On-Site Recreation

Additional Recreation

  • Volleyball Court

  • Carpet Ball

  • 9 Square in the Air

  • Ping-Pong

  • Basketball Court

  • A large lawn for group games

  • Established hiking trails

  • Corn Hole and Disc Golf available upon request

Three people playing volleyball on the sand courts at Daybreak.

Swimming Pool

  • Available May 1 to September 30

  • (1) lifeguard for every 25 swimmers is required

  • Your lifeguard must have a current Lifeguard certificate and advanced CPR

Gated pool area with a concrete patio and chairs.
  • Nine square area on the lawn.
  • Concrete basketball court.
  • Two people playing corn hole at Daybreak Camp.
  • Sand volleyball court.
  • Large lawn area at Daybreak with the pool area and volleyball court in the back.

Additional Facilities and Amenities

Redwood Grove with seating area.

  • The Redwood Grove is perfect for worship and reflection. Located a short hike up the trail starting at the top of the Canyon Loop Road.

  • Craft area with picnic tables, electricity, and large wash basin.

Three people enjoying the campfire pit at Daybreak Camp.

  • Campfires are the perfect ending to a productive day! We have two campfire rings and plenty of firewood. Campfire bench seating is customizable to your group size. Portable gas fire pits can be arranged for your use in the event we are unable to light a wood campfire due to fire danger.

  • Nature is abundant at Daybreak! It is not uncommon to see deer roam through camp, hear early morning bird songs, see gopher snakes slither on the grassy knolls, and lizards of all sizes scoot and dart about. Because nature is so interesting to young people, Daybreak has a small but fascinating hands-on Nature Center. An informal presentation is available upon request for your campers.

Roaring Camp Railroad on a track in the redwoods.

  • Daybreak is a perfect home base for an active group who wants to explore offsite activities. Right around the corner you’ll find Roaring Camp Railroad; continue down the mountain 8 miles and enjoy the sandy beaches and white waves of the beautiful Pacific Ocean, the Santa Cruz Beach Boardwalk, and the Santa Cruz Wharf.