Prince of Peace Church in Adair Village offers transport services for campers to and from Drift Creek on
Sundays and Fridays for just $10 round trip. They will make a
stop to pick up kids from the northern part of the valley at Rickreall.
To make arrangements, call the church at 541-745-5840.
Welcome to Drift
Creek Camp:
Drift Creek is a place where
Christian values of caring for and sharing with each other in daily life
can be experienced. We are located in a temperate rainforest that speaks eloquently of God’s handiwork and beautiful creation. DCC is rooted in the Anabaptist tradition and operated by the
Mennonite Camp Association of Oregon, Inc., and is a member of the
Mennonite Camping Association (MCA) and Christian Camp and Conference
Association (CCCA).
Special Camps: Parent/Grandparent
and Me Camp:The weekend is $160 ($145 before May 1) for each adult/child combination. If more than one child attends, the discounted sibling cost is $75. We
encourage parents, grandparents and aunts & uncles to bring the
children in their lives for this introductory camp experience. Bedtimes
are earlier for these first-time campers. Surf Camp:
A unique opportunity to integrate the skill and adventure of surfing
while building friendships, learning about God, enjoying fellowship and
having fun! Please visit our Surf
Camp page for more information. Staff:
Camp directors Tony and Brenda Kauffman
and new program director, Kayla Mast are excited about Summer Camp 2010!
Plans are in the works as we build the camp leadership team and recruit
quality counselors. Each week a worship leader and pastor will lead
morning chapel and evening firesides. A nurse will also be available to
assist with medications and health-related needs. Swimming and inner
tubing is supervised by Red Cross certified lifeguards. Campers are
always under the supervision of camp staff. Each cabin group of ten
campers is cared for by two counselors. We hire mature Christian
counselors with a heart for the Lord and for children. At least one of
the cabin counselors must be eighteen years old or older, with sixteen
as the minimum age for junior counselors. Many counselors, pastors and
volunteers return to DCC year after year and have developed a tightly
knit community. Reference checks and a Federal background check are
performed on each cabin counselors.
Food at Camp:
Your
camper will enjoy plentiful, wholesome meals. Two daily snacks are
provided so no need to bring extra. Not only does food in cabins
attract pesty small animals, snacks consumed later in the day can
inhibit much needed rest. Please notify administrators of dietary
issues prior to registration in order to plan accordingly for your
child's needs.
Facilities:
The A-frame lodge contains
the kitchen, dining area, indoor recreation area, chapel, fireplace,
nurse’s station, gathering area, office, staff sleeping quarters, and
three camper “cabins” on the third floor. Five cabins and one yurt
house twelve people each in bunks with mattresses. The five summer
cabins have been rebuilt and are better insulated than their earlier
A-frame predecessors. A bathhouse provides private showers, toilets,
and sinks. The outdoor covered Activity Center contains a climbing
wall, fireplace, and basketball area. Outdoor gatherings are held in
the amphitheater or fireside ring. Camp's electrical power for comes
from a generator. At “lights out” it is turned off and battery power
provides emergency lighting throughout the night. Some cabin groups
will have the opportunity to camp overnight at designated sites within
the camp loop. The entrance gate is locked nightly for security.
Mail,
Phone Calls, and E-Mail:
Mail call is an important event at
camp. Please send letters early in the week to ensure arrival by
Thursday. Please do not include candy in care packages. Campers will
be allowed to call home in situations of extreme homesickness or medical
issues. Campers will not have access to e-mail. Mail is picked up and
sent out daily.
Group Picture, T-shirts & Baseball
hats:
An all-camp group picture is taken on Monday each week of
camp. Be sure to sign-up at registration if you would like to purchase a
copy. Copies of the 8 x 10 color picture ($5) will be available to
take home on Friday for those who purchase the service at registration.
T-shirts , hats and mugs (all $12 each) are also available at
registration.
Parents:
Parents are invited to stay
through supper & campfire on Sunday afternoon, the first day of
camp. Please give advance notice of 7 days if you plan to join for
meals. Costs are $6.00 for adults/$4.00 for those ages 4-11. Please
provide written authorization at registration if someone other than you
will be picking up your child.
Activities:
There
are 2-3 activity periods daily during which campers choose from a
variety of options including swimming, hiking, crafts, climbing wall,
archery, inner-tubing, field games, etc. The climbing wall may be used
during activity periods. Our wall has been engineered and put in place
by a professional organization. Our staff is trained to use and teach
safe climbing techniques. We use all necessary safety precautions as
well as approved climbing equipment. The Grade 9-12 camp will take a
trip to the beach on Thursday afternoon. Transportation to Fogarty
Creek State Park is provided by Mid-Columbia Bus Co.
Things
to Bring to Camp:
The weather in the coastal mountains can be
cool and wet, even in the summer. Please pack accordingly.
sleeping bag and pillow
3-5 long pants, 2-3 pair of shorts,
2-3 sweatshirts or warm outerwear
appropriate number of t-shirts (no
tank tops or spaghetti straps), socks, underwear, pajamas
one piece swimming suit
shoes for short hikes and old
sneakers or sandals for creek hikes
soap, shampoo, toothbrush and
toothpaste, comb or brush, towel and washcloth
sunscreen and bug repellant is highly
recommended
Bible and pen or pencil
garbage bags for dirty and wet
clothes
flashlight
disposable camera
money for postcards, stamps, t-shirts
& baseball hats, or camp picture
wrist watch and/or battery-powered
alarm clock
Things to Forget:
Please do
not bring extra food as daily snacks are provided. Please leave behind
all electronic devices including ipods, cell phones, or games; as well
as water guns, knives, fireworks and Axe body spray. Inappropriate
pictures or language on clothing items are not acceptable nor are
spaghetti straps, exposed midriffs, or other types of revealing
clothing. Bathing suits must be one piece (no “tankinis” girls or
“speedos” boys). Please dress modestly…this is camp!
Lost and
Found:
Items left at camp will be held until the end of July and
then donated to charity. Drift Creek Camp is not responsible for
lost or stolen items. Some parents find it helpful to label
children's clothing with permanent markers.
Turn off Hwy 101 onto Drift Creek
Road at "Drift Creek Falls Trail" sign
Follow Drift Creek Rd. 2 miles to
Forest Service Rd. #17 which is a paved single lane fork to the left,
with a gradual climb. From this point on there is a sign at every major
intersection
Follow Forest Service Rd. #17 for 4.5
miles to Forest Service Rd. #1929 (posted as #1924) which is a right
turn onto gravel
Follow Forest Service Rd. #1929
(#1924) for 3 miles to Forest Service Rd. #19
Follow Forest Service Rd. #19 for 2.7
miles to Camp.
Be sure not to miss our driveway on
the right at the "Siuslaw National Forest, Drift Creek Camp" sign (note
the bridge crossing the creek).
2010 Registration Form Click on the
form to download pdf for printing and mailing
