Join us for BUDDY CAMP at Oakridge on August 1-2!
New for 2025, Oakridge is offering this special program to serve 4-8 year olds with a camp experience that includes their BUDDY (a parent or grandparent)!
Buddy camp will include:
1 night of lodging in a PRIVATE room (bring own bedding and towels) - max of 4 people in a room
3 Kid-friendly meals: Friday dinner to Sat lunch
Awesome activities like: swimming, waterslides, go-karts, power bouncer and more.
Team building activities for the camper and their buddy
2 chapel services geared toward 4-8 year olds.
Friday night entertainment: s'mores station, swimming & songs at the pool
Camp shirt
Cost: $119 per person for the first two family members, $99 for each one after that staying in the same room
(4 max in a room)
Dates: Friday, Aug 1 at 2pm to Sat, Aug 2 at 2pm.
Add-ons: Stay Saturday at 2pm and do zip line right after camp ($25 per person)
PLEASE READ:
The parent(s) or grandparent(s) bringing their younger buddies are fully responsible for the supervision of all minors they bring.
Younger and older siblings may be allowed to attend if there is a camper that is buddy camp age attending in the family. Please note that the programming will be geared toward 4-8 year olds - they are the target group. It may be best for older kids to stay home. If needed, children 3 years old and under can attend with free lodging in the same room as parents and free meals. If children younger than 3 years old attend, a second adult should attend to make sure the Younger Buddy has their Adult Buddy for all camp activities. If desired, you can pay for a shirt for your toddler.
We are planning for up to 3 children per adult, with rooms that accommodate 4 people per room (1 full/queen bed and 1 bunk bed with two twins). If you have a family larger than 8 (2 adults + 6 kids attending), please contact us to see what accommodations can be made!
The experience
LODGING: You will stay in a room with your family group (maximum of 4 people in one room). Bring own bedding and towels, bathrooms will either be private in your room, or men’s and women’s bathrooms at the end of the hall based on which lodging area you are assigned.
MEALS: You'll get meals for the duration of camp; we serve delicious, youth-friendly food that has great reviews! You can see our sample summer camp menu here.
ACTIVITIES: With dozens of activities available throughout the property, you won't be bored during free time at Oakridge! During buddy camp on Friday afternoon we will have available swimming, go-karts, climbing wall and power bouncer, as well as the opportunity to pay for a zip line experience on Saturday afternoon.
CHAPEL SERVICES: Teaching will be Bible-filled and geared toward 4-8 year olds. Music will be engaging and focused on Jesus. Silly songs will make you laugh. Fun games will be a great adventure for buddies!
SHIRT: A super-cool camp theme shirt is available for all guests! Every camper who registers will receive a free t-shirt. Extra fee applies for sizes smaller than Youth Small.
Camp experience video! Buddy camp will feature some of these activities and focus on younger campers.
registration & cancellation policies
ONLINE REGISTRATION
All registration for Oakridge camp is done online. In order to request an exception to this policy, please contact the Oakridge office by phone or email. A $20 per person registration assistance fee will apply.
LATE REGISTRATION fees
Every online registration portal has a date where late registrations apply. This is typically a $20 fee that applies 7 days in advance of the event. For very late registrants who register two days in advance of the event, Oakridge charges an additional “Last minute” $50 fee per person. Please read the registration information carefully.
CANCELLATION
No cancellations are allowed within two weeks before the event. Please do not register if you do not plan on attending. All payments will be considered donations to Oakridge.
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