Camp Recovery 2026

For Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families, with CoDA and all other 12-Step programs invited.

It is a weekend retreat of self-care and fellowship that is held every year during the Spring. It's an opportunity for you and your Inner Child to grow, heal, play, discover, reflect, and work on yourselves. This year we are gathering at NEW CAMP - Camp Cedar Lake in Big Bear Lake, CA. Come join your fellow travelers in the tall trees and fresh air of the beautiful San Bernardino Mountains!

Our program is based on the Adult Children of Alcoholics and Dysfunctional Families program. We cooperate with all other 12 Step programs, so persons from other programs are invited and welcome to attend. We venture deeper into our recovery with enthusiasm through workshops, 12 Step meetings, crafts, music, hiking, dancing, Talent/No Talent show, and fellowship.

Workshops, Activities, & Meetings

• Interactive Workshops
• 12-Step Meetings
• Arts & Crafts, Name Tag Decorating & Warm-Fuzzies
• Fellowshipping and Storytelling
• Games, Music, & Dance
• Letting Go Fire and Drumming Circle
• Hiking & Nature Walks
• Yoga
• Talent/No Talent Show

How to Register:

Registration is online through this Eventbrite page (click RESERVE A SPOT button above)!

Registration is $225 which includes lodging for Friday and Saturday night, six meals (Friday Dinner through Sunday Lunch), all activities, workshops and meetings. Limited camperships are available for $110 on a first-come, first-served basis (see details below).

Pay by Zelle (preferred) or check/money order to complete your registration.

Registrations are not considered complete until payment is made in full.

When registering there will be the option to list desired roommates. Please note your preferred roommate(s). Rooms will be booked on a first come, first serve basis. If you have mobility impairments or have accommodation requests please note that as well. Thank you in advance for your flexibility.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Also see our website: https://acacamprecovery.org/

1. Preferred - Pay using Zelle to [email protected]

2. To pay by check or money order please contact the treasurer at [email protected] for payment instructions. If you pay by check or money order your spot will not be secured until your check is cleared/cashed.

Note: If you register after April 30, you must pay by Zelle.

Registration and room assignments are first come first served, based on the date of Zelle payment or check postmark date.

Questions? Email us at [email protected]

Please make your refund and cancellation requests with as much notice as possible. Registration fees are non-refundable after April 30. After that date, a refund may be issued at the discretion of the Planning Committee. To cancel, please email [email protected]. Consider donating your registration fee to the campership fund.

Camperships are matching financial assistance (you pay the amount of $110) for those who cannot otherwise afford to attend camp. We believe everyone who has a sincere desire to recover should have the opportunity to attend camp! Camperships are dependent on the generosity of the fellowship and offered on a first come, first served basis. Camperships are confidential and are given with the understanding that service will be rendered at camp. If you are granted a campership, we ask that you be of service at camp. The campership coordinator will contact you with service options.

Giving to the Campership Fund - Would you consider contributing $10, $20, $30 or more to the Campership fund? Donations are accepted via Zelle.

If you were unable to register, please add your name to the WAITLIST by clicking the “RESERVE A SPOT” button and clicking on the red “Join Waitlist”. You will receive an email from Eventbrite stating that you are on the waitlist. If you do not see that email please look in your Spam/Junk Mail folders and make sure that you add Eventbrite to your trusted senders list. If or when a spot opens up you will receive an email from Eventbrite with a unique weblink in it. Click on that link to register. After registering on Eventbrite you must make payment as directed under Payment Options above. The registrar or treasurer will also contact you about the registration. If you have any questions please email at [email protected]

If you have questions or need help with registering for Camp Recovery please contact us for support. We are happy to help! Email us at [email protected].

Camp Cedar Lake and Check-In

Some walking paths are dirt and have low steps. All eating & sleeping accommodations and most activities occur in Herriman Lodge. The Lodge is two stories with no elevator . There is handicap parking. A few activities are in separate buildings that are a short walk or drive from Herriman Lodge.

