We ask each church to provide a “Camp Coordinator” who will have the freedom to move around camp, check on various activities, Bible lessons, the waterfront, and more. Tilikum particularly values having this individual available to assist with any behavior issues that may arise with children from their church. Additionally, there’s the option to bring a laptop and do some office work during part of the day.

Overnight drop off is Monday morning at 8:15AM.  Summer Staff will direct you to the parking area and assist you with your camper’s luggage.  Upon arrival, complete the check in process.

Pick up for overnight camps is Thursday at 3:45PM.  Please follow Summer Staff directions to park and then bring your photo ID to the check out table and receive a check out ticket.  We encourage you to stay for Family Night!  You can pick up your camper’s luggage at the playshed after checking out.

Tilikum Summer Staff are college-age or older adults who have been selected for their desire and abilities to work with children, their friendly personalities and their commitment to the Lord. They are taught to recognize teachable moments as a priority and use them to challenge and encourage youth and point them towards a relationship with God.

• Tilikum is accredited by the American Camping Association and has earned this mark of distinction since 1977.
• All staff, both paid and volunteer have passed a criminal background check.
• All Summer Staff have current certification in First Aid/CPR and emergency water safety, and two full weeks of program and activity training.
• All Tilikum Staff on the grounds during Summer Camp season have undergone Ministry Safe Training to recognize and prevent child sexual abuse.
• The waterfront is supervised by lifeguards certified by the American Red Cross, and join in-service trainings for practice in our lake.

Overnight camp schedules run similarly to the Day Camp schedule, but with a full evening of worship and activities.

Tilikum provides a safe, Christ-centered environment. Though these situations are rare Tilikum reserves the right to call the camper’s parent and ask for the camper to be taken home if it is deemed that his or her behavior or actions pose a threat to a camper’s safety or the Camp. Staff will inform campers of behavior expectations at the beginning of Camp. A camper will immediately be sent home under the following circumstances:

• Bullying of any kind
• Any act of physical violence against another person
• Deliberately running away from their group (this does not include wandering away by accident)

• Sack lunch for Monday.
• Bedding or sleeping bag and pillow.
• Clothes for each day.
• Toiletries and hygiene care.
• Bible/notebook & pen.
• Modest and camp appropriate swimwear.
• Towel.
• Refillable Water Bottle.
• Closed toed shoes.
• Backpack or bag for day use.

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.)

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.