Overnight Wilderness Camp

Registration Open Soon

This five-day adventure is packed with excitement and unique activities in the wilderness!

You will experience:
Learn Archery Skills
Play Airsoft with Friends
Explore the Beauty of Butte Creek
Brush Up on Survival Skills, Including Knife Safety
Study God’s Word

Camp Details

When: 2026 date TBD

Who: Boys - Ages 10 - 15

When:

  • Check-In: Monday at 8:30 AM (Day Camp Parking Lot on Finlay Rd)

  • Campers must have breakfast before arriving.

  • Check-in starts at 9:00 AM. If you arrive early, please wait in your car

  • Check-Out: Friday at 5:00 PM (Same location)

Cost: TBD

Location: This overnight camp is led by Canyonview staff at Butte Creek Scout Ranch in Scotts Mills.
However, drop-off and pick-up will be at Canyonview.

FAQ

  • All individuals must be registered online before attending.
    No walk-in registrations.

  • (Available on the Online Registration System)

    • Emergency Contact Information

    • Alternate Pick-up Authorization (Photo ID required for pickup)

    • Medical Form

    • Release & Hold Harmless Agreement

    • Paintball/Airsoft Waiver

    Need help with forms? Call our office: 971-239-1347

  • A $10 Late Fee applies if balances are not paid in full a week before camp begins.

    We accept Visa & MasterCard – call our office to complete payment.

  • If you need to cancel, please call our office as soon as possible.

    Call: 971-239-1347

    Deposits are non-refundable.

  • Sleeping bag & pillow
    Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, soap, deodorant, etc.
    Clothes for the season – chilly evenings/mornings, hot days
    Clothes to sleep in
    Sneakers or other close-toed shoes
    Creek walking shoes
    Long pants & shorts
    Sunscreen
    Insect Repellent
    Pen/pencil
    Notebook/paper
    Bible
    Flashlight
    Water bottle

  • Detailed driving directions will be provided upon registration.

  • Medication Drop-Off: During check-in at the medical stop.

    • Medications must be in the original container.

    • Prescription meds must be in labeled prescription bottles.

    • Do not bring extra medication—only the required amount for the week.

    • All knives must be checked in at registration.

    • Campers will receive knife safety training before using them.

    • Campers will be issued a knife safety card (like a driving permit).

    • Unsafe use = loss of knife privileges.

    • Parents may opt not to allow knife use for their child.

  • Is this camp at Canyonview?

    No. Wilderness Camp is held at Butte Creek Scout Ranch in Scotts Mills.
    Campers will be bussed from Canyonview to the campsite.

    What are the sleeping accommodations?

    Campers sleep in Teepees with:

    • 6 campers per Teepee

    • 1 adult counselor (18+) and 1 Teen-In-Ministry leader

    • Camp mattresses provided (optional: bring a sleeping pad)

    What kind of bathroom facilities are there?

    Two porta-potties, cleaned and maintained by a rental service.

    Will campers be able to shower?

    No. However, they will swim in Butte Creek daily, which helps maintain hygiene.

    Where do campers swim?

    Butte Creek – A short walk from camp, with:

    • Shallow areas for wading and exploring

    • Deeper spots for rope swings and jumps

    • Lifeguards & staff supervision

    How many staff members are at camp?

    Staff per group:

    • 1 counselor (18+) per Teepee

    • 1 Teen-In-Ministry (junior counselor)

    • 1-2 program staff (21+)

    • A cook & biweekly resupply visits by the Associate Director

    Who keeps the knives, the kids or the counselors?

    Knives are checked in at registration.

    • After knife safety training, campers may use them in supervised areas.

    • Campers receive a knife safety card (like a permit).

    • Unsafe use = loss of privilege.

    • Parents may opt not to allow knife use.

    Can I call my camper?

    No cell service at camp.

    • Our camp leader has emergency communication access.

    • Messages can be delivered to/from campers via our office: 971-239-1347.

    Is there electricity?

    No. But camp has food, water, and cooking facilities.

    What if my child forgets to pack something?

    We make supply deliveries on Tuesday & Thursday.

    • Call 971-239-1347 if you need to send an item.

    How is food provided?

    A food trailer is on site, ensuring:

    • Sanitation & food safety

    • Nutritious meals like those served at Canyonview

Register Your Child for Wilderness Camp

You do not have to attend church to participate.

Coming Soon.

Want Your Church to Partner?

Churches can partner with us to bring more kids to Wilderness Camp.

Contact our office for details.

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“Therefore, I urge you, brothers and sisters, in view of God’s mercy, to offer your bodies as a living sacrifice, holy and pleasing to God—this is your true and proper worship. Do not conform to the pattern of this world, but be transformed by the renewing of your mind. Then you will be able to test and approve what God’s will is—his good, pleasing and perfect will.”
- Romans 12:1-2