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Go Camping 2020
Camp and Retreat
Ministries
of the
Oregon-Idaho
Conference of the
United Methodist
Church
www.gocamping.org
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Oregon-Idaho Camp and Retreat Ministries is a partnership between the
United Methodist Church of Oregon and Idaho and the Oregon Diocese of the
Episcopal Church.
We are people dedicated to creating quality environments of Christian hospitality
and learning.
We nurture persons so they may...
• Grow in wisdom and in healthy self-esteem.
• Develop lifestyles of loving interdependence with each other and all
of creation.
• Affirm and expand their faith in God and their service as Christian disciples
within God’s world.
We serve religiously affiliated groups, schools and educational bodies, families,
service organizations and other non-profit groups who enrich life in the world.
HOW TO REGISTER
Many events fill quickly so register early. Listings are subject
to change without notice. Please check our website for the
most current information.
Register on-line at www.gocamping.org or mail registration
forms to:
Camp Registrar
1505 SW 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97201
Questions? Call (503) 802-9214 or email registrar@gocamping.org.
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Camp Registration Information
Additional information is located at gocamping.org
Registration Options. Online registration is quick, accurate and preferred. Register online
at gocamping.campbrainregistration.com. Paper registration forms are available at
gocamping.org. Phone registration is also available by contacting the Registrar at
(503) 802-9214.
Deposits/Cancellations. All sessions have a required, non-refundable deposit to hold the
registration; some deposits may be transferrable (see individual session descriptions).
Registrations cancelled more than one week prior to the start of the event will receive a
full refund, minus the deposit. Full refunds for cancellations within one week of the start
of camp are generally not granted. In the case of extenuating circumstances, contact the
registrar.
Payment Plan / Installments. Fees may be divided into several payments by scheduling a
payment plan in the online system, or by contacting the registrar.
Camperships (Financial Aid). Please visit our Campership page for more information on
Financial Aid.
Roommate Requests. Campers may make one roommate request, and the request must be
mutual. Requests will be honored as space and program requirements allow.
Camp Information. Confirmation e-mails will include a link to a detailed camp information
page once a registration is submitted. These links include camp policies, packing lists,
directions to camp and much more.
Health History Forms. Health forms need to be mailed to the Camping Office at least two
weeks before camp starts for any phone or mail registrations; they may also be completed
online.
Policies. We adhere to American Camping Association standards of safety at our sites, and
our policies are in place to ensure everyone’s safety. Campers under the age of 18 are
allowed to drive to camp only with the written permission of parents and are not allowed to
have any passengers under the age of 18.
Social Media Policy. The purpose of the social media policies (available online) is to ensure
posts on all channels conform to the highest standards of social media practices.
Photo Release. All campers/families should review the photo release (available online)
before registering for camp.
Insurance. Insurance coverage for accidental injury or death and certain illnesses is
provided for each camper and is included in the camp fee. Parents are expected to assume
responsibility for all medical bills not covered by The Board of Camp and Retreat Ministries or
the Episcopal Diocese of Oregon summer camp insurance. There is no deductible.
USDA Policy. The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) prohibits discrimination in all
USDA programs and activities on the basis of race, color, national origin, sex, religion,
age or disability. To file a complaint of discrimination, write USDA, Director of Civil Rights,
Room 326-W, Whitten Building, 14th and Independence Avenue, SW, Washington, DC
20250-9410 or call (202) 720-5964 (voice and TDD). USDA is an equal opportunity provider
and employer.
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Adult Retreats
Need time away to renew and refresh? Want to take your organization out of
your normal setting and connect more strongly and see with fresh eyes? In
addition to the adult events listed here, Personal and Group Retreats can be
scheduled at our sites. Contact our sites regarding availability and rates.
New events are added during the year and are posted on
our website: www.gocamping.org
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Great Hymns of the Faith Join Rev. Laura
Jaquith Bartlett as we sing a diverse selection of
great hymns both old and new, as well as hear
stories and insights about the music, poetry, and
theology of our heritage of congregational song,
all mixed together with a healthy dose of amusing
anecdotes and historical trivia. The musical morning
is followed by a delicious luncheon, served in the
spacious dining room overlooking the meadow and
forest.
