A Sanctuary for Transformative Experiences

Registration for Summer Camp 2025 opens November 15th, 2024!

aBOUT OUR PROGRAMS

At Westminster Woods, our two primary programs — Camp Heartwood and Camp Soulspring, —are lovingly known as the Heart and Soul of our summer offerings. These residential camps make up the bulk of our summer calendar, with each program offering multiple six-day sessions. In addition to these, we offer three specialty programs— The Grove, Woods to Waves, and Friendship Camp — each providing a unique experience tailored to a specific population.

Our Summer Programs fully embody Westminster Woods' mission: “A Sanctuary for Transformative Experiences.” We bring together youth from diverse communities across California to spend a week in the redwood forest, where they engage in personal growth, spiritual exploration, social inclusion, and environmental awareness. Westminster Woods offers campers the chance to reflect on the complexities of love and community, helping them navigate how to love and be loved in an inclusive, respectful environment.

To ensure the highest quality and safety for all our campers, Westminster Woods operates one program at a time throughout the summer. During each session, we suspend all other rentals and uses of the facility. This means that the entire Westminster Woods campus is dedicated exclusively to that program. While your children or loved ones are with us, they are the only group on the grounds, and our staff and facilities are fully committed to their experience.

Contact summerprograms@westminsterwoods.org or call us at 707-874-2426 ext. 612 with any questions.

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Our Principle programs

Camp Heartwood

Ages 9-16 • $850

Session 1: (6/15-6/20)
Session 2: (6/22-6/27)
Session 3: (6/29-7/4)

Camp Heartwood is a secular Summer Camp that fosters character development of young people through the dynamic exploration of Friendship, Bravery, and the Power of Choice. Designed by some of the best youth development professionals in the world, this program masterfully blends social emotional learning with epic fun and a sprinkle of chaos, culminating in an unforgettable summer camp experience. There are legendary games, ropes course adventures, Paradigms and Traditions that the camp community experiences together, but we give each camper the power to shape the majority of their experience through an innovative elective system called Choose Your Own Adventure. This delicate balance of freedom and structure provides powerful opportunities for our campers to develop social skills, face their fears, and exercise responsibility in a safe, supportive environment.

Camp Soulspring

Ages 8-17 • $850

Session 4: (7/6-7/11)
Session 5: (7/13-7/18)
Session 6: (7/20-7/25)

Camp Soulspring is a faith-based Summer Camp that nurtures the social and spiritual development of young people. We do this by teaching campers how to best love one another, the pivotal lesson Christ teaches us. These lessons allow us to live in the empowering community we know is possible when people of all different backgrounds come together, exemplifying the inclusive society we strive to live in, and embodying the peaceful world that God intends. Immersed in over 50 years of summer camp history, campers are swept away in a tidal wave of games, forest excursions, ropes course adventures, and sacred traditions. Within this beautifully diverse community, campers witness the natural wonders of the redwood forest and creatively explore their faith all while having more fun than you can possibly imagine. Our program is guided by a single proverb, commonly known as The Golden Rule: “So in everything, do to others what you would have them do to you, for this sums up the Law and the Prophets” (Matthew 7:12). This sentiment, spoken by Jesus Himself, and echoed in the texts of every major religion on earth, is the spiritual cornerstone of Camp Soulspring. We firmly believe The Golden Rule is “True North,” and we help campers find true north with whatever spiritual compass they’re holding.

 

our Specialty programs

Woods to waves

Ages 15-17 • $850

Session 2: (6/22-6/27)
Session 5: (7/13-7/18)

Continuing Westminster Woods' long-standing tradition of trip camps, Woods to Waves offers high schoolers the opportunity to bond through the shared discovery of Sonoma County’s hidden creeks, trails, and coastal beauty. This experience is enriched by collaborative storytelling and wisdom shared around the campfire.

Led by a Wilderness First Responder, the group will hike from Westminster Woods to the coast, where they’ll spend the week exploring, kayaking, tide-pooling, and engaging in meaningful conversations. Throughout the journey, campers will practice essential life skills, such as facilitating and participating in deep, reflective dialogues.

Using the week’s physical journey as a metaphor for the journey of life itself, the group will engage in an ongoing discussion about meaning—exploring what it means in their own lives and how they can help others find it.

Join us for a week of adventure, personal growth, and meaningful conversation!

The Grove: Family camp

All Ages • $0-350

Session 7: (7/25-7/28)

Design your own custom family camp experience at Westminster Woods, set in the heart of the beautiful playground that is West Sonoma County. With Westminster Woods serving as your home base, The Grove offers a stress-free environment for families to reconnect, explore the best of Sonoma County, and enjoy a purpose-filled vacation together.

Each day, different activities are available, allowing your family to choose the adventures that best suit your interests. Whether you're looking for outdoor exploration, creative projects, or quiet time, there’s something for everyone. This weekend is designed to bring together our extended Woods family for a time of recreation, relaxation, and fellowship.

And if you're looking for some adult downtime, our experienced Summer Staff will provide fun and engaging childcare. With activities and games for kids of all ages, you can rest assured that everyone in the family will have a memorable experience!

Friendship Camp

Ages 18+ • $800

Session 8: (7/29-8/2) 

Friendship Camp is a week for adults with developmental disabilities to express joy, create friendships, embrace nature, and worship God. Surrounded by our loving staff, Friendship Campers experience fellowship, relaxation, and all around camp fun. Throughout the day, campers will rotate between a variety of camp activities including arts and crafts, volleyball, and enjoying the wonders of the redwood forest. Join us in a community of loving individuals, all who recognize and celebrate that everyone is a child of God.


2025 Calendar


About our Summer Staff

Equipped with our diverse, exceptional, and highly trained Summer Staff, we are dedicated to providing a transformational experience for each camper. Our leadership staff are required to have at least two years of previous childcare experience and the majority of our entry level staff are camper alumni. Many of our Summer Staffers are Teacher Naturalists, Westminster Wood’s year-round outdoor education facilitators. Each staff member goes through a week-long deliberate and focused training that ensures campers are well supported. All staff members are CPR certified and background checked.

Interested in working at camp? Visit our Summer Staff Page!