2025 Youth Camp
REGISTRATION OPENS DECEMBER 1, 2024 Camp Perkins is a place of action that teaches kids that they CAN. Camp gets kids outside where they play and experience teamwork and develop who they are in Christ. And camp is REAL...no filter or hashtags needed! Daily activities include boating, archery, Bible studies, crafts, music and skits, hiking or biking (age appropriate), outdoor games, and water play. For an additional fee, you can add either a horseback ride or a rafting trip for your camper on one day. Specialty camps offer campers a more in depth experience in an area of interest like backpacking and hiking, art, fly fishing, sailing, or guitar. The schedule below will give you more information about the different camps available. Add-on activities: Horseback Riding | Grades 3-12 | $75 Enjoy a 90-minute trail ride in the Sawtooth Mountains near Redfish Lake! (with Mystic Saddle Ranch) Rafting | Grades 5-12 | $75 Experience the exhilaration of whitewater during a one-day rafting adventure on the Salmon River! (with White Otter Outdoor Adventures) |
2025 Summer Camp Pricing
T-shirt and Trading Post snacks included! Through March 15: $430 Through April 15: $455 Through May 15: $470 After May 15: $480 Final Balance Due June 1 (Discounts will be applied at final step of registration check-out.) |
June 22-27, 2025
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Entering Grades 10-12| Senior High Camp
Specialty Camps Available
leaders in Training (Grades 10-12)
Art camp with Robert moore (grades 10-12)
+$50 | Grades 10-12
(Limited space)
Amazing opportunity for high school campers to learn from award-winning, professional Idaho artist, Robert Moore!
Campers will learn aspects of design and color, using pencil for drawing and acrylic for painting. Art Camp is integrated into the traditional Youth Camp schedule with Art sessions held during optional activity times. Campers can look forward to appreciating nature's beauty through new eyes and creating art inspired by God's creation. Be sure to check out Mr. Moore's website for examples of his incredible work. And check out this video of painting in action!
(Limited space)
Amazing opportunity for high school campers to learn from award-winning, professional Idaho artist, Robert Moore!
Campers will learn aspects of design and color, using pencil for drawing and acrylic for painting. Art Camp is integrated into the traditional Youth Camp schedule with Art sessions held during optional activity times. Campers can look forward to appreciating nature's beauty through new eyes and creating art inspired by God's creation. Be sure to check out Mr. Moore's website for examples of his incredible work. And check out this video of painting in action!
INTrO to ridges (grades 5-7)
SAiling (grades 10-12) *See note below about june sailing
+$75 | Grades 10-12
(Limited space)
*June Sailing Camp: Program Team will make final call in early 2025 about whether to offer Sailing Camp. If the decision is not to hold Sailing Camp and you already registered, we will refund your deposit/purchase or offer another option.
If Sailing is offered and at the time of camp the water is too cold for sailing, we will convert the camp to High School Youth Camp and refund the sailing fee.
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
(Limited space)
*June Sailing Camp: Program Team will make final call in early 2025 about whether to offer Sailing Camp. If the decision is not to hold Sailing Camp and you already registered, we will refund your deposit/purchase or offer another option.
If Sailing is offered and at the time of camp the water is too cold for sailing, we will convert the camp to High School Youth Camp and refund the sailing fee.
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
June 29-July 2, 2025 |
Entering Grades 3-4 | Mini Camp
Special Camp for Younger Campers!
Special Price: $300 (no additional discounts except December promo)
Mini Camp is a great way to give summer camp a "test run!" Campers will stay in our one-room, bunk-style cabins with other youth their age and well-trained staff to guide them through adventures. Though just three nights, we'll pack the experience full of traditional camp activities, while campers meet new friends and experience Christ in creation.
Special Camp for Younger Campers!
Special Price: $300 (no additional discounts except December promo)
Mini Camp is a great way to give summer camp a "test run!" Campers will stay in our one-room, bunk-style cabins with other youth their age and well-trained staff to guide them through adventures. Though just three nights, we'll pack the experience full of traditional camp activities, while campers meet new friends and experience Christ in creation.
July 6-11, 2025 |
Entering Grades 3-8 | Youth Camps
Specialty Camps Available
Sailing camp (Grades 5-8)
+$75 | Grades 5-8
(Limited space available)
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
(Limited space available)
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
RIDGES BACKPACKING (GRADES 7-9)
FLY FISHING (Grades 5-6)
+$50 | Grades 5-6 | Limited to 10 Campers
Experience the calm of the river and the exhilaration of catching a fish!
