Middle school & high school students
Youth Camps
We provide the agenda, content, worship, games, activities, and speakers. Your leaders join the experience and invest in meaningful relationships with students.
Youth Camps
Youth Camps · Retreats · Whitmore, California
Two Ways to
Two Ways to
Experience the Summit
Your group. Your program.
Our exceptional hospitality.
Bring your students, group, school or team to our 251-acre Christian retreat and conference center in Whitmore, California, in the foothills of the Cascade Mountains.
- 251 acresin the Cascade foothills
- 3,600 ftelevation, among pines
- 50 minfrom Redding airport (RDD)
Youth Camps · Retreats
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Faith · Friendship · Prayer · Space to grow
Churches, schools & ministry groups
Retreats
Your team shapes and leads the retreat. We provide lodging, meals, meeting spaces, and recreation, so you can focus on connecting with your group.
Retreats
An undistracted environment
Your group. The mountains. Nothing else.
No hotel lobby. No city noise. Centuries-old pines, two lakes, and room for your group to slow down, hear from God, and summit together.
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The experience
Great food. Real rest. Hospitality that serves your program.
Chef-prepared meals
Every meal is prepared in-house by our kitchen team, with decades of professional experience behind it. Locally grown produce, non-GMO and organic when possible. Dietary needs and allergies are accommodated.
Dorms and private rooms
Dormitory-style rooms and a limited number of one- and two-bedroom suites, with hand-crafted wood floors and decking.
Hospitality, start to finish
Our Guest Services team helps plan your stay and your adventures. You bring the program; we take care of the rest.
Room to move
Hike, bike, paddle board or fly fish. Swim in the five-lane pool. Play on the fields, courts and track. Guided excursions reach Mount Shasta, the Trinity River and the California coast.
Spaces for your gathering
Room for worship, teaching and fellowship.
Tell us your group size and we’ll match you to the right spaces and layouts.
The Summit Restaurant
A warm, timber-framed room for meals, gatherings and evening sessions.
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Meeting rooms
A conference center and classrooms for breakouts, leadership sessions and workshops.
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Game room and library
Places to unwind between sessions, alongside the fitness center and art studio.
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What’s included
Everything your group needs to focus.
- Dormitory-style rooms and limited one- and two-bedroom suites
- Curated chef meals in the Shasta Pavilion or The Summit Restaurant
- Meeting rooms and training facilities
- Pool, fitness center, fields, courts and running track
- Hiking and biking trails, two lakes and many creeks
- Guided excursions to Mount Shasta, the Trinity River and the coast
- A Christ-centered campus with prayer and service at its foundation
- A Guest Services team to help plan your stay
What our guests are saying
What church leaders say.
The Summit’s peaceful campus creates such a great environment for students to encounter the Lord. We’ve watched hundreds of students encounter God during our time there, and it’s been incredible to be part of.
The summit is a stunning location in the eastern foothills of Redding nestled among towering pines, babbling brooks and placid ponds and pools. … Steve and his team provide an absolutely amazing experience.
Our church has hosted retreats over the years at several locations and the Summit, by far, is our best experience! … The food is awesome and the staff is wonderfully accommodating.
Getting there
Remote enough to unplug. Close enough to reach.
~50 minby car from Redding Regional Airport (RDD)
~3 hoursby car from Sacramento International Airport (SMF)
Whitmore, CA12338 Journey Rd, Whitmore, CA 96096
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Pricing
Retreat packages starting at $115 per person, per night.
Two-night minimum, including five meals. Pricing varies based on group size, length of stay, and specific needs. Extended-stay and returning-group arrangements may qualify for customized pricing.
Send your dates and group size and Guest Services will follow up with a quote.
Request group pricing
Questions
Planning your retreat.
How far ahead should we book?
Booking is first-come, first-served. We recommend booking nine months to a year in advance of your event.
What does it cost?
The cost depends on the program and the size of your group. Our Guest Services team will assist you — send an inquiry or email info@thesummitca.com.
Can you accommodate food allergies and dietary needs?
Yes. Our food services team will accommodate dietary needs and requests.
How do we get there?
Fly into Redding Regional (RDD, about 50 minutes by car) or Sacramento International (SMF, about 3 hours). Our address is 12338 Journey Rd, Whitmore, California 96096. Put it into your navigation.
What should we pack?
Sunscreen, supportive hiking shoes, a rain jacket, and warm clothing for the cold winter months. We experience all four seasons.
What does The Summit believe?
The Summit is a Christ-centered campus. Our statement of faith is on our About page.
Begin your journey
Tell us about your retreat.
Three quick steps. We’ll reply with availability and pricing.
Prefer to talk?
Reach Guest Services directly.
Call
(530) 560-6575