Family Weekends
Unplug from Technology, Experience Creation, Establish Friendships, and Connect with God Family Weekend RegistrationFamily Weekends at Tilikum offer parents and kids a chance to escape the routine and enjoy a meaningful, faith-filled experience together. Activities include group meals, worship sessions, canoeing, swimming, nature hikes, Challenge Course adventures, and crafts. Families can stay onsite or choose this year’s commuter option. Open to children entering 1st grade and above, these weekends provide quality time to connect with loved ones and grow in faith.
Mother Daughter Retreat
May 10-12 2024 is the Mother Daughter Weekend! Register Now!
Tilikum’s programs focus on spiritual renewal, community building, and life transformation in the beauty of God’s creation. Mothers and daughters (1st grade and up) are invited to retreat together for three days of laughter, meaningful activities, and inspiring Bible teaching in a serene country setting. The price includes two nights’ lodging, five meals, and all activities, making it a perfect getaway to grow closer to each other and to God.
Father Son Retreat
June 14-16 2024 is the Father Son Weekend! Register Now!
Fathers and sons (entering 1st grade and up) come out for a fantastic weekend of activities at Tilikum. Highlights include waterfront activities including swimming and canoeing on the lake, team-building on the Challenge Course, Bible teaching and musical and spiritual worship, and lots more. Best of all, dads will have an incredible opportunity to impact their sons and build lifelong memories together.
Single Mom Family Retreat
June 28-30 2024 is the Single Mothers Weekend! Register Now!
Tilikum’s Single Mom Families Weekend offers a special time for spiritual renewal, community building, and creating lifelong memories. Single moms and their children (1st grade and up) are invited to relax and enjoy a weekend full of inspiring biblical teaching, uplifting worship, and opportunities for moms to recharge while kids enjoy activities with Tilikum counselors. The price includes two nights’ lodging, five meals, and all program activities—providing a refreshing and unforgettable experience for your family.
Father Daughter Retreat
July 19-21 2024 is the Father Daughter Weekend! Register Now!
Fathers and daughters (1st grade and up) are invited to a fun-filled weekend at Tilikum, packed with meaningful activities and quality time together. Enjoy great Bible teaching, team-building challenges, campfires, and more, all designed to strengthen your bond and create lasting memories. Best of all, dads can give their daughters the gift of undivided attention in a beautiful, relaxing setting. The weekend price includes two nights’ lodging, five meals, and all program activities—an unforgettable experience for both father and daughter!
Pricing and Options
Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, Tilikum has instituted a three-tier fee program. Click here to learn more about pricing and opportunities for scholarships.
About our Lodge
Camp Tilikum maintains a beautiful 59-bed Lodge, offering a wonderful place for rest and relaxation, where all of your meals will be served in-house by an incredible staff. Click here to learn more!
Cancellations
If you need to change or cancel or your camp registration for any reason, please email Crystal Headrick Camp Registrar, as soon as possible. Click here for more information.
Food Service
Expect delicious home-style meals when you visit Tilikum. Food Service can accommodate your medical diet request if you let them know at least two weeks in advance of your scheduled event at Tilikum.
Mother Daughter Weekend
Tilikum’s first week of the summer is dedicated primarily to homeschool families. Portland/Newberg area homeschoolers can choose between the programs below. Groups of 10 or more campers from homeschool co-ops or churches can register together for streamlined check-in and special pricing.
Special Homeschool week pricing includes at least a $60 discount off the regular price for Camp, plus at least an additional $40 discount when you register by May 1.
Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, Tilikum offers a three-tier pricing structure. Tiered pricing is intended to help families recognize the full cost of Camp and then select the level most suitable for their family circumstances. By choosing to pay the full cost of Camp, Tilikum is able to offer financial assistance to families that need it.
Father Son Weekend
Tilikum’s first week of the summer is dedicated primarily to homeschool families. Portland/Newberg area homeschoolers can choose between the programs below. Groups of 10 or more campers from homeschool co-ops or churches can register together for streamlined check-in and special pricing.
Special Homeschool week pricing includes at least a $60 discount off the regular price for Camp, plus at least an additional $40 discount when you register by May 1.
Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, Tilikum offers a three-tier pricing structure. Tiered pricing is intended to help families recognize the full cost of Camp and then select the level most suitable for their family circumstances. By choosing to pay the full cost of Camp, Tilikum is able to offer financial assistance to families that need it.
Single Mom Familes Weekend
Tilikum’s first week of the summer is dedicated primarily to homeschool families. Portland/Newberg area homeschoolers can choose between the programs below. Groups of 10 or more campers from homeschool co-ops or churches can register together for streamlined check-in and special pricing.
Special Homeschool week pricing includes at least a $60 discount off the regular price for Camp, plus at least an additional $40 discount when you register by May 1.
Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, Tilikum offers a three-tier pricing structure. Tiered pricing is intended to help families recognize the full cost of Camp and then select the level most suitable for their family circumstances. By choosing to pay the full cost of Camp, Tilikum is able to offer financial assistance to families that need it.
Father Daughter Weekend
Tilikum’s first week of the summer is dedicated primarily to homeschool families. Portland/Newberg area homeschoolers can choose between the programs below. Groups of 10 or more campers from homeschool co-ops or churches can register together for streamlined check-in and special pricing.
Special Homeschool week pricing includes at least a $60 discount off the regular price for Camp, plus at least an additional $40 discount when you register by May 1.
Realizing that families have differing abilities to pay, Tilikum offers a three-tier pricing structure. Tiered pricing is intended to help families recognize the full cost of Camp and then select the level most suitable for their family circumstances. By choosing to pay the full cost of Camp, Tilikum is able to offer financial assistance to families that need it.
Every Kid to Camp.
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.
The Lodge at Camp Tilikum
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.
- 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 if I can't make it?
If you need to change or cancel or your 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.
Food Service at Camp Tilikum
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.