BWS Community El Capitan 2026
About the Trip
El Capitan is one of those weekends that just works. Once you are there, everything slows down in the best way. Laughter carries through the canyon, friendships deepen, and the usual pace of life quietly fades into the background.
This trip is designed to be easy, connected, and just structured enough that everyone can relax. There is always something happening, but never anything you have to do. You can join in, wander off, or simply sit and take it all in.
Days are filled with time outside, kids moving freely between cabins and activities, arts and crafts, games, and spontaneous moments that tend to become the ones everyone remembers. Evenings bring everyone back together for shared meals, campfires, karaoke, and time as a group.
It is a time where kids get to be kids in nature, not on devices. They run, explore, and create their own fun in a way that feels increasingly rare. They can play online games anytime. This weekend, they get to climb trees, build friendships, and be fully present with each other.
If you’ve been before, you know. If not, you’re about to.
Hey there. We’re so glad you’re here.
See below for your go-to guide for the weekend, and please feel free to reach out with any questions.
If you don’t know us already, come find us at Friday night welcome dinner. We’ll be the ones in the “B” sweaters and very happy to say hello.
We’re excited for a beautiful, slightly chaotic, very fun weekend with all of you.
Cabin Map
The map below is for reference as you plan your weekend.
The final version with family names will be shared the day before arrival.
The final version with family names will be shared the day before arrival.
Agenda
Friday
4:00 pm · Check In · Front Office
You may have received a text from the resort for pre check-in. Otherwise, check in at the front desk. Early check-in may be available for a fee and must be arranged in advance.
Once you’re settled, hop on the shuttle to the Upper Meadow. Stops will be marked on the map.
You may have received a text from the resort for pre check-in. Otherwise, check in at the front desk. Early check-in may be available for a fee and must be arranged in advance.
Once you’re settled, hop on the shuttle to the Upper Meadow. Stops will be marked on the map.
6:00 pm · Welcome Dinner & Pizza Party · Upper Meadow
Friday night is when the weekend really begins — pizza, kids running around, everyone catching up, and that first big exhale of finally being here.
Glow Table
Glowing necklaces, bracelets, and plenty of fun for everyone.
Karaoke
You and your kiddos are officially invited to take the stage — sing your hearts out… or just cheer from the crowd. Absolutely no pressure.
S’mores
Bring your own sticks if you’d like — but don’t worry, we’ll have everything you could possibly need for melty marshmallow goodness.
Friday night is when the weekend really begins — pizza, kids running around, everyone catching up, and that first big exhale of finally being here.
Glow Table
Glowing necklaces, bracelets, and plenty of fun for everyone.
Karaoke
You and your kiddos are officially invited to take the stage — sing your hearts out… or just cheer from the crowd. Absolutely no pressure.
S’mores
Bring your own sticks if you’d like — but don’t worry, we’ll have everything you could possibly need for melty marshmallow goodness.
10:00 pm · Quiet Hours
The shuttle runs until approximately 10:30 pm — we’ll help get everyone back and tucked in after a full night.
The shuttle runs until approximately 10:30 pm — we’ll help get everyone back and tucked in after a full night.
Saturday
10:00 am · Canyon Store
Meet the llamas, give them a snack, and try not to fall in love.
Meet the llamas, give them a snack, and try not to fall in love.
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm · Center Meadow
Amazing Kids Company will be running high-energy games, activities, and all kinds of organized chaos.
Amazing Kids Company will be running high-energy games, activities, and all kinds of organized chaos.
12:30 pm – 4:30 pm · Long House
Arts & Crafts (bracelets, masks, sun paper and more), or grab a game — dominoes, chess, mahjong — whatever your pleasure.
Arts & Crafts (bracelets, masks, sun paper and more), or grab a game — dominoes, chess, mahjong — whatever your pleasure.
4:30 pm – 5:30 pm · Center Meadow
Skits & group rehearsal time if needed. Totally flexible this year.
Skits & group rehearsal time if needed. Totally flexible this year.
7:00 pm – 8:30 pm · Long House
Skit performances followed by open mic… and then we turn it into a full-on dance party.
Skit performances followed by open mic… and then we turn it into a full-on dance party.
8:45 pm · Lower Loop
Stargazing — because somehow it’s even better out here.
Stargazing — because somehow it’s even better out here.
10:00 pm · Quiet Hours
Shuttle runs until approximately 10:30 pm — we’ll help get everyone back home and happily exhausted.
Shuttle runs until approximately 10:30 pm — we’ll help get everyone back home and happily exhausted.
Sunday
11:00 am · Check Out
Time to pack up, leave everything just a little better than we found it… and start the countdown — only 363 days until we do it all again.
Time to pack up, leave everything just a little better than we found it… and start the countdown — only 363 days until we do it all again.
Canyon Café Meals
We will once again be offering Canyon Café group meals to make things easy, fast, and family friendly throughout the weekend.
Details and sign up links will be available shortly.
Coming Soon
BWS Camp Shop
The BWS Camp Shop will offer a curated mix of swag, weekend essentials, and kid friendly favorites.
Pre-Order Required
Coming Soon
Activities Fees & the Fund
Activities Fees
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Volunteering & the Fund
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