Where Kids Build Confidence and Belong - In the Redwoods

At Camp Loma Mar, kids step into the redwoods and into a community where they feel supported, make real friendships, and discover what they’re capable of. Through outdoor adventure and shared experiences, campers grow in confidence, independence, and a true sense of belonging.

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Fall 2026 Events

Camp Unplugged: Less Screen Time. More Together Time.

Camp Unplugged is a weekend designed for kids and the important adults in their lives to slow down, step away from screens, and reconnect through shared camp experiences. Spend time together exploring the redwoods, trying camp activities, relaxing, laughing, and making memories without the usual distractions of everyday life.

November 6–8
$350 includes one adult + one child
Additional child: $165 | Additional adult: $185

 

Camp Loma Mar Hiking Club

Join us October 3 or 4!

The Camp Loma Mar Hiking Club brings our community together to explore the outdoors, get moving, and discover some of the incredible trails in our own backyard. Hikes will take place throughout the YMCA of the East Bay community and at Camp Loma Mar, with routes and difficulty levels varying by event.

Join us for our first community hike the first weekend in October—location and details coming soon!

 

Fall Harvest Community Day

Sunday, November 1

Celebrate fall at Camp Loma Mar! Spend the day exploring the trails, creating a seasonal craft, zipping down the zipline, and enjoying festive fall activities with family and friends.

Admission: $10 per adult | $5 per child
Snacks and lunch will be available for purchase throughout the day.

 

Coming This Winter & Spring

There’s even more coming to Camp Loma Mar this winter and spring!

For adults, we’re planning an adults-only Book Retreat featuring a guest author, an Artisan Weekend for creating and connecting, and our Petite Retreat—a chance to slow down, recharge, and enjoy the redwoods your way.

For teens, Future Camp Leaders Weekend will offer a fun, hands-on introduction to leadership, teamwork, adventure, and what it takes to be part of a great summer camp staff.

Dates and details are still in the works, so stay tuned and visit our website for updates on dates, rates, activities, and registration!

Why Camp Loma Mar?

For more than a hundred years, campers have come to Camp Loma Mar to step into the redwoods, build confidence, and find a true sense of belonging.

As the East Bay’s oldest overnight camp, we’re proud of our history—but what matters most is what happens here each summer: kids trying something new, gaining independence, and discovering what they’re capable of in a supportive community.

Whether it’s a first bullseye in archery, a brave step off the zip line, or a laugh around the campfire, each moment helps campers grow in confidence, form real friendships, and leave more independent and connected.

The Camp Loma Mar Experience

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    Summer Camp

    A redwood overnight camp where kids build confidence, form real friendships,
    and feel a true sense of belonging.

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    Family Camps & Rentals

    Connect, explore, and unplug together through family camps,
    retreats, and group experiences in the redwoods.

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    Support Camp & Get Involved!

    Help more kids experience camp through giving, volunteering,
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    Camp Life: Activities, Meals & Facilities

    See what daily life looks like—from activities and meals to the traditions that bring camp together.

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Summer 2025 Highlights

Check out our Summer 2025 Highlights Video!

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About Our Camp

Camp Loma Mar is a place where kids build confidence, form real friendships, and feel a true sense of belonging. In the redwoods, campers step away from their everyday routines and into an environment where they can try new things, gain independence, and discover what they’re capable of.

Guided by our core values—caring, honesty, respect, and responsibility—campers learn to support one another, take on new challenges, and celebrate both effort and growth. These values aren’t just words—they shape how campers show up for each other every

day.

Families choose Camp Loma Mar for more than just activities. They choose it because their children leave more confident, more independent, and more connected—to themselves, to others, and to the world around them.

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Still Have Questions?

Feel free to reach out to our Camp Loma Mar team to learn more about registration, programs, rentals, and ways to get involved!
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