May 21, August 20, October 15
Alton L. Collins Retreat Center
$21 each or $57 for the series
Quilts, Craft & More Retreat (Spring or Fall) Enjoy a relaxed weekend in a
peaceful setting. Come immerse yourself into your favorite craft where there are
no phones or household chores to draw you away, just the fun of fellowship with
others enjoying crafts too. A welcoming community, the relaxed atmosphere of
Wesley Meadow Lodge, flexible schedule, and devotions set this time apart.
May 27-31•Suttle Lake Camp•$280 Wed-Sun/$156 Wed-Fri/$156 Fri-Sun
Sept 21-27•Suttle Lake Camp•$390 Mon-Sun/$280 Mon-Fri/$156 Fri-Sun
Sacred Threads Come share the Sacred Threads of Life with others while quilting,
sewing, crafting or just relaxing! You will be served delicious meals including brunch
(so you can sleep in late if you choose), with some continental foods out early, and
fabulous dinners!
June 3-6• Wallowa Lake Camp•$265 Double Occupancy/$420 Single
$150 Commuter/$195 rustic
Shakespeare Retreat Attending plays at the Oregon Shakespeare Festival is even
better with others to share the experience. At this retreat, you also get the added
bonus of
enjoying the beauty and comfort of Camp Latgawa in the Rogue River-Siskiyou National
Forest! A Shakespearean scholar will lead interactive discussions to help you better
understand Shakespeare’s writings and enrich your viewing of the performances. Van
transportation is provided to and from each play from Camp Latgawa. You may choose
to see as many of the plays as you like.
July 8-12•Camp Latgawa•$365 +$75 each for play tickets
Quilt Show Camp offers a natural place to relax and learn this colorful art in a
supportive environment. We will take time to sew and piece together our individual
projects, as well as enjoy some of the festivities at the Sisters Quilt Show. Together we
will celebrate and strengthen the spiritual threads that bind us together in God through
times of devotion and sharing. Head home renewed in body, mind, and spirit.
July 8-12•Suttle Lake Camp•$295
Attendees at the Quilt Enthusiasts Retreat will join us in exploring the famous Sisters
Outdoor Quilt Show Saturday. While this is not a quilting retreat, you may wish to bring
hand projects for personal time at camp. Casual evening devotions and a shared
worship Sunday morning will help you head home centered and refreshed.
July 10-12•Suttle Lake Camp•$139
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The Contemplative Yoga Retreat will incorporate gentle yoga, breath work,
meditation, journaling and subtle level healing modalities as ways to listen deeply for
the wisdom of our bodies and heal what is limiting us in order to live into our fullness.
July 26-30• Wallowa Lake Camp•$565 Double/$765 Single/$385 Commuter
Camp Hope offers adult special-needs individuals traditional camp activities like
boating, fishing, swimming, music, group games, beach play, arts and crafts,
campfires, morning worship, dances, and a talent show. Each camper is paired
with a counselor and sleeps in a cabin of 3-8 people with access to medical and
behavioral supports. Meals are family style with accommodations for special diets.
Campers will hang out with old friends and make new ones, forming a wonderful
community for adults with special needs, assisted by our nurturing staff.
Aug 14-17•Camp Magruder•$665 (scholarships available)
Strength for the Journey is a four-day clean and sober retreat opportunity for
persons living with HIV/AIDS. Surrounded by the beauty of Suttle Lake, and
supported by a loving and accepting community, participants will be invited to
reflect, to rest, and to gain Strength for the Journey.
Aug 20-23•Suttle Lake Camp•sliding scale & donation
Needlework Camp is a few days of your favorite craft with others speaking the
language of needle, yarn, thread, and paper. Bring current projects and leave with
new friends, renewed spirits, new skills, and creative ideas for the next project. Greet
God each morning, laugh, talk, and share the rest of the day stitching, knitting,
cutting, and pasting. Take a break to explore the Magruder wetlands, hike the trails,
walk the beach, or meditate in the labyrinth.
Sept 18-23•Camp Magruder• $159 Fri-Sun/$197 Sun-Wed
The Transformations Prayer Retreat
blends contemplation and community
with an emphasis on the communal
sharing of the sacraments, ample time
for the solitude of prayer, meditation,
and reflection. Come to a place apart to
renew your spirit and re-center yourself
through time in Christian community and
intentional time with God.
Sept 27-Oct 2•Suttle Lake Camp•$370
Choir Camp Our talented music
leaders will guide singers to make beautiful music together. The camp includes
an assortment of workshops on Saturday and Sunday, plenty of time to enjoy the
beach, and various fun activities, including the Saturday Variety Show.
