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Many of our Oregon Cheer Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Cheer Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in December, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Cheer Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Cheer Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for December, 2024.
Looking for a Great Oregon Cheer Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Oregon Day Cheer Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Oregon Summer Cheer Camps also offer Year Round Cheer Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Cheer Programs, too.
Searching for Oregon Cheer Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Cheer Camps are now listing their 2025 Winter & Winter Break Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL OR Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Visit Our Camp Tilikum: Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries Website
(503) 538-2763 Fax: (503) 538-7536
15321 NE North Valley Road
Newberg, Oregon 97132
CAMPER AGES: Our summer camp grade range is entering 1st grade thru 12th grade; our retreat center is open to any age group.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Year-Round Retreats, Team-Building Experiences on our Challenge Course and Day Groups
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Tilikum's Illahee Retreat Center is an all-inclusive facility that includes your sleeping room, meeting room and dining room all in one building and on the same floor. We provide your group with a homemade family-style served meals where we can accommodate special medical diets. We have ample staff ready to assist you in having a great retreat or camp experience here at Tilikum.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Cheerleading, Gymnastics, Dance, Theater, Musical Theater, Music/Band, Weightloss, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Wrestling, Team Sports, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Science, Academics, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
Camp Tilikum Provides A Great School Field Trip Experience For A Day Or Overnight School/athletic Program As Well As Youth Organization & Church Retreats. Our Outdoor Recreation Includes Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking, Paddle Boarding, Archery, Big Zipline, Big Swing, Little Zipline, Fishing & Hiking.
CAMP LOCATION: Located less than one hour from either Portland or Salem, Oregon, Camp Tilikum is an ideal location for an overnight retreat, daylong planning session, church outing, Home-School families, Senior Adults, parent/child retreats, high ropes and challenge course/team building, staff meeting or function, specialty multi-day program or conference or other non-profit event. Please visit our website to learn more about where we are, what we provide and how we can become a part of your families camping and retreat experience.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Tilikum's Illahee Retreat Center provides hotel-style accommodations for up to 60 guests with comfortable meeting and dining rooms. Our rustic tent campsite, Northridge accommodates up to 56 guests in platform tents with a covered meeting area and amphitheater fire pit. We have a multipurpose building, the Fawver Center, which accommodates up to 125 guests in a variety of ways and includes a single-basketball court, Rock Wall and fire pit.
A Century-old Schoolhouse sits on top the hillside providing a great opportunity for teachers and children to explore and learn together, in an old-school setting. The 15-acre lake with the 93 acres provides groups with many outdoor recreation activities, customizable to meet your needs.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tilikum differentiate ourselves by providing outstanding service, a serene setting and a safe environment. We are member of the American Camp Association and Christian Camp and Conference Association where policies, procedures and standards are implemented to ensure great programming and safety for everyone.
Each Challenge Course facilitator is carefully trained for leadership and safety on the challenge course, providing your group with the highest quality experiential adventure. All facilitators hold a current certification recognized by the Association for Challenge Course Technology. Our Camp Program Director thoroughly interviews and reviews references for each Summer Staff team member. They train altogether onsite for two-weeks to enhance the skills, learn new ones and form a unity amongst themselves which builds the wonderful Day Camp, and Adventure Camp programs that we have had for over 30 years.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Applications are accepted for Summer Staff,year-round. The recruiting process begins in January and hiring is finalized by Spring Break (late March). Contact our Camp Program Director, Mandy Schmidt for further details.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Camp Tilikum's Camper Scholarships are provided by donations from Friends of Tilikum. Camper Scholarships applications can be requested through our Camp Registrar.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries sponsors 6 family-oriented retreats: Mother & Daughter (May), Father & Son (June,optional 2nd weekend), Single Mom's Family Camp (July), Father & Daughter (August), Mother & Son (August).
Each retreat offers the parents and child(ren) opportunities to enhance relationships through scripture learning, outdoor recreation activities and just being in the presence of one another for a weekend.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Tilikum has year-round Retreat Center and conference meeting with hotel-style accommodations for up to 60 guests. Our rustic tent campsite is open June - September and accommodates up to 56 guests with the option to have meals catered or you provide your own. Our challenge course is an excellent teaching tool for many groups.
