Staff Calendar of Events
Monday, January 26th - Camas Youth Night [Game Edition] 5:30-8pm @ Chiquita’s - 104 Mt Cashmere Place, Cashmere, WA 98815.
Youth Nights are always at Chiquita’s and include food, prayer and fun. We’re playing the staff’s favorite games. **Friends welcome!
Fri-Sun, February 6th-8th -Jr High Winter Camp @ Camas Meadows Bible Camp. Contact Chiquita to staff this weekend!
Sunday, February 22nd - Ice Skating & Red Robin 3:30-6:30 @ Wenatchee Ice Skating Rink - Public Skate is from 3:30-5:30pm. $17 (with rental) + money for dinner. **Friends welcome!
Fri-Sun, March 6th-8th -Sr High Winter Camp @ Camas Meadows Bible Camp. Registration coming soon.
Saturday, March 21st - Camas Worship Night
4pm-10pm @ Camas Meadows Bible Camp. Dinner included by donation. All ages & friends welcome!
May 1st — Deadline to Apply for Summer Staff 2026
Notes for Summer Camps
For STAFF at Summer Camps: Noon arrival / 4pm Pickup
For CAMPERS at Summer Camps: 3pm arrival / Noon Pickup
June 15-20th - Staff Training @ Camas Meadows starting at Noon. (Required for all youth staff)
June 20th- Family Prayer Over Staff @ Camas Meadows at 4pm for pickup
June 22nd-27th - Junior A Camp @ Camas Meadows - Noon arrival / 4pm Pickup
June 29th-July 2nd, Staff Back Packing Trip Ages 16+ Staff Only / 10 participants max. Must provide your own gear – backpack, water filter, clothes, shoes, sleeping bag, tent etc.
July 6th-11th - Middle School 1 @ Camas Meadows - Noon arrival / 4pm Pickup
July 20th-25th - Junior B @ Camas Meadows - Noon arrival / 4pm Pickup
July 27th-August 1st - Middle School 2 @ Camas Meadows - Noon arrival / 4pm Pickup
August 7th-9th- CamasCon Family Camp @ Camas Meadows - Noon arrival / 4pm Pickup
August 10th-15th - Sr High Camp @ Camas Meadows - Noon arrival / 6pm Pickup
Staff FAQ’s
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Clothes for a week of intense outdoor activity (shorts, long pants, sweatshirt, jacket, shoes you can walk & run in, outdoor/hiking shoes, modest swimwear: no bikini tops or bottoms/ sports bra and swim shorts okay — extra socks, shorts, t-shirts, sunglasses or hat etc...)
Sleeping bag OR twin sheet & blanket
Pillow
Alarm Clock (battery operated) 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)
Paintball Clothes Please bring an outfit that can get paint on it. We recommend long sleeves and thick pants.
Dress Up Clothes Counselors need to have dress up clothes for Neon Day and Western Day. You’re also encouraged to bring a fun outfit inspired by your camp name.
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For Staff Training and ALL camps you serve on staff at:
Leadership arrives at 9am on Mondays.
All other staff are expected to arrive at noon on Mondays.
We are done by 4pm on Saturdays. -
No day is the same… but an example of how we often structure our day looks like this:
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
12:30pm | eat lunch
1:30pm | enjoy cabin time / rest
3pm | have snack & lead outdoor activities
5:30pm | all camp camp / activities
6:00pm | dinner
7:00pm | attend evening worship & chapel
8:00pm | lead cabin discussion
9:00pm | have snack & night game
11:00pm | light out (earlier for Junior campers)
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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.
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All new staff who complete discipleship training and commit to serving 2 weeks will receive a camp name at the end of staff training.
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During the week of discipleship training there are food, program, staff and facility costs. It costs about $75 per day per person. Additionally, there are $50 in staff clothing fees.
We operate on a pay what you can model to cover the approximate $500 in cost and ask that you send letters to friends and family to help raise support for the youth staff program.
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We ask you to pay what you can and send letters to friends and family to raise support for the youth staff program.
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.
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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.
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If you are on our support crew 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 8D4F to pay.
We will receive a notification when you complete the course.
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Yes! Scruffy or Chiquita can sign off on paperwork for volunteer hours that can be submitted to your school.
Many schools require a certain number of volunteer hours to graduate.
We will sign off on 24 hours for each full day served at camp (or the maximum your school allows for 1 day).
Hey Awesome Person!
Congrats! You’re officially a part of our Youth Staff Program at Camas Meadows.
My name is Chiquita and I’m the Staff Director. I get the privilege of training and supporting you during your time on staff.
My goal is to make sure you have the opportunities to grow spiritually and tools to grow as a leader, all for the glory of God!
You have a few required steps left before summer:
Have a parent submit your Staff Medical Release & Liability Waiver here.
Pay (or fundraise) the $50 required staff fee and donate what you can towards the cost of Discipleship Training ($450).
Start to raise prayer & support by writing letters to your friends and family about what you’re doing this summer.
Complete your personal goals. On the application you were asked to make both spiritual and service goals. Make them happen! We will ask you about them.
You can find more information below to help you complete these tasks.
I’ll be reaching out to check in on your progress as we get closer to Summer!
I can’t wait to serve alongside you! If you have ANY questions, don’t hesitate to reach out.
-Chiquita 509-782-1920
Steps to Prep for Summer
2. Pay Staff Fee
$50 required staff fee. Due June 15th
There is an annual staff fee that pays for a staff shirt and sweatshirt. You can pay it here now or bring cash or check to Discipleship Training.
1. Submit Health & Liability Waiver
If you are under 18, a parent must submit your health and liability waiver found here BEFORE coming to camp.
3. Letter Writing
Discipleship Training costs $450 per person
Please pay what you can towards the Youth Staff Program AND send a letter to friends or family members, about the mission work you are doing at Camas Meadows this summer.
It’s important to share with others about the work that is being done at Camas Meadows and why you feel called to serve here.
Use this opportunity to ask for prayer and donations to the youth staff program to cover the cost of the discipleship program.
4. Complete Your Goals
Discipleship Training costs $450 per person
Please pay what you can towards the Youth Staff Program AND send a letter to friends or family members, about the mission work you are doing at Camas Meadows this summer.
It’s important to share with others about the work that is being done at Camas Meadows and why you feel called to serve here.
Use this opportunity to ask for prayer and donations to the youth staff program to cover the cost of the discipleship program.
Final Reminders
Staff Fee
$50 Required for all staff.
For all staff, your fee covers your staff shirt and sweatshirt.
Due by Staff Training, June 16th.
How to Make a Payment:
1. Submit a payment online here.
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2. Bring a check or cash for arrival. Checks can be made to 'Camas Meadows'
WA Food Handler’s Permit
REQUIRED FOR: Leadership & Support Crew
Optional for all other staff
Complete the Food Worker Course here.
The course takes about 30 minutes to complete.
Use the class code 8D4F to pay.
We will receive a notification when you complete the course.