February 12-15, 2021•Camp Magruder•Check online Fall 2020 for more information
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Family/Multi-Generational Camps
Camps and facilities will vary by site. Visit gocamping.org for
prices, accomodations and activities for each event.
Family Camp: Families come in all shapes and sizes. Whether your
family is just one person or multiple generations... all are welcome!
Come celebrate time with fresh air, good fun, recreation, food, and
fellowship. Here is a chance for you to take a mini vacation from the
hustle and bustle of life, and just have some time for your family,
yourself, and time to enjoy God’s beautiful gift of Camp! So, take a
short break from life, and enjoy a little rejuvenation time!
Grand Camp: Grandparents and grandchildren, come make
memories that will last a lifetime! Let us spoil you with delicious
meals, God-time, crafts, games, storytelling, free time, skits, songs,
campfires, s’mores and much more, led by amazing staff who are
excited to get to know you!
Memorial Day Family Camp @ Camp Magruder, May 22-25, 2020
Family Camp @ Sawtooth Camp, June 12-14, 2020
4th of July Family Camp @ Camp Magruder, July 2-5, 2020
Grand Camp @ Camp Magruder, July 31-August 2, 2020
Huckleberry Family Camp @ Camp Magruder (check our website for dates)
Labor Day Family Camp @ Camp Magruder, September 4-7, 2020
Grand Camp @ Wallowa Lake Camp, July 26-30, 2020
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Work and Volunteer
There are two primary ways to work at our sites: as a paid staff
member or as a volunteer.
For paid positions, visit gocamping.org for the most current job
postings. To volunteer, contact the directors of each site to see which
events need leaders, hosts, counselors, health care providers, and
resource volunteers, or to help with the physical upkeep needs of
each site.
Because our sites strive to be safe sanctuaries for children and
vulnerable adults, all volunteer and paid staff must:
1. Complete an online Information and Disclosure Page;
2. Initiate the process for a confidential criminal background check;
3. Attend training and planning sessions offered at the site and with
the leader of your event;
4. Complete a health form; and
5. Commit to be present to the ministry of the site. Whether you
are working with a small group children or youth, leading an
adult retreat, or helping with the physical upkeep of a site, your
committed participation is valued.
Many individuals have found their relationship with God in
community by being a camper, and many more have further found
their life's vocation by working at camp.
Physical requirements may include prolonged standing, bending, stooping, walking
long distances, hiking, climbing, and stretching; may require hand-eye coordination
and manual dexterity to manipulate outdoor equipment or camp activities; requires
normal range of hearing and eyesight to record, prepare, and communicate
appropriate activities/programs and the ability to lift up to 50 lbs; a willingness to live
in a camp setting and work irregular hours with limited or simple equipment and
facilities; and daily exposure to sun, heat, and animals such as bugs, snakes, bats, etc.
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Alton L. Collins
From the delicious food to the lush temperate rainforest, Alton L.
Collins Retreat Center provides space to open you to new
possibilities. Surrounded by giant fir and cedar trees, lush ferns
and abundant moss covered vine maples, we provide an
environment and facilities conducive for community building,
continuing education, reflection, relaxation, recreation.
Come on your own or with a group for a time of
renewal and reflection.
Alton L. Collins Retreat Center
is specifically designed for adult retreats.
