MYA West Regional 2024

West regional information

The Western Region of the Maronite Catholic Eparchy of Our Lady Of Lebanon and the San Diego Maronite Young Adults chapter warmly invite you to attend the MYA West Regional Conference at YMCA Camp Surf in San Diego on April 5 - 7. 

Our theme is Bible Literacy: Wade into Scriptures (and the Beach). 

Join your fellow MYA members coming from 14 different parishes from 6 different states in a weekend of spiritual and social community building.   Take advantage of the opportunity to collaborate with your peers in group discussions. Revitalize your spirituality during our workshops. Enjoy the amenities of the Southern California coast campus, which include surfing lessons, archery range, rock climbing wall, volleyball net, and much more. 

The MYA West Regional Conference awaits!

The all-inclusive registration fee is $225 per person.

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SLEEPING ACCOMMODATIONS:

The campus hosts thirteen camp-like cabins. Each cabin has sixteen beds.

The cabins have a simple design - each bunk has it's own twin foam mattress, light, window, and an electric outlet. Please see pictures in the gallery.

The Cabins are clustered in groups/villages.

Camp Surf does not provide sheets, covers, and pillows. Those that are driving are expected to bring their own twin sheets, pillows, and covers (or a sleeping bag with a pillow). The cabins have central heating, so no need to pack heavy. There is ample parking available at Camp Surf. For those that are flying in, the local San Diego MYA will coordinate with you for bedding and airport transportation. Please contact Mark Bsaibes at 8587225609 for coordination.

BATHROOMS:

Camp Surf has two large central shared restrooms with private shower stalls and toilet stalls. The accommodations are more of a community camp setting. This is not a hotel. Each registrant must bring showering sandals, all toiletries, and towels. Please see pictures in the gallery.

FOOD:

All meals will be provided from dinner on Friday to lunch on Sunday. 

The campus cafeteria will provide breakfast, lunch, and dinner on Saturday and breakfast on Sunday.

Sunday lunch will be provided by St. Ephrem church after Divine Liturgy.

AMENITIES OF THE CAMPUS:

• Free Surfing and Bodyboarding lessons led by YMCA staff (boards and wetsuits included)
• Rock Climbing Tower supervised by YMCA staff
• Archery Range supervised by YMCA staff
• Beach bonfire pits
• Sand Volleyball Net
• Basketball Hoop
• Security 24/7. The campus is neighbors with a navy base. Campus is fenced off and gates are monitored.

No sign ups are required for attending activities. You may participate in any activity for however long during the time period for activities. You may do multiple activities, time permitting. More information will be provided during orientation.

WHAT TO BRING CHECKLIST:

1. Twin bed sheets, covers (or a sleeping bag), and a pillow (those with flights will be separately accommodated)
2. Toiletries
3. Shampoo/Conditioner
4. Bath towel
5. Beach towel
6. Flip flops/ sandals (to use for showering as well)
7. Sunscreen and hat
8. Sweaters/jackets
9. Warm clothing for the evening
10. Beach clothing for the day (check weather before departure)
11. Flashlight
12. Sun glasses

PARISHES INVITED TO PARTICIPATE:

Arizona

• Saint Joseph Maronite Church (Phoenix)

California

• Saint John Maron Maronite Church (Anaheim)
• Our Lady of the Rosary Mission (Carmichael)
• Our Lady of Lebanon-St Peter Maronite Cathedral (Los Angeles)
• Our Lady of Lebanon Maronite Church (Millbrae)
• Saint Joseph Maronite Mission (Riverside)
• Saint Ephrem Maronite Church (San Diego)
• Saint Sharbel Mission (Stockton)
• Saint Jude Maronite Mission (West Covina)
• Saints Peter and Paul Maronite Mission (San Fernando Valley)

Colorado

• Saint Rafka Maronite Church (Denver)

Nevada

• Saint Sharbel Maronite Mission (Las Vegas)

Oregon

• Saint Sharbel Maronite Church (Portland)

Utah

• Saint Jude Maronite Church (Murray)