BRBC Family Camp

June 19-23, 2023. Join other members and friends of the Presbytery of Southern California and make a memory this summer at Family Camp. For four days, you'll enjoy relaxation, fun, and Christian fellowship in the beautiful San Bernardino National Forest. There will be singing, prayer, classes for all ages, sports, great food, and lots of time to chill. Accommodations, activities, meals, and a camp t-shirt are all included!

Camp Speaker

This year’s speaker is Dr. Ryan M. McGraw, a Morton H. Smith Professor of Systematic Theology at Greenville Presbyterian Theological Seminary. He has published near thirty books, including five books on the Trinity, and numerous articles and reviews. Having pastored in a Baptist church, the PCA, and the OPC, he currently serves on the session of Covenant Community OPC in Taylors, SC. He and his wife Krista have four children: Owen, Calvin, Jonathan, and Callie. Taking up skateboarding again in his late thirties, he enjoys taking vans full of children from church to skate parks.

Conference Theme

Does the Trinity matter? How can a doctrine so difficult and beyond become near and dear to us? Would it make a difference if we took the Trinity out of the Gospel? Yet the New Testament so weaves the Trinity into every aspect of faith and life that there could be neither a message to preach nor a God to know without it. In this conference, Ryan McGraw seeks to help us grasp the doctrinal and practical relevance of the Trinity for everything we believe and do. Ultimately, the messages are about knowing the right God in the right way, and letting our doxology spill over into our worship, devotion, evangelism, and families.

Location and Accomodations

The conference is held at PineCrest Conference Center. 1140 Pinecrest Rd, Twin Peaks, CA 92391. Elevation: 5,456. ft.

Lodges. There are several two-story Alpine lodges with up to 20 large rooms, 10 on each floor. Each room can sleep a family of 6, with two rooms housing up to 9. The individual rooms contain one queen bed and four or seven single wooden framed bunk beds. The rooms are carpeted with a sink, mirror and electrical outlets. Many of the rooms have connecting doors which will allow you to be close to your friends and family. The lodges have two centrally located bathrooms on each floor. Each bathroom contains three toilets, sinks and mirrors, three private showers and a semi-private dressing area. Bathrooms on the lower-level are handicapped-accessible. Each floor of the lodges has a large common area with many windows, tables, and chairs. Campers use these spaces for classes and fellowship throughout the day.

Suites. The Pinecrest Suites are for adults only (18 yrs and older). The Suites are made up of several three-story chateaus, some with three bedrooms, others with five bedrooms, sleeping a maximum of two persons per room on a queen size bed. Each chateau has a living area with fireplace for small intimate group fellowship. Refrigerators and microwaves are included; however, cooking is not allowed. You will need to bring your own paper goods (towels, plates, cups, etc.). Linens, including towels and washcloths, are provided. The Suites maximum occupancy is 64 persons.

2023 Registration Fees

Conference + Lodges + All Meals

Standard: $84 per night
Youth: (4-12yrs) $46 per night
Toddlers/Infants: (<3) $20 per night

Conference + Pinecrest Suites + All Meals

Standard: $98 per night

Conference Only + 2 Meals

Standard: $45 per day
Youth: (4-12yrs) $25 per day
Toddlers/Infants: (<3) $10 per day

The registration fee includes a non-refundable deposit of $25.00 per person. Additional meals may be purchased for $15 each.

Schedule

Check-In & Check-Out: Camp begins with check-in on Monday at 4:00 p.m. and ends after the second morning meeting on Friday.

Time	Activity
7:00 a.m.	Rise and Shine
7:15 a.m	Prayer Meeting
8:00 a.m	Breakfast @ Dining Hall
9:00 a.m.	Singing and Announcements
9:30 a.m.	Morning Classes for All Ages
10:30 a.m	Adult Class Coffee Break
11:00 a.m.	Adult Class Resumes.
11:45 a.m.	Adult Class Ends.
12:00 p.m.	Lunch
1:00 p.m.	Recreation Time.
4:00 p.m.	Nature walk (wed); BRBC Meeting (Thurs)
5:30 p.m.	Dinner @ Dining Hall
6:45 p.m.	Singing And Sport Announcements
7:15 p.m.	Evening Family Meeting
8:15 p.m.	Recreation Time
11:00 p.m.	Lights Out

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