Rev. Dan Benson, Director Director@CollinsRetreatCenter.org
32867 SE Hwy 211, Eagle Creek, Oregon 97022 (503) 637-6411
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Camps for Children and Youth 10
2020 Children and Youth Summer Camps
Completed 1st - 2nd Grade
June 21-24•Ready, Set, Discover!•LAT
July 5-8•Mini Camp•MAG
Completed 1st - 3rd Grade
Location Key
July 13-16•Intro Summer Camp I•SUT ALC = Alton L. Collins
July 20-23•Intro Summer Camp 2•SUT
LAT = Camp Latgawa*
Completed 3rd - 6th Grade MAG = Camp Magruder*
June 14-19•Elementary Camp I•MAG SAW = Sawtooth Camp*
June 21-27•Discovery Week •LAT SUT = Suttle Lake Camp*
(completed 3rd -9th grade)
June 22-27•Elementary Adventure •SUT WAL = Wallowa Lake Camp
July 5-10•Elementary Camp II•MAG *denotes sites accredited by the American Camp
July 12-18•Elementary Camp I•SAW Association, www.acacamps.org
July 13-18•Summer Camp1•SUT
(completed 3rd -10th grade)
July 20-25•Summer Camp 2•SUT
(completed 3rd -10th grade)
July 26-Aug 1•Elementary Camp II•SAW
Aug 2-7•Elementary Camp III•MAG
Completed 4th-6th Grade
July 19-25•Outpost Camp•SAW
Aug 2-7•Horse Whisperers•WAL
Completed 6th-8th Grade
June 14-19•Middle School Camp I•MAG
June 22-27•Mid-High Adventure•SUT
(completed 6th -10th grade)
July 5-10•Middle School Camp II•MAG
July 12-18•Jr Hi Camp•SAW
July 12-18•Horse Wranglers•WAL
Aug 2-7•Middle School Camp III•MAG
Completed 7th-12th Grade
July 26-Aug 1•Jr-Sr Hi Adventure•SAW
Completed 8th-12th Grade
July 5-10•Senior High Camp•MAG
July 26-Aug 1•Trailriders•WAL
Completed 9th-12th Grade
June 14-19•Music, Art, Drama, Dance
and Technology Camp•MAG
July 19-25•Sr Hi Camp•SAW
August 2-7•Sr Hi Coast Adventure•MAG
11Camp Latgawa
Camp Latgawa offers activities for all ages; some of the
favorites include a natural waterfall slide and swimming hole,
hiking and backpacking trails, archery, volleyball, ping pong,
basketball, horseshoes, a meditation labyrinth and swimming in
our solar heated pool.
Our bunk/dormitory style facilities are heated and have
restrooms and showers either in the cabin or nearby. There
are a variety of inside and outside spaces for meetings and
worship.
We are proud to serve home cooked, family-style meals in
our cozy dining hall, including homemade breads/desserts
and fresh salads. We pride ourselves on healthy and delicious
scratch-made food.
Latgawa@GoCamping.org (541) 826-9699
13250 S. Fork Little Butte Crk Road, Eagle Point, Oregon 97524
Camp Latgawa operates under a special use permit with the
Rogue River-Siskiyou National Forest and is an
equal-opportunity outdoor recreation service provider.
12Discovery Week is a continuing camping tradition for Southern
Oregon children and youth since 1953. Many of our campers
come back year after year, growing into leaders who share their
experience, skills, and faith in various leadership roles.
Campers will enjoy activities with age-appropriate cabin groups
that build life-long friendships. Daily adventure activities include
swimming, creek hikes, arts and crafts, and archery, as well as
outdoor overnight campfires under the stars.
Some activities will be shared by the larger camp community,
including community celebrations, meals, worship, and campfire.
Counselors encourage participation with skits, games, and songs.
During Discovery Week, campers will build confidence through
teamwork and the development of leadership skills. The Christian
community at camp is designed to support the faith
development of all participants.
Ready, Set, Discover! is a shorter four-day session for
younger campers to get acquainted with Camp Latgawa
and feel comfortable with camping away from home. Many
of the traditional activities are included, like swimming, creek
hikes, arts and crafts, games, worship, and campfire.
Ready, Set, Discover! campers will also join in the larger
camp community for celebrations, meals, worship, and
campfire.
June 21-24•Ready, Set, Discover!
(Completed 1st - 2nd Grade)
Full Rate: $295 / Subsidized Rate: $270
June 21-27•Discovery Week
(Completed 3rd - 9th Grade)
Full Rate: $507 / Subsidized Rate: $457
Register by May 5th for $25 Early Bird Discount
Register online at gocamping.org
Check-in is 3-4pm on the first day of camp.
Check-out is 9:30am on the last day of camp.
13Our 2020 curriculum:
For more information,
visit https://insideoutcurriculum.com
14The American Camp Association
is a community of camp
professionals who, for over 100
years, have joined together
to share our knowledge and
experience and to ensure the
quality of camp programs.
Because of our diverse 12,000 plus
membership and our exceptional
programs, children and adults
have the opportunity to learn
powerful lessons in community,
character-building, skill
development, and healthy living
— lessons that can be learned
nowhere else.
15Camp Magruder
Camp Magruder sits right next to the Pacific Ocean. As you play in the
forest of pine and spruce, or boat on our freshwater lake, or share food with
friends, the waves on the sand will never be far from earshot. Come, receive
the peace that enters when we are a part of something much bigger than
ourselves.