We customize your program to fit the specific goals and needs of your group, enabling you to get the most out of your experience. Summer camps run June-August for 10 weeks providing an experience in outdoor creation, building community, encountering God and transforming lives of children and adults (grades 1st to 12th).
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We look forward to introducing ourselves to you further, please visit us at Our Camp Website Link: www.camptilikum.org.
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Camp Tilikum Center for Retreats and Outdoor Ministries
Be sure to ask each Oregon Cheer Camp about the amount of cheer instruction and the overall intensity of their cheer program.
Some Top Oregon Cheer Camps offer rigorous daily cheer training and lots of intensive cheer experience. Other great Oregon Camps offer cheer as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Lotus Dance Academy Dance Camp Website
503 302 5020
marci[AT]the-lotus-studio.com
2775 19th St SE
Salem, Oregon 97302
CAMPER AGES: 3-13
TYPE OF CAMP: Daily 8:45am-1:45pm Aug 19-23 2019
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Each Day will have a core curriculum classes are BASIC Technique, Tumble/Acro, and Percussion/Musicality Class, Repertory, snack time and Lunch. (Lunch and snacks not provided by TLS). Throughout the week students are introduced to more specialized dance and movement forms that expand imagination and movement vocabulary.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Gymnastics, Dance, Weightloss, Team Sports, and more.
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CAMP PROGRAM INFO: CAMP CURRICULUM
Groups:
Classes and activities are separated into four age groups:
Blue (3-4), Red (5-6), Yellow (7-8) and Green (9-12).
Camp curriculum may include the following dance classes:
Movement to Music (musicality/dance improvisation)
Tumble/Acro (acrobatic class)
Repertory (learning choreography)
Break Dance/Hip Hop/Jazz (dance style and technique)
Percussion Class (rhythm exercise)
Yoga (traditional & student created poses)
FRIDAY SHOWCASE
The Friday showcase is for friends and family.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Registration Options
All Campers get a T-shirt and Non-Members – There is NO Summer Registration fee for Camp
Early Bird Registration – July 1st – July 15th $200
Standard Registration – July 16th – August 12th $225
Late Registration – AFTER August 12th $250
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Lotus Dance Academy Dance Camp
Some Oregon Cheer Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Oregon Cheer Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Lotus Studio Dance Camp Website
503 302-5020
marci[AT]the-lotus-studio.com
625 Hawthorne Ave SE , suite130
Salem, Oregon 97301
CAMPER AGES: 3-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Aug 21, 8:45 AM – Aug 25, 1:00 PM
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Your little one will enjoy a jam packed week of fun, games, dance, acrobatic technique, musicality, and much more!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Gymnastics, Dance, Musical Theater, Team Sports, and more. Kid Yoga
CAMP LOCATION: Just off I 5 between Portland and Albany Oregon
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CAMP FACILITIES: We are proud to present our new and improved location! New 5,000+ sq ft location
3 large studio rooms
3 large bathroom/ changing areas
Spacious lobby and waiting area
Free Wifi
Reception assistance during classes
Large viewing windows
Ample parking lot with safe drop off and pick up area. Located in a safe neighborhood.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Marci Haney,Owner: A native of San Antonio Texas, Mrs. Maricela Martinez Haney graduated from Holmes High School. In 1988, she attended a dance competition where she was selected as Miss American Dance Team out of 300 hundred soloist. She continued her dance career by auditioning to perform with the Guadalupe Dance Company. She has had the privilege to work with renowned dancers Felipe De la Rosa, Javier Villegas, La Chique, Raul Valdez, Ricardo Munuz and the City of San Antonio on the Arneson River Theater for 20 years. Mrs. Haney’s professional training led her to perform with Guadalupe Dance Company where she was offered a job touring the Country.
