jump house and soooo much more!! I can't say enough how each and every worker was sooo happy to be there! Felt like Christmas joy was flowing through every inch of this place ! PLEASE check the place out if you have the opportunity!! You won't regret it AT ALL! Definitely going to be a tradition but honestly we mite go again this year See you soon Sappy the talking tree! read more

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PINE VALLEY BIBLE CONFERENCE! This weekend I spent time with my catholic church at SDSU, and it was incredible to be able to spend time at this conference center! There was over 200 people, so it was a pretty exciting for the new experiences. The cabin itself to begin was a bit dirty, there was hair from previous people, and the shower was very weak and sometimes had hot water or swapped to cold in seconds. The room itself all had atleast a bathroom and shower (I stayed at Hillside), and there was toilet paper provided and bar of soaps! The nature was very beautiful however, I wish there was more hiking trails that were longer, however they have lots of activities such as swings, zip lining, and archery. The food staff were incredible and the food we had there was delicious! Ranging from all american foods to breakfast, lunch, dinner. Parking was super easy to manage, since all of it was in one lot. The place itself was still extremely bright and welcoming, people were cleaning all the time! read more

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Had science camp with school here place was amazing. Great staff, ground and activities were great, food was really great. Really enjoyed all the science lessons and presentations - Couldn't of asked for more read more

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This camp hosts church groups with small children. Children tend to leave items behind. However, this camp will only hold an item for 7 days before donating your items to Salvation Army. That is not enough time for a parent to realize an item was lost and trace back to where it was left. They could have at least held it for one month. Oh, and the employees laugh before hanging up the phone. read more

Great experience with My Orchard Family. Beautiful buildings and grounds. It was a comfortable stay.

My family and I had such an excellent time here! Tina was awesome! The parking attendant Randy helped us! Nathaniel was security he was suuuper awesome! Olivia in the food area was very kind! I just cannot say enough great things about this place! We had such a wonderful time for camp Christmas! Thank you all for making it everything it was! This will now be a tradition for our family read more

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We have now been to Camp Christmas 3 years in a row! This is slowly becoming my favorite tradition. The water show is one of my favorite! They have some teens working there and they all are super sweet and helpful! My daughter has a hurt foot and they called a golf cart to drive us to our car! Had a great conversation with the gentleman that drove us! Look forward to returning next year! read more

Attended my first event here and I wasn't disappointed at all. What a beautiful, peaceful place this is. I absolutely loved the grounds and being surrounded by so much of God beauty! We stayed the weekend in a room that slept 3 with a Jack n Jill attached bathroom to another room that slept 3. The shared bathroom had a toilet and a stand up shower and each room had its own sink. In the 3 person rooms there was a queen bed and a set of bunk beds. You need to bring your own bedding but they did provide pillows (I brought my own). The rooms were clean and they had a small closet which was nice to put the suitcases in. They also provided an extra blanket, fan and heater. The chapel was small but beautiful and if you looked out the windows you could see the 3 beautiful crosses on the mountain top. We held our conference in the Hall (can't remember the name). It was clean and spacious. The audio was decent too. I appreciated that they had an area in the back to serve coffee and tea. There was also a water cooler and full sized refrigerator for our use. They had lots of folding tables and chairs too! We ate all of our meals in the mess hall and the food was surprisingly good. I'm not one for buffet style food but I was pleasantly surprised. I'm addition to the main course they offered a very nice salad bar with everything you could possibly want on a salad and lots of drink options to include, juice, sodas, milk, tea, coffee and flavored waters! The hall seated ALOT of people. They require you wear a mask while getting your food and walking around the mess hall and provided hand sanitizer at the entrance. The grounds had all kinds of things to do! They had archery, a rope course, zip line, ping pong, hiking trails, board games etc. I love that they have scripture engraved on wood signs all over the grounds reminding you of Gods love and promises. I also visited the coffee shop and gift shop. The coffee shop offered a nice variety of coffee drinks and I loved the gift shop. It had a great variety of gifts and memorabilia at VERY decent prices. read more

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All-around great camp venue w/pool, courts, archery, zip line, other outdoor activities, comfortable numerous cabins, fire pits, large comfortable halls and recreation rooms, full cafeteria and seating. read more

