Group Camp

Dorm Style – Group Camp and Summer Camp

You may want to bring a small battery powered fan and extra batteries if you want to be sure you are cool enough at night.

You will need bedding, including:

• Sleeping bags are preferred, (especially if camping out) or XL ­twin size sheets and blankets.
• Pillow

For photos and more details visit the lodging page

What to Bring

Clothing

• T­-Shirts – Bring several that you don’t mind getting dirty. Please do not bring shirts with statements, logos, graphics, or pictures of companies, bands, or other entities that represent ideals that are in conflict to Christian values.
• Shorts – Bring athletic/hiking shorts that you don’t mind getting dirty. Do not bring short shorts. You will be wearing harnesses, which will rub your skin if your shorts aren’t long enough.
• Shoes – Hiking/athletic shoes are necessary. Do not bring new shoes. Bring a back-up pair. If it rains, we’ll keep playing. Close­d-toed shoes are required. Do not bring flip­flops for your main shoe, but do bring them for around the dorm room and showers.
• Socks and Underwear – Bring extras of both. It’s Adventure Camp!
• Rainwear­ – A rain jacket/poncho will be the most important of these items.
• Hat / Bandana
• Swimsuit – We suggest bringing two swimsuits to rotate. You might get wet every day. You may also have to hike in your swimsuit at times. Ladies ­ One pieces or tankini (with full coverage). Shorts for swimming are also a good idea. No bikinis.
• Jacket / Long Sleeves – It gets cold in the mornings and evenings in the mountains!
• Jeans / Long Pants – For adventure and for staying warm in the mornings/evenings.
• Not So Nice Clothes – Please bring a few pairs of shoes and clothing that could get ruined. Each year, we have activities where you will get muddy, wet, painted, etc. Your shoes and clothes are likely to get wet and we want you to be as comfortable as possible.

Bathroom

• Toiletries – toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, deodorant, soap…the usual.
• Tote or Toiletries Bag – To take your items to and from the shower.
• Towels – One for the shower and one for the lake.

Other Items

• Bible, Notepad, Pen
• Water bottles –Two large (32 oz) water bottles (minimum). We have Nalgene Water Bottles for sale at our Camp Stores.
• Hydration Backpack (optional) – These are nice along with, or instead of, water bottles.
• Flashlight or Headlamp
• Extra Batteries
• Insect Repellant
• Backpack
• Spending Cash – You don’t have to have any for camp, but we do have a Camp Store and Coffee Shop if you’d like to buy something from those retail locations.
• Camera
• Medications – These all need to be turned in to your Group Leader who will turn them into our Medical Station. No prescription meds can be kept in your room. Please put these in a baggie, in the original packaging, with your name on the outside.
• Earplugs ­ If you’re a light sleeper.

Unique Items:

• Themed Nights: TBD

What not to Bring to Camp

Please leave the following items at home:

• Cell Phone and Car Keys – If you don’t need them for the trip, leave them at home. If you do bring them, we suggest you leave them in your room.
• Walkie­ Talkies
• Knives or anything sharp
• Pets – Not even little cute pets.
• Tobacco Products
• Alcohol or Drugs
• Your Own Harness / Helmet
• MP3 players
• Electronic Devices
• Toys from Home
• Personal Sports Equipment – We will provide everything needed for camp.

Health & Safety

Your child’s safety is important to the staff here at Black Diamond Camp. Visit the health and safety page for more information on how we keep camper’s safe.

Camper Code of Conduct

Camper Code of Conduct will be covered in a sensitive and age appropriate manner during camp orientation. Our purpose in maintaining this code of conduct is to show that we are all here to build each other up and encourage one another in love at all times. As such, the following behaviors are not allowed at Black Diamond. If observed, campers are required to notify the camp director or a staff member immediately: ­

• Use or Possession of Alcohol, Drugs, or Tobacco
• Sexual Behavior ­of any kind
• Self­-Mutilation
• Eating Disorders ­
• Stealing or Lying ­
• Profanity ­or Inappropriate Language or Conversation ­
• Negative or Disrespectful Attitudes
• Skipping Activities or Sessions ­
• Bullying, Physical Abuse or Sexual Abuse ­
• Contraband Use or Possession
• Gossip ­or verbal abuse
• Keeping medications ­or failure to turn in or report medication

Abusive Behavior and Defiant Disobedience- Abusive behavior and defiant disobedience will NOT be tolerated and will be potential grounds for dismissal. This includes abusive behavior to self (drugs, alcohol, eating disorders, and self-­mutilation) or to others (bullying, fighting, and verbal abuse). If abusive behavior or defiant disobedience becomes apparent, please notify the camp director or a staff member immediately.

