Clothes for a week of intense outdoor activity (shorts, long pants, sweatshirt, jacket, tennis shoes*, outdoor shoes, modest swimwear (no bikinis/ sports bra and swim shorts okay), extra socks*, shorts, t-shirts, etc...)
Sleeping bag OR twin sheet & blanket
Pillow
Alarm Clock or Watch
Flashlight or Headlamp (w/extra batteries)
Toiletries (deodorant, tooth brush & paste, sunscreen, feminine care, showering items)
Any medications or supplements (will need to be checked in with nurse)
Towel
Bible
Notebook
Water bottle (with identifying stickers or name)
We will train on the paintball course. Please bring an outfit that can get paint on it. We recommend long sleeves and thick pants.

*Please label all personal articles & clothes.

TIP: When counseling please consider bringing allergy friendly snacks or treats for your campers, glow sticks, cabin decorations or craft supplies.

Leadership arrives at 9am on Mondays.

All other staff is expected to arrive at noon on Mondays.

We are done by 4pm on Saturdays.

An example of a daily routine might look like:

7am | wake up & attend staff meeting

8am | wake up your campers

8:30am | eat breakfast

9am | lead a devotional with your cabin

10am | attend morning worship & chapel

10:30am | morning activities

12pm | eat lunch

1pm | enjoy cabin time / rest

2pm | have snack & lead outdoor activity

5:30pm | eat dinner

6:30pm | attend evening worship & chapel

7:30pm | lead cabin discussion

8:30pm | have snack & night game

Cell phones are asked to be kept away at all times, unless you are on Leadership Team. We suggest bringing a watch to keep time and provide paper schedules if you need one. If you’d like to take photos bring a polaroid or digital camera.

Otherwise, the expectation is that your cell phones stay in your bag during the week.

Counselor staff who complete staff training and commit to counseling at least 1 week will receive a camp name at the end of staff training.

Support staff who are serving their third year will receive a camp name at the end of staff training.

The staff fee required at Staff Training covers your staff shirt, hoodie and training handbook.

If you need financial assistance, we recommend fundraising.

Prior to camp we will send you a balance reminder, if you have one.

You can bring cash, a check made out to Camas Meadows at check in OR you can pay online here before arriving or while checking in.

If you are unable to pay the balance we encourage you to fundraise for your staff fee with your staff letters. If after sending your letters you still need financial assistance, please let us know.

Yes! We encourage families to write encouraging letters or send care packages.

Tell your friends and family to write you or send goodies!

Please do not include any items with peanuts or tree nuts.

There are two ways to get letters or packages:

1. Parents may drop off packages or letters when you check in. Make sure all letters or packages are labeled with your name.

2. Mail your letter or package via USPS. They should be sent a week in advance to reach camp in time. The mailing address is: “YOUR NAME”
Camas Meadows Bible Camp
PO BOX 304
Cashmere, WA 98815

If there is an emergency parents can call the following numbers:

Director Daryl “Scruffy” at 509-670-4675 (text/cell)
Chiquita at 509-782-1920 (text/cell)
Camp Office (landline) at 509-548-6553

If you take any kind of medication, they must be checked in to the camp nurse upon arrival.

We have a camp nurse who will retain and distribute medication, as needed.

*Even if you are over 18, all over the counter medications and prescriptions must be kept safely in the nurse’s cabinet. You can take your own medications, but they must be stored properly.

If you are on our support crew or Leadership team you are required to have a food handlers permit. It is optional for all other staff.

We will cover the cost of getting a card, or renewing it (if yours is close to expiration). 

Complete the Food Worker Course here.

The course takes about 30 minutes to complete. 

Use the class code D27A to pay.

We will receive a notification when you complete the course.