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Mrs. Haney moved to Salem in 2004 and started “The Studio” in 2006 she joined the Courthouse Athletic Club to find a home for her Dance Studio but in June 2011, she opened the Doors to the The Lotus Studio to make a permanent home for both her Youth Dance Students and her Adult Students.
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In addition to her 51 years of experience, she is CPR certified and she is a Multi-Certified 500E-RYT Yoga Alliance Registered Yoga Instructor she teaches Vinyasa Flow Yoga ,Yin Yoga ,Power Yoga, Senior Yoga, Chair Yoga and Tai Chi. She holds multiple Zumba licenses: including Zumba, Zumba Gold, Zumba Toning, Aqua Zumba and Zumbatomic. She also holds multiple certifications to teach the Senior population: Silver and Fit, Silver Sneakers and Senior Stretch.
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Marci is happily married to Mike Haney and they share three children. She strives to bring enjoyment through her own love of dance and fitness while inspiring students of all levels to reach their potential.
Mikalyn
I have been a dancer since age two, and have had the opportunity to explore many different styles of dance such as Ballet, Jazz, Contemporary, Modern, Tap, Hip Hop, Acrobatics, Flamenco, and African.
Salem Awards Best Dance School 2016, 2018-2022
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We are an inclusive fitness studio that offers dance, yoga, and fitness classes designed for everybody.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Aug 21, 8:45 AM – Aug 25, 1:00 PM
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Lotus Studio Dance Camp
Visit Our Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps Website
800-804-3509
Over 500 Locations Nationwide
Mead, WA
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
CA, CO, CT, FL, IA, ID, IL, IN, KY, MA, MI, MN, MT, NH, NY, OH, OR, PA, TX, WA, WI, and WY
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
6311 E. Mt. Spokane Park Dr., Suite B
Mead, WA 99021
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps Video
CAMPER AGES: 3 thru 12. Not all ages available in all areas.
TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Hours vary by camp and age level.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Cheerleading, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Team Sports, Golf, Tennis, and more. Lacrosse, Mini-Hawk, Multi-Sport, Quickstart, Tiny-Hawk, Track & Field, & Volleyball Too!
CAMP LOCATION: Skyhawks Sports Camps are located in cities throughout the state. Please see our website for exact locations near you at Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com
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CAMP FACILITIES: Modern practice fields and facilites with top-notch training and safety equipment.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Since 1979, Skyhawks sports has led safe, fun and skill-focused sports camps and programs for youth between the ages of 3-12.
We offer many different different sports--and countless ways for your child to grow. The camps range from soccer to baseball to our popular mulit-sport camps where kids sample three different sports (soccer, basketball and baseball) in one camp.
Our camps and programs are offered locally throughout over 500 communities. The format includes traditional week-long summer day camps and year-round after-school programs that range from 45 minutes to 6 hours in duration, per day. Our progression of camps and programs, led by our expert staff, are generated toward youth looking for a sport introduction or those who want to refine and master their sport-specific skills.
For Detailed Information on ALL of our summer sports camps, please visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.
Our coaches and site directors make a significant difference to your child's on-field experience. Chosen for their strong personal character, responsibility, and capacity to effectively communicate sports skills to youth, our staff will make the extra effort every time to ensure that your children have the best on-field/court experience, emphasize teamwork, and learn life skills through sports. Our staff are required to complete our extensive certification process.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We offer financial aid for those families that qualify. Please call 1.800.804.3509 for an application.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: We offer year round programs in select states, please see our website for complete information on all Skyhawks Sport Camps in your area.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Skyhawks Sports Camps are SAFETY FOCUSED!
At Skyhawks we go the extra mile to focus on safety, and we have a long-standing proven safety track record and processes to prove it. For example, all Skyhawks Sports camps start and end with our unique safety process called "Gate System and Parking Lot Duty." This process is where coaches come and greet both parents and campers in the parking lot when parents pull up to drop off their children.
Our staff guide the kids onto the field/court and out of harm's way by funneling them into our gate system. Eye contact is maintained from each one of our staff members until the kids make it onto the field/court where they are grouped by age. This efficient process ensures safety. Additionally, it develops a level of trust between parent, coach, and child that ultimately leads to a fun and skill-focused camp for youth.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Skyhawks Sports Camps are offered throughout the summer, and specific dates and times vary from location to location.
