Christian Camp and Conference Association

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Welcome to a place of wonder and discovery in Christ…

As a nonprofit camping ministry, Cascades Camp and Conference Center has helped people of all ages open their hearts to experience new life in Christ. With its pristine beauty and peaceful, protected setting in the shadow of Mt. Rainier, children and adults alike can take a break from the struggles of everyday life, find hope, and renew their faith in Jesus Christ.

Built upon the vision and faith of previous generations, Cascades has provided a rich spiritual environment where countless people have enjoyed life-changing experiences since 1989. Children have met important role models who have encouraged them and helped shape their futures, marriages have been strengthened, and through the ministry opportunities available at Cascades, many have chosen to dedicate their lives to serving the Lord full-time.

Developed on nearly 1,000 acres of Western Washington wilderness, Cascades offers lush green forests, lakefront enjoyment, and breathtaking views of Mt. Rainier. Spring-fed Elbow Lake is ideal for canoeing and swimming, while the Nisqually River, with its origins from the Nisqually Glacier on Mt. Rainier, offers excellent fishing and river rafting.

Located 25 miles east of Olympia and Interstate 5, near Yelm, Washington, Cascades offers year-round retreat facilities only an hour and a half drive from Seattle, and a two hour drive from Portland, Oregon. It’s a convenient weekend retreat destination from many Washington and Oregon locations.

Affiliation:

Evangelical Covenant

The types of camps we operate include:

Adventure/Wilderness
Conference/Retreats
Day Camp
Resident Camp

Programming We Offer:

Children
Pre-Teens
Teens
Young Adults
Adults
Families (together in one program)

Throughout the year, you’ll find the following special emphasis camps (or themes) during one or more of our sessions:

Aquatic Skills
Leadership
Missions
Outdoor Education
Team Building
Arts/Crafts

Recognizing that some guests have special needs and may not be able to participate in regular camping programs, we set aside camp sessions specifically for guests with the following conditions:

Moderately Physically Disabled

While you’re here, you may want to take advantage of the following activities we offer:

Archery/Shooting Range
Horseback Riding
Paintball
Ropes/Challenge Course
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Baseball/Softball Field
Basketball Court
Swimming - Outdoor
Beach Front
Fishing Area
Gymnasium

Interested in renting our facilities? We are happy to rent our facilities to the following groups/types:

Children's Groups
Youth Groups
Single Adults
Married Couples
Families (in one unit)

These are the types of accommodations we offer:

Tent Sites
Theme Housing (train cars, tree houses, etc.)
Cabins
Dormitory
Hotel/Motel
Lodge
RV Sites

Kitchen Facilities Use

Kitchen for Staff only

We are set up to handle the following group sizes in the various seasons:

During the summer, we can take care of up to 600 guests. In the spring, we can accommodate 600 guests. Our winter capacity is 450. Finally, in fall, we have enough room for 600 guests.

Location

35 miles southeast of Olympia, WA. in the foothills of Mt. Rainier.

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