Key Information

Who: incoming 6 graders – 2025 high school graduates
When: Aug 1-5
Where: Pend Orielle Bible Camp (website, map)
Time: Please drop your student(s) off at camp between 3 and 4 pm on Aug. 1. Please do not arrive early!

We will have them ready to be picked up again at 2 pm on Aug. 5.

Registration

MORE INFORMATION COMING SOON!

Sibling Discount

If you are sending multiple students from your family to BaseCamp, we have discounts for your additional students.

For your first student, choose Student Attendee as the registration type.
For all additional siblings, select 1st/2nd/3rd/4th+ Additional Sibling to take advantage of a $10/$30/$50/100% discount, respectively. Please note, this discount is for siblings only. If you are helping a friend register, please choose Student Attendee.

Scholarships

We never want finances to be the reason a student doesn’t come to camp. If the cost of camp is prohibitive for you, we do have scholarships available. Please mark that you are interested in a scholarship when the question is asked during registration, and we will reach out to discuss details.

WHAT TO BRING (REQUIRED)

• 4 Days Clothing. Please refer to the VBC Youth Dress Code for appropriate clothing guidelines.
• Toothbrush & Towel
• Sleeping Bag & Pillow
• Backpack
• Bible & Pen
• Personal Hygiene Items…
• …including your Toothbrush & Towel
• Activity Shoes (i.e. closed-toe sneakers)
• Sunscreen/bug spray
• Sandals
• Did I mention your Toothbrush & Towel?
• Medications: We have made significant updates to our medications policy due to Washington State laws. Please see below for info on bringing meds to camp.

WHAT TO BRING (optional)

• A fitted sheet to go around the bunk bed mattresses
• Shower shoes/sandals
• Snacks
• Board games/card games
• Flashlight
• A non-smartwatch to keep track of time

WHAT NOT TO BRING

• Electronic devices. This includes cell phones, smartwatches, music devices, electronic games … if it connects to the Internet, it doesn’t belong at camp. The goal is to focus on face-to-face relationships this weekend.
  • If you are a student who is driving to camp and have your cell phone with you, it must be turned in at check-in. It will be returned to you at check-out. You may not keep it in your car or bag during camp.
  • If you are a student who needs to keep a phone on you to monitor a legitimate medical condition, please contact our staff after registering so we can discuss details.
• Weapons (please leave your long knives, guns, catapults, death star prototypes, etc., at home)
  • Pocket knives may be turned in to camp staff at check in and then checked out during free time for approved uses.
• Illegal drugs/alcohol/vapes/tobacco products
• Draaaaaama

Bringing Medications to Camp

In reviewing laws regarding camps in Washington State, it has come to our attention that we need to review and update our forms to include both parent and health care provider authorization for any medication (including over the counter, vitamins, and other herbal or other natural remedies) that will be administered at camps. This means that any and all medications, vitamins, supplements, etc., brought to camp must have a healthcare provider’s written authorization in addition to parental release.

You will receive a medical release form in a separate email that will need to be filled out for each of your students. More details on the requirements for this policy change will be included in that form. If you have questions on any of this, please contact our camp nurse, Donetta Cole, and she will be happy to assist.

Drop-Off & Pick-up

Please drop your student(s) off at camp between 3 and 4 pm on Aug. 1. We will have them ready to be picked up again at 2 pm on Aug. 5.

About BaseCamp

The cliffs of life are steep; the winds are unpredictable. But our Guide is dependable, our equipment sufficient and our route clearly marked. Welcome to Basecamp!

Our goal is not to give students a once-in-a-lifetime rush but to encourage and prepare them for a lifetime of steady, God-honoring spiritual growth.

We have a ton of fun, engage in exciting activities, and enjoy all that a camping environment offers. There are also times for serious thought and careful evaluation. This comes from a call to love and follow our Lord Jesus Christ.

Life isn’t easy, but living for Christ is an exciting adventure and a challenge to enjoy. Camp isn’t the goal of this life, but it is a place that can help students prepare to take on the real world for the glory of our God.