Registration for Summer Camp
At Create Church we believe that our youth are not just the future of the church, they are the church! That’s why we are so excited to announce our first Summer Camp! It will be at Camp Pondo at Big Bear for Students entering 7th–12th grade in the 2026–2027 school year. It’s 5 days packed with insanely fun activities, powerful worship and teaching, and plenty of time to build real friendships. Everything about Camp is designed to help students experience the life-changing power of Jesus and head home ready to be lights in their schools and communities.
Grades: 7th–12th
Dates: June 15–19, 2026 (5 days/4 nights)
Location: Camp Pondo | Big Bear, CA
Cost: $689 (We packaged camp registration, transportation, and food all into one price. The only additional cost would be extra spending money for the snack & gift shop at camp).
Registration Deadline- The deadline to register for summer camp is May 15th, 2026
Q&A Below
WHAT KINDS OF ACTIVITIES DOES THE CAMP PROVIDE? Giant Water Slide | Bouldering Room | Zip Line | Giant Swing | Paintball | Tree Climbing | Skate Park | Rec-Room | Mountain Biking | Disc Golf | Arts & Crafts | 9 Square in the Air | Hiking | Beach Volleyball | Swimming and more!
IS THERE A CAMP NURSE? Yes! Camp United will have a registered nurse present during our session at camp. The nurse can administer medication and provide first-aid throughout the week. The nurse also has a radio on their person 24/7 in case of emergency.
HOW ARE WE GETTING TO THE CAMP? We will take busses from EastLake Church to Camp Pondo which is located in Big Bear, CA. The only exception to this is our Venice Church location which will be providing their location with different transportation and will meet the rest of us up there.
CAN STUDENTS BRING THEIR PHONES? Phones are allowed, but outside of using their phone to take pictures or send quick texts home, our desire is for a distraction free environment so that students can spend their time building friendships and connecting with God.
WHAT SHOULD STUDENTS BRING TO CAMP?
Clothing
T-shirts
Jeans and shorts
Swim Trunks for guys and One Piece Swimsuits for girls. (no speedos, string bikinis, or crop tops).
Pajamas
Underwear
Hoodie for chilly mornings and evenings
Shoes: Tennis Shoes, sandals
Hat or baseball cap
Bedding
Sleeping bag and/or sheets and pillow (The camp provides no bedding besides mattress)
Miscellaneous
Bath and beach towel
Hygiene products
Personal items
Reusable Water Bottle
Sunscreen
Non-phone flashlight (essential)
Physical Bible (no phones allowed during main sessions)
Notebook/Journal & Pen
CAN MY STUDENT BE IN A GROUP WITH THEIR FRIENDS? We ask you to list two friends in the same grade on their registration form. While we cannot guarantee that we will be able to accommodate everyone, we try very hard to put students in cabins and groups with their friends.
CAN I GET A REFUND? If your student has to back out, refunds will be granted up until the final payment is due on June 7. After June 7th, we will no longer refund your money unless we can find a student to replace your student's spot.
CAN MY STUDENT ATTEND FOR PART OF THE WEEK? No. We don’t want any student to miss out on the full camp experience because they came late or left early.
WHO CAN I CONTACT IF I HAVE MORE QUESTIONS? Feel free to email our Pastors at info@createchurch.co. We will be more than happy to answer all your questions or concerns.
WHEN IS PICK-UP AND DROP-OFF?
Drop-Off & Pick-Up will be at EastLake Church Lower Campus (2355 Otay Lakes Rd. Chula Vista, CA 91915-1157). A bus will transport students from there.
Tuesday, June 15 | Drop-Off Time: 9am
Friday, June 19 | Pick-Up Time: 3pm
Weekly Gathering
We serve students in grades 7–12, meeting them where they are in their faith journey. Whether they’re just beginning to explore Christianity or looking to deepen their relationship with God, we provide a welcoming environment with programs and activities that inspire and challenge.
Students join us during the 11:00 AM service. After worship, they’ll be dismissed when students are invited to leave for youth group. From there, we gather for games, icebreakers, and a discussion centered on Jesus and real-life faith. Our time together ends at the same time as the adult service.
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