All of our camp retreat experiences are inclusive in every sense of the word. We welcome all youth participants regardless of what they are dealing with. We have experience in accommodating:
All young men (Grommets) ages 15-19, and young women (Wahines) ages 15-19 can participate. Youth that are 14 but that are turning 15 by January 1 the same calendar year they plan to attend a youth retreat, are also eligible to attend. We do not cap or turn away youth/single young adults over 19 that have a desire to attend either youth camp. However, in this case, we do suggest applying for L7 Youth Mentor opportunities that may also be a fit for youth that are 19+ years of age. If interested in exploring or being a L7 Youth Mentor.
Website: www.luckysevan.org
Venmo: @LuckySevan
Checks: Please make checks payable to Lucky Sevan Foundation
Credit Card: We can accept credit cards for final deposit/payment at drop off, if for some reason tuition has not been paid in full.
As an unplugged retreat, we suggest having them leave all the above at home. If they insist and you want to pick other battles, we will make arrangements with L7 Mentor Team Staff Leader youth who will be assigned to safeguard phones and additional gear during the retreat and return them to the youth participant before departure to be able to communicate and confirm pickup time/ETA.
Lucky Sevan has a mentor videographer on staff during each retreat that will post all videos and pictures to our social platforms for access and sharing. Additionally, all L7 Adult Mentor Staff and Leaders will have their phones with access to the mobile network during the entire duration of the retreat to receive and make calls on behalf of youth participant(s) in case of an emergency.
YES. We will have each youth still check in their phone once they are registered and assigned to their L7 Team. Once settled, each youth will then be asked to check in their phone to their team captain and/or adult mentor for safe keeping during the duration of the camp. If there’s an emergency, you may contact our L7 HQ Office (480-398-3898) directly to relay the message and call our L7 Emergency Mobile.
For youth being picked up at camp, their phone will be returned to them as they are signed out by their parent/guardian.
For youth driving home in the caravan, phones will be returned so they can communicate with parents/guardians ETA and confirm pick up location.
L7 surf camp retreats on the west coast are held in San Diego, California at the San Onofre State Beach, The Bluffs Campground in San Clemente.
L7 is currently working on creating it’s next L7 Chapter to offer surf camp retreats on the east coast to be held just north of the surf capital, Cocoa Beach in Port Canaveral at Jetty Park Campground in Florida.
L7 has plans to expand and open new locations in various countries worldwide.
As Lucky Sevan continues to grow, the board has recognized the importance of creating and launching more retreats not only for the youth of the Church but also for women, men, and married couples so that they too can experience and be blessed by the L7 culture and experience. Everyone deserves to become the best versions of themselves they can through Christ!
All meals including snacks and surf lodging tents and campsite accommodations for 5 days (4 nights) at San Onofre State Beach will be provided by the Lucky Sevan Foundation. DO NOT bring tents. Lucky Sevan will provide tents to all surf camp participants.
All your surf gear will be provided including a longboard surfboard and a wetsuit.
There are typically 70 youth participating at each retreat, so PLEASE clearly label items with your full name (Duct-tape and a Sharpie work well here). Do this if you want to ensure you get everything back.
Vacuum insulated water bottle (Hydro Flask-style), or large insulated water bottle
Swimsuits/gear + 2 beach towels
Shoes & socks + flip-flops or sandals
Clothes: T-shirts, shorts + sweatshirt/hoodie + hat
1 SPF 30+ sunblock + lip balm
Sleeping bag + pillow + one-person compact foam sleeping pad/backpacking mattress ONLY please ????. NO TWIN, QUEEN air mattresses will be accommodated in the tent
1 camping chair
1 head lamp light
1 yoga mat
Musical instruments are strongly encouraged. If you play it and you can pack it, you can bring it! (guitar, harmonica, yuke, etc.) Evening campfire sing-alongs inevitably break out!
*Participants are responsible for keeping track of their belongings. Lucky Sevan is not responsible for any damaged, lost or stolen personal property brought to the retreat by the youth.