Family Camp
Reconnect as a family without the stress of cooking or planning at our week-long Christian family camp in Oregon
Family Camp Week
Family Camp Week is Coming Up!
This year, Family Camp is available for one week only, from July 5-10, 2026, with a maximum cost of $1,400 for immediate families. The camp starts Sunday afternoon and runs through Friday afternoon, with children in grades 1-10 attending their respective camps from 8:45 AM to 3:45 PM each weekday. Evenings are lightly scheduled, allowing families to enjoy tranquil activities such as canoeing on the lake or gathering by the campfire.
Example Schedule
Friday
4:30PM - Registration Opens, swimming and canoeing
6:30PM - Dinner
7:30PM - Session 1 - Welcome Orientation
8:30PM - Free time and snacks
Saturday
6:45AM - 7:45AM - Fishing and canoes
8:00AM - Breakfast
8:45PM - Family photos, Tilikum presentation, Session 2
10:15AM - Crafts, Climbing Wall
12:30PM - Lunch
1:00PM - Free Time Activities may include Big Swing, Little Zipline, Challenge Course Element, canoeing and swimming
6:00PM - Dinner
7:00PM - Session 3
8:00PM - Campfire with S'mores
Sunday
7:15AM - 8:15AM Swimming and canoeing
8:30AM - Breakfast
9:30AM - Session 4
10:30AM - 11:00AM Depart
Families will be housed in The Lodge, where each family has its own room(s) and bathroom. Breakfast and dinners are served family-style in Tilikum’s Dining Room, while sack lunches are available for parents to prepare for their campers. For those with specific medical dietary needs, Tilikum’s Food Service can accommodate requests with advance notice and a small additional fee. This setup fosters a restful, family-centered experience while offering an exciting camp program for children.
Family Camp registration fills up quick! Contact our Registrar at registrar@camptilikum.org to sign up.
Frequently Asked Questions
Need to know more about our camps and programs? Review important details before attending Camp Tilikum here. If you have additional questions, email Grant Banham the Camp Program Director, or call Grant at (503) 538-2763, ext. 106.
What if I have a Medical Diet?
We understand how important great food is for your visit. At Tilikum you will enjoy delicious entrees and accompanying side dishes, freshly baked breads and tasty desserts, pleasing to the eye and tasty to the palate. Wholesome meals are prepared from scratch with local, fresh, seasonal ingredients, and usually served family-style. Tilikum offers a quality food service difficult to attain at larger camps and conference centers.
If an individual has a medical diet need which requires a completely separate option, our hosts will either deliver it directly to the guest at the table or will have it set on a designated sideboard with the items clearly marked. These requests must be made in advance to allow for the cooks to shop for and prepare a separate dish. There is a $1 additional charge per meal to cover the cost of special ingredients and the extra labor to prepare a separate meal.
Alternative menu options must be requested in advance. If a group requests an entirely alternate menu, such as vegetarian or Lent-observant or kosher or nut-free, there is no additional charge.
What is the Tilikum Lodge like?
The Tilikum Lodge has meeting, lodging and dining rooms all under one roof. Lodging, meals, coffee breaks, meeting rooms and audio/visual equipment are included in the standard package price. Throughout the year, we host non-profit and for-profit groups from 15 to 58 guests including but not limited to churches, community organizations, corporate team-building, family reunions, public and private school organizations and athletic teams, and college groups.
Amenities
- Twin Bed and Double Bed Options
- Full Linen Service
- Dresser and Chairs
- Private Bathrooms
- Soft-Carpeted Rooms
- Beverage Service
- Game Room and Pool Table
- Guest Access Phone
- Wifi
- AV Equipment and TVs
- Comfortable Home Furniture
- Three Wood-Burning Fireplaces
- Localized Heat and AC
- Plenty of Natural Light
- Large, Versatile Meeting Rooms
- Quiet Library Space
What do I need to Bring?
- Sack lunch for each day.
- Bible/notebook & pen.
- Modest and camp appropriate swimwear.
- Towel.
- Refillable Water Bottle.
- Closed toed shoes.
- Backpack or bag.
For all Quest and Journey participants: mid-thigh or longer shorts are highly recommended for harness comfort. Closed toed shoes are required.
(Please do not bring any phones, smart watches, or any devices or equipment that may disrupt the camp experience at Tilikum. Thank you.)
What if I can't afford to attend?
At Tilikum we believe every student should have an opportunity to experience God’s creation at summer camp. Tilikum has provided a three tier pricing structure because we recognize families have different abilities to pay. If the subsidized rate is still not affordable for your family, additional financial assistance is available to those who qualify. Scholarship applications must be submitted at least three weeks prior to the week of camp. If you have any questions or concerns, please contact our Registrar for more information.
Would you like to help send kids to Camp?
If you would like to help a child experience summer camp, consider contributing to the Tilikum Summer Camp Scholarship Fund and click the “Donate” button below. 100% of your donation goes directly to the Scholarship Fund to send kids to Camp. For questions about the Fund, email Dennis Littlefield/Executive Director or call Dennis at (503) 538-2763, ext 103.
What if I need to Cancel?
If you need to change or cancel or your camp registration for any reason, please email Crystal Headrick/Camp Registrar, as soon as possible. If you cancel more than three weeks from your camp start date, you will receive a full refund minus a $40 transaction fee. A 50% refund will be given for cancellations made between 8 and 21 days prior to the first day of camp. Cancellations made 7 days or less prior to the first day of camp will not be refunded. Exceptions can be made for illness or accident with a note from the camper’s physician. Tilikum prorates the amount of refund based on the number of days the camper attended, minus a $40 transaction fee. There is a $40 transaction fee for switching from one week of camp to another.