FAQs

It is three days, four nights to gather and connect with people of all ages in a safe, loving and spiritual environment. Each morning will have singing, worship and discussion groups for the adults as well as worship and activities for the children. In the afternoon you can choose to join several organized activities and classes or have free time. In the evenings, there will be informal Vespers services, one for adults and one for children. We will be providing Holy Supper on Sunday night. There will also be a talent show during Monday's dinner, so don’t forget to bring your talent!

The theme of the retreat is "WALKING THROUGH FIRE: Overcoming challenges with the story of Daniel." Drawing on materials that Rev. John Odhner has created in his small group/Journeys program, we will be examining how, with the Lord's help, we can prevail over any of life's difficulties.

The beautiful Cornet Bay Retreat Center in Deception Pass State Park. There is a dining hall, worship hall, a huge field, dormitories, woods for tent camping, space for RV parking, many bathrooms, running water and electricity. There are multiple options for lodging, please review them carefully on the registration form.

400 Cornet Bay Rd, Oak Harbor, WA 98277 

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Camp Check-In: Saturday, July 19th starting at 3pm

Camp Check-Out: Wednesday, July 23rd by 11am

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You, your family and friends from anywhere in the world that wish to connect with God and people on a deeper level. 

Reverend John Odhner will lead the adult worships, discussions, and vespers. Reverend Phil Schnarr will lead the children’s worship with an amazing team helping with the children’s activities. Pastor Glenn Alden will be assisting with spiritual discussions at the camp.

Please note that all of us are volunteering to run this camp and the more people contribute, the better the camp will be.

Suggested fees are on the registration form. These fees help cover the cost of food, supplies, and the facility rental. We want to emphasize that we want EVERYONE who wants to come to be there. There is funding available to help subsidize some of the retreat costs, so pay what you can.

To Pay By Check:

Make the check out to “Light for Life New Church” and mail to: Cascadia New Church, 11015 Alton Ave NE, Seattle, WA 98125 USA. 

To Pay Digitally (US Only):

We are using Zelle since it is free of charge. You will need to set up a free account with your bank. Please go to zellepay.com/get-started. Search for your bank and follow the instructions to set up an account. Please send Zelle payments to treasurer@cascadianewchurch.org using "Light for Life New Church" as the recipient.

We will try to accommodate all dietary needs, when possible. We have a plan for  gluten-free and vegan options at every meal. If you have additional dietary needs beyond this, please let us know on the registration form. If we are unable to accommodate your needs, we will let you know and you may need to bring your own food. There is a second kitchen attached to the Worship Hall that you can use to store your food and cook. If you have any questions about food, you can contact the Head Camp Cook, Nathan, at nathanjhoward42@gmail.com.

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Yes, there will always be water, coffee, tea, drinks, fruit, and bars available in the dining hall during most of the day. There are a few scheduled snack breaks throughout the day.

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Yes. There is a tentative meal plan, but it is subject to change. 

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We understand if you would prefer to bring your own food, however, we suggest you review the meal plan and reach out to the Camp Cook, Nathan, at nathanjhoward42@gmail.com. Many dietary needs can be accommodated. If you still would prefer to bring your own food, you are welcome to. There will be some limited fridge space and a second kitchen which you can use.

As far as the fee goes, a large portion of the fee goes toward covering the facility rental and supplies. When you are paying for registration, you have the option to choose what you feel is a reasonable amount to reduce your registration fee.

Yes, the registration fee is about covering the cost of the facility rental, supplies, and food. If you are just coming for the day, please bring what you feel is an appropriate amount to cover your meals and other relevant costs.

There's an expectation of campers to help with general cleanup during camp. We will be breaking every adult into groups who will take one day to help with meal setup (30 minutes before each meal) and meal cleanup. 

After our closing gathering on the 16th from 9:30am to 11am, people are expected to clean their lodging areas. We also will need help cleaning the common areas (dining hall, kitchen, worship hall, etc.)

If someone is unable to help with these activities for one reason or another, that is ok. Please let us know if you have any limitation so we don't sign you up for something you cannot do.

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Volunteer! The more people who help at camp, the better the experience will be for everyone. There are a lot of way you can contribute to making camp a wonderful experience.

• Help setup camp from 3pm to 4pm on Saturday, July 19th

• Help with worship: Set up the altar, play and sing with the band, set up chairs, clean up after worship

• Help with children’s activities

• Facilitate an free time activity: sports, board/card games, crafts, painting, yoga, knitting, bible study, meditation 

• Stick around to help clean up at the end of camp on Wednesday, July 23rd

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After the adult worship, the ministers will provide discussion questions and facilitate conversations where you can dive deeper into applying the teachings to your life.

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The options are:

• On-site tent camping

• On-site RVs (Campers must provide their own RVs, and there are limited electric hook-ups)

• Rental houses/cabins (only 2 available; extra costs required to cover additional expenses to rent these facilities)

• There are two 14-person and two 20-person dormitory lodges to be shared by gender or mixed families/couples, each recently renovated with heating, bathrooms and showers.

• There are also several hotels and vacation houses within 10 minutes. If you want to reserve a hotel/vacation house, please do so ASAP because this area is a tourist destination and July is peak tourist season.

Ages 3-13: From 9:30 am to 11:30 am during the morning worship and children’s activities, there will be adults teaching a kid's program and field day activities.

Ages 0-2: Parents with children under three are expected to stay with their child during the morning programs. The parent can help the child participate in the activity or they can let them play during the adult worship services and classes. We will set up an infant play area in the Worship Hall and the Dining Hall to help make it easier for parents. 

Ages 13-17: During the morning kid's program and field day activities, teenagers can either stay in the adult worship service and classes or help with the kid's program and field day activities. In the early afternoon, there will be a spiritual Q&A time tailored to teenagers and young adults. 

We have a few things planned that we will share when they are finalized, but we need your help to teach a class. So, if you have a fun skill that would be interesting to teach, please reach out to volunteer.

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Yes, there are many miles of trails in Deception Pass State Park. We have a volunteer that will lead a hike or similar type of adventure each afternoon.

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We do have a camp nurse who will be at camp and have supplies for simple medical issues. There is an urgent care facilities in Oak Harbor (15 minutes away)  and the Island Health Hospital in Anacortes is a Level III trauma hospital (20 minutes away). The State Park also has rangers in the park and, if necessary, emergency services can be called through 911.

When you are parked in the Cornet Bay Retreat area, you do not need a Discovery Pass. If you decide to adventure in your car to other areas of the park, then you will need a pass. It is $10 a day or $30 for an annual pass.

• Comfortable clothing for the weather

• Appropriate footwear

• Toiletries

• Linens or sleeping bags 

• Pillow

• Towel and washcloth for shower

• Bathing suit and towel

• Sunscreen, sunglasses, hat

• Outside chairs (camping chairs) optional, but highly encouraged

• Tenting supplies (if you are tenting)

No, this is a completely new camp. There may be similarities, but we are starting from scratch. Menucha was a little more full service with their accommodations. This camp is a little more rustic, and volunteers will be cooking our meals. The schedule for this retreat is also structured a bit differently.

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