FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
We had a wonderful Summer at Camp MiVoden and plans are in motion for another safe and fun summer this coming year. Watch our website, social media or emails for any updated information.
Operations
Q. What is the schedule for the summer program?
See our Summer Camps page for dates and to register info.
Q. What is the weekly schedule?
We run a 7-day camp from Sunday evening, when we have registration and start camp, to Sunday morning when camp ends for the week and campers go home.
Q. What if I’ve been sick or have been in contact with someone who has?
If you are currently sick we ask that you remain at home.
Q. What happens if their are behavioral issues with a camper?
In the event, a camper engages in inappropriate verbal language (like swearing, bullying, explicit/graphic etc.), of any kind or physical behavior of any kind (like hitting, bullying, sexual suggestion, self harm or actions etc.), Camp MiVoden reserves the right to send the camper or family home at their own cost immediately.
Youth Camp
We run 3 full weeks of kids camps during the summer (base camps: Adventure, Junior, and Teen Camps), while also continuing our many ultimate camp options. Ultimate camps (Extreme, Wakeboard, Survival) are very popular and we run each for at least 3 weeks! We will also be running our Ultimate Equestrian Camp for 4 weeks, our CrossTrek camp runs for 2 weeks and Abba's Child Junior and Art camp for 1 week.
Q. I have registered already but how do I pay?
To pay for a prior registration or make any changes to your account you will need to log into your Ultracamp account. Follow the link to the login page.
Q. What if I haven't registered for camp yet?
Go to this link, Summer Camps, or click on the Summer Camps tab at the top of the website. We register campers on a first come, first served basis.
Q. What dietary restrictions can the MiVoden Kitchen accommodate?
Good food makes happy guests. Our cooks prepare well-balanced vegetarian meals made from fresh ingredients. We also have gluten free options for those with gluten-sensitive conditions. In addition, we offer vegan choices. During all camps, we do not serve peanuts due to many campers being allergic with the potential for severe reactions such as Anaphylactic Shock. We also ask that peanuts not be brought to camp as they may affect others without your knowledge. Due to our kitchen design and the constraints of our working space, there is always the possibility of cross contamination, and we are limited in our ability to accommodate other types of allergies. Therefore, while we take reasonable care in our food preparation, we cannot guarantee that any single menu item is completely free of any other given allergen. If you have Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, Anaphylactic shock to any food and/or any other serious medical condition to food, please know that we cannot serve you. If you arrive at camp and have one of these conditions, we have the right to ask you to leave camp without refunding you and your cost of going home.
Family Camp
Go to this link, Family Camp, or click on the Summer Camps tab at the top of the website.
Q. I have registered already but how do I pay?
To pay for a prior registration or make any changes to your account you will need to log in to your Ultracamp account. Follow the link to the login page.
Q. What dietary restrictions can the MiVoden Kitchen accommodate?
Good food makes happy guests. Our cooks prepare well-balanced vegetarian meals made from fresh ingredients. We also have gluten free options for those with gluten-sensitive conditions. In addition, we offer vegan choices. During all camps, we do not serve peanuts due to many campers being allergic with the potential for severe reactions such as Anaphylactic Shock. We also ask that peanuts not be brought to camp as they may affect others without your knowledge. Due to our kitchen design and the constraints of our working space, there is always the possibility of cross contamination, and we are limited in our ability to accommodate other types of allergies. Therefore, while we take reasonable care in our food preparation, we cannot guarantee that any single menu item is completely free of any other given allergen. If you have Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, Anaphylactic shock to any food and/or any other serious medical condition to food, please know that we cannot serve you. If you arrive at camp and have one of these conditions, we have the right to ask you to leave camp without refunding you and your cost of going home.
Summer Camp Finances
Q. What is the cost of summer camp for youth and/or families?
Camp MiVoden and the Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventists (SDA) is dedicated to help everyone who would like to attend camp. The true cost of a week at summer camp can range from $925 to $2,500 per person (ACTUAL COST). Thanks to the Upper Columbia Conference of SDA the amount that each camper pays is much less (YOUR COST). Any additional funds donated toward the actual cost of camp will go to help make the MiVoden experience available to more people. This can be done during your Ultracamp registration, or go to DONATIONS now to give! To see the camps, cost, and register click here.
Q. Are their discounts? If so what are they? Which camp do they apply to?
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If you are a member of the Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventist then you receive a $100 discount for all camps.
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There is a $20 early payment discount if paid by the end of the first month in the year you are going to camp. This is for all campers.
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We have a $10 sibling discount. After the first camper each following sibling receives a $10 discount. This is only for Youth and Ultimate camps
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Multi-week discount: This discount is $10 for each additional week that a camper attends. This is only for Youth and Ultimate camps.
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For Family Campers who RV they receive a $35 discount.
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If you need more help financially we have three-way matching Camperships.
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The three way match is made up of 3 entities:
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A third paid by your family.
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A third paid by a local Seventh-day Adventist Church in the Upper Columbia Conference of Seventh-day Adventist.
