Creating space for kids to connect with god

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1 Summer 2016 Kids, youth, families Creating space for kids to connect with god

2 Experience Creation. Connect with God. Establ 93 acres of adventure. 15 native tree species. 4 miles of trails. 12 canoes. 2 ziplines. 4 archery targets. 36 letters in

3 ish Friendships. Unplug From Technology. the word: bebillyoatengoatenboboshwattengotten. 126,000 seconds away from normal everyday stresses.

4 Day Camp entering 1 st - 6 th grade Thanks for a fun electronic-free week of camp. My kids come home exhausted and happy. -Day Camp Parent Sample activities: route finding tree house hiking parachute games canoeing

5 Connect with God Daily trail talks present biblical truths in a story telling format. Kids are encouraged to ponder the story to hear what God is saying to them personally. Experience CREation Your child will spend over 35 hours in God s Great Outdoors! Day Camp classics like the treehouse and the big swing provide ways to experience God s beautiful creation up close and personally. Activities like nature hikes, visiting the barn animals, canoeing, and swimming in Lake Tilikum teach your child new skills and appreciation for nature. EstablisH Friendships Day Camp staff look for ways to build a small community within each camper group. Silly games, songs, and new shared experiences, draw kids together. UNPLUG FROM TECHNOLOGY A week at Camp Tilikum removes your child from the ever present draw of technical devices. Face to face encounters with new friends and staff give your child ample opportunities to develop social skills. Lifelong recreational options like hiking, singing, and archery are introduced. Tilikum Day Camp creates space for kids to: Family Camp Turn Tilikum into a family vacation! This add-on overnight option for Day Camp/Quest is perfect for out of town families. Families will be housed and fed in our Lodge. Parents are invited to be volunteer counselors or take some quiet time for themsleves. Kids in elementary and middle school are enrolled in the Day Camp or QUEST programs. $250 per adult. $100 per child plus Day Camp or QUEST registration for week of July Total cost per family not to exceed $800. Day Camp Monday-Friday 8:45 am - 3:45 pm Weekly sessions from mid-june to mid August starting at $209 per week Family Camp July $250 adult $100 child (+ Day Camp or Quest registration) Total family cost not to exceed $800 swimming crazy songs nature appreciation bible stories barn animals archery

6 Adventure Program challenge course camps for middle and high school students Thanks for the great counselors and the way they speak to the campers. So caring. So different from other camps: the casual structure, the great outdoor environment that is a natural for talking together about the Lord. It makes sense. -Tililkum Parent Sample activities: team building belaying hiking climbing canoeing worship

7 Experience Creation Adventure program campers experience God s creation up close and personal! Imagine climbing 40 feet into the tree top canopy! In the heat of the day, campers can look forward to taking a ride on our rope swing into the cool water of Lake TIlikum! Establish Friendships Tilikum s Adventure Program is all about creating and strengthening lifelong friendships. While trying to solve problems on our low challenge course, campers learn effective ways of group processing and communication. Led by trained facilitators, campers learn about their strengths and how to use them within a group setting. Tilikum Adventure Program creates space for teens and preteens to: Connect with God UNPLUG FROM TECHNOLOGY Teenagers ask tough questions! At Quest and High Adventure camp, campers have time each day to ponder what God is saying to them. Tilikum s college age staff love to listen and gently direct campers to find their place in God s story. During a week at Tilikum, campers will learn the ropes of a new technology: the safety of the challenge course. Campers will be an integral part of the team by learning to group belay, put on a harness and helmet, safely spot and support their friends on the challenge course. QUEST (entering 6th-8th grade) Monday-Friday 8:45 am - 3:45 pm Weekly sessions from mid-june to mid August Bring your backpack, towel, swimsuit, lunch and water bottle starting at $224 High Adventure Camp (entering 9th-12th grade) June or August day & 3 nights at Northridge Bring your sleeping bag starting at $285 swimming faith discussions high adventure tents zipline campfire

8 OAKS Leadership Leadership opportunites for high school age campers [Participating in the SHADE program was] one of the best things my son has ever been involved with He really grew in his ability to work as part of a team, be selfless and use his gifts to benefit the whole. - SHADE staff mom being a team Sample activities: digging deep showing love canoeing hiking

9 Oaks Leadership creates space for teenagers to learn & serve. SHADE STAFF new program! ROOTS This new 1 week program is the perfect next step for the high school student who is yearning to make a difference in the world. ROOTS participants stay at our rustic Northridge facility Monday through Friday. They will study examples of Christ s leadership and be challenged to practice his examples as while serving along college age adult leaders. Campers choose between a children s ministry or environmental stewardship focus. Students are selected by application. Limited to 24 participants. Ages 14 and over. Students of High school Age Determined to Encourage (formerly known as High School Summer Staff) are Camp Tilikum s select group of high school leaders. Limited to a group of 10, these high schoolers over the age of 16, spend their days working alongside our college age summer staff encouraging elementary age kids to learn new skills and hear God s voice. After being accepted to the program, SHADE s have a 3 day training and 4 weeks of paid service. Check for more information. ROOTS June Application based starting at $295 5 days/ 4 nights at Northridge Bring your sleeping bag, work clothes and willing attitude SHADE Staff Applications accepted after March 1 Training is held June weeks of paid work swimming faith discussions Northridge tents worship working hard

