Summer Camps

Click here to see a list of summer events and offerings for youth!

Are you looking for a camp to send your child to where they will learn, explore, and grow in faith? Where they will experience God’s love through the beauty of creation and the relationships they build with new friends and caring mentors? Where they will not only have fun, but also learn skills and values that will enable them to embody God's love as they move forward in life? You’ve come to the right place.

We invite campers to engage with Christian values through:

  • opportunities for adventure, challenge, & growth
  • creating inclusive community
  • play & laughter
  • time outdoors to experience wonder, joy, & connection
  • experiences of interdependence with others & the Earth
  • worship, exploring the scripture, prayers, and other spiritual practices

Our summer 2024 camp sessions are based on Galations 5:16-26 as we explore a FruitFULL Faith:  A Spirit filled life.  

We are committed to providing quality experiences and a safe environment.  Our staff and volunteers are trained to understand different age-level needs, create meaningful experiences, and develop a supportive camp community.  Suttle Lake Camp's accreditation through the American Camp Association means we annually undergo a thorough review of our operation and programs with a keen eye for safety and quality.  Regular site visits by ACA visitors offer objective insight.

                                                     To view a map and directions, click here.

                                                    To register your child for a camp, click here.

Day in the Life of a Camper 
(This is a sample schedule, please note that each camp individualizes their schedule to reflect age appropriateness.) 

7 am: Wake-up
8 am: Breakfast
9 am: Morning worship
10 am: Boating, swimming, crafts, tie-dye, or other activities*
11 am: Age-appropriate, faith-based activity
Noon: Lunch
1 pm: Rest
2:00 pm: Waterfront activities*
3:30 pm:  Age-appropriate, faith-based activity
4:30 pm: Short hike or an Environmental Education Experience
5:30 pm: Dinner
6:30 pm: Field games
8:00 pm: Campfire
8:45 pm: Daily Reflections and Prayers in Cabin Groups
Bedtime – Varies, so appropriate to age group

* Please note that activities offered will vary and are planned for specific age-levels and skills of campers. While some activities (like tie dye and swimming) are available for all ages, other activities are intended to have an age-level progression.  For example archery and kayaking are not available during our Intro Camps and are offered to campers 9 years and older. Crafts and challenge course activities vary with age group, ability, and group dynamics.  Please contact the camp directly if you have questions about activities planned for a particular camp session or have concerns about your camper participating in a particular activity. 


The Suttle Lake Camp Experience

While each camp program is unique, there are a number of things that each camper who comes to Suttle Lake Camp will experience!


To register your child for a camp, click here.

If you have any questions, please contact director Jane Petke at 541-595-6663 or suttlelake@gocamping.org, or contact registrar Holly Dolan at 503-802-9214 or registrar@gocamping.org.

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A partnership between The Oregon-Idaho Conference of The United Methodist Church
and The Episcopal Diocese of Oregon