Age group

Electricity in sleeping area

Sleeping cabins

Infirmary

Playground

Sports Court/Field

Camp St. Francis, an incredible Retreat Center located in Aptos, California, offers spiritual formation and education for all. Nestled in a picturesque town, Camp St. Francis is an ideal location for reconnecting with the most important things in life. Our Retreat Center provides churches, youth programs, non-profits, and organizations a place to gather and grow – a place to nurture and develop a deeper connection with the divine. 

From educational events to spiritual retreats, Camp St. Francis is the perfect destination for those seeking a deeper connection. Our facility is equipped with all the necessary tools to make your retreat a memorable experience. We invite you to take a look at all that we have to offer and contact us to learn more about how we can serve your organization, church, or youth group.

Swimming

Boating/canoeing

Sportsfield activities

Target sports

Religious service

Rope Course

Art & Crafts

Inexpensive

Don Bosco's Oratory comes alive in a particular way each summer when numerous young people participate in Salesian summer camps. Be they residential or day camps, young people experience a home that welcomes, activities where life lessons are learned, a playground for making new friends and a community that helps them grown in relationship with Christ. 

These experiences are also the source of personal growth for those youth who help animate the camps.  Through responsible service they discover what it means to love and thereby their capacity to make a difference in the lives of others. 