The staff of Washington Family Ranch are so happy to host YoungLives at Creekside this year! The information on this page should help you as you prepare for your YoungLives camp trip. If you have any questions or concerns about camp, please don't hesitate to contact us at wfr@wfr.younglife.org or by phone at (541) 489-3100. We're looking forward to your week!
Documentation & Forms - Childcare - Travel - Contracts & Availability - Camp Prep Timeline - FAQ
Required Documentation & Useful Form Links:
- Health, Consent & Release Form for all campers, leaders, children and childcare volunteers
- Leader Screening - Updated F&C, CBC for all leaders
- YoungLives Child Information Sheet (English) for all children
- YoungLives Child Information Sheet (Spanish) for all children
- Summer Camp Leader Orientation for all leaders
- YoungLives Pre-Camp Health Screening Form
- Permission for Camper to Leave Early if applicable to your trip
- YoungLives Camper Age Exception Application if applicable to your trip
- Young Life Camp Connect User Guide for any questions about YLCC trip management
- Camp Connect Helpful Hints Google doc
- Area Camp Trip Survey to be filled out before your camp trip
Childcare Information:
Julie Rustand will be the Childcare Administrator for WFR Creekside's YoungLives week. After reading the information below and visiting the YoungLives website, please direct additional childcare questions to her at wfr.younglives@gmail.com.
- Childcare Ratio: Childcare Ratio: For every 5 campers/leaders, the area is responsible for bringing 1 childcare person.
- Childcare Registration has two steps: 1) Go to the link below and you will find a link to the Childcare Application. Once that has been approved by the YoungLives Team then 2) Register your Childcare through your YLCC Childcare Trip
- YoungLives Website - this will take you to the National YoungLives site and give you information as well as the Childcare Application link
Travel Information
Arrival: 2-4PM
Departure: 12PM
Getting to WFR- Please use our directions!!! GPS and map apps will often route you the wrong way. Don't get lost with a van full of campers and kids!!! Get gas in Biggs or Madras, depending on your route.
Items Due at Check-In:
- Updated Information for any changes made to YL Connect Camp after the 48 hour mark.
- YoungLives Pre-Camp Health Screening Form
- Health Forms — If any health forms were filled out on paper, make sure you have copies as the originals will stay at WFR.
- 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 & Availability
Contact WFR at wfr@wfr.younglife.org to request additional spots or to create a camp trip! Visit the Camp Fees, Contracts & Accountability page for more details and a breakdown of all camp costs.
R1 Contracts were due January 15th via DocuSign. After this time, areas are financially responsible for $50 per spot. R2 Contracts are due April 1 via DocuSign. Areas are financially responsible for 90% of the spots on their R2 Contract.
Camp Prep Timeline
Ten Days Out - June 19th by 5 PM Turn in your 10-day Call In. This gives camp vital information about your camp trip and how to prepare for your arrival!
48 Hours Out - June 27th by 5 PM Update your Arrival Form in YL Connect Camp. Please be sure to have the following information updated for EACH PERSON (leader, mom, child, childcare): Gender, Role, Health Form Status & Housing Preference. If you are stuck in that process, please review the YLCC User Guide. When it is updated, please email WFR at wfr@wfr.younglife.org to let us know!
FAQ
- Linens & Bedding? Sheets, pillow, blanket and bath towel will be provided for campers and leaders. Childcare will be required to bring their own bedding.
- Weather & Elevation? Summer weather at WFR is hot, dry days and cool nights. Bring clothing comfortable for bright sunshine, a water bottle to stay hydrated, and a light jacket for evening activities. Elevation is only 1,200 ft, so altitude is not a concern at WFR.
- Program Information? Check back soon for program letters & A-team info
- Check back for more answers to your questions soon!