Getting to Camp
many campers come from all over the US and California
If you fly, the following airports are available:
Ontario International Airport recommended (57 miles; a 90 min - 2 hour drive)
2500 E Airport Dr, Ontario, CA 91761
Palm Springs International Airport (69 miles; a 90 min drive)
3400 E Tahquitz Canyon Way, Palm Springs, CA 92262
John Wayne Airport-Orange County (90 miles; a 2 1/2+ hour drive)
18601 Airport Way, Santa Ana, CA 92707
Long Beach /Daugherty Field (103 miles; a 2 1/2 - 3 hour drive)
4100 E Donald Douglas Dr, Long Beach, CA 90808
Bob Hope Airport (108 miles; possibly a 3+ hour drive)
2627 N. Hollywood Way, Burbank, CA 91505
Los Angeles International Airport (112 miles; a 3-4 hour drive)
1 World Way, Los Angeles, CA 90045
Camp check-in is:
Thurs. 11 to noon
or Wed. 3:30 to 4:30
for campers arriving one day early
it is recommended to fly in on wednesday
You must make your own arrangements for getting to camp
You can Uber or Lyft to our Camp or
Rent a car for a week
Request Car Pooling on your registration
No guarantees on car pooling - as it is up to you to make arrangements
Registrar only provides contact info of campers who have stated they might be available
Camp is not responsible, nor assumes any liability
It is best to come with a Friend, taking advantage of the Bring a Friend Discount and ride!
Option 1: Fly on Wednesday, the day before camp starts
Spend the night near your airport and get up early
Ride up to camp on Thursday morning (please calculate ample driving time)
Stop to buy lunch to eat at camp
Arrive between 11 and noon (please be on time)
You can request Car Pooling on your registration, or Uber/Lyft to camp
No guarantees on car pooling - as it is up to you to make arrangements
Option 2: Fly on Wednesday, the day before camp starts
Register for Early Arrival at Camp ($40 extra)
Take an early morning flight or a red-eye
Land at your airport between 10 and noon (please see driving times above for your airport)
Rent a car and drive up to camp on Wednesday early afternoon or Uber/Lyft to camp
On the way, stop to buy easy dinner, breakfast, and lunch (refrigerators and microwaves are available. Coffee, tea, cocoa, and artesian water are always available)
Arrive between 3:30 and 4:30 - punctuality is necessary and appreciated
Check in and settle into your peaceful Mountain Cabin to start Unwinding and explore!
You can request Car Pooling on your registration from an early-arriving camper
No guarantees on car pooling - as it is up to you to make arrangements
Option 3: Fly in on Thursday
Take a red-eye
Land by 6-7am (allow for rush hour traffic from your airport)
Buy take-out lunch at the airport
Ride/Drive up to camp on Thursday morning
Arrive at camp on Thursday between 11 and noon (please be punctual - both necessary and appreciated)
Check in and settle into your peaceful Mountain Cabin to start your Art Retreat! There will not be time for a nap!
You can request Car Pooling on your registration, or Uber/Lyft to camp
No guarantees on car pooling - as it is up to you to make arrangements
art camp officially starts promptly at 2pm on thursday
2pm - Orientation (mandatory)
3pm - your first Intensive Class
6pm - Dinner
7pm - Camper Show & Tell of their art (‘til about 8:15pm)
driving to Camp
We are located in the San Bernardino National Forest at 6800 feet, with Big Bear Lake 7 miles north as the eagle flies.
San Diego and Los Angeles are about 3+ hour drives. Orange County is about 2+
If you drive, please check your drive time on Google maps or your car’s navigation in the days before camp, to estimate your travel time.
Driving directions are at the bottom of this page.