Fees vary depending on age, duration of camp, and location.
You can find a complete list of sessions, times, and fees for ALL the Skyhawks Sports Camps in your area at: Our Camp Website Link: www.skyhawks.com.
Or feel free to call us at: 800-804-3509.
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Skyhawks Sports Academy Summer Sports Camps
Visit Our US Sports/Nike Camps Website
1-800-NIKE-CAMP
800-645-3226 (Nike Camps)
800-433-6060 (All other camps)
800-406-3926 (NBC Camps)
877-308-7325 (Peak Performance Swim Camps)
888-780-2267 (Vogelsinger Soccer Academy)
webmaster[AT]ussportscamps.com
Over 700 Camp Locations Across the US & Canada
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
AL, AK, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DC, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MA, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NE, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WI, WV, CANADA
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
US Sports Camps, Inc.
1010 B Street, Suite 450
San Rafael, CA 94901
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our US Sports/Nike Camps Video
CAMPER AGES: Most junior camps accept participants between the ages of 10-18, however some of our day camps will accept those as young as 5. Adult programs offered, too. See our camp specific web pages to find out exact ages for each program.
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Weekend programs available in some areas. International campers welcome.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Now celebrating over 40 years of camp! We offer camps across a variety of sports which run for one, two or three consecutive sessions across the US and Canada. USSC partners with the country's best coaches to direct our camps at top-rated, professionally-equipped training facilities. International programs offered, too.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Gymnastics, Baseball, Football, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Team Sports, Golf, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, and more. Other Camps: Crew, Field Hockey, Lacrosse, MultiSport, Rugby, Running, Ultimate, Waterpolo, Gymnastics, Hockey, & Yoga.
CAMP LOCATION: Over 700 Locations throughout the US and Canada. International locations, too. Please visit our website for a complete list of camps offered near you, at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Our camps are offered at top-rated, professionally equipped sports training facilities.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Sports are FUN, but they are more fun when you get better! Our professional, passionate, and positive coaches will help your child become a better player and a more inspired athlete. Camp provides the perfect opportunity to improve skills, make new friends, laugh hard, and smile a lot. Our Mission is to shape a lifelong enjoyment of athletics through high quality sports education and skill enhancement while consistently exceeding the expectations of our customers!
During the summer of 2014 more than 70,000 US and international campers attended a US Sports Camps program. US Sports Camps currently offers 24 programs in 15 different sports.
Our summer sports camps include: Baseball, Basketball, Crew, Field Hockey, Football, Golf, Gymnastics, Lacrosse, Multi-Sport, Rugby, Running, Soccer, Softball, Swim, Tennis, Ultimate, Volleyball, Waterpolo, and Yoga. We also offer several International sports camps around the world. Our sports camps continue to grow thanks to an outstanding community of Camp Directors and the dedication of the entire USSC staff. We expect 2015, our 41st year in business, to be our best year ever. We look forward to seeing you at camp!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Many of our sports camps offer sessions and special weekend clinics year-round. Please contact us for details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For complete information regarding summer camp sessions and fees, please visit our website at: Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Each camp director is responsible for hiring their own staff and typically hire in late winter and early spring. If you are interested in applying for a position, please email the appropriate sport mailbox at Our Camp Website Link: www.ussportscamps.com and we will forward on your information to any director looking for additional staff.
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US SportsNike Camps
Visit Our Big Lake Youth Camp Website
Camp Office Phone: (503) 850-3562
Business Office Phone: (503) 850-3583
Business Office Fax: (503) 850-3483
office[AT]biglake.org
26435 Big Lake Rd
Sisters, OR 97759
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Big Lake Youth Camp Office
19800 Oatfield Rd.
Gladstone, OR 97027
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Big Lake Youth Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 7 - 17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. 7-day residential camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Building relationships, learning new skills, and having fun in a positive environment has been Big Lake Youth Camp's goal since 1962. Each summer our carefully selected staff lead hundreds of young people on a seven-day journey of adventure. A week at Big Lake provides campers with the environment and the opportunity to gain better self-awareness, set and achieve goals, and have a blast. Our Christ-centered program illustrates that faith in action is fun!
