Music in the Mountains
Friday, November 7 to Sunday, November 9, 2025
Early arrival: Thursday, November 6
Dean: Janice Gelencser
Headliner: Larry Schallert
Join us to experience the traditions of acoustic music in a weekend filled with music and singing of blues, folk, country, gospel, and classic rock. Set at 6,800 feet above sea level in the San Bernardino Mountains, this crisp fall weekend is the perfect place to sing, play and meet other musicians from all over Southern California. All types and levels of acoustic musical instruments are welcome. There are workshops for instrument players and singers and those who wish may perform in the Saturday Night Concert. For folks who do not play an instrument, there are opportunities to sing along or just listen to the many talented musicians. There is also plenty of time for relaxing in the lodge by the warm fireplace and spending time outside in the crisp autumn air.
Tentative workshops for the weekend are: songwriting, ukelele, guitar embellishments, singalong sessions, Shel Silverstein songs and stories, choir, and sketching to music.
* Music in the Mountains’ Headliner *
Our headliner this year will be Larry Schallert, a celebrated songwriter, guitarist, and storyteller who is the frontliner for the acclaimed Sierra Highway band. His music blends folk, bluegrass, blues, and rock into songs that reflect the heart of the human experience. Larry is a champion guitarist and winner at Topanga Banjo and Fiddle Contest and has toured with his bands up and down the West Coast. He will offer a songwriting workshop and a guitar improvisation workshop on Saturday.
Even if you have no talent but love to listen to great music, you will want to come and enjoy the comfortable facilities, great food, wonderful ambiance, and great music from morning ‘til night. Six delicious meals, lodging and workshops are included in the registration price. Early arrival day is available on Thursday, November 6th for an extra $25 with no meals or activities scheduled.
Pricing Information
Camp de Benneville Pines has moved to a self-selecting sliding fee scale. Level 1 is our minimum cost, Level 2 is what it takes for us to meet our needs and Level 3 helps to offset costs and supports Camp’s scholarship fund.
| Camper Type | Level 1 | Level 2 | Level 3 |
| Camper age 19+ | $192 | $212 | $225 |
Pricing includes lodging, all meals, activities, and supplies. A $75 per person non-refundable deposit is required to confirm registration. Full balance due one week before the start of camp. No refunds will be allowed after check-in begins on the first day of camp. Electronic invoices will be sent out periodically, allowing partial or full payment, until payment in full is received.
Accommodations:
Camp de Benneville Pines welcomes you to a peaceful night’s rest in one of seven sleeping cabins. The cabins are scattered throughout our beautiful property, surrounded by forest, and walking distance from all camp activities and other buildings. Each cabin is distinctively decorated with a mountain theme. All offer rustic comfort.
Cabins host between three and nine sleeping rooms and two to three communal bathrooms. Standard accommodation includes twin bunk beds, and there are optional cabin upgrades for cabins with kitchens and living room areas, as well as rooms with double beds, or a combination of the two. Cabin upgrades are limited so register early.
Experience the joy of togetherness in our cozy cabin retreats, where campers are provided space to create their own haven of relaxation. For individual adventurers or friends journeying together, our cabins offer a harmonious blend of community and comfort, accommodating 2-4 guests per room. We understand the value of companionship, so we invite you to personalize your stay by requesting roommates during the registration process or asking friends and family to join you ensuring your camp experience is shared with familiar faces and new friends alike.
Explore our accommodations by selecting About > Facilities > Lodging on the navigation bar above.
Options:
Standard Accommodation: included in Camper pricing
Cabin 6*: $35 additional fee per adult, twin beds only
Double Bed Room*: $25/person, 2 people required
*Cabin upgrades are limited and are subject to availability. A refund will be processed after cabin assignments have been completed for any upgrade fees paid that cannot be accommodated.
Early Arrival:
We will be offering the “Early Arrival” (Thursday) option again this year for an additional $25. Check-in will only be available from 3 to 6 pm on Thursday. Please make sure to arrive during this period. We will not be able to accommodate campers who arrive before or after this time frame. The first meal provided by camp will be dinner Friday night so be sure to bring provisions and beverages to sustain you until then.
To make camp affordable, you can even make payments!
A Note about Payments:
After registering, there will be three options to pay: Pay in full via PayPal, Pay a portion via PayPal, or pay by check. PayPal is our payment processor. Although you don’t need an account, our transactions do run through their platform.
To pay via PayPal without having an account, log out of any PayPal accounts and select the option “Pay with Debit/Credit Card,” which will be under the login button.
To submit payment by check, please make your check payable to: Camp de Benneville Pines and note the specific camp in the memo line. The mailing address for the check is:
Camp de Benneville Pines
Attn: Janet James
PO Box 82
Angelus Oaks, CA 92305
It is easy to miss the payment step when registering. Contact the registrar and request an invoice, registrar@uucamp.org
COVID UPDATE: Camp no longer requires proof of vaccination at check-in, and we do not require proof of a negative Covid test for weekend camps. If you are not feeling well, please stay home and get well and help to keep others safe. Thanks for understanding. Click here to read the revised policy in full.
Contact Information:
Facilities or General Camp: Contact Janet James, Executive Director, director@uucamp.org, 909-435-6298
Registration: Contact Angela Andiorio, Camp Registrar, registrar@uucamp.org, 909-654-4769
Camp de Benneville Pines may sometimes need to make the difficult decision to cancel camp due to a variety of factors including but not limited to the following: severe weather conditions, road closures, Covid and other contagious outbreaks, camp volunteer and site staff shortages, and/or other emergencies. Should the camp have to cancel, refunds will be issued.