Troy Taylor, Director Magruder@GoCamping.org
17450 Old Pacific Hwy, Rockaway, Oregon 97136 (503) 355-2310
July 5-8•Mini Camp June 14-19•Middle School Camp I
(Completed 1st - 2nd Grade) July 5-10•Middle School Camp II
Full Rate: $353 / Subsidized Rate: $308 Aug 2-7•Middle School Camp III
(Completed 6th-8th Grade)
June 14-19•Elementary Camp I Full Rate: $580 / Subsidized Rate: $510
July 5-10•Elementary Camp II
Aug 2-7•Elementary Camp II Register by May 5th for $25 Early Bird
(Completed 3rd - 6th Grade) Discount
Full Rate: $580 / Subsidized Rate: $510
Register online at gocamping.org
16Mini Camp is a child’s introduction to solo overnight camping
at Magruder. Young campers ease themselves into camp life by
staying just three nights, getting a good taste of camp life under the
guidance of their first counselors.
Our trained counselors accompany mini campers through Magruder
favorites like swimming, boating, and camp fires with an earlier
bedtime to keep them full of energy the next day. Young campers
will have a blast playing and learning the early lessons of camp
friendships with energetic mentors helping them fall in love with
camp life.
Elementary Camp is the first time many campers will experience
the joys of a week-long camp. Counselors will accompany campers
through games, activities, meals, new friendships, evening campfires,
worship, and be sure they rest well at the end of the evening.
Whether swimming or boating in Smith Lake, Wave Jumping in
the ocean, hiking, making crafts, or playing goofy games, campers
experience a loving community that looks out for each other, learns
from one another, and has a great time together.
Middle School Camp is a fun and accepting place for middle
schoolers to grow, mature, and create friendships. At our middle
school camps, engaged counselors and creative leaders will guide
campers along hikes through beautiful forest and ocean scenery,
swimming, boating, games, challenge course, and much more.
Campers will treasure new friends they will know for years to come
and explore what it means to practice one’s faith in this phase of life,
one great experience at a time.
17High School campers have four options at Camp Magruder. At
Senior High Camp, come join teens from all over Oregon and
Idaho for a week of fun with old and new friends. Come and find a
place you can be yourself and explore what you believe right next to
other people doing the same.
Meet counselors and staff who care enough to play during the fun
times and sit next to you during the challenging ones. You’ll swim,
boat, make crafts to take home, wave jump the ocean, swing from a
Giant Swing, worship around the camp fire, but even more, you’ll
experience something big, something real together
to take with you the rest of the year.
Music, Art, Dance, Drama and Technology (MADDt) Camp is
a place where teenagers express themselves artistically with friends
their age and an incredibly talented core of staff members. MADDt
camp is legendary for the close friendships formed during the week
that last for years to come. Campers will perform, sing, and create,
so bring musical instruments, voices, creativity, or just an interest in
expression.
No special experience is required, and campers will still engage in
Camp Magruder activities like swimming, boating, camp fire, and
time on the beach.
July 5-10•Senior High Camp August 2-7•Sr Hi Coast Adventure
(Completed 8th-12th Grade) (Completed 9th-12th Grade)
Full Rate: $695 / Subsidized Rate: $610
June 14-19•MADDt Camp
(Completed 9th-12th Grade) Register by May 5th for $25
Full Rate: $580 / Subsidized Rate: $510 Early Bird Discount
Check-in for camp is 3-4pm on the first day of camp.
Check-out is 10am on the last day of camp.
18The Senior High Coast Adventure schedule changes each year,
but past years included mountain hikes, surfing, river kayaking, zip
lining, and tree
climbing 50 feet
off the ground.
This is a physically
demanding
camp, but the
pay-offs are
pretty thrilling.
Do things you
didn’t think you
could do and
grow from them.
Register early as
this small-group
session is limited to 15 campers!
Q Camp: High School is an
opportunity for LGBTQ+
high schoolers to focus on
their road of faith: where
they’ve been in life, from
not out LGBTQ+; for those
who are questioning; to
those who know where
they are today on life’s road, and open to exploring where they
are headed on the road of faith with Jesus as their guide. As
they gather together at Camp Magruder they will have the
opportunity to safely walk with others on this journey toward
a future that embraces them for who they are as out LGBTQ+
people of faith.
Psalms 84:5: Those who put their strength in You are truly
happy; journeying is in their hearts.
