Camp Alandale

Camp Alandale Camp Alandale exists to help abused children find healing. Go to our website www.campalandale.org for more information.

Children ages 9-18 who are living in foster homes or group homes in Orange and Riverside Counties are invited for a week in the summer and a weekend in the winter. In the summer there are 2 children for each counselor and a total of 24 children. In the winter there are 12 children and 12 counselors for a weekend. After a child has been to camp, no matter where they live or who they are living with, they are always eligible to return to camp twice a year, every year, until they graduate from high school.

Annual camper picnic 2025! ☀️ Such a fun Saturday with our campers! Crafts, baseball, volleyball, good food, and laughte...
11/09/2025

Annual camper picnic 2025! ☀️
Such a fun Saturday with our campers! Crafts, baseball, volleyball, good food, and laughter. So thankful for these moments together. Big thanks to our rockstar counselors + JC’s. We couldn’t do it without you!

Our full time staff spent the weekend at  Bass Lake/Yosemite for our annual staff retreat! So thankful for the generous ...
10/30/2025

Our full time staff spent the weekend at Bass Lake/Yosemite for our annual staff retreat! So thankful for the generous person who opened up her Airbnb to us. Such a meaningful + refreshing time together! 💛

What an amazing night! We’re so thankful for everyone who showed up Saturday to support this ministry! Camp wouldn’t hap...
10/13/2025

What an amazing night! We’re so thankful for everyone who showed up Saturday to support this ministry! Camp wouldn’t happen without you!

It’s always encouraging to connect, pray, and hang out with others who care deeply for foster youth.

Big thanks to for the incredible meal, for the organic coffee, and Un fo the amazing desserts! 💕

✨ Big update! ✨ Our banquet will now be held at Impact Church in Menifee. Due to the recent storm, parts of Highway 38 w...
09/24/2025

✨ Big update! ✨
Our banquet will now be held at Impact Church in Menifee. Due to the recent storm, parts of Highway 38 were washed out. While we’re saddened by the location change, we’re beyond grateful that this amazing church has opened its doors to us at the last minute!

We’re just a couple weeks away—don’t forget to register today! Anyone 16 + is welcome to join! Please share with friends! 💛

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Our friends and volunteers hosted two amazing independent fundraisers for Camp Alandale this year! 👕 Rummage sale at  ra...
09/19/2025

Our friends and volunteers hosted two amazing independent fundraisers for Camp Alandale this year!

👕 Rummage sale at raised $3,500

🏃🏽‍♀️ 5K Run/Walk hosted by one of our counselors raised $1,500

So many people showed up to participate in the events! Thank you to those who gave their time and resources to host these fundraisers. If you’re interested in independently hosting a fundraiser for camp, contact us at info@campalandale.org.

Have you heard? Camp Alandale's 45th Anniversary celebration is right around the corner! Join us on October 11th for our...
09/13/2025

Have you heard? Camp Alandale's 45th Anniversary celebration is right around the corner! Join us on October 11th for our annual Hope for a Future fundraising banquet in Angelus Oaks, CA. Tickets start at $50 🎟️

Join us for Camp Alandale's annual fundraising banquet! This year, Hope for a Future Fundraising Banquet is hosted at Camp Alandale's brand new property in Angelus Oaks. This is a thrilling opportunity to spend the day in the mountains and see first-hand where the ministry thrives. Guests will hear

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to Camp Alandale full-time staff 🎉Bailee and Weston Votaw will be fillin...
09/09/2025

We are thrilled to announce the newest addition to Camp Alandale full-time staff 🎉
Bailee and Weston Votaw will be filling the role of Program Directors for the ministry, managing off-season tasks, and directing camps alongside Tyler and Irene Bernheisel, Executive Directors. 

Their addition comes at the perfect time as we move foward with the new property and look toward future expansion. This ministry was always designed to run with two director couples at the helm. This allows us to effectively double the amount of summer and winter camps, and reach significantly more campers with the gospel. Moving into 2026, the Votaws will alternate directing weeks with the Bernheisels, and work on program management in the off-season.

We are incredibly grateful for their passion to serve, and the Lord’s guidance and provision. Join us in welcoming them to the Camp Alandale family! 💛

🌟 Join us on October 11th for our annual Hope For a Future fundraising banquet! The event is hosted at Camp Alandale’s b...
08/22/2025

🌟 Join us on October 11th for our annual Hope For a Future fundraising banquet! The event is hosted at Camp Alandale’s brand new property in Angelus Oaks. This is a thrilling opportunity to spend the day in the mountains and see first-hand where the ministry thrives. Guests will hear in-depth updates about the future of Camp Alandale and the new season of growth and development coming soon.

🍽️ The evening will be catered by Butcher Block BBQ, an award-winning culinary experience

With acquiring a new property and bringing on additional staff, our opportunity to reach foster youth with the gospel has grown significantly. This fundraising event is designed to increase the ministry’s financial capacity, and invites guests join in our gospel efforts.

🎟️ Tickets start at $50
🔗 Register at campalandale.org

And just like that, summer season has drawn to a close. Our last week was filled with stories of hope, healing, faith, a...
08/16/2025

And just like that, summer season has drawn to a close. Our last week was filled with stories of hope, healing, faith, and family. What a gift it is to love these children and introduce them to the love of God.

It was an unforgettable summer! We thank the Lord for His provision and kindness every step of the way 🙏

High school camp was such a joy! Many of these campers have been a part of the camp family since elementary school, and ...
07/30/2025

High school camp was such a joy! Many of these campers have been a part of the camp family since elementary school, and it’s a privilege to walk with them on their faith journeys. We love the togetherness and unique conversations they bring ❤️

Only one more camp close out summer season! 🙏

Camp 3 was filled with laughter, lizard hunting, river exploration, family time, and special conversations. We’re in awe...
07/15/2025

Camp 3 was filled with laughter, lizard hunting, river exploration, family time, and special conversations. We’re in awe of these campers and all the joy they bring.

This week we heard, “I feel like I belong here!” and “it’s fun to learn about God!” along with many other sweet sayings from campers. We pray that the word of God takes root in their hearts and grows into wholehearted faith as they return home.🌲

Did you know you can donate to camp straight from an Amazon Wishlist? 🎁From water balloons to cleaning supplies, there a...
07/03/2025

Did you know you can donate to camp straight from an Amazon Wishlist? 🎁

From water balloons to cleaning supplies, there are countless items that help make the camp experience enjoyable for these foster youth. If you’d like to contribute to our supplies drive and fund the summer fun, you can do so by purchasing items on our Amazon Wishlist 🙌🏼

Find the wishlist at the link in bio or at campalandale.org/give

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P. O. BOX 35
Idyllwild, CA
92549

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Our Story

Camp Alandale is a Christian camp for children in the Foster Care system. Our mission is to introduce abused children to the life changing and healing reality of Jesus Christ and equip them to lead meaningful and productive lives. We accomplish this by providing summer and winter camp programs for children ages 9-18. Every camp session is intentionally small so that each child receives the proper amount of supervision, love, and care needed to make them feel safe, valued, and protected. Our goal is to have a 2:1 camper-to-counselor ratio in the summer and a 1:1 camper-to-counselor ratio in the winter.

Camp Alandale is a Christian non-profit organization that serves abused and neglected children through a mountain camp program. We are not affiliated with any church or denomination. The ministry of Camp Alandale is fully supported by donations of time and finances from churches, companies, and individuals.

Since 1980, over 4,000 children have been touched by the love of Jesus Christ.