Camp Good News® is a day camp filled with fun activities and learning for children. Children must be ages 5 – 12 years, kindergarten through 6th grade. If you have questions about age please contact the camp director. Camp runs for 5 days, 9:00 am – 3:00 pm, and is staffed by trained volunteers and local CEF® staff.
Children playing with a parachute!
Each day has a new memory verse and Bible lesson, interactive songs and epic games, along with time for missions and fun crafts that match the camp’s theme. On the last day, we have a Camp program which parents are encouraged to attend.
When: Camp Good News 2026 will be July 20-24th. Come back later for more information
Where: Philomath Scout Lodge – 660 Clemens Mill Rd, Philomath, OR 97370
What to bring:
Clothing & shoes suitable for weather and play
A sack lunch (Snack and beverage provided each morning & afternoon)
A Bible & backpack or tote bag
(Optional) A blanket to sit on at lunch
Parents, please make sure the child’s name is on each of their belongings
Cost: Camp is $100 per child. (This includes a $25 non-refundable deposit and a camp t-shirt) If registering more than one child, cost is $90 per child. We do offer scholarships if you are unable pay the full camp cost.Registration will open on March 16th, 2026 at 8 am.
If you’d like to sign your child up for Camp Good News, you can:
To contact the Camp Director, Colette Kuhl, with specific questions, please email colette.kuhl@cefbentoncounty.org.
Interested in joining our camp staff?
Visit our staff page to learn more about how you can be a part of reaching the children today!
Vision Goal is $100,00. Currently, we have raised $38,500 of that goal.