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Never Miss a Chance to Do the Most Good
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Applications are now open for summer 2026
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We're always looking for Character-Driven
Leader's who are ready to serve, encourage, and make a lasting impact.
Join the Team
Be a moment of light in a child's life.
Make life long friends
Nestled in the foothills of the Cascade Mountain Range just 20 miles from Portland, Camp Kuratli offers the perfect balance of immersive nature and city accessibility.
We are passionate about creating a space for staff, families, and campers to grow deeper in their faith,
expand their understanding of the world, and build friendships that last far beyond the summer.
A typical day at camp:
7:30am Rise and Shine
8:15am Flag Raising
8:30am Breakfast
9:30am Chapel
10:30am Cabin Clean-Up
11:15am Elective Class
12:30pm Lunch
1:30pm Second Elective
2:15pm Cabin Activity
3:15pm Snack and Free Time
5:15pm Flag Lowering
5:30pm Dinner
6:15pm Campwide Game
7:45pm Snack
8:00pm Campfire
9:00pm Bedtime
Each week, camp staff enjoy two full days off—a rare perk among West Coast camps! That means plenty of time to plan unforgettable day trips and adventures, including:
• White-water rafting on nearby rivers
• Visiting iconic Portland spots like the Keep Portland Weird sign
• Getting lost in Powell’s City of Books, which spans an entire city block
• Hiking the breathtaking trails of Mount Hood
• Exploring the Portland Saturday Market in downtown
• Experiencing wild ice cream flavors at Salt & Straw
• Enjoying the calm, beautifully landscaped spaces of the Portland Japanese Garden
• Discovering a serene downtown oasis at the Lan Su Chinese Garden, blending nature, architecture, and culture
June 18th-21st: Program Team Orientation
June 22nd – June 26th: All Staff Orientation
June 29th – July 4th: Music Camp (Ages 9-17)
July 6th – July 10th: Cascade Music Conservatory & Creative Arts Camp (Ages 9-12, Ages 6-12)
July 13th – July 17th: All About Kids Camp #1 (Ages 6-12)
July 20th – July 24th: Teen Camp (Ages 13-17)
July 27th – July 31st: SAY Camp (Ages 6-12)
August 3rd – August 7th: All About Kids Camp #2 @ Camp Pinewood Idaho (Ages 6-12)
August 10th – August 14th: All About Kids Camp #3 (Ages 6-12)
- Two Outdoor Swimming Pools
- Rotating Craft Activities
- Daily Campfire
- Creek Walks
- Hiking Trails
- Outdoor Rockwall
- Two Functioning Ziplines
- Giant Swing
- Outdoor High Ropes Course
- Outdoor Low Ropes Course
- Team Building Exercises
- Daily Chapel Sessions
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Click Here!Check out our Open Positions for Summer 2026!
Activities Coordinator:
Coordinate daily camper activities, including organized recreation, electives, cabin activities, free time, and camp-wide games.
Cabin Leader:
Lead cabin groups of 8–10 campers, helping them successfully engage in all aspects of the residential camp experience.
Craft Coordinator:
Prepare and manage the craft house by organizing materials, facilitating and planning arts and crafts activities for campers and staff, maintaining inventory, and ordering supplies.
Dining Hall Crew:
Prepare and serve meals; host and support mealtimes for campers and staff; maintain cleanliness and organization of the dining hall; operate the dish room; and assist with the preparation and distribution of camper snacks.
Head Cabin Leader:
Support and encourage cabin leaders by providing resources, supervision, and guidance, while assisting with camper disciplinary concerns. Step in as needed to lead cabin groups of 8–10 campers through all aspects of the residential camp experience.
Head Lifeguard:
Coordinate a safe and fun swimming pool experience while ensuring adherence to all state and local operating procedures, and oversee assistant lifeguards and other lifeguard staff.
Lifeguard:
Assist in coordinating a safe and fun swimming pool experience while following all state and local operating procedures, and support.
Summer Camp Nurse:
Operate the on-site medical station under written standing orders; distribute and document staff and camper medications; and serve as the on-site advisor for hospital visits.
Support Crew:
Support the maintenance, upkeep, set-up, organization and cleanliness of campgrounds, facilities, supplies, and programs.
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