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This Summer!
Come be a part of our 2026 summer camp staff. Applications now open.
Countdown to Kid Camps Registration!
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*Family Camp & Alumni Retreat registration opens on February 15th.
Summer camps
Adventure & Junior Camps
Adventure (ages 7-9)
July 5 – 10, 2026
Junior (ages 10-12)
June 28 – July 3, 2026
Tween & Teen Camps
Tween 1 & 2 (ages 11-13)
July 12-17 & July 19-24, 2026
Teen 1 & 2 (ages 13-17)
July 23-31 & Aug 2-7, 2026
Whole Family Camps
Family 1: August 12-16, 2026
Family 2: August 19-23, 2026
Alumni Retreat: August 28-30, 2026
All Ages!
Summer Schedule
June 28-July 3
REG Camps
Junior (ages 10-12)
Abba’s Child Junior – invitation only (ages 10-12)
RAD Expedition Camps
Mountain Biking (ages 13-17)
Rock Climbing (ages 13-17)
Rock Climbing RAD-to-Staff (ages 15-17)
Wakesports 1 (ages 13-17)
July 19-24
REG Camp
Tween 2 (ages 11-13)
Expedition Camps
Advanced Rock Climbing (ages 13-17)
Advanced Rock Climbing RAD-to-Staff (ages 15-17)
High Desert Wakesports 1 (ages 13-17)
Horse Extreme Tween 2 (ages 11-13)
August 12-16
Family Camp
Family Camp 1 – All ages welcome!
July 5-10
REG Camp
Adventure (ages 7-9)
RAD Camps
Ultimate (ages 13-17)
Ultimate RAD-to-Staff (ages 15-17)
Wakesports 2 (ages 13-17)
July 26-31
REG Camp
Teen 1 (ages 13-17)
RAD Camps
High Desert Wakesports 2 (ages 13-17)
Horse Extreme Teen 1 (ages 13-17)
White Water Rafting 2 (ages 13-17)
White Water Rafting 2 RAD-to-Staff (ages 15-17)
August 19-23
Family Camp
Family Camp 2 – All ages welcome!
July 12-17
REG Camp
Tween 1 (ages 11-13)
RAD Camps
Horse Extreme Tween 1 (ages 11-13)
Wakesports 3 (ages 13-17)
White Water Rafting 1 (ages 13-17)
White Water Rafting 1 RAD-to-Staff (ages 15-17)
August 2-7
REG Camp
Teen 2 (ages 13-17)
Abbas Child Teen – invitation only (ages 13-17)
RAD Camps
Horse Extreme Teen 2 (ages 13-17)
Wakesports 4 (ages 13-17)
White Water Rafting 3 (ages 13-17)
White Water Rafting 3 RAD-to-Staff (ages 15-17)
August 28-30
Alumni Retreat
If you are an alumni staff of Big Lake, come join us with your family – All ages welcome!
Thanks For Your Vote!
Awards received from NW kids, and PDX Parent Magazine for summer camps!
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BLYC Reviews
There isn't another place like it on Earth...
… If you want to give your children the summer of a lifetime, send them here. The staff are exceptional and the leadership is outstanding!!! – Havila
A 5-star review from Google
Magical!!!...
… Absolutely amazing summer fun. Great staff and beautiful location!
– R Jones
A 5-star review from Google
Big Lake is a special place...
… A place where EVERYONE feels loved and gets to be in touch with their adventurous spirit while exploring the gorgeous surroundings! – Kendra
A 5-star review from Facebook 
Can't say enough great things about...
… this place. Staff are awesome, the activities provided are fantastic and my child has made some amazing friendships!! Big lake rocks! – Molly
A 5-star review from Facebook
Big Lake is an amazing camp,...
… and I highly recommend it!! I went there several times as a kid, and my son is now on his 7th year of attending. The staff is amazing and there are lots of opportunities for kids with all different interests! – Lisa
A 5-star review from Facebook