Sexual Misconduct or Abuse- Sexual misconduct or abuse will not be tolerated. Sexual misconduct or abuse will be grounds for dismissal and will require a meeting with the Director and notification of the Executive Director and Parents. If you observe sexual misconduct or abuse occurring, please notify the camp director or a staff member immediately.

Relationships- Black Diamond does not allow physical relationships between minors. All staff members will remain alert and vigilant for any signs of inappropriate conduct between minors. Youth of the opposite sex are not allowed to be alone together. Youth Campers are expected to not engage in sexual touching of any kind. ­Do your best to avoid and do not initiate kissing, frontal hugs, holding hands, back rubs, tickling, etc. No bullying, physical abuse or verbal harassment of any kind.

Camp Credit

Deposit funds for the purchase of snacks or merchandise.

Cell Phones / Devices Policy

There is no app for this. Stop, listen and look around. Nature is amazing! Enjoy it while you can. Please leave your cell phones and devices at home.

Getting to Camp

Black Diamond is located at:
19830 SE 328th Pl,
Auburn, WA 98092.

For direction call Customer Service at (253) 939-0488 or visit the Directions page. 

Email, Mail & Packages
Campers LOVE to get mail! You can leave it with us when you drop off your camper. Or mail it, but just remember to send it a week ahead. Please, call (253) 939-0488 or use the Contact Us form for question where to send your packages.

What to do in case of an emergency:

We want kids to establish their independence. But if there’s a home emergency, contact the camp Director at (253) 939-0488.

Arrival & Departure

Please, check your confirmation letter for details or call (253) 939-0488 for more information.

Payment Policy

• Group leaders and campers pay the same fee
• 25% deposit required at the time of reservation
• Deposit is 50% refundable until January 1, and non-refundable after January 1
• A second 25% non-refundable deposit is required 21 days prior to the event
• Full payment is due 7 days prior to the event
• Changes to ratios/numbers of guys/girls will be subject to availability at the time of the request
• Once sessions are full, changes are not able to be accommodated

If you have questions, please contact call (253) 939-0488 or use the Contact Us form.

Lost & Found

Please label your child’s belongings. Black Diamond Camp is not responsible for any lost or broken items. If you child has lost an item at Camp, please contact Customer Service at Black Diamond Camp at (253) 939-0488 or use the Contact Us form.

We strongly encourage Youth Leaders to prepare parents to help get their campers ready for camp well in advance of arriving on grounds.

Parent Communication Suggestions: Anticipate the new things that your camper might experience and be ready to help nurture any personal growth changes and maturing that may have resulted from their time at camp when they return home.

If they are unaccustomed to a lot of physical activity, prepare them for camp activities and adventures by slowly increasing their activities in the weeks leading up to camp and make sure they have had plenty of sleep before coming to camp.

It’s also possible that there are fears within both you and your child about their week away. By preparing early, you can help dispel those fears. Here are a few creative ways you can prepare your camper for the impact their week of camp is likely to have on them.

• If your son or daughter has never been away from home overnight without you, plan a weekend stay beforehand with a friend to give them a small taste of what it’s like.
• Acknowledge their fears and be overly reassuring that everything will be okay and that they will have a blast.
• Register for camp with a friend or relative and regularly have them over to talk about camp and allow the two to begin forming a bond and anticipate camp.
• Share stories about how much fun you had at summer camp as kid and how they are certain to be in for the time of their life.
• Build a general excitement about the week by regularly talking about it and telling friends and family about the exciting week your son or daughter has ahead of them this summer! Speak of it as though it is an accomplishment.

The ideas are endless, and you as a creative and concerned parent, will know how best to prepare your child for what could be one of the most memorable experiences of their childhood.