About Us
Lucky Sevan
Se·van
Biographical and Geographical name
- Armenian origin meaning Life Giving Sweet Water.
- Lake Sevan ( Sevana lič) is the largest lake in Armenia. It is one of the largest freshwater high-altitude lakes in the world.
- Destiny Number is 7.
From its modest beginnings in the summer of 2006, the notion was born in the minds of two humble engineering college students feeling compelled to mentor two disadvantaged young men in their community, and share their love of surfing in San Diego, between long and grueling semesters.
Surfing provided a sense of peace, much-needed rejuvenation, and a clearer perspective, unlike that found in any other activity they knew. The following year, they picked the name from the (7) seven young men they ended up hosting on Pacific Beach, calling it “Lucky Sevan”.
Service Missionaries Serve Youth as Jr Mentors at L7
On May 25, 2022, Brad Giles, Global Field Support Manager at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, signed a Service Missionary Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for Service Missionaries of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints to serve at Lucky Sevan Retreats. We are grateful and proud to support the service efforts of these young adult missionaries in their unique service mission assignments.
Elders Hartley (pictured below at left in the middle) and Elder Brady (pictured below at right) became the first Service Missionaries to volunteer and serve as L7 Jr Mentors – paving the way for future Service Missionaries to make an impact through leadership, mentorship, and Christ-centered service to our youth at our youth leadership retreats.
We are committed to upholding the values and standards of the Church as we continue to empower and uplift youth through faith-driven experiences.
Disclaimer: The Lucky Sevan Foundation is an
independent organization. It is not affiliated with, sponsored by, endorsed by,
or otherwise connected to The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints or
any of its subsidiary entities. Any references to the Church or its practices
are for informational or cultural context only and do not imply any form of
official partnership.
Our Team
ABOUT THE LUCKY SEVAN FOUNDERS
Lucky Sevan was formally named in 2007, when Evan Rogers, Paul Miller, and Todd Skinner went to work inviting young people to the program with the sole purpose of strengthening and empowering them through one-on-one mentoring to bring them closer to their Savior, Jesus Christ. Today, the Lucky Sevan Foundation continues to thrive with over 900 adult volunteer mentors and 3,000 youth served – and counting – in their youth leadership retreat surf camps over the years.
Todd Skinner
Treasurer and Director of Logistics
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Evan Rogers
President/CEO
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Paul Miller
Vice President
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WEST COAST CHAPTER - San Clemente, CA.
Scott Nichols
Executive Director
Youth Retreat Sessions Available
June 1-5
SOLD OUT FOR YOUNG WOMEN MOUNTAIN RIDGE WARD, MESA, AZ
June 8-12
SOLD OUT FOR YOUNG MEN MOUNTAIN RIDGE WARD, MESA, AZ
June 15-19
REGISTRATION OPEN for Young Women.
June 22-26
REGISTRATION OPEN for Young Men.
EAST COAST CHAPTER – Cocoa Beach, FL (COMING SOON)
SOUTH AMERICA CHAPTER – Lima, Peru (COMING SOON)
Coming September 2025
The (L7) Lucky Sevan Foundation has been listening and will be holding retreats for women and men in September 2025 – “To Know Thyself” restorative and transformative experience on the beach for adults in San Onofre State Beach unlike anything available, yet imagined!
L7 Women’s Retreat – Registration Coming Soon
L7 Men’s Retreat – Registration Coming Soon
Sync Up for the deets here!
Youth Retreat Sessions Available
June 1-5
RESERVED for Mesa, AZ Young Women, Mountain Ridge Ward.
June 8-12
RESERVED for Mesa, AZ Young Men, Mountain Ridge Ward.
June 15-19
REGISTRATION OPEN for Young Women.
June 22-26
REGISTRATION OPEN for Young Men.
Coming September 2025
The (L7) Lucky Sevan Foundation has been listening and will be holding retreats for women and men in September 2025 – “To Know Thyself” restorative and transformative experience on the beach for adults in San Onofre State Beach unlike anything available, yet imagined!
L7 Women’s Retreat – Registration Coming Soon
L7 Men’s Retreat – Registration Coming Soon
Sync Up for the deets here!