California State Assembly Member Jerry Hill of the 19^th Assembly District has awarded YMCA Camp Loma Mar the Environmental Leadership Award in recognition of Camp Loma Mar’s Stewardship in helping hundreds of Northern California children appreciate their natural surroundings. In partnership with organizations such as Youth Enrichment Strategies and Exploring New Horizons, Camp Loma Mar teaches school-age students about the natural world, environmental conservation, and practices and methods to conserve resources and preserve our local and global environments. The award is granted to businesses, non-profit agencies and governmental organizations in the 19^th Assembly District that demonstrate and promote sustainable practices.

Since 1914, Camp Loma Mar has offered a rich tradition of values programming in a wonderful outdoor setting in San Mateo County. Loma Mar is located in the Santa Cruz Mountain range, 15 miles south of Half Moon Bay and just 10 miles inland from the Pacific Ocean.

The YMCA bought the 100-acre parcel of land in 1937. Today, it provides a natural setting of open spaces, recreation fields, oak trees and majestic redwoods along the banks of Pescadero Creek. The program is accredited through the American Camping Association. We have hiking trails, a swimming pool, a low ropes course, arts and crafts, basketball and volleyball courts, a campfire bowl and stage, and a climbing wall. 

Generations of campers have enjoyed the fun and excitement and the great outdoors in this beautiful, pristine setting. Camp provides children new and exciting experiences, positive role models, an opportunity to challenge themselves, and a chance to spend a portion of their summer actively learning in a fun and safe outdoor environment. Camp Loma Mar held the earliest “ragger” programs, a leadership development activity that teaches values and builds character.