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
teresitapines@hughes.net
for information.
Last update: 3 February, 2010
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