Thousand Pines exists to help people see, know, and experience God.

Since 1939, Thousand Pines Christian Camp and Conference Center has been ministering in the name of Jesus Christ to people across the Pacific Southwest and beyond. Tens of thousands have joined the Kingdom, countless others have renewed their walk, and many others are serving churches and on the mission fields across the world. Although Thousand Pines is surrounded by great natural beauty and great recreational opportunities, our primary goal is to create a distraction-free environment where our guests have opportunities to see, know and experience God.

Our 255 acre facility is located approximately two hours east of Los Angeles in the San Bernardino National Forest at an elevation of 5,000 feet. Over 25,000 people attend Thousand Pines each year. Of that number, over 30% of guests are with groups that program and run their own Custom Retreats. The Thousand Pines Outdoor Science School meets at the same location.

Our goal is to exceed our guests’ expectations at every level. To do this takes teams of high performing staff who posess servant’s hearts and embrace the value of saying “yes” to our guests whenever feasible- even if it requires extra work.

Education

Religion

Thousand Pines Christian Camp

Steve Garcia

Mike Encoe

Marco Johnson

Gregory Lewis

Ben Beitzel

Ken Case

Jon Brodie

Jeremy Hagman

The Outdoor Education Team at Thousand Pines Christian Camp leads and facilitates immersive, nature-based learning experiences that help guests connect with God's creation. They design and execute educational programs that cover topics such as ecology, wildlife, and conservation, all while integrating biblical principles. Their goal is to provide a holistic understanding of the natural world, encouraging participants to grow spiritually and intellectually.

Outdoor Education

Management Team

Operations and Administration

Outdoor Education

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Team members

Other teams at Thousand Pines Christian Camp

Management Team

Operations and Administration