Welcome Trip Leaders!
Please keep checking back here for the most up-to-date information.
We are incredibly grateful for the time and energy you have invested in knowing kids. We are looking forward to serving you at Washington Family Ranch this summer. We have been planning and preparing for you and your campers and cannot wait to create a space where they all feel a sense of belonging and excitement as they encounter the Gospel!
Christ’s love compels us to create a culture of Diversity, Equity and Belonging at Washington Family Ranch, so that we reflect the full breadth of the Kingdom of God and those we serve. A culture of belonging is a core value to ensure that camp is a place where every person is welcomed, known, heard, respected and celebrated for the ways they uniquely reflect the image of God. This will be achieved through a posture of listening, learning, relationship, personal sacrifice and action.
We are committed to this in every effort from the planning of trips, the events at camp, the recruitment and training of our staff and volunteers, and how we serve one another. We are so excited to serve you and can't wait to spend the summer with you!
As you prepare for your trip, please use the information below to plan for trips at both Creekside and Canyon.
If you have any further questions, please give us a call (541-489-3100) or drop us an email (wfr@wfr.younglife.org). We look forward to hosting you this summer!
Summer 2026 Information
- Area Camp Trip Survey - Please complete this no later than June 10th, 2026 As we continue to define and create spaces of belonging at Camp, Assigned Teams and Camp Staff want to know more about the campers and leaders on their session before they arrive. Being aware of the nuanced differences specific to the areas coming each week will better equip Assigned Teams and Camp Staff to create spaces of belonging for all campers.
- Going Together Camping Pledge - A summer camping pledge has been created to ensure that all participants are aligned on behavior, expectations, and shared responsibilities, fostering a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. Every camper and leader will need to sign this pledge before arriving at camp.
- Medications - Please inform parents that all medications must be in the original prescription bottle. If medications are in a weekly pill box, the prescription bottles must also be sent. This applies to ALL campers. IN ADDITION, we are asking that campers DO NOT bring over-the-counter medications with them to camp. These will end up getting collected with prescription medications and turned in on Day 1. Leaders should not bring OTC mediations to camp with the intent to distribute those to campers. Any camper needing OTC should go to the infirmary.
- Retail Tabs - This process is changing this summer, we will provide updated information when we have it.
- Summer Camp Leader Orientation - This is NO LONGER in Right Now Media/YL Access. It's in the Learning Moodle and you can reach the instruction page on the Camp Leader Orientation page on Staff Resources. If you have questions around this, please reach out to the Learning and Leadership department at learning@sc.younglife.org.
- Updated Wyldlife Policies - Visit the Wyldlife Camping Policies page on Staff Resources to view the newest YL policies regarding Wyldlife camp and campers.
- Camp Bedding (both camps): Camp will provide 1 pillow, 1 pillow case, and 1 bath towel per person. Please have everyone bring their own bedding and pool towel.
- Bed packs: Full bed packs will be provided for YLVS campers, leaders and Childcare. Capernaum friends and trips who need to fly to camp. If you are not in the above situation and have a need for bed packs, please email wfr.summeroffice@gmail.com to submit this request.
A Reminder Regarding Controlled Substances:
“As a reminder, use, possession or distribution of illegal and non-medical authorized drugs and/or alcohol is not allowed on camp property or in connection with any Young Life event. Young Life can send individuals home from camp or an event at their own expense and without refund for violating this policy. Young Life may also report violations of this policy to law enforcement as well as to a minor’s parent or guardian. Refer to policy AS-802 for more information.”
A Reminder Regarding Young Life's Attendance and Participation Standards for Expectant Campers, Parenting Campers, and Children at Camp:
- All pregnant campers must have a physician's release allowing them to attend camp.
- Pregnant camps who are more than 30 weeks along in their pregnancy may not attend WFR.
- Campers who have recently given birth must be at least twelve weeks post-delivery by the beginning day of camp in order to attend camp at WFR
Program Letters (Coming Soon!)
Canyon
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Program Letter & Head Leader Intro
Creekside
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Weeks 1-4: Program Letter & Head Leader Intro
Weeks 5-8: Program Letter & Head Leader Intro
Week 9-11: Program Letter & Head Leader Intro
Young Lives Trip Management
YoungLives Trips - Summer 2026
We cannot wait to have your moms and babies come and experience Jesus at Washington Family Ranch: Creekside this summer. To make this experience easier for you, we have created a dedicated YoungLives Trip Leader Guide that holds the following information:
- Any Trip Leader information relevant to any and all types of summer camp trips
- Information, resources, deadlines, and forms related to YoungLives specific camp trips
CLICK HERE - YOUNGLIVES TRIP LEADER GUIDE
For All Camp Trips
Are you a volunteer Trip Leader?
Be sure to check out YL Connect Camp Resources for Volunteers to help you navigate YL Connect Camp!
Pre-Camp Checklist
- R1/R2 contracts (see the Contract section below)
- Leader Screenings: See more information on the Screenings page on Staff Resources. All leaders must have a valid CBC and F&C on file, as well as have completed Child Safety and Data Security training.
- Summer Camp Leader Orientations for all leaders
- 10-Day Call In Completed
- Complete/Updated Arrival Form from YLCC (48 hours before arrival)
- As many online health forms as possible!
- Permission for Camper to Leave Early Form, if needed.
Arrival Checklist
- All remaining Health Forms.
