Summer Camp 2025
This information was sent out to families of registered campers on the morning of Tuesday, June 24th.
Due to sudden facilities issues, our 2025 summer camp sessions have been canceled. Read more from the CPCUCC Conference Minister, Tyler, below.
Conference Colleagues-
I have some hard news about the Camp Adams 2025 camping season: We have been advised by the County Health Inspector to stop using any of our buildings at Camp Adams until we can have mold inspections and remediation work done. This means we have to cancel Summer Camp, and may not be able to accommodate churches in the fall.
This is especially sad because we had to truncate our camping season last year, due to staffing issues, and because Pilgrim Cove also canceled their UCC Camp Week this year -- and I know some Idaho folks were hoping to send kids to Camp Adams. However, we're also grateful to those who helped us keep from exposing our children to potential harm.
How We Got Here
Last year, we discovered a slow water leak in the Ad Building at Camp Adams, along with some mold damage. After fixing the leak, our Facilities Manager, Brendan, and Executive Director, Natalie, thought it wise to have the cabin mold-tested. This kind of testing is difficult to schedule, and takes time. However, when the report came back last week, it showed extensive problems, including types of mold that are known to be harmful to children and people with compromised immune systems. The recommendation was to close the Ad Building until remediation could be complete.
We know that mold is a common problem in our temperate rainforest environment, and Natalie had cleaned mold out of other cabins in her usual Spring Cleaning, so we reached out to our insurance agent for advice. We also let campers, volunteers, and summer staff know what we had learned, and we reached out to the County Health Inspector. Over the weekend, a few campers canceled their plans, and our summer kitchen staff reported they had been having mold problems in their cabin and were experiencing health concerns that made them think they couldn't continue to work at camp. On Monday, the Health Inspector said we should close all our cabins until they could be inspected and remediated.
Where We Go from Here
At an emergency meeting with Conference leadership and staff on Monday, the mood was sad but hopeful for the future of Camp Adams. I and our Accountant, Andy, believe we have the financial resources to be able to weather this. Natalie and I had already been talking about plans for a capital campaign to upgrade our facilities, making them year-round usable and more ADA accessible. This adds some urgency to those plans, but does not change them.
At the end of our meeting, I asked to close with gratitude, as I usually do. Andy, who also works with the camps in the Pacific Northwest Conference, said, "As the financial guy, I'm grateful for the people who made sure Camp Adams was financially stable, so I don't have to be worried that this will sink us." Phil Owen, our Moderator, expressed gratitude for Camp Managers who ensure the health and safety of our campers.
I am grateful for everyone in the Central Pacific Conference who cares deeply about our two camps, and for the continued good leadership we have at those camps. I spend a lot of my time as Conference Minister trying to plan for the world we want sixty years from now. I trust that world will include children experiencing the beauty of God's creation at our camps in Oregon and Idaho.
Blessings,
Tyler
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All camp sessions include daily swimming (weather permitting), morning watch, vespers, interest groups, and campfires.
Genesis/Seekers, Discoverers, and Sojourners: In addition to traditional camp activities, campers experience the habitats around camp. Explore the connections between the creeks, meadows, trails, and trees, and grow personal connections to nature and faith.
Exodus: A week designed for campers in high school. Exodus includes the Camp Adams focus on habitats and adds special events like additional evening activities and the Camp Adams Cup. Exodus campers are provided space and time to connect with nature, their spirituality, and fellow campers.
Art in the Woods: A new program centered around art inspired by our natural surroundings. Campers choose from a variety of different artistic activities each day and can look forward to things like painting, clay, crafting, music, and more.
Taller & Smaller: A three-night program for campers who have completed Kindergarten through third grade (the Smaller) and an adult (the Taller).
Kindred Camp: A two-night session with all of the classic Camp Adams activities for campers who have completed Kindergarten and up with an adult. This session is a great option for campers who aren’t ready to attend camp on their own, for campers who love Camp Adams and want to share the experience with a parent or other special adult, and for families that want to experience Camp Adams together. Please register at least one adult for every two children attending in your group.
NOTE: Registration for Kindred Camp through UltraCamp is temporarily disabled due to a technical error; please use this form to start the registration process. Thank you for your patience!
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These options are available for campers who have completed 2nd-4th grade.
June 29-July 4: Genesis/Seekers | $530; after May 2nd $560
July 13-18: Art in the Woods | $530; after May 2nd $560
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These options are available for campers who have completed 5th-6th grade.
June 29-July 4: Discoverers | $530; after May 2nd $560
July 6-11: Discoverers | $530; after May 2nd $560
July 13-18: Art in the Woods | $530; after May 2nd $560
July 20-25: Art in the Woods | $530; after May 2nd $560
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These options are available for campers who have completed 7th-8th grade.
July 6-July 11: Sojourners | $530; after May 2nd $560
July 20-July 25: Art in the Woods | $530; after May 2nd $560
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These options are available for campers who have completed 9th-12th grade.
August 3-8: Exodus | after May 2nd $560
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Taller & Smaller is for campers who have completed kindergarten through 3rd grade and attend camp with an adult.
July 27-30 | $175 per person; after May 2nd $195 per person
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For campers who have completed Kindergarten and up with an adult.
July 30-August 1 | $125 per person; after May 2nd $145 per person
NOTE: Registration for this session through UltraCamp is temporarily disabled due to a technical error; please use this form to start the registration process. Thank you for your patience!
Click here to register for summer 2025!
If you would like to register for Kindred Camp, please use this form to begin the registration process.
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Sheets and Blanket for a Single/Twin Bed OR Lightweight Sleeping Bag
Pillow and Pillowcase
Two Towels (one for the water front and one for the cabin)
Warm Sweater and/or Jacket
Clothes to Rough-it In: Long Pants, Long Sleeved Shirts, Shorts, Warm Weather Shirts, Socks, Underwear, and PJ’s
Two Pairs of Closed-Toed Shoes (one that can get wet)
Swimsuit
Sunscreen
Insect Repellant
Toiletries: Soap, Shampoo and Conditioner, Toothpaste, Toothbrush, and whatever else you need!
Book/Notebook and Pencils or Pens for Quiet Time
Do NOT bring:
Electronic Devices* (phones, computers, tablets, handheld gaming devices)
Snacks (Camp Adams has plenty of food!)
Weapons or knives of any kind
Pets
*Smart watches like Apple watches, Samsung watches, and FitBits are allowed for use as watches and alarms. Campers will not be able to connect to wifi. If your camper’s smart watch has a data plan, please put their device into airplane mode before arriving at camp.
Camp Adams is a part of the Central Pacific Conference of the United Church of Christ. To learn more about the Central Pacific Conference, please visit the Central Pacific Conference of the UCC website and/or the the CPC Blog.
The above image was created during the 2019 Annual Gathering of the CPCUCC.