10 Family Weekends & Events Join us for a fun-filled weekend of laughter, family activites and great teaching. Grow your relationships, explore nature, experience outdoor activities like hiking, fishing, canoeing and our famous Big Swing. Enjoy home-cooked meals with the dishes done for you! Mother/Daughter Weekend May 6-8 Father/Son Weekend June Single Moms Family Weekend July 8-10 Family Camp July Mother/Son Weekend July Father/Daughter Weekend August 5-7 Weekend check-in begins at 4:30pm on Friday. Weekends: $130/adult and $95/child. Family Camp: $250/adult and $100/child + QUEST or Day Camp. Scholarships available.for more information and registration: Sample activities: tree house hiking barn animals archery swimming bible stories photo credit: kristen quatela

11 Tilkum RiVER RUN Paddle the Distance to Get Kids to Camp! Enjoy the autumn air, as you travel down the Willamette River in large 29 foot canoes. Appreciate the natural beauty of the river, meet new friends and learn about God s Creation. With the help of six river guides and naturalists, this leisurely day on the river will be an experience to remember. A gourmet outdoor luncheon along the banks of the river will greet you at the halfway mark. Limited to 22 participants. All fees and donations go to the scholarship fund. Tilikum Trail Run Enjoy a family friendly run around the shores of Lake Tilikum and raise money for camp scholarships at the same time. Our July 4th morning race can become a new tradition for you and your family. All ages are welcome to run or walk our almost 5k trail and then enjoy a swim or canoe in the lake. Bring a picnic lunch to enjoy or purchase a BBQ meal. Tilikum Family Weekends & Events create space for families to connect. Trail Run July 4th Check in: 9 am Races begin at 10 am Adults: $35 Youth: $15 Swimming, BBQ lunch, and other camp activities after the race River Run September am- late afternoon Adult $149 Youth: $99 nature appreciation canoeing trail running yummy food

12 Challenge Course creating space for teams to grow By the end of a full-day teambuilding session we brought trust, relationships, and care for each other to a new level of commitment. All fourteen managers were positively shocked to what Tilikum and a great facilitator can do for a group of senior professionals. Our eyes were wide open. Thank you, Tilikum! - Corporate Client 10 high elements half day to multi day experiences available contact amy@camptilikum.org for more information

13 The lodge Gather your family, church group, corporate team, or school organization at Camp Tilikum s Lodge. With meeting, dining and lodging facilities under one roof, The Lodge can house up to 58 people. Our guest services team ensures that your stay is top notch with amazing meals and thoughtfulness towards your groups needs. The Lodge creating space for friends to gather Personal Prayer Retreats creating space for you to encounter God Personal Prayer Retreats FInd refuge from the daily bustle of life by reserving one of Camp Tilikum s prayer retreat facilities. The serenity and natural beauty of Tilikum s outdoor setting encourages you to hear God and experience creation as you take time to study, pray, meditate, reflect, and share. Overnight and day use spaces are available. take a break yummy food gather contact michelle@camptilikum.org or

14 Staff & Safety Camper groups: The average adult to camper ratio is 6:1. Campers are carefully divided into age-appropriate groups of that stay together for the duration of the week. Each group is led by carefully trained college-age Tilikum staff and a volunteer counselor. Quality Staff: The Tilikum staff are selected for their desire and ability to work with children and their personal faith. They receive an intensive 2 week training and remain a paid Tilikum staff member for the entire summer. Staff are specifically trained in program safety (first aid, lifeguarding, challenge course) and spiritual/personal development. Health and Safety: Safety is our first priority at Tilikum. We have been accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) since To maintain our certification, we undergo a thorough review (up to 300 standards) of our operation from staff qualifications and training to emergency management. These are just a few of the safety requirements we adhere to: All staff are trained in first aid/cpr and emergency water safety The waterfront is supervised by American Red Cross-certified lifeguards Our Challenge Course staff are all trained to the standards of Association for Challenge Course Technology Our Health Manager is on site Our quality staff are: Certified American Red Cross Lifeguards sensitive to God s leading first aid/cpr trained icon credit: icons8 & noun project

15 2 ways to register: Individuals Look for this button. GROUPS Groups of 10 or more campers can register together for streamlined check in and special pricing. our program director, at for more information. SPECIAL WEEKS Homeschool Day Camp & Quest June Bus transport from Lake Oswego July th of July week (4 day Day Camp & Quest) July 5-8 Family Camp July for details Camp scholarships Additional financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Please Suzanne at NEW! Registration & Pricing pricing Structure Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, Tilikum has instituted a three-tier fee program beginning this year. Tiered pricing is intended to help families recognize the full cost of camp and then select the level that is most suitable for your family circumstances. By choosing to pay the full cost of camp,tilikum is able to give more financial assistance to families that need it. $35 Early Bird Discount if registered at least 6 weeks before camp begins. (Regular prices in parentheses.) Camp Day Camp QUEST High Adventure ROOTS Full Cost $250 ($285) $268 ($303) $342 ($377) $354 ($389) Partially subsidized $230 ($265) $246 ($281) $313 ($348) $324 ($359) Subsidized $209 ($244) $224 ($259) $285 ($320) $295 ($330) 40 hours of challenge course training accredited since 1977 since 1972

16 15321 NE North Valley Rd Newberg, OR Return Service Requested Registration now open! Camp Tilikum is a 501(c)3 nonprofit, a ministry of the Northwest Yearly Meeting of Friends churches