Independence Day Family Camp
About Independence Day Family Camp – July 1-5, 2026
Independence Day Family Camp is packed full of activities and excitement. Bring the whole family and enjoy dynamic speakers and powerful worship, along with some great activities including the Elbow Lake swim, 5k walk/run, parade, pine car derby, zip lines, hiking, swimming, and so much more! Don’t miss out on our famous salmon BBQ or the pancake breakfast cookout. This weekend definitely has something for everyone!
Speaker | Paul Robinson
Rev. Robinson serves as executive minister of Serve Locally in the Evangelical Covenant Church. Paul served as lead church planter of Grace Outreach Covenant Church in Coon Rapids, Minnesota, and as a senior community leadership consultant with Amherst H. Wilder Foundation of St. Paul, Minnesota. He is the former director of the James P. Shannon Leadership Institute.
Morning Bible Study | Nijay Gupta
Dr. Nijay K. Gupta teaches New Testament at Northern Seminary. He has written over twenty books, including 15 New Testament Words of Life, Strange Religion, Tell Her Story and Bible commentaries on Galatians, 1-2 Thessalonians, Colossians, and Philippians. Nijay hosts the popular Slow Theology Podcast with his co-host Dr. AJ Swoboda, and he is a senior translator with the New Living Translation. Nijay also serves on the advisory board of Young Life USA. He lives in Portland, Oregon with his wife, Amy, and his kids Simryn, Aidan, and Libby.
Worship | Paul Burger
Paul serves as the Interim Worship Pastor at Cedarcreek Covenant Church in Maple Valley, Washington.
Our Family Camp Programs
Every family camp program at Cascades has its own distinct atmosphere and design. Memorial Day Family Camp is the most affordable and least structured so you can experience Cascades at your own pace. Independence Day Family Camp is the biggest event of the summer, packed with exciting activities, fun fellowship, dynamic speakers, and amazing worship. Labor Day Family Camp provides a laid-back program, designed to wrap up the summer with all of your favorite parts of camp and some great worship gatherings.
Sign-Up Activities
Adventure Activities sign-ups will be online in advance of the start of family camp.
You must be registered for family camp. You will receive instructions, access to the online sign up form, and requirements for each activity via email about two weeks before camp is scheduled to begin. The form must be filled out for each interested member of your family. Please note that filling out the online form does not guarantee a slot and that we will do our best to accommodate your interests, given the space available. Due to availability, capacities, and preferences, some guests may receive no activities, and others may receive two at most. The adventure activities are popular attractions at Cascades, which means that the spots for each option will fill up.
Dates and pricing
TIERED PRICING MODEL
We say it often, but it deserves to be repeated: we want every individual to have the opportunity to come to Cascades, regardless of their financial situation. This pricing model makes programs at Cascades accessible to families that may not otherwise be able to attend camp. We’re grateful to those who can afford the unsubsidized “true” cost for supporting this effort to broaden our reach as we seek to share the good news of Jesus Christ.
Tier #1 | The unsubsidized “true” cost of camp for families who can afford it.
Tier #2 | A subsidized option (15% off the Tier #1 price) for families who need extra financial assistance to be able to experience Cascades programs.
To apply the Tier #2 option to your registration, use the discount code “tier2fc” for each person you are registering. For families that need additional support, we offer a need-based sponsorship program with an online application process.
| Independence Day Family Camp | July 1-5 | Status (Updated 5/26) | Tier #1 Cost |
|---|---|---|
| Lower Campground (sites with no hookups)* | $115 | |
| Upper Campground (sites with electric/water hookups)** | $170 | |
| Timberidge Lodge | Waitlist Only | $325 |
| Log Cabin, Lakeside Lodge, Madrona Lodge, Boxcar Cabin | Log Cabins & Lakeside: Waitlist Only | $525 |
| Program Fee & All Meals (13 yrs-Adult) | $325 | |
| Program Fee & All Meals (Child 1-12yrs) | $165 | |
| Program Fee & Dinners (13 yrs-Adult) | $220 | |
| Program Fee & Dinners (Child 1-12yrs) | $115 | |
| Program Fee & BBQs (13yrs-Adult) | $125 | |
| Program Fee & BBQs (Child 1-12yrs) | $60 | |
| Infant (0-11 months) | $0 | |
| Day Guest Fee (per person) | $15 |
