Staff
FAQs

  • Clothes for a week of intense outdoor activity (shorts, long pants, sweatshirt, jacket, tennis shoes*, outdoor shoes, modest swimwear, extra socks*, shorts, t-shirts, etc...)
    Sleeping bag or twin sheet & blanket
    Pillow

    Alarm Clock or Watch
    Flashlight or Headlamp (w/extra batteries)
    Toiletries (deodorant, tooth brush & paste, sunscreen, feminine care, showering items)
    Any medications or supplements (will need to be checked in with nurse)
    Towel
    Bible
    Notebook

    Water bottle (with identifying stickers or name)
    We will train on the paintball course. Please bring an outfit that can get paint on it. We recommend long sleeves and thick pants.

    *Please label all personal articles & clothes.

    TIP: When counseling please consider bringing allergy friendly snacks or treats for your campers, glow sticks, cabin decorations or craft supplies.

  • ALL STAFF is expected to arrive at noon on Mondays.

    We are done by 4pm on Saturdays.

  • An example of a daily routine might look like:

    7am | wake up & attend staff meeting

    8am | wake up your campers

    9am | eat breakfast

    10am | lead a devotional with your cabin

    11am | attend morning chapel

    1pm | eat lunch

    2pm | enjoy cabin time / rest

    3pm | have snack & lead outdoor activity

    6pm | eat dinner

    7pm | attend evening worship & chapel

    9pm | lead cabin discussion

    10pm | have snack & night game

  • Yes, but cell phones are asked to be kept away. Phones are only allowed to be used for photos (with campers permission) or as an alarm/watch. Otherwise we expect you to keep phones in your bag in the cabin.

  • Counselor staff who complete staff training and commit to counseling at least 1 week will receive a camp name at the end of staff training.

    Support staff who serve 3 years will receive a camp name at the end of staff training.

  • Both counseling and support staff must apply to serve.

    Camas Staff will run background checks and contact your references. This process can take 2-4 weeks depending on how quickly we hear back from your references.

    Once your application is accepted you will then be required to register for Staff Training.

  • Yes. Every person on summer staff will get an official staff t-shirt.

    You can also buy additional shirts or Camas merchandise.

  • Yes! We encourage families to write encouraging letters or send care packages.

    Tell your friends and family to write you or send goodies!

    Please do not include any items with peanuts or tree nuts.

    There are two ways to get letters or packages:

    1. Parents may drop off packages or letters when you check in. Make sure all letters or packages are labeled with your name.

    2. Mail your letter or package via USPS. They should be sent a week in advance to reach camp in time. The mailing address is: “YOUR NAME”
    Camas Meadows Bible Camp
    PO BOX 304
    Cashmere, WA 98815

  • Prior to camp we will send you a balance reminder, if you have one.

    You can bring cash, a check made out to Camas Meadows at check in OR you can pay online here before arriving or while checking in.

  • If there is an emergency parents can call the director Daryl “Scruffy” Wilks at 509-670-4675 (text/cell) or the camp office 509-548-6553

  • If you take any kind of medication, they must be checked in to the camp nurse upon arrival.

    We have a camp nurse who will retain and distribute medication, as needed.

  • Any of these banned items will be secured by staff.
    Electronics of any kind (cameras are fine)
    Knives or weapons of any kind
    Controlled substances (drugs, alcohol etc…)
    Pets, fireworks or matches
    Peanuts or tree nuts

  • From Snoqualmie Pass:

    1—Take Exit #85 to Wenatchee just East of Cle Elum. Proceed North over Blewett Pass (Hwy 97/970) about 50 miles.
    2—Turn right onto Camas Creek Rd. near mile marker 180.
    3—Follow the black top to the fork at the beginning of the meadow at the top of the hill, about 3.5 miles and turn right. Follow the dirt road about 1 mile and turn left at the red Camas Meadows Bible Camp sign / Autumn Lily Lane. Go 1 mile, through the “Camas Meadows Bible Camp” gate and follow the “CMBC” signs to the end of the dirt road at the two log-cabin lodges.

    From Stevens Pass or Wenatchee:

    1—Go thru Leavenworth or Wenatchee to the junction of Hwy 2 and Hwy 97
    2—Turn South onto Hwy 97. Go about 5 miles. Turn left onto Camas Creek Rd. about 1/4 mile past the art gallery (near mile marker 180).
    3—Follow the black top to the Y at the beginning of the meadow at the top of the hill, about 3.5 miles and turn right. Follow the dirt road about 1 mile and turn left at the red Camas Meadows Bible Camp sign / Autumn Lily Lane. Go 1 mile, through the “Camas Meadows Bible Camp” gate and follow the “CMBC” signs to the end of the dirt road at the two log-cabin lodges.

    We have limited cell service so we recommend printing directions or taking a screenshot before leaving. Find us on Google Maps under Camas Meadows Bible Camp 1057 Autumn Lily Lane, Peshastin, WA 98847.

  • Warm clothes for the weekend (including snow clothes, extra socks, hats & gloves, long sleeves, snow boots, warm pajamas etc.)

    Sleeping bag & pillow with extra blanket

    Headlamp, flashlight (w/extra batteries) or glow sticks for night time

    Toiletries (deodorant, tooth brush & paste, lip balm, feminine care, showering items)

    Any medications (will need to be checked in with nurse)

    Towel

    Bible & Notebook

    Water bottle

    *Please label all personal articles & clothes.*