Tilikum offers programs that emphasize times of spiritual and relational renewal, exploring creation, building community, encountering God and transforming lives. Whether exploring the grounds during a nature hike, or racing up the Climbing Wall together, the setting, the people, and the presence of God create an ideal opportunity to experience life side by side. Mothers and daughters (five years old and up) are invited to retreat together in a relaxing, country setting. Highlights include three fun-filled days of laughter, fun activities and great Bible teaching, all in a spectacular setting surrounded by God’s beautiful creation. Best of all, the memories made during this very special weekend will last forever! The weekend price includes lodging for two nights, five meals and all program activities.

Sample Schedule

Friday
4:30PM – Registration Opens, Canoeing available
6:30PM – Dinner
7:30PM – Session 1
8:30PM – Free Time (late night walk around lake, movie) and snacks

Saturday
8:30AM – Breakfast
9:15AM – Session 2, moms only (youth are with summer staff in age appropriate activities)
10:15AM – Craft, Climbing Wall, Hiking
12:00PM – Family Photos & Tilikum Presentation
12:30PM – Lunch
1:00PM – Free Time Activities will include canoeing, swimming, and the Big Swing
6:00PM – Dinner 7:00 pm Session 3
8:30PM – Campfire with S’mores

Sunday
8:30AM – Breakfast
9:30AM – Session 4
10:30AM – 11:00AM Departure

Fathers and sons (five years old 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.

Sample 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 – Canoeing and swimming
8:00AM – Breakfast
8:45PM – Family photos, Tilikum presentation, Session 2
10:15AM – Crafts, Climbing Wall, hiking
12:30PM – Lunch
1:00PM – Free Time Activities may include Big Swing, A Challenge Course Element, canoeing and swimming
6:00PM – Dinner
7:00PM – Session 3
8:00PM – Campfire with Smores and worship

Sunday
7:15AM – 8:15AM Swimming and canoeing
8:30AM – Breakfast
9:30AM – Session 4
10:30AM – 11:00AM Depart

Tilikum’s Single Mom & Family Weekend emphasizes times of spiritual and relational renewal, exploring creation, building community, encountering God and transforming lives. Whether exploring the grounds during a nature hike, or racing up the climbing wall together, the setting, the people, and the presence of God create an ideal opportunity to experience life side by side. Single moms and their kids (five years old and up) are invited to spend a relaxing weekend at Tilikum, just enjoying each other! Take time to be encouraged by biblical teaching and wonderful worship times, playing in the woods, canoeing on the lake, or just enjoying some down time. There will be times together as well as times for moms to be alone while the kids are with Tilikum counselors. A truly refreshing weekend and a great memory-making opportunity for your family! Weekend price includes lodging for two nights, five meals and all program activities.

Sample Schedule

Friday

  4:30PM – Arrival, Check-in and explore the grounds (canoeing and swimming)
  6:30PM – Dinner
  7:30PM – Session 1
  9:00PM – Snacks and free time

Saturday

  6:00AM – 7:45AM – Swimming and canoeing
  8:00AM – Breakfast
  8:45AM – Tilikum presentation, Session 2, Moms only (Kids Program grades 1-5th and outdoor activity for teens 8th grade and older)
10:45AM – Craft time, hiking, Challenge Course Element
12:30PM – Lunch
  1:30PM – Free time activities may include: Geronimo, Big Swing, Little zipline
  3:00PM – Waterfront activities: swimming and canoeing, rafting and archery
  6:00PM – Dinner
  7:00PM – Session 3 (moms only; kids programs continue from earlier in day)
  8:30PM – Campfire and worship

Sunday

  8:30AM – Breakfast
  9:30AM – Session 4 (everyone together)
10:30AM – 11:30AM boxed lunches with relaxed departure (waterfront will be opened for canoeing and swimming)

Fathers and Daughters (five years old and up) come out for a fun-filled, weekend at Tilikum. Highlights include, great Bible teaching, team-building activities, campfires, and a lot more! Best of all, daughters will have a whole weekend of undivided attention from dad, building memories that will last a lifetime! Weekend price includes lodging for two nights, five meals and all program activities.

Sample 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

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.

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.

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.

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.