Our Camps
SAMISH ISLAND CAMPING PROGRAM
At camps and reunions, we make and renew friendships, learn new skills, work and play together, laugh a lot, and share our hopes. We discover our gifts and talents, increase our acceptance of others, and rejoice in our growing relationship with God. The camps and retreats listed on this page are provided or sponsored by the Community of Christ.
YOUTH CAMPS
Camp Mungai
Campers entering Grades 3-6*
Camp Mungai offers an introductory experience which allows children to learn more about themselves and grow in their relationships with others. For specifics about Camp Mungai use the button below.
Camp Atsaken
Campers entering Grades 7-9*
Camp Atsaken is our co-ed middle school (grades 7-9) experience. We have a variety of activities from canoeing & swimming to a variety of classes & outdoor activities. For more information about Camp Atsaken click on the button below.
Camp Kimtah
Campers entering Grades 10-12*
At Kimtah, we further the deepening of the connection with self, others, and God. Campers are taught to have an awareness and appreciation of the blessings they experience. Our Senior High camps provide a safe place to struggle with the complexities of life, while nurturing personal growth. For more specific information on this year’s them please click the button below.
*The grade of eligibility for our youth camps is based on the school grade they will be going into following the camp. For Camp Kimtah, current year graduates are also eligible to attend.
Community of Christ Events – Everyone is Welcome
Adult Reunion
Adult Reunion is an opportunity for adults of any age to assemble and worship, pray, fellowship and study together in a peaceful atmosphere. Our schedule is relatively relaxed to provide opportunity for much visiting and sharing together.
GPNW Family Camp.
The GPNW Mission Center has many families that enjoy this week at camp. Activities include: crafts, games, worship, music, classes, salmon BBQ, volleyball, canoeing, horseshoes, baseball…and evening campfires are always a highlight to close our days together.
Inland West and Canada West Family Camp
The Inland West Mission Center has many families that enjoy this week at camp. Activities include: games, crafts, music, worship services, relaxing, classes, guest speakers/ministers, horseshoes, volleyball, canoeing, baseball, evening campfires.
Canada West and Inland West Family Camp
The British Columbia congregations have many families that enjoy this week at camp. Activities include: music, worship services, games, crafts, relaxing, classes, guest speakers/ministers, horseshoes, volleyball, canoeing, baseball, evening campfires.!
OUR GREATER COMMUNITY PARTNERS
Cascadia Insight Dialogue Retreats & Community
Cascadia Insight Dialogue Community supports Insight Dialogue practice in the Cascadia bio-region. Insight Dialogue is an interpersonal meditation practice that brings together meditative awareness, the wisdom teachings of the Buddha, and relationship.
Each group below has one or more retreats at Samish Island, please click on a link to find check out the group and find there scheduled events.
Artist Groups
Outdoor, Schools, and Community Partners
- Bronze Chapter
- Skagit Fisheries Enhancement Group
- Samish Indian Nation
- Skagit Land Trust
- Burlington-Edison School District
Meditation and Spiritual Groups
- Bellingham Insight Meditation (BIMS)
- Bodhihart Meditation
- Cascadia Insight
- Luminous Dharma Budhist
- Mindfulness Northwest
- Red Cedar Zen
- Triratna Buddhist Society
Each group takes care of their own registration for events.