Home
About Us
Facilities
Camp Tour
Rental Info
Calendar
Map & Directions
News
Contact Us

 

About Us

 

Deep in the Big Pines Recreation area of Angeles National Forest, Teresita Pines resides on 8-1/2 acres of breathtaking scenery, utter peace and a facility to meet your needs.

Our Mission

The mission of Lions Camp at Teresita Pines is to provide a beautiful mountain facility for group camping, emphasizing the needs of the disabled.

A Little History

The Wilderness Camp for Deaf Children of California & Nevada in Northern California bought the camp in 1995 from Catholic Daughters of America. Improvements began to get the camp into shape and by 1998 a separate management group (separate from the northern camp) was formed to handle the increasing rentals, upkeep and improvements.

Lions Clubs in the area adopted cabins financially and with many volunteer hours. Over the years, Lions upgraded the facility into a desirable year-round camp. Two weeks of camp for the deaf have been held here every year. As of 2006, all assets from the northern camp have been turned over to the Teresita Pines management team.

Lions Camp at Teresita Pines is the Southern California home of Lions Wilderness Camp for the Deaf and hard of hearing. This is a camp where a deaf child can learn outdoor skills and fully enjoy the wonder and beauty of nature. It is a unique camp developed especially for deaf children to learn and socialize in their own language of signs. For more information about these camp sessions including registration procedures, go to this website.

We are also host the Jay Nolan Camp sessions every year. This an inclusive residential camp program, accredited by the American Camp Association, designed to bring children without disabilities and children with developmental disabilities together in a caring environment. Please visit their website. More information about the camping experience is located here.

Non-Profit

The Lions Camp at Teresita Pines is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) organization. The many dedicated Lions who give of their time and money ensure the continued health and viability of the our camp. Visit our Board of Directors' page.

Please consider Teresita Pines in your financial and estate planning. We have a lawyer who will assist you. Contact Wayne Hoffmeyer for information.