We are accessibly located right off of the 101 freeway, yet tucked into the hills just enough so that the sights and sounds of the city disappear during the camp day. While we lease the site from Gateway Church, we have no affiliation with any religious organization. For directions to our site, click here.
Where Do Our Campers Come From?
Our campers travel from all over the San Fernando and Conejo Valleys. With transportation from Studio City all the way to the Camarillo grade, families are sure to find a bus stop close by.
What Are Our Facilities Like?
Our site was originally built as a resident camp, and remains rustic in character.
Our facilities include a 25-yard heated swimming pool; a five-element high ropes course; three archery ranges; a “farm” hosting small livestock, a pony riding ring, and an organic garden; various sporting and specialized spaces; two hiking trails; and plenty of open space to host the many activities we offer.
Our site also features centrally located bathrooms, offices, and changing areas; over a dozen water fountains spread throughout the property; and ample shade, some provided by trees, some by shade structures we construct each year.
Staff
When you ask a Camp Kinneret parent what makes their child’s experience so special, they say that it is our exceptional staff and the environment that our staff create at camp.
Camp Kinneret staff members attend four full days of pre-camp orientation where they are trained specifically to:
- Create an inclusive environment and help children form friendships
- Teach our five Kinneret Roots: independence, teamwork, creativity, friendship, and community
- Build campers’ confidence and self-esteem
- Encourage campers to participate, try new things, and face new challenges
- Nurture and support campers so that they feel physically and emotionally safe
- Utilize Camp Kinneret’s small groups to give each camper the personal attention they each deserve
Recruitment
We begin recruiting in January and typically receive close to 200 applications to fill around 30 open positions. Applicants must attend an in-person group interview, followed by an individual interview with a director. This way we have 2-3 hours of face time with applicants prior to making a decision. We also call and speak with a minimum of three references for all applicants who advance to the individual interview.
