A camp and retreat center near Foresthill, Placer County, California for nonprofit groups of 10-95.
Located at 4,000 feet near Foresthill, California, Community of the Great Commission is on 428 acres in the sierra foothills. Stately pines and panoramic views make this site a beautiful and exciting place to go to for summer camp, year-round adult retreats, and weekend family camps. Community of the Great Commission is an ideal place to bring groups to focus on your program. It's also a great place to have fun, whether relaxing by the swimming pool, going on scenic hikes or enjoying the view of the Crystal Range of the high sierras.
Lodging
- Claar House - contains retreat facilities with semi-private rooms for 20 persons (bedding and towels provided). Personal shower items not provided.
- The Bobbit Area - has 8 cabins (each sleeping 10 people in bunk beds), all winterized with bathrooms.
- Locations for tent camping and RV parking available (no hookups).
Dining
- Meal Service - homemade family-style meals or buffet available for all groups, served in the dining hall by our friendly staff.
- Own Cooking Options - fully equipped kitchen in Bobbit Hall. Or do your own cooking at Claar House!
Recreation
- Swimming pool with changing rooms and restroom facilities.
- Volleyball, basketball, horse shoes, ping pong.
- Grassy field available for outdoor games.
- Easy access to historic mining towns, Tahoe National Forest, cross country skiing.
Faith
Open to All:
Open to All
Mission/Lineage: Community of the Great Commission is owned by the Christian Church of Northern California-Nevada and is one of several camps and conference centers operated by the cooperative efforts of United, Camps, Conferences and Retreats, serving over 800 nonprofit groups each year.
Average Cost: $$
Environment: Mountain, Woods
Language: English
Overnight Guest Capacity (defined as):
95
Meeting Space Capacity (defined as):
95
Meeting Rooms:
| Room Name | Square Feet | Capacity | Description |
| Bobbit Hall | 0 | 50 | large meeting space with kitchen, vaulted ceiling, large picture windows, and deck (for groups of up to 50 persons). |
| Irvin Dining Hall | 0 | 25 | large dining facility (seats 160) with smaller conference room (seats up 25). |
| Cabin 30 | 0 | 25 | additional breakout meeting space in the Bobbit Area (for groups of up to 25). |
| The Amphitheater | 0 | 250 | spectacular outdoor amphitheater with sweeping views, lighted stage and bench seating for groups of 250 persons. |
| The picnic table area | 0 | 95 | outdoor meeting space outside Bobbit Hall available for picnics and meetings (for groups of 95 persons). |
| Fire Circle | 0 | 95 | log seating for groups of 95 persons. |
| Claar House | 0 | 30 | open work/study area for up to 30 guests. |
Groups Served: 12 Step / Addiction / Recovery, Arts / Crafts, Business, Church / Faith / Religious, Dance / Theater, Educational, Families, Health / Healing, Lesbian / Gay, Meditation Groups, Mens Groups, Music, Nature / Adventure, Non-profit, Peace / Justice, Personal Development Groups, Reunions, Silent, Weddings, Womens Groups, Writing, Yoga Groups, Youth Groups
Technology and AV: WIRELESS DSL Internet available at Bobbit Hall and Claar House.
Room Types: Cottage / Cabin, Hotel, Tent
Children OK: Yes!
Location of this Retreat:
30303 Chicken Hawk Rd
Foresthill, CA 95631
United States
Travel Info: Community of the Great Commission is located near Foresthill, California, and is 40 minutes east of Auburn and one hour and 15 minutes from Sacramento.