August 7-9•(Completed 9th-12th Grade) / $75 / Check-in for camp is 2-5 pm
19Camp Magruder’s 75th Anniversary Celebration
July 3-4, 2020
Overnight (includes dinner, breakfast and lunch)
$65 adults / $55 ages 5-17 / 4 and under free
4th of July only (includes lunch)
$20 adult / $15 ages 5-17 / 4 and under free
Join us as we celebrate 75 years of Christian Hospitality on the
Oregon Coast. Anniversary festivities will begin Friday evening, and
guests may register to stay overnight to be part of the
Saturday celebrations. We will play together, share food around the
table, tell stories, recall our favorite memories, and look to Camp
Magruder’s future creating quality environments for growth and
learning. This event is part of our 4th of July Family Camp, and
guests can register for the entire Family Camp or just this event.
20Sawtooth Camp
Leave the busy, noisy world behind and share with your group a
peaceful, profound experience deep in the Sawtooth Mountains.
You will be walking in the valley where Native Americans,
explorers, miners, adventurers, and sportsmen have enjoyed a
wilderness experience for centuries. Everyone will be met with
kindness and creativity from our gifted staff, who show what
it means that God’s grace is present in our camp. Enjoy
breathtaking valleys, awesome mountains and a crystal-clear river.
Michael Pletcher, Interim Director Sawtooth@GoCamping.org
PO Box 68, Fairfield, Idaho 83327
Whether you are a first time or experienced camper, there are
always new things to do at Elementary Camp, places to explore,
friends to meet and God’s love to celebrate. You'll play games,
eat good food, sing around the campfire, and explore your faith
as you make new friendships. Our trained counselors, many who
have been campers themselves, will then make sure you get a good
night's sleep!
July 12-18•Elementary Camp I
July 26-Aug 1•Elementary Camp II
(Completed 3rd - 6th Grade)
Full Rate: $448/ Subsidized Rate: $398
Check-in for camp is 3-4pm on the first day of camp.
Check-out is 9:30am on the last day of camp.
21Children and Youth Camps
Children and CChil
July 12-18•Elementary Camp I July 19-25•Sr Hi Camp
July 26-Aug 1•Elementary Camp II (Completed 9th-12th Grade)
(Completed 3rd - 6th Grade) Full Rate: $448/ Subsidized Rate: $398
Full Rate: $448/ Subsidized Rate: $398
July 26-Aug 1•Elementary Camp II
July 12-18•Jr Hi Camp (Completed 3rd - 6th Grade)
(Completed 6th-8th Grade) Full Rate: $448/ Subsidized Rate: $398
Full Rate: $448/ Subsidized Rate: $398
July 26-Aug 1•Adventure Camp
July 19-25•Outpost Camp (Completed 7th-12th Grade)
(Completed 4th-8th Grade) Full Rate: $448/ Subsidized Rate: $398
Full Rate: $448/ Subsidized Rate: $398
Register by May 5th for $25 Early Bird Discount
Register online at gocamping.org
Outpost Camp offers a blend of traditional camp activities, but
with MORE:
...overnights away from the camp
...cooking over campfires
...sleeping under the stars
Small groups help develop interdependence and teamwork. Come
experience the forest with counselors and staff experienced in
outdoor camping!
Bus transportation is available from
Jerome or Fairfield.
$15 one-way or $20 round-trip
Junior High Camp is a fun and
accepting place for
6th-8th graders to grow,
mature, and make new friends.
Come be a part of the great out-
doors God has created. There is time to hike, bike, swim, be silly,
craft, eat & learn all while enjoying the rolling hills and endless sky.
22Come be a part of the Sawtooth family at Adventure Camp as this
tight-knit group grows in faith and community together. After a
few days at camp, the group will take that sense of community with
them as they explore the surrounding mountains. Come experience
the beauty of high alpine lakes, waterfalls and sleeping under the
stars. Explore, laugh, sing,
hike, share and have an
adventure!
Senior High Camp is the
perfect place to join other
teens for a week of fun
with old and new friends.
Come challenge yourself
in a welcoming place
with counselors, staff and
friends who will help you deepen your relationship with God.
Sawtooth Camp is the perfect place for your church, school,
non-profit organization, family gathering or wedding event.
We serve religiously affiliated groups, schools and educational
bodies, families, service organizations and other non-profit
groups who enrich life in the world.
To inquire or reserve, contact the Camp Director at
sawtooth@gocamping.org, or the Registrar at
registrar@gocamping.org / (503) 802-9214.
