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The EBA Annual Wine Tasting Benefitting The Campership Program

EBA Board Member Chris pouring wine

We’d love for you to join us at our Annual Emerald Bay Association Wine Tasting Fundraiser.

This year, we thought what better place to host our fundraiser than right at the San Pedro port, where so many of our campers begin their journey?

We’ll be sipping wine aboard a historic Maritime Museum, the Battleship IOWA!

A photo of the Battleship USS Iowa docked in San Pedro, with a moody but compelling cloudy sky above.

Enjoy your glass while taking in the ocean views, and if the sky is clear enough, maybe we’ll even catch a glimpse of Emerald Bay.

This fundraiser is a chance for all of us to come together and support opportunities for as many campers as possible to create the same memories we all cherish.

We’re hosting the event the day before Mother’s Day, making it the perfect opportunity to bring your mom along! Take a walk down memory lane together and reminisce about where she once dropped you off for camp.

🌟 For those who choose to donate at the Visionary or Ambassador level, we’ve scheduled a behind-the-scenes tour of the ship toward the end of the wine tasting event. 🌟

We’re excited to see you there!

💼 Supporting the Emerald Bay Campership Program

The heart of our gathering beats for the Campership Program, bringing kids to Camp regardless of their financial situation.

100% of your ticket fee — and additional donations (hint hint) — will go towards reducing the cost of Camp for kids with financial needs. A typical Campership award is $500, roughly half the cost to attend Emerald Bay for a week.

As we look back at one hundred years of Camp, we’re even more excited for the next hundred years of kids of all backgrounds who will benefit from the unique and life-changing experience that is Camp Emerald Bay.

🎟️ Tickets

Secure your spot at this exclusive event right away! Thanks to our generous sponsors, 100% of your ticket purchase will go towards the Emerald Bay Campership program.

Tickets start at $50 per person, and we invite you to be a champion of the children and include an extra donation. Included in the event are a sampling of fine wines, complimentary hors d’oeuvres, and a chance to make a difference.

🗺️ Location, Parking, and More

When: May 9, 2026, 2:00 PM to 5:00 PM

Where: Battleship IOWA Berth 87, 250 S. Harbor Blvd., San Pedro, CA 90731

Parking is free for the first hour and then $2 every additional hour. We highly recommend carpooling or rideshares (stay safe on those roads!).

Smoking is not allowed.

⛵ Make a difference from a distance

Can’t make it in person? We’ll be sad to miss you, but you can still donate to the Campership program and make an enormous difference in the lives of deserving Scouts. Please go here to make a separate donation.

Together, let’s raise our glasses to a century of adventure, learning, and the unwavering spirit of the Scouts at Camp Emerald Bay. See you at the toast of the century! 🍷

🎫 Purchase your tickets here:

Please purchase your tickets early so we can provide an accurate headcount for the venue.

If you are are in a position to make an even greater impact towards sending kids to Camp, we encourage you to join our Sponsors/Donors and select a higher giving level with your ticket purchase.

🎁 Sponsorship opportunities still available!

If you have any interest in sponsoring more than an amount listed on our website, or sponsoring a specific part of the event (food, wine etc.) please send an email to [email protected].

This event is for supporters ages 21 and older. If you’re under 21, please invite your parents to attend!

The EBA is a 501(c)(3) Not-for-Profit Charitable Organization, and your donation may be tax-deductible (please consult your tax advisor).

Two wine glasses, with rose wine in them, clinking together in the foreground overlooking ocean and island mountains in the background.