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A third covered by Camp MiVoden.
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This Campership financial help only apply's to Adventurer, Junior and Teen Camps. Click here for the form.
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There is also a three way match for CrossTrek Camp. Click here for the form.
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You must have a document filled out which includes the local Adventist church approving the Campership.
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If you would like to give to help campers go to camp, this helps the camp cover our third cost and/or camps that need more help, please go to the "Shaun Lunt Campership Donation Fund". Thank you so much for donating!
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Q. What is the Camp MiVoden Referral Program?
We want to fill camp this summer and we are asking for the help of our MiVoden campers and families! If you are a returning camper you can earn $100 off your cost of a week of camp for each new person you refer who signs up for camp (up to 7 people or until your camp bill is paid for this year!). You will also get a $10 credit in the camp store for the first new person you refer who signs up for camp. Referrals are only for Youth Camps and Ultimate Camps. The $100 reduction per person you refer, and the $10 store credit for the first person you refer, must be used for the current summer you are registering. In order to get the referral credit, the person who you referred must mention your name on their application. The first person mentioned is the one who receives the credit.
Q. What is the Camp MiVoden Refund Policy for Youth and Family Camps
Youth Camp Refund Policy:
Any cancellations should be reported immediately by phone in order to give other campers an opportunity to attend. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable, $75 deposit for all youth camps. All payments are due by June1, unless payment arrangements have been made. There will be no refunds, after three weeks before the camp date. There are no refunds for “no shows.”
Family Camp Refund Policy:
Any cancellations should be reported immediately by phone to give other campers an opportunity to attend. Family Camp deposits are $300 for Family 1, 2 and Med/Dent and $200 for Family 3. Family Camp deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable. Final Payment Due the beginning of the second week in March or the year you are attending - Unless payment arrangements have been made. After the second Monday in May on the year you are attending camp their will be no refunds. All rooms rented during the summer must pay for a minimum of 2 people per room for family camp. If a family is taking a second room they also must pay for a minimum of two people per room. This is only used when necessary with a family of 5 or more. (Note: standard dorm rooms have 2 sets of bunks - 4 beds.) Larger housing for 8-12 campers need to a have a minimum of 6 or more family members. (Housing includes Spruce 401 and 404 and Moose A and B.) There are no refunds for 'no shows'. If cancelling, please call 509-242-0506 immediatley.
Retreats
Q. Will MiVoden be hosting retreats following the summer camp season?
Absolutely. We are excited about continuing our ministry to rental and retreat groups in the fall. We will continue to maintain contact with the groups that are currently scheduled and are actively seeking to fill openings through the end of the year.
Q. Are there any available dates for our retreat/rental group?
Yes, we are actively seeking larger groups of up to 150-250 for some select weeks/weekends in our main camp area. Groups of a smaller size will be added to our waiting list and will be contacted 8 weeks in advance if larger reservations are not secured. Contact our retreat department to find out more.
Q. What are the High and Low seasons for Retreat Rentals of main camp?
High season refers to registrations made for the months of August, September, October in the fall and April, May, June in the Spring. Because these dates tend to be in higher demand for retreats, preference will be given to the larger groups (150+) to reserve the main camp area. Smaller groups will be added to a waiting list and will be contacted 8 weeks in advance if no larger reservations are secured.
Q. What dietary restrictions can the MiVoden Kitchen accommodate?
Good food makes happy guests. Our cooks prepare well-balanced meals made from fresh ingredients. We generally provide vegetarian meals but can also provide meat-based options if that is your preference. We also have gluten free options for those with gluten-sensitive conditions. In addition, we also offer vegan choices. During all camps, we do not serve peanuts due to many campers being allergic with the potential for severe reactions such as Anaphylactic Shock. We also ask that peanuts not be brought to camp as they may affect others without your knowledge. Due to our kitchen design and the constraints of our working space, there is always the possibility of cross contamination, and we are limited in our ability to accommodate other types of allergies. Therefore, while we take reasonable care in our food preparation, we cannot guarantee that any single menu item is completely free of any other given allergen. If you have Crohn's disease, Celiac disease, Anaphylactic shock to any food and/or any other serious medical condition to food, please know that we cannot serve you. If you arrive at camp and have one of these conditions, we have the right to ask you to leave camp without refunding you and your cost of going home.
Employment
We are so excited you are considering being a part of the MiVoden story. Camp ministry is now more vital than ever, and it doesn’t happen without quality staff. Watch this website, our social media pages, and our email for updates on when staff applications for Summer Camp are open. Also, watch for our recruitment team on your college or academy campus. To see more about Summer Camp Employement click on this Staff link or click the Staff button at the top of the page.
Q. Can I still apply?
Absolutely! We’d love to have the opportunity to hear your story and why you’d like to join ours. We will be announcing details regarding the application process through email, social media, and on the website so check back for additional details.
Click Here to get to the Staff Application.
Q. When, in the summer, is a person employed at camp?
Employment happens from the middle of June through the middle of August.