23Nestled on the eastern slopes of the Cascade Mountains
fourteen miles west of Sisters, Suttle Lake Camp is a special
place where the vivid green of Western Oregon mingles with the
sunny beauty of the east side. Here you’ll find comfortable
accommodations and leaders committed to creating a quality
and safe camp experience where campers can make friends
while exploring their faith.
All summer sessions for children and youth include the following
activities:
• Campfires and worship
• Daily themes and activi-
ties based on scripture
• Swimming and boating
• Field and cooperative
games
• Tie-dye and other crafts
• Environmental activities
and hiking
Full week summer sessions
also include opportunities
for:
• Archery
• Team building on the challenge course
Suttle Lake Camp operates under a special use permit with
Deschutes National Forest and is an equal-opportunity
outdoor recreation service provider.
Jane and Daniel Petke, Directors SuttleLake@GoCamping.org
29551 Suttle Lake Rd, Sisters, OR 97759 (541) 595-6663
Suttle Lake Camp 24Children and Youth Camps
July 13-16•Intro Summer Camp Week I
July 20-23•Intro Summer Camp Week 2
(Completed 1st - 3rd Grade)
Full Rate: $353 / Subsidized Rate: $308
June 22-27 •Elementary Adventure
(Completed 3rd - 6th Grade)
Full Rate: $580/ Subsidized Rate: $510
July 13-18•Summer Camp Week 1
July 20-25•Summer Camp Week 2
(completed 3rd -10th grade)
Full Rate: $580/ Subsidized Rate: $510
June 22-27•Mid-High Adventure
(Completed 6th-10th Grade)
Full Rate: $630/ Subsidized Rate: $570
Intro Summer Camp Week 1 and Week 2 are shorter camp
experiences for younger campers, new campers, or those not quite
ready for a full week’s experience. Intro campers build a close
community among their cabin group where they learn, explore, and
grow in faith together. After attending this Intro session, campers
will want to come back for more!
Summer Camp Week 1 and Week 2 are full week sessions
combining traditional camp activities with meaningful experiences
in Christian community. Cabins and small groups are intentionally
arranged by age level to provide a safe, supportive environment
where campers can try new things, explore the natural world and
practice working with others.
Check-in for camp is 3-4pm on
the first day of camp.
Check-out on the last day
follows a 10am closing worship
with families.
See pages 4-6 for adult retreats, page 7 for family camps, and
page 8 for information on working or volunteering at Suttle Lake Camp.
25At Elementary Adventure Camp, campers stretch their bodies and
spirits through adventures rooted in Christian love. Hands on
experiences help campers learn and gain skills to enjoy outdoor
activities. They work together to practice skills like fire building,
outdoor cooking, shelter building, knot tying, first aid skills, caring
for the environment, and more which include off-site field trips.
Patience, flexibility, and courage are gained with each
adventure.
During Mid High Adventure Camp, campers try adventures such as
whitewater rafting, rock climbing, hiking, sleeping under the stars,
and team building on the challenge course as well as Suttle Lake
Camp’s onsite activities. This camp is fun and also helps campers
learn skills and values like perseverance, compassion, teamwork, and
trust.
Additional information about activities and
requirements is available on the website.
Please visit our website www.gocamping.org for the most current
information, as camp listings are subject to change. Scholarships are
available for many events; visit www.gocamping.org for more
information or to register.
26Save the date: Celebrate with
us as
Go Camping
turns 100 in 2022!
Suttle Lake Camp and Wallowa Lake Camp will celebrate 100
years of camp and retreat ministry in 2022. Please contribute to the
celebration by sharing your story (stories).
Did you attend camp as a child at Suttle Lake Camp or an adult
retreat at Wallowa Lake Camp? Have you spent a weekend at Camp
Magruder with your church or a day on a personal retreat at Alton
L. Collins Retreat Center? What story do you have from a wedding
at Sawtooth Camp or from attending plays with the Shakespeare
Retreat at Camp Latgawa?
We want you to tell your stories from your time at camp. The nature,
the view, the people, the food, the games and more. Share with us
your “that one time at camp” story you’ve been telling for years (or
wanting to tell).
Email your story to: CampAndRetreatStories@gocamping.org.
Suttle Lake Camp celebration: September 2-5, 2022.
Wallowa Lake Camp celebration: Check the website for dates soon!
