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.

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

• Registration Fee is $25.00 per child.  This is a non-refundable deposit that secures a spot for your child.
• Camp Fee is  $75 per child.
• Discounts
  • Early Bird discount: $20 off the camp fee., when registering between March 16th – May 13th.
  • Family Discount:  A $10 discount is applied when registering 2 or more children in the same family household.  The children must live at the same address.
  • Hardship Scholarships: Generous community donors have provided a small fund for scholarships. If you are unable to pay the camp fee in part or in whole, consider requesting a partial or full scholarship. These only apply to the camp fee.

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:

• • Use the online registration and payment system

• • Or contact us for more information!

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!