Programs

What is Church Camp?

It’s a camp-out, plus programs! We have great earth-themed programs to join and enjoy — from our daily “Greet the Sun” to the “Great Universe Pageant.” Our programming builds on itself to create the whole experience you will know you had, and you add to the mix with your participation.

Daily Program Schedule:Before Breakfast Early Morning Quiet: Yoga, bird walks, etc.

• • After Breakfast Worship: Gather to “Greet the Sun”, final Celebration Sunday
• • Mornings and Evenings: “Contact Earth” touch-the-earth experiences for all ages
• • Open Time Afternoons: Arts and Crafts, Biking, Swim, Slip-N-Slide, Explore, Quiet, Nap, Sports, it’s your free time.

Band Camp: Bring your acoustic instrument and join the fun. All levels of expertise are welcome, and beginners are encouraged to join in.

Special Meals: Outdoor Cookouts, Watermelon Social, S’Mores, and more

Evening Events: Friday, The Great Universe Pageant

Saturday, Outdoor Music Jam. Bring your accoustic instruments and song ideas.

And, always, Campfires and Star Gazing!

Special Youth Program: The Happy Campers

We want youth to have time to get to know each other, while still maintaining an intergenerational program. Our solution is to ask youth (ages 12-18) and their families to come early on Thursday, the set-up day, so the youth get to know each other right off the bat by forming a group to help with camp set-up.

In exchange, we offer a ropes course opportunity to those youth for fun, challenge, and a thank you for helping out. Youth also have the opportunity to help with a special children’s activity. Youth help with camp clean-up, as does everyone else.

Camp Cedar Ridge Retreat Center in Vernonia

40 miles west of Portland

Housing choices for all lifestyles

Nutritious meals for everyone