27Wallowa Lake Camp
Take a break and enjoy our warm hospitality, sumptuous
meals, relaxing spaces, and remarkable programming at safe,
comfortable, clean, Wallowa Lake Camp!
Lounge, nap, read, or draw outside your cabin, at the base of
Chief Joseph Mountain, so close you can almost touch it! Feel
like playing? Try gaga ball, basketball, volleyball, horseshoes, ping
pong, swings, board games and more!
Sit by the creek with a cup of delicious locally roasted Red Horse
coffee, or tell stories in the tepee, learn history of the Nez Perce,
meditate by the river, meet new friends over a puzzle, and make
s’mores at campfire.
Take a dip in the sparkling pristine, glacial waters of Wallowa Lake.
Hike into the Eagle Cap wilderness. Walk to the mountain tram,
miniature golf, go-karts, ice cream cones…
Drink fresh Wallowa water, breathe in fresh mountain air, then
curl up in our comfortable beds under handmade quilts for a
peaceful night’s sleep under star-filled skies.
It’s time to escape to Wallowa Lake Camp!
Peggy and David Lovegren, Directors WallowaLake@GoCamping.org
84522 Church Lane, Joseph, OR 97846 (541) 432-1271
See pages 4-6 for adult retreats, page 7 for family camps, and
page 8 for information on working or volunteering at Wallowa Lake Camp.
28Wallowa Lake Horse Camps offer a progression as children grow
into youth! With only 12 participants in each group, these sessions
are super special!
All horse campers will sleep in cozy rustic rooms with heat, lights,
padded bunk beds, & shower houses. Mornings start with devotions,
hot chocolate and a big hearty breakfast before making sack lunches
and heading to the horse arena!
Along with horse riding and instruction,
campers get to make new friends,
experience Christian programming, crafts,
games, rest, delicious meals, and finish the
days with campfires, songs, skits, stories and
more!
Campers will be transported daily to the
beautiful Yost ranch in Lostine, Oregon,
where they will spend each day with their
assigned horse.
Learning to care for and manage a horse in a safe environment helps
build self-esteem and confidence. Positive group discussions, no
electronics and outdoor worship all serve to develop deep spiritual
and personal growth.
July 12-18•Horse Wranglers
Ages 11-14 Aug 2-7•Horse Whisperers
Ages 8-11
Full Rate: $849 / Subsidized Rate: $799
Full Rate: $749 / Subsidized Rate: $699
July 26-Aug 1•Trailriders
A non-refundable/non-transferrable deposit
Ages 14-18
of $150 per camper is required.
Full Rate: $849 / Subsidized Rate: $799
29Wallowa Lake Camp is the perfect place for:
Church Family Camps & Youth Group Retreats
Family Reunions
Educational Groups
Hiking / Photography / Music / other specialty groups
Personal or Group Retreats
Conferences
Wallowa Lake Camp has a multitude of features to accommodate
large and small groups for a variety of events. Besides the
beautiful main lodge for meals and fireside meetings, lodging
is provided in rustic or deluxe cabins with comfortable
accommodations for individuals, families, and groups of 2 to 130
persons.
Food requirements and other arrangements can be made for
group and individual needs.
We invite you to join us at Wallowa Lake Camp for your
next group gathering.
30You Make All
This Possible!
Through your gifts, we will provide safe and exciting spaces for
Christian discipleship AND amazing camp and retreat opportunities
through a wide variety of programs all year, which are centered on
the curriculum Peace Works! Everything that campers experience and
learn is thanks to donors like you. Thank you for your generosity.
Todd Bartlett
Executive Director
Camp & Retreat Ministries
Donate online at https://www.gocamping.org/
or by mail
Camp and Retreat Ministries
1505 SW 18th Ave
Portland, OR 97201
The Board of
Camp and Retreat
Ministries of the
Oregon-Idaho
Annual Conference
of the United
Methodist Church is
a 501(c)(3)
non-profit
organization.
31Camp and Retreat Ministries NON-PROFIT ORG.
1505 SW 18th Ave. US POSTAGE PAID
Portland, OR 97201 PORTLAND, OR
PERMIT 749
Go Camping.org
Executive Director Registrar/Donor Relations
Rev. Todd Bartlett Holly Dolan Coordinator,
Episcopal Diocese of Oregon
Accountant Communications Associate Rev. Carol Sedlacek Camp and Retreat Ministries
Geneva Cook Tanner Morton
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