Camp Rancho Soquel 2026

Camp Info

Everything you need to know before you head to the Rancho.

Labor Day Weekend

September 5–7, 2026

Rancho Soquel · Soquel, California

Weekend Basics

When

Saturday, September 5 – Monday, September 7, 2026Labor Day Weekend

Where

Rancho SoquelSoquel, California

Who

Friends, families and kids of all ages.

Food

Meals for the weekend are provided.

Staying overnight

Camping at the Rancho or staying nearby are both welcome.

Day visits

Day trips and partial-weekend visits are welcome too.

Getting There

Rancho Soquel · Soquel, California

Exact directions will be shared with confirmed guests.

Parking

Parking details will be added before Camp.

Camping at Rancho Soquel

Bring your own tent and camping supplies and make yourself at home for the weekend.

Available at the Rancho

Water filling stations
Food for the weekend is provided

Guests camping at Rancho Soquel still need to bring their own tent, bedding and camping supplies.

RSVP + camp with us

Dogs Are Welcome 🐾

Dogs are welcome at Camp Rancho Soquel. If you're bringing one, just let us know when you RSVP.

Staying Nearby

Fairfield Inn & Suites Santa Cruz – Capitola

You're also welcome to stay anywhere else nearby that works for you.

Can't Stay All Weekend?

No problem. Come for one day, two days, or whatever part of the weekend works for you.

Day trips are welcome.

RSVP

Food + Drinks

We'll be providing shared meals throughout the weekend.

Saturday

· Lunch
· Food Truck Tacos for dinner

Sunday

· Breakfast
· Lunch
· Dinner

Monday

· Breakfast
· Lunch

See weekend schedule

Dietary needs

Have an allergy or dietary restriction? Add it to your RSVP so we can plan ahead.

RSVP

Drinks

Drinks and water filling stations will be available throughout the weekend.

What to Bring

Camp is casual. Expect water, dirt, grass and a little chaos.

Around the Rancho

There's plenty to do — and plenty of time to do nothing.

Swimming
Tennis
Basketball
Roller Skating
Sand Volleyball
Soccer
Sauna
Hot Tub
Hiking
Biking
Arts & Crafts
Farm Tour
Board Games

Scheduled highlights

Yoga
Goat Milking
Sound Bath
Tarot Readings
Capture the Flag
Color Wars
Line Dancing
Poker
Talent Show
5K Fun Run

The Pond

A lot of Camp happens around the pond — swimming, meals, relaxing and hanging out on the beach.

See the schedule

Massages

$65 · 25 minutes · tip included

Massages are available Saturday and Sunday from 1:00–5:00 PM, with appointments starting every 30 minutes.

Avi is taking care of paying the massage therapists directly. After you book, just Venmo Avi (@Avi-Benaroya) to reimburse him for your massage.

Book a massage

Camp Waiver

Each adult attending Camp needs to sign the participation waiver. A parent or legal guardian can include their minor children.

SIGN WAIVER

It Takes a Village

We're asking each adult to pitch in by joining one meal prep or cleanup crew during the weekend.

Most crews have room for four people.

Choose a crew

Chip In

If you'd like to help share in the cost of the weekend, we're suggesting:

$40 / person / day

$100 / person / weekend

This is completely optional. It helps cover things like food, drinks, supplies, staff and some activities.

Venmo · @Avi-Benaroya

Chip in

Safety + Emergency

Emergency and safety information will be added before Camp.

Questions?

Contact details coming soon.