Father and Daughter Weekend

July 21-23, 2023

Fathers and Daughters (entering 1st grade 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.

Father and Daughter Weekend dates

          Date: July 21-23, 2023
       Arrival: Check-in begins at 4:30PM Friday
Departure: 11:00AM Sunday

Program

Speaker – Joseph Thouvenel

Joe cares deeply about people and their growth. Over the years this calling has taken a variety of forms: through eleven years at Twin Rocks Friends Camp planning and facilitating programs for children, youth, and adults; through the exploration of church history and Christian spirituality during his years in seminary; through his role coaching leaders and teams as a change consultant at Providence Health; and most recently as Director of Engagement and Culture at George Fox University. Beyond his work, Joe desires to pursue God’s calling by being a husband and father that demonstrates Christ to his family through both his words and actions. He has been married to Stephanie for 17 years and has two children, Hope (13) and Tad (10). Perhaps his greatest joy is seeing his children become more and more aware of the unique ways God has created them and the deep love God has for them.

Worship Leader – Mark Johnson

Mark Johnson is an Associate Pastor at Northside Community Church in Newberg, and has many fond memories as a camper and counselor at Tilikum. Mark’s wife Elissa is a nurse, and he has a son, Micah (11) and a daughter, Sonya (7). Mark is excited to lead worship and spend time with other Fathers/Daughters at this retreat!

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, Big Zipline, rafting, 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

Accommodations

Lodging

Stay at Tilikum Lodge in a comfortable country, retreat center setting. You and your child(ren) will have your own guest sleeping room with three single beds and a private bathroom.

The commuter option

Commute to Tilikum for all Family Weekends except for the Single Mom and Family Weekend. Join in the fun with your family and return home to sleep in your own bed at night. Rates include 5 meals, all sessions, and recreation activities for the weekend.

Food service

Expect delicious home-style meals when you visit Tilikum.​

Medical diets

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. A link to the medical diet form will be sent to you once you complete your online registration. There is an additional charge of $1 per meal per person due to the increased cost of food. You can make arrangements to pay when you arrive and check in.

Cost for Family Weekends

Realizing that families have different abilities to pay, Tilikum has instituted a three-tier fee program. Tiered pricing is intended to help families recognize the full cost of Camp and then select the level that is most suitable for their family circumstances. By choosing to pay the full cost, Tilikum is able to offer financial assistance to families that need it. Please select the appropriate tier at the time of registration.

Scholarships are available for those who qualify.  [LEARN MORE]

Changes or cancellations

If you need to change or cancel or your camp registration for any reason, 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.

What to bring

• swimsuit
• closed-toe shoes
• sandals
• Bible
• notepad
• casual clothes
• jacket
• camera (and charger)
• flashlight
• mosquito spray