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It was a cold, but a beautiful night with friends. Thanks to the Rebold Family for inviting us to visit this beautiful Christmas camp site. hay rides Laser tag Photo Booth Jump for kids Small rides for little one Yummy food ( soup/salad buffet) / bbq food/ funnel cake Candy store Beautiful water show Nativity storyon your way out Beautiful cross Lights Staff super friendly Gift shop Coffee shop Face painting And so much more! #pinevalleychristmascamp read more

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This place is a lot of fun, lots of activities and the food is delicious. The staff here is very nice and attentive

****UPDATE 11/28/2022**** : For second year my family attended camp Christmas! It was even BETTER than last year and here is why- 'climb in the pines' was phenomenal! We have not seen a 'rock climb' like this in the 50+ foot trees before so it was a totally unique, first time experience for only $5.00! Totally awesome!!! Also the hay ride is much shorter now which is a big plus. Another new thing- kids LOVED the miniature train ride, total blast! Lastly, the buffet was a STEAL at only 12 bucks per person and the zillions of choices of absolutely delicious soups were PERFECT on a cold night! One suggestion, now that I have had my family attend both during December and November (we went earlier this year hoping it would not be as freezing) I kind of wish the hours were just a tad earlier like opens as 3:30 PM and closed at 7:30 pm. If you opened a little earlier the hay ride and tree climb would be even better :) Plus after about 8pm it drops VERY LOW in temp - even in November it was in the high 30s when we left, so we were pretty much ready to go by 8:30. But what speaks volumes of this experience was when my youngest asked her mommy, "Can we make this a new family tradition each year?" - From the mouth of babes :) read more

Went to visit with my church a few weeks ago and has tremendously gone downhill. I remember coming to this camp years ago and it being so fun, staff was so kind, I made personal connections with staff, and now returning none of those staff arent there anymore and current staff could care less about campers and guests. It just doesn't seem it's revolved around Christ anymore but only selfish ambition from staff. Not all the staff there but definitely a few. The leadership just seems they want to control everything and everyone and that's not what Christ is about. Wouldnt recommend coming here until they get new leadership. Until then, I recommend other camps in Southern California. It's just sad to see this place go so far downhill and they make it seem what they're doing is good when it's completely opposite read more

Went to men retreat with Wesleyan church in El Cajon. I enjoyed the biblical scene of the nativity , and the victory mountain where The Christ gave up his spirit to be with his father read more

What a great retreat site! I've been here on multiple occasions for different retreats, and I've never been unhappy with anything the facilities had to offer. The staff is very friendly, helpful, and knowledgeable. I came here 4 times for a college ministry retreat. The last time I came as part of the retreat leadership, so I got to interact with the pine valley staff a little more and see how they worked. The staff comes in and does a ton of behind the scenes work to ensure the comfort of all who are staying here. We were heading up a retreat for at least a good 500-600 students, so things were very hectic at times. But whenever we needed anything at all, the Pine Valley staff was there to help us out and get us whatever we needed right away. They always give us these huge cookies that are super delicious, too. The last time I came here(the 5th time) was with our church for a retreat we were holding. We had a very small ministry, and our entire retreat was only around 20 people or so. I was worried that because we were such a tiny group we might not get the service or attention that I noticed when I came with a far larger group. Boy, was I wrong! The staff was just as caring and helpful as I remembered. The staff knew our schedule, and they even took the liberty to sneak into the rooms we would use earlier than us to turn on the heaters so that when we got there, we'd feel nice and toasty. As a ministry, we were very blessed to see such diligent, kindhearted, and joyful workers. Having more cookies didn't hurt, either. :) They have plenty of facilities, including basketball courts, horseshoes, an archery range, a game room, paintball facilities, tire swings, and more. Last time when I was there they were almost finishing up a new swimming facility, so that will probably be up and running by now. The food is good, the staff is friendly, prices are reasonable, and the facilities are pretty nice. If you're planning a retreat, make it here! read more

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My husband & I are the directors of SEP So Cal Youth Camp, a one-week Christian youth camp that RENTS the facility at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center in order to house our 170 campers and 100 staff. This coming July will be our 5th year at the camp facility and we have so many great things to say about the camp staff & facility. STAFF - They have amazing staff with excellent attitudes - from their Executive Director, Steve Daniels, to their High School kitchen staff -- they are all there to serve. FACILITY - They are constantly doing upkeep and maintenance on the facility and are continually adding new activities and improving the overall camp experience. They are good at getting feedback and listening to ideas & suggestions. We have been very pleased renting the facility at Pine Valley Bible Conference Center and would highly recommend it for a group retreat or camp. ~Anne & Mark Stapleton read more