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Abba's Child Grief Recovery Camp:
Big Lake offers a camp with support-based counseling for children ages 7 to 17 who have experienced the death of an immediate family member. This loss can be overwhelming for anyone and kids need to know that they are not alone as they deal with new and sometimes scary feelings. Abba’s Child in many ways is a typical summer camp offering a wide variety of supervised activities. From swimming, canoeing, and the “Sea Wolf”, to archery, horseback riding, and sports – there is fun and adventure throughout the day. Two hour support group sessions are scheduled daily for children to interact with peers who are facing similar loss. Art, crafts, music, story telling, writing, and games are designed to assist with the healing process. Afternoons and evenings are spent rotating through an awesome array of camp activities.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Gymnastics, Theater, Music/Band, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Team Sports, Golf, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more.
Archery
BMX Biking
Canoeing
Digital Photography
Horsemanship
Mountain Biking
Rock Climbing
Surfing
Survival Adventure
Volleyball
Wakeboarding
Waterskiing
White Water Rafting
Windsurfing
CAMP LOCATION: Big Lake is located 20 miles from Sisters, Oregon on a beautiful 250-acre lake at the base of Mt. Washington.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Big Lake Youth Camp's lakefront property is a pristine and convenient location for activities of all types. Just steps from our Lodge is the lake where campers get to experience aquatic activities such as waterskiing, wakeboarding, swimming, canoeing and much more! An archery range, ball field and horse corral are tucked away among the many fir trees that surround the Camp. Our over 20 rustic A-frame cabins provide a comfortable place to rest after a day of outdoor adventure.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: REG Camps:
REGular Camps are the core of what we do. Imagine seven action packed days of fun and learning at our main camp on the shores of Big Lake. Days are filled with excitement, challenge, reflection and loads of friends, both new and old. Campers experience the best of what Big Lake has done for over 50 years … creating fun and building kids. REG Campers sign up for a primary activity they focus on each morning, Monday-Friday, and they rotate with their cabin mates through the other activities we offer each afternoon.
RAD Camps:
For those seeking extra moments of awesomeness, RAD Camps go beyond our REG Camp program, offering you both an on and off-site experience. Sign up for a RAD Camp and spend all day doing what you love! With your mornings and afternoons spent conquering your RAD Camp of choice, you are sure to learn some great new skills. Whether it’s on water, wheel, stone, or stallion, you’re in for an intense week of fun! RAD Camps are for teenagers 13-17 years of age.
Adventure Camp:
This REG Camps is designed to introduce younger children into the world of summer camping. Adventure camp offers a slower pace and the week is a little shorter. Adventure campers get a taste of everything Big Lake is about. Instead of selecting one primary activity, your camper will get to try them all!
Abba's Child:
This free week of camp is specifically designed for kids who have experienced the death of an immediate family member in the recent past. Abba’s Child campers get to hang out with other kids who know what they are going through, participate in support-based counseling, and get to experience many of the awesome activities Big Lake offers. Whether you would like to nominate someone to attend, or donate to keep this camp going, we’d love to hear from you. Our goal for Abba's Child is to offer a place where kids can meet others experiencing similar emotions, receive accepting support from professionals, and have a blast at camp.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: RAD to Staff:
Big Lake Youth Camp's RAD to Staff program is designed specifically for teens ages 15-17. As a RAD to Staff camper, teens are given special leadership training while experiencing one of our awesome RAD Camp activities alongside fellow campers. Through mentorship with a Big Lake Youth Camp staff member, RAD to Staff campers will develop valuable leadership skills and knowledge. Upon successful completion of the RAD to Staff program, campers will be given a certificate of achievement. If you are interested in working at Big Lake Youth Camp someday, participation in this program is recommended because it helps you see what it takes to work at Big Lake and it allows our staff to get to know you in a unique and important way.