- Finalized Arrival Form in YLCC
- Signed Going Together Camping Pledges *New*
- Medications collected/labeled (see Helpful Resources below)
- Electronics collected/labeled by area/gender (see Helpful Resources)
Housing Note - Bed Counts
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Canyon Room Sizes
Axehandle (typically female): 12, 14, or 16
Broken Arrow (typically male): 4, 6, 10, *14 (*starred numbers combined two smaller cabins into one larger one)
Creekside Room Sizes (All Dorms)
Rooms 1-6 (typically male) 6, 8, 10, *14, *20
Rooms 7-12 (typically female) 6, 8, *14, *16 (*starred numbers combined two smaller cabins into one larger one)
Please note: these counts are for physical beds, WFR does have floor mattresses available when needed. Typically a max of two per room.
WFR - Creekside Due Dates
Camp Dates
10-Day Form due by 9 AM PST
Arrival Form in YLCC due by 9 AM PST
Day 1 Call-In due by 10 AM PST
Week 1: June 13 - June 17 (Wyldlife)
6/3/2026
6/11/2025
6/13/2025
Week 2: June 18 - June 22 (Wyldlife)
6/8/2026
6/16/2025
6/18/2025
Week 3: June 23 - June 27 (Wyldlife)
6/13/2026
6/21/2025
6/23/2025
Week 4: June 29 - July 3 (YoungLives)
6/19/2026
6/27/2025
6/29/2025
Week 5: July 6 - July 10 (Wyldlife)
6/26/2026
7/3/2025
7/5/2025
Week 6: July 11 - July 15 (Wyldlife)
7/1/2026
7/8/2025
7/10/2025
Week 7: July 16 - July 20 (Wyldlife)
7/6/2026
7/13/2025
7/15/2025
Week 8: July 21 - July 25 (Wyldlife)
7/11/2026
7/18/2025
7/20/2025
Week 9: July 28 - August 1 (Wyldlife)
7/18/2026
7/24/2025
7/26/2025
Week 10: August 2 - August 6 (Wyldlife)
7/23/2026
7/29/2025
7/31/2025
Week 11: August 7 - August 11 (Wyldlife)
7/28/2026
08/05/2025
08/07/2025
WFR - Canyon Due Dates
Camp Dates
10-Day Form due by 9 AM PST
Arrival Form in YLCC due by 9 AM MST
Day 1 Call-In Due by 10 AM MST
Week 1: July 17 - July 22(Sr. High)
07/07/2026
07/15/2026
07/17/2026
Week 2: July 23 - July 28 (Sr. High)
07/13/2026
07/21/2026
07/23/2026
Week 3: July 29 - August 3 (Sr. High)
07/19/2026
07/27/2026
07/29/2026
Week 4: August 4 - August 9 (Sr. High)
07/25/2026
08/02/2026
08/04/2026
Required Documents
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- Completed Arrival Form from YLCC: including: campers, leaders, housing, leader orientation, & health form status. Need help? Check out the YL Connect Camp Guide.
- Health, Consent, and Release Form - for Every Camper/Leader - YL6007. More info in the Helpful Resources Section. Our preferred method is an online health form. If that's not possible the correct paper version can be found on the website linked above.
- Going Together Camping Pledge: A Northwest Division initiative the summer camping pledge has been created to ensure that all participants are aligned on behavior, expectations, and shared responsibilities, fostering a safe and enjoyable experience for everyone. ENG, SPN
- Leader Screenings: Including Faith & Conduct, Criminal Background Check, Child Safety, and Data training should all be up to date and not expired.
- Summer Camp Leader Orientation: For all leaders
- Permission for Camper to Leave Early: If you have someone that needs to leave separately from your trip.
Helpful Resources
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Travel Information
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Arrival & Departure:
Schedule your arrival at WFR between 2 - 4 p.m. Please plan your departure for Noon on your last day of camp.
Arriving at WFR:
- On Day 1, call the WFR office at 541-489-3100 by 12:00 pm on the day you will arrive at camp to provide your final breakdown of campers and leaders, an update on food allergies or special diets, and your estimated arrival time.
Please be prepared to turn in the following form as the Welcome Tent:
- Any Paper Health Forms — any health forms that were not filled out online. Make sure you have copies for you return trip, the originals have to remain at Lost Canyon.
- *NEW* Signed Going Together Pledge - Please have your campers & leaders sign these before you arrive at camp.
- Medications — Please see Summer Camp Medications Requirements above in the Helpful Resources section of this page. All medication should be in its original container. If items are in a pill box, the original container must be with them as well. These will be checked in by the med team and your campers with medication will need to be with them.
- Electronics — Need to be stored in a container labeled with your area name/number. It's also a good idea to provide zip lock bags for each camper and a Sharpie to label with their name. Please make sure all devices are powered off.
Contracts(spots), Accountability
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- Contact the WFR Office for the most current reservation numbers and availability.
- To request an increase or to trade spots, please contact Brieanna Wolk bwolk@wfr.younglife.org Do not make these trades on your own.
- Visit the Camp Fees, Contracts and Accountability page in staff resources for more details.
Note: WFR standard protocol is to apply accountability fees for any week at less than 100% capacity. - R1 contracts are due Jan. 15th via DocuSign (areas are financially responsible for $50 per spot).
- R2 contracts are due April 1 via DocuSign (areas are financially responsible for 90% of these spots).