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What a spectacular evening! We went to Camp Christmas last night. (That runs at Christmas time). Not only is it family friendly, (plenty for the kids to do...hayrides, laser tag etc)) professionally done (nothing tacky here), yummy selections of food, it has a beautiful spirit behind it of truth of why we celebrate Christmas,. read more

A big shout out to Barbara at the gif shopping area! She is super sweet and pleasant to chat with, another shout out to cassie at chow hall for serving use hot and fresh ingredients food! This is an amazing place to visit, I was with the master's retreat from the Rock church el cajon and I can't wait to go next year! Chariot racing food water games fun 24,7 what ,I love it read more

We've been two years in a row for their family camp and looking forward to going again this year. They offer a lot of fun activities, it's affordable and the surroundings are just beautiful. The staff is helpful and so courteous. Thank you for providing such a beautiful place for families to come and grow together! read more

Pine Valley Bible Conference Center - Summer Camps Near Me - Pine Valley, California

Pricing wise, its not bad. Two issues though, they kept running out of food so we had to complain. Teenagers eat a lot... They had a huge fly problem while there in June. They do have a lot of different activities to do for free, more so than other retreat sites. They could install another set of bball hoops on their courts though. Lot's of open areas. Also need more drains in their restrooms. read more

This is my most favorite place ever just went there with my youth group and everyone loved it. This place is the best place to have fun and learn more about god read more

I have been going to Pine Valley Bible Camp for more years than I can count, first when our kids were young, and now, when they are all married and living all over the place! Our youngest has Down Syndrome and this camp week is her absolute favorite! The lodges where we stay, are wonderful, comfortable, and very luxurious for a camp setting. There are many, many activities available, including the pool, which is my daughter's favorite! There is time for just quietly visiting and renewing old friendships or making new ones. It's definitely a week for making memories. Steve & Annette Daniels, who run the camp, are godly, wonderful people, who go out of their way to make the week a success. They exemplify the life of service and self-denial for others. I can't praise them enough. They have chosen their staff well, each one friendly, helpful, and kind. Kudos also go to Mary Jo Edwards who oversees the kitchen. Vonie and Albert Gass, who have overseen the grounds are also excellent and get lots of praise from me and my family! I highly recommend Pine Valley Bible Camp. It's our favorite week of the year! read more

This place brings back lots of memories for me. Our church used this campsite, year after year, faithfully. We weren't the only church in our area that did either! :D I'll admit, the lodging space isn't the nicest (sparse and not the cleanest), but it's not like we're out to stay at a 5 star hotel, now are we? The price is great, and the staff was friendly. It was a really good deal, so that's why our church went back year after year. And for that, I'm giving it 5 stars! read more

My daughter loved their Summer day camp. We've been going to their swim lessons for 3 years now...great staff and affordable.

I came here to visit some friends who were camp counselors for the annual Christmas Institute. It just seems like the perfect locale fo a bonding event and a place to really focus and reflect. It's on a campground, so for those of you who are expecting a hotel with mints and fresh linens, go find your local Hilton! read more

Best place ever!!!! Very beautiful campus, I love the random signs around the camp with bible verses and the decorations. I would recommend for anyone to visit this place if they can! read more

I've been here for two retreats with our church group. Both retreats were in August when it's quite warm during the day. There's plenty to do, the pool is comfortable, and the food is tolerable. read more

My son loves it there, he always wants to go the week after it's done. He is 11 years old,and has been going since 2015. He looks to July every year,and to him,he's love's Sep Socal,even though he love electronics,but they tolerate,he still ends up coming to me and saying i wanna go back.It is a very nice Christian Camp,and kids can get to learn more about God without staring into a screen,and they still end up having fun.He can't wait till he becomes a senior next year! read more

I have been on several women's retreats, at Pine Valley Bible Con.Center, which are always in March and they have all been wonderful. The people who run the place are great and ready to help if needed. The food has always been good and plentiful. The cabins are clean. read more

Just there with Church for a retreat.Awesome food.People friendly and great service. Been here twice with my Church and the grounds are gorgeous. Thank you read more