Counselor in Training (CIT):
As a Counselor in Training you will be assigned to assist one of our amazing Big Lake counselors with their cabin of 7-9 year old campers. This camp will give you the incredible opportunity to observe and experience first-hand what is involved in being a camp counselor. The focus of this camp is learning what it takes to be a staff member in charge of supervising campers. We hope as a CIT you will learn skills that can be used throughout your life and enable you to work more effectively with children.
Staff in Training (SIT):
As a SUT you will have the opportunity to observe and try out a number of staff positions including instructor of land activities (examples: art, digital photography, drama, survival adventures), instructor of water activities (examples: swimming, canoeing, waterskiing), office/headquarters staff and maintenance staff. SITs are not able to observe camp counselors. Please sign up for the CIT camp if you would like to experience being a counselor. SIT campers are asked what type of job they are interested in, and they are able to try it out! We hope this camp will help you learn life skills such as organization, work ethic, personability, and effective child communication. Have fun while you work side by side with Big Lake staff as your mentors.
Wrangler in Training (WIT):
Experience the fun of camp while learning what it would be like to work at Big Lake! As a Wrangler in Training you will have the opportunity to shadow and work with Big Lake’s awesome wranglers and beautiful horses. You will be able to assist Big Lake’s wranglers as they teach campers in our horsemanship program. If you are passionate about horses and are interested in working at Big Lake someday, this camp is a great fit for you because it allows our staff to get to know you and your skills! Please note that some basic horse experience is required for this camp.
*NOTE: Participation in the RAD to Staff, CIT, SIT and WIT programs does not guarantee a future position as a Big Lake Staff Member. However, participation is encouraged if you are interested in working at Big Lake Youth Camp because it helps you understand what it is like to work at Camp, it demonstrates your interest in working at Camp and it allows Big Lake's staff to get to know you and observe your skills and work ethic.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Campership Funds:
Kids come first at Big Lake and we believe no child should be turned away due to financial need. Our Campership Fund, made possible through donations, is available to families seeking financial assistance. Those who qualify to receive a Campership Scholarship can attend one of our REG Camps, including Adventure Camp, for a discounted price. Funds are limited, so please apply early.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family Camp
Family Camp is a great and affordable way to enjoy nature, experience outdoor activities, and reconnect with your family. Get the total camp experience without the stress of organizing activities or cooking meals. Stay in one of our A-frame cabins and enjoy awesome activities on our main campus such as waterskiing, canoeing, archery, art, horsemanship and more at this 5-day camp.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Big Lake Youth Camp rents to the public mid-September to mid-November and mid-December through the first weekend in April. We do not rent to the public April-August as we run our own summer camp program. Please visit our rentals page at Our Camp Website Link: biglake.org and send us an email if you have questions.
OTHER CAMP INFO: Building relationships, learning new skills, and having fun in a positive environment has been Big Lake's goal since 1962. Each summer our carefully selected staff lead hundreds of young people on a seven-day journey of adventure. A week at Big Lake provides campers with the environment and the opportunity to gain better self-awareness, set and achieve goals, and have a blast. Our Christ-centered program illustrates that faith in action is fun!
Big Lake Youth Camp operates under a special use permit with the Willamette National Forest and is an equal opportunity outdoor recreation service provider. Big Lake Youth Camp strives to operate in a professional way and is held accountable in this goal through its membership in the Association of Adventist Camp Professionals (AACP), Christian Camp & Conference Association (CCCA), and its accreditation by the American Camping Association (ACA).
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For session dates and fees please visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.biglake.org
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Big Lake Youth Camp
YMCA CAMP COLLINS
http://ymcacw.org/
3001 SE Oxbow Parkway
Gresham, OR 97080
503.663.5813
campcollins@ymcacw.org
Visit our website for more information.
MORE OREGON SUMMER CHEER CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
OREGON CHEER CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2024 Best Oregon Summer Cheer Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
OREGON CHEER CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2024 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER CHEER CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2024 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2024 Oregon Summer Cheer Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2024 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2024 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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