Fly Fishing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but participants spend their mornings at Perkins Lake and the surrounding rivers honing their skills as anglers. An experienced instructor will train campers in tying flies, casting, and more.
Experience the calm of the river and the exhilaration of catching a fish!
Fly Fishing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but participants spend their mornings at Perkins Lake and the surrounding rivers honing their skills as anglers. An experienced instructor will train campers in tying flies, casting, and more.
July 13-18, 2025 |
Entering Grades 6-9 | Youth Camps
Specialty Camps Available
SAiling Camp (grades 6-9)
+$75 | Grades 6-9
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
RIDGES BACKPACKING (GRADES 10-12)
July 20-25, 2025 |
Entering Grades 3-8 | Youth Camps
Specialty Camps Available
Sailing camp (grades 5-8)
+$75 | Grades 5-8
(Limited space available)
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
(Limited space available)
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
July 27- August 1, 2025 |
Entering Grades 3-6 | Youth Camps
Twin Falls Reformed Church campers: Please DO NOT register at this link if you are coming this week with TFRC! Contact Allison Roberts at TFRC for a special registration link and instructions to make sure you are housed with other TFRC campers.
Twin Falls Reformed Church campers: Please DO NOT register at this link if you are coming this week with TFRC! Contact Allison Roberts at TFRC for a special registration link and instructions to make sure you are housed with other TFRC campers.
Specialty Camps Available
Sailing camp (Grades 5-6)
+$75 | Grades 5-6
(Limited space available)
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
(Limited space available)
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
Ridges backpacking (grades 7-9)
August 3-8, 2025 |
Entering Grades 5-8 | Youth Camps
Specialty Camps Available
Sailing camp (grades 5-8)
+$75 | Grades 5-8
(Limited space available)
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
(Limited space available)
Camp Perkins is not located on the ocean, but beautiful Perkins Lake and the breeze that blows through the Stanley Basin make for a thrilling ride skirting over the water in a sailboat.
Sailing Camp is integrated with traditional Youth Camp, but during the optional activity time, sailing campers spend four afternoons on the lake learning the age-old skill of traversing the waves in a sailboat with the power of wind.
Participants will be led by trained and experienced instructors and must be competent swimmers and comfortable in deep water.
FIBER ARTS (grades 5-8)
+$50 | Grades 5-8 | Limited to 10 Campers
Fiber art uses textiles such as fabric, yarn, and natural (including wool) and synthetic fibers . It can include quilting, weaving, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, braiding, spinning, and more.
This camp is an introduction to both traditional and modern fiber arts techniques. Possible projects include felted artwork of Camp Perkins (like painting with fiber), felting a scarf, repurposing wool sweaters into mittens or a bag, introduction to crocheting or loom knit for a prayer shawl, or needle felting critters. Supplies are included for projects. Each camper will receive a fiber arts kit to continue exploring and creating beyond camp.
Fiber art uses textiles such as fabric, yarn, and natural (including wool) and synthetic fibers . It can include quilting, weaving, knitting, crocheting, embroidery, felting, braiding, spinning, and more.
This camp is an introduction to both traditional and modern fiber arts techniques. Possible projects include felted artwork of Camp Perkins (like painting with fiber), felting a scarf, repurposing wool sweaters into mittens or a bag, introduction to crocheting or loom knit for a prayer shawl, or needle felting critters. Supplies are included for projects. Each camper will receive a fiber arts kit to continue exploring and creating beyond camp.
Guitar camp (Grades 5-8)
+$50 | Grades 5-8 | Limited to 10 Campers
This is perfect for beginners who have never played or kids who have a little bit of experience playing guitar. Campers will learn the basics of how to play a camp worship song. Campers will learn basic strumming, finger placement to form chords, how to read a chord graph and a basic song sheet with lyrics and chords. Campers will also be making your own leather guitar strap while you give your fingers a rest between working on those guitar chords. If you have a guitar, bring it along. If you don’t have a guitar, we will have one you can use while you are at camp.
This is perfect for beginners who have never played or kids who have a little bit of experience playing guitar. Campers will learn the basics of how to play a camp worship song. Campers will learn basic strumming, finger placement to form chords, how to read a chord graph and a basic song sheet with lyrics and chords. Campers will also be making your own leather guitar strap while you give your fingers a rest between working on those guitar chords. If you have a guitar, bring it along. If you don’t have a guitar, we will have one you can use while you are at camp.