Ocean Park Retreat Center
Last checked August 2026
Ocean Park Camp & Retreat Center is a United Methodist camp on 100 acres of forest, meadow and beach on Washington's Long Beach Peninsula. Overnight weeks are grouped by grade: Skippers (entering 1st-2nd), Explorers (3rd-4th) and Voyagers (5th-6th) share an elementary week, while Navigators (entering 7th-9th) and Mariners (10th grade through graduating seniors) share a mid-high week; an all-ages Kite Family Camp runs during the International Kite Festival in August. Activities include beach time, archery, kayaking, disc golf, sand volleyball, a challenge course, three miles of trails, and a climbing tower and zip line. The camp is ACA-accredited, states that camperships are always available on request to the director, and publishes a gender-inclusivity commitment affirming the worth of all people regardless of expression or identity.
Camps
| Camp | Dates | Ages | Price | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Navigators (entering 7th-9th grade)Register → | Jul 12 – Jul 17, 2026 | 12–14 | See website → | Past season |
| Mariners (entering 10th-'13th' grade)Register → | Jul 12 – Jul 17, 2026 | 15–17 | See website → | Past season |
| Skippers (entering 1st-2nd grade)Register → | Jul 19 – Jul 24, 2026 | 6–7 | See website → | Past season |
The practical details
- Ages
- Ages 6–17 · Grades 1–12
- Environment
- Indoor/Outdoor
- Operator
- Pacific NW United Methodist Conference (UMCRM)
We list only what the camp itself publishes, and programs change — dates, prices, ages and availability can all move after we check. Confirm the details on the camp’s own website and contact Pacific NW United Methodist Conference (UMCRM) directly before you register or pay.
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Accreditations & licensing
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★★★★★Tim KellyI've been going to camp here, as well as helping lead summer camps, for 30 years. This place has become as meaningful to my children as it was to me when I was a kid.
★★★★★Lisa HalversonComing back to my old church camp and seeing how it has changed. What an amazing experience
★★★★★HROGreat for a church retreat, family reunion, etc. The kids camps are so fun. A trail to the ocean and other hiking trails. A nice weekend retreat. Have always enjoyed our time here.
★★★★★Mark BThis camp offers decent bare-bones kitchen, bedroom, and 3/4 bath facilities (toilet, shower, and sink) on a budget, just a half mile walk from the beach. The staff are helpful, but they're also very busy as they continuously maintain and upgrade the facilities. 1. Be sure to ask them what size bed linens you need to bring, where the dumpster is, and how to program the keypad on your deadbolt. 2. Take a picture of the map on the corkboard using your smartphone, so you can refer to the map when you're out exploring.
★★★★★Jon BrinesSuch an amazing place. The grounds are absolutely beautiful. We camped and the couple that run this gem checked on us and even brought us extra firewood. Brandon the director and his wife (I can't remember her name) do such a great job. They have cabins you can rent that look so cozy we thought about renting one for a few months because we didn't want to leave. The beach is close and it felt like we had the whole Washington coast to our self. Thanks again Brandon we will definitely come back many times in the near future. P.s. our dog also had a blast!!!