Blue Jay, CA, USA
Alpine Retreat & Camp is a Christ-centered mountain camp operated by Mile High Ministries. Nestled in a forested area very close to Lake Arrowhead, this camp offers a spiritual retreat and summer-camp feel in one. It’s designed to help campers grow closer to God, build community, and experience deep personal transformation through a mix of adventure, reflection, and Christian teaching.
The camp programming serves a wide range of ages: elementary campers (grades 3–6), youth (grades 6–12), and even family groups. For younger campers, it balances faith formation with fun, while older youth have chances to push their limits on high-ropes courses, climbing walls, and zip lines. Family camps provide a retreat-like experience with intergenerational activities and structured faith moments.
Alpine stands out because it offers “challenge by choice” — campers can decide how much adventure they want, while also being part of a deeply supportive Christian community. Chapel sessions, small-group reflection, and team-building help anchor the week in faith. At Alpine, the wilderness becomes a backdrop for both adventure and spiritual growth, making it a meaningful option for families, youth groups, and anyone looking for more than just “camp.”
| Ages: | 8–18 |
| Type: | Overnight |
| Month: | Summer |
| Lodging: | Cabin |
| Setting: | Lake |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Sports: | Sports, Team Sports, Basketball, Volleyball, Sports Training, General Sports, Shooting, Archery |
| Water Activities: | Water Activities, Pool, Swimming |
| Adventure: | Adventure, Challenge, Rock Climbing, Ropes Course, Zip Line, Nature & Exploration, Hiking |
| Religious: | Religious, Christian |
| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23.06.26 - 26.06.26 | 4 | $475 | |
| 30.06.26 - 04.07.26 | 5 | $525 | |
| 07.07.26 - 11.07.26 | 5 | $525 |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
Alpine Retreat & Camp offers a variety of lodging options to suit different groups. For youth and church-group camps, traditional cabin spaces provide simple, rustic housing, helping campers feel immersed in the forest. For more private or leadership-style lodging, the camp offers leadership cabins — including Creekside A & B, Acorn, and Willow Brook — with comfortable amenities such as private restrooms or kitchenettes. These options give guest leaders, speakers, or families a peaceful place to rest and reflect in a quieter part of camp.
Meals at Alpine are served in a dining hall, where groups gather to eat and fellowship in a relaxed, communal atmosphere. The camp works to offer food that’s both delicious and nourishing, emphasizing hospitality so that campers feel cared for both physically and spiritually. Alongside meals, there is a drink station offering a variety of hot and cold beverages to help campers stay refreshed throughout their stay.
Safety is a cornerstone of Alpine’s design. The camp offers a “challenge by choice” high-ropes course along with a zip line and rock-climbing tower — but participants are never forced into anything beyond their comfort. All adventure elements are staffed by trained guides and operate under strict safety protocols, including appropriate gear and supervision. On-site leadership ensures that both programmed activities and free time are closely supervised, offering a structured, yet flexible, retreat environment.
All participants at Alpine must complete a health history screening within 24 hours of arrival, and this form must be submitted to the camp’s health supervisor. There is a medical waiver acknowledging that some activities — such as zip lining, climbing, or swimming — carry risk, and that participants are required to follow all safety instructions and use safety gear properly. The camp’s policies emphasize personal responsibility: everyone must be in a physical and mental condition that allows safe participation.
Camp Traditions
Alpine Retreat & Camp has a rich tradition of faith, challenge, and community. Each summer or session typically involves evening fire-circles, where campers gather under the sky to worship, share stories, and reflect. Chapel services are woven into the day, providing moments of teaching, prayer, and song. The camp’s “challenge by choice” philosophy is a tradition in itself: participants are encouraged to test their limits, but never to feel pressured. Team-building initiatives foster trust, courage, and teamwork, allowing campers to stretch themselves in a supportive Christian community.
Alpine Retreat & Camp offers a flexible and faith-filled program: campers engage daily in adventure courses, community building, and spiritual reflection. They can choose from paid adventure activities like high ropes, climbing, and zip line, or take part in included community games, archery, and worship. Small groups facilitate deep conversations and spiritual growth, while large-group chapel sessions bring everyone together. Evenings often end around a fire circle with prayer, sharing, and an atmosphere that encourages vulnerability and community.
A health and liability waiver must be signed by all participants, including an acknowledgment of the risks of physical activities.
Participants must complete a health-screening form within 24 hours of arrival.
Church groups or organized retreats often use Alpine; individual camper registration varies by event.
Sleeping cabins and leadership lodging have different capacities and amenities so that the cost may vary by group size and lodging choice.
