Mission Statement

Camp Pendola exists to build lasting relationships and teach stewardship of God's creations through Christian community living.

Home of the official youth ministry summer camp for the Diocese of Sacramento. Camp Pendola is located in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada's about 90 miles north east of Sacramento.  We provide a traditional summer camp experience for boys and girls entering grades 1-12 grades.  Please check out our site and see if we have that special program that meet the needs of your child. 

Miss Jen
Director, Camp Pendola

Camp Pendola  is a multidimensional community that focuses on development of individuals, especially young people, through experiences of small group Christian living in the outdoors. For this reason, we offer a wide variety of programs to foster growth and connections. We currently hold summer camp sessions and family camp during the end of summer.

We would love for you to join us for one of our many programs during the summer. If you have participated in a program already, we encourage you to try one of the others- they all offer something unique.

About Us

Camp Pendola is the official Youth Ministry summer camp for the Catholic Diocese of Sacramento. Located two hours northeast of Sacramento, the facility encompasses 40 acres in the foothills of the Sierra Nevada, adjoining the Tahoe National Forest.

Our camp has twelve rustic cabins, an activity center, archery range, arts and crafts area, a nature program. an extremely refreshing mountain spring pond, and more than ample space for sports and exploration- all surrounded by the beauty of the great outdoors. During the summer months, we offer a First Time Camper Mini-Week for grades 1-4, backpacking and canoeing trips for older youth, a Leaders-In-Training program, a Counselor In Training Program for older teenagers. and traditional camp for all ages.

Camp Pendola has operated since our opening in 1959. In 2015, we celebrated fifty-five wonderful years of camp memories.

Enjoy your week living in a simple cabin with others where Catholic values come alive in a positive, natural, and fun-filled way. We celebrate Mass each week and begin and end each day with prayer. Our entire program, staff, spirit, and environment are conducive to and supportive of religious growth and maturity.

Please take a look around our site to gain a better sense of who we are and what we have to offer



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