Camp/Retreats

Epilepsy Teen Retreat

A week-long summer camp for teens with epilepsy, the Epilepsy Teen Retreat in the San Bernardino mountains has been an annual event since 2000. Teen Retreat provides an opportunity for teens with epilepsy to socialize, have fun, build confidence, and learn from each other. Our friends at the Art of Elysium provides a day of creative arts and entertainment, while the other days include exciting activities such as ice skating, hiking, swimming day at the lake, horseback riding, ropes course, bowling, a skit night and a closing party. See photos from Teen Retreat 2010.

NOTICE: Campers, Volunteers and Donors, thank you for your past attendance and support. Unfortunately, we will not be hosting our own Epilepsy Teen Retreat in 2011 due to funding constraints. Instead, we will be partnering with the other two Epilepsy Foundations in California to offer Camp Coelho in Yosemite in August 2011.

Camp Coelho

We are partnering with the other two Epilepsy Foundations in California to offer Camp Coelho at Yosemite National Park on August 7-12, 2011. Camp Coelho provides a safe, weeklong residential camping experience for children with epilepsy. Fun, nature-oriented activities help promote self-esteem, self-confidence and independence as well as build long-lasting friendships. Children ages 9 - 15 who have epilepsy as a primary diagnosis are encouraged to apply. 

View the Camp Flyer and Application Instructions (PDF)

Adults & Friends Retreat

This all-day retreat for adults with epilepsy was first launched in 2008 as a partnership program with Keith’s House Foundation. Regardless of the length (previously 2.5 days and now 1 day), the Retreat provides a rare opportunity for adults and their guests to share challenges and coping skills, develop supportive friendships and have fun together. Activities have included ropes challenge courses, hiking, games, dinner parties, dances, seminars, skating, museum tour and discussion groups.  See photos from Retreat 2010.

For more information about these events, to volunteer, and/or to register, please contact us.

Contact | Patricia Leyva | 310.670.2870 ext.104 | Email