Camp Cedar Lake provides camp style accommodations. The Camp DOES NOT provide linens, pillows, blankets, towels or soap. BRING YOUR OWN LINENS or SLEEPING BAG. Rooms in Herriman Lodge have 3 bunk beds and 1 single bed each. We expect 4-5 persons per room. There is a bathroom in each room which you and your roommates will share. When you check in you will get a room assignment.

Check-in starts Friday at 2:00 pm in Herriman Lodge. If you arrive earlier, feel free to park, relax, hike, or walk around the camp. Please do not come to the Lodge before check-in opens at 2:00 pm. At check-in, you will sign the liability release form and pick up your room assignment. To comply with fire regulations of the National Forest always park facing outward and keep your car keys with you at all times. Remove all food from your car to prevent bears from trying to get into your car.

If you arrive after 9:00 pm, sign a release form and check your room assignment inside the Lodge. Please enter your room quietly as your roommates may be sleeping.

Important Rules & Guidelines

• Appropriate and courteous behavior is expected of all campers at all times.
• Tobacco or vaping are only permitted on the side patio and parking lot of (i.e. the paved or concrete areas immediately surrounding) Herriman Lodge.
• No alcohol or drugs (including medical marijuana) allowed in camp.
• No weapons allowed in camp.
• No pets or animals allowed in camp, except trained Service Animals, as defined by the ADA (Americans with Disabilities Act). Emotional Support animals are not allowed.
• Appropriate attire must be worn at all times.
• No photographs of any campers unless you get their permission first.

• Again, smoking and vaping are permitted ONLY on the side patio and parking lot of (i.e. the paved or concrete areas immediately surrounding) Herriman Lodge.
• Remove all food or food waste/wrappers from your vehicle. The bears can smell it very easily and may attempt to get to it and damage your vehicle in the process.
• Keep your car keys with you at all times. An emergency evacuation may not allow time to return to your room.
• MEALS: Cedar Falls Camp serves delicious and well-balanced meals. If you have dietary needs or restrictions such as gluten free, vegan, or food allergies please email the committee at [email protected]
• PERSONAL FOOD: You are welcome to bring your own snacks or food. However, there is no refrigerator available for camper food. If you have special dietary needs you may bring a cooler to store food in your room.
• WiFi: There is no WiFi available for camper use. Consider unplugging for the weekend. There may not be good cell service.
• CARPOOL: For those wishing to carpool. We will be emailing a self-serve carpool list (google doc link). The committe does not guarantee a ride to camp will be available. If you are flying in for this event please rent a car or arrange your own ground transportation.
• MEDICAL: Bring your own first aid items (such as band-aids and antibiotic cream), over the counter, and/or prescription medications. There is no camp nurse or medical station at Cedar Lake Camp. If you have medical refrigeration storage needs please email the committee at [email protected]. In case of emergency the closest ER is about 15 minutes away (4 miles) at Bear Valley Community Hospital, 41870 Garstin Dr., Big Bear Lake, CA 92315. Phone +1 909 866 6501

WHAT TO PACK FOR THE WEEKEND

• Sleeping Bag or sheets and Blankets, pillow, towels.
• Toiletries (including bath soap and hair products).
• Clothing. Wear layers of clothes for the cool mornings and evenings.
• Flashlight.
• Two pairs of sturdy closed-toed shoes (extra pair in case of weather).
• Water bottle (pure mountain water available from the faucet).
• First aid items (such as band-aids and antibiotic cream) and any over the counter or prescription medications that you need for the weekend.

• Your Inner Child, Teen & Loving Parent.
• Journal and pen
• Cash for Raffle.
• Stuffed animal.
• Alarm clock.
• Sunblock.
• Hiking shoes.
• Earplugs and face mask, especially if you are a light sleeper.
• Yoga Mat and Blocks.
• Drums & other musical instruments.
• Camera (No pictures of others without their permission).
• Telescope for stargazing.
• Props for the Talent/No Talent Show.
• A positive attitude.

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