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  • Federation Family Camp - Kern River
    Federation Family Camp - Kern River
    Thu, Jun 25
    Kernville
    Jun 25, 2026, 1:00 PM – Jun 28, 2026, 2:00 PM
    Kernville, 11252 Kernville Rd, Kernville, CA 93238, USA
    Frandy Campground in Kernville. Entire campground booked by OC YMCA. A full family celebration to close the season! All Orange County Expeditions and families are invited.
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  • Pirates of Catalina - Emerald Bay
    Pirates of Catalina - Emerald Bay
    Fri, Jun 05
    Avalon
    Jun 05, 2026, 11:00 AM – Jun 07, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Avalon, 1 Cove Rd, Avalon, CA 90704, USA
    Catalina Island. Canvas Tent camping on an island with ferry transport and coastal activities.
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  • Cinco de Cuyamaca - Cuyamaca Rancho - Green Valley
    Cinco de Cuyamaca - Cuyamaca Rancho - Green Valley
    Fri, May 01
    Cuyamaca Rancho
    May 01, 2026, 11:00 AM – May 03, 2026, 8:00 AM
    Cuyamaca Rancho, 14592-14674 CA-79, Julian, CA 92036, USA
    San Diego County. Tent camping in a forest setting with creeks, hiking and meadows.
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  • Raiders of the Lost Camp - Colorado Desert
    Raiders of the Lost Camp - Colorado Desert
    Fri, Apr 17
    Anza Borrego
    Apr 17, 2026, 11:00 AM – Apr 19, 2026, 3:00 PM
    Anza Borrego, California, USA
    San Diego County. Tent camping in a desert environment with open skies, slot canyons and exploration
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  • Luck of the Lake - Lake Perris - Moreno Valley
    Luck of the Lake - Lake Perris - Moreno Valley
    Fri, Mar 20
    Lake Perris
    Mar 20, 2026, 2:00 PM – Mar 22, 2026, 11:00 AM
    Lake Perris, Campground Rd, Moreno Valley, CA 92555, USA
    Tent camping by the lake with biking and outdoor games.
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  • AG Cup - Charity Golf
    AG Cup - Charity Golf
    Fri, Mar 13
    Tijeras Creek Golf Club
    Mar 13, 2026, 11:00 AM – 3:00 PM
    Tijeras Creek Golf Club, 29082 Tijeras Creek, Rancho Santa Margarita, CA 92688, USA
    Annual Adventure Guides Charity Golf Tournament. Adults only.
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  • Charity Poker Tournament
    Charity Poker Tournament
    Sat, Feb 28
    Newport-Mesa Family YMCA
    Feb 28, 2026, 5:30 PM – 10:30 PM
    Newport-Mesa Family YMCA, 2300 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
    Adventure Guides Charity Poker Fundraiser - with cash prizes! Presented by Great Coastal Pacific and Great Hunting Valley Expeditions
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  • Arctic Expedition - Pali Mountain - Running Springs
    Arctic Expedition - Pali Mountain - Running Springs
    Fri, Feb 06
    Pali Mountain
    Feb 06, 2026, 2:00 PM – Feb 08, 2026, 11:00 AM
    Pali Mountain, Pali Mountain Camp Rd, California 92382, USA
    West San Bernardino Mtns. Cabin accommodations with ropes courses and team activities.
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  • Monster Catch - Fishing Day at Irvine Lake
    Monster Catch - Fishing Day at Irvine Lake
    Sun, Jan 11
    Irvine Lake
    Jan 11, 2026, 9:00 AM – 4:00 PM
    Irvine Lake, Irvine Lake, California 92676, USA
    Day trip event with fishing activities and prizes.
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  • Redneck Carnival - Newport YMCA
    Redneck Carnival - Newport YMCA
    Sat, Dec 06
    Newport Beach YMCA
    Dec 06, 2025, 4:00 PM – 8:00 PM
    Newport Beach YMCA, 2300 University Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
    Outdoor carnival-style event with games and activities.
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  • Mystery of the Oaks - Caspers Wilderness - San Juan Capo
    Mystery of the Oaks - Caspers Wilderness - San Juan Capo
    Fri, Nov 07
    Caspers Wilderness Park
    Nov 07, 2025, 11:00 AM – Nov 09, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Caspers Wilderness Park, 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
    Tent camping in a local oak woodland setting
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  • Ewok Escape! - Alpine Camp - Blue Jay
    Ewok Escape! - Alpine Camp - Blue Jay
    Fri, Oct 17
    Alpine Camp
    Oct 17, 2025, 2:00 PM – Oct 19, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Alpine Camp, 415 Club House Dr, Blue Jay, CA 92317, USA
    East San Bernardino Mountains. Cabin accommodations in a tall forested area with full camp activities
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  • Beachfront Bootcamp - Del Mar
    Beachfront Bootcamp - Del Mar
    Fri, Sep 05
    Camp Pendleton - Del Mar
    Sep 05, 2025, 11:00 AM – Sep 07, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Camp Pendleton - Del Mar, BLDG 210841, Camp Pendleton North, CA 92058, USA
    Beachfront tent camping, surfing, military drills and campfires. Pendleton - Del Mar
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  • OC Soccer Campout (Federation)
    OC Soccer Campout (Federation)
    Sat, Jul 19
    OC Championship Soccer Stadium
    Jul 19, 2025, 6:00 PM – Jul 20, 2025, 11:00 AM
    OC Championship Soccer Stadium, 8272 Great Park Blvd, Irvine, CA 92618, USA
    O.C. Soccer Club Game Tickets, Pregame parade, and post game campout
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  • AG 101: Dads-Only Campout
    AG 101: Dads-Only Campout
    Sat, Jul 12
    Caspers Wilderness Park
    Jul 12, 2025, 11:00 AM – Jul 13, 2025, 11:00 AM
    Caspers Wilderness Park, 33401 Ortega Hwy., San Juan Capistrano, CA 92675, USA
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  • July 4th Parade (Huntington Beach)
    July 4th Parade (Huntington Beach)
    Fri, Jul 04
    Huntington Beach
    Jul 04, 2025, 10:00 AM – 2:00 PM
    Huntington Beach, Huntington Beach, CA, USA
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  • Newport Dunes
    Newport Dunes
    Fri, Jun 06
    Newport Dunes
    Jun 06, 2025, 9:00 AM – Jun 08, 2025, 1:00 PM
    Newport Dunes, 1131 Back Bay Dr, Newport Beach, CA 92660, USA
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  • Beach Cleanup
    Beach Cleanup
    Sat, May 03
    Bolsa Chica State Beach
    May 03, 2025, 1:30 PM – 5:30 PM
    Bolsa Chica State Beach, Bolsa Chica State Beach, California, USA
    Let's give back and have fun doing it. To the Beach!!
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These events are subject to change and availabiltiy.  Though we have most all of them confirmed, there may be circumstances that do not allow us to attend.  If one of the dates is canceled due to the event site closing or other unforseen issues, we will work to book a similar camp/activity experience on that same weekend...so save these dates!

Disclaimer: This site was created and designed by dads in the program. Please excuse spelling errors and things that don't work. This site is not managed or promoted by the YMCA Adventure Guide program and was created as a promotional tool for new families, and a communication tool for our current members. Though we do our best to provide accurate information, we are not responsible for inaccuracies. All event registration is linked from this site to the YMCA official site

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