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  Kidder Creek

Wilderness Ascent

  6 Days
  Kidder Creek
  Jr High or High School
Summer 2026
Raft, leap, and hike while gaining valuable wilderness camping skills. Working with a team, campers learn to set camp, prepare meals, build fires and navigate life in the high mountain meadows. The real adventure of backpacking in God’s Creation teaches teamwork and wilderness skills, forges new friendships, and ends with two days of whitewater rafting. Real challenges and consequences teach the meaning of reliance on God and the power of faith.

2026 Registration

Summer Week Dates Destination Age Range Availability Register
Week 1: June 7–12, 2026 Week 1 June 7–12, 2026   Campbell Lake - Marble Mountain Wilderness   Jr High
Availability: Register starting 11/18 at 9:00am
Availability:
Open
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Week 2: June 14–19, 2026 Week 2 June 14–19, 2026  Sky High Lake & Marble Mtn Wilderness   High School
Availability: Register starting 11/18 at 9:00am
Availability:
Open
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Week 3: June 21–26, 2026 Week 3 June 21–26, 2026  Russian Mt Wilderness   High School
Availability: Register starting 11/18 at 9:00am
Availability:
Open
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Week 8: July 26–31, 2026 Week 8 July 26–31, 2026   Sky High Lake & Marble Mtn Wilderness   High School
Availability: Register starting 11/18 at 9:00am
Availability:
Open
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Week 9: August 2–7, 2026 Week 9 August 2–7, 2026   Campbell Lake - Marble Mountain Wilderness   Junior High
Availability: Register starting 11/18 at 9:00am
Availability:
Open
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One week not enough?

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Discipleship, Leadership, Teamwork!

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Pricing

SIX DAYS OF CAMP

Meals, Lodging, Program & Recreation

$749

  • Discounts
    Sibling Discount

    Pay full price for the first child and receive $100 off for each additional sibling registered.

    Bring a Friend

    Returning campers and their new-to-Kidder Creek friends each receive $100 off. Bring 1 Friend: Get $100 off; the friend receives $100 off! Bring 2 Friends: Get $200 off; the friends receive $100 off! Bring 3 Friends: $300 off; the friends receive $100 off!

    How to Apply Discounts

    1. Complete all camp registrations first and pay deposits.

    2. Email [email protected] to request that the discount be applied to your account. (Please list friends' names when inquiring about the Bring a Friend discount.)

    *Discounts cannot be combined.

  • Camperships

    Please do not let finances get in the way of a Mount Hermon experience. Through the generosity of many, a partial grant from the Campership Fund may be just the gift you need to make it possible for you to attend camp.

    Learn More about Camperships
  • Payment Policies
    • Deposits: A non-refundable/non-transferable deposit will be required to complete your registration. Please have a payment method ready to go during the registration process. We accept Visa, MasterCard, or an Electronic Check. Deposits are $150 per child.
    • 50% Balance Due 90 Days Out: 50% of your total registration cost will be due 120 days before the start date of your week of camp. On this day, your account will automatically be charged and is non-refundable.
    • Total Balance Due 30 Days Out: The total remaining balance will be due 30 days before the start date of your week of camp. On this day, your account will automatically be charged the remainder of your balance and is non-refundable.
    • Cancellations and Changes: Non-refundable Deposit: Regardless of when you cancel, the initial deposit is non-refundable. Up to 120 Days Before Arrival: Except for the non-refundable deposit, there are no penalties for cancellations made up to 120 days prior to your arrival date
      • For cancellations made within the 90 days leading up to your arrival date, 50% of your total registration cost is non-refundable.
      • For cancellations made within the 30 days leading up to your arrival date, 100% of your total registration cost is non-refundable.
    • Transfer Fees In the event that you decide to change the week in which your child is attending camp, there will be a transfer fee of $50.

    We understand that unforeseen circumstances can arise. While we always aim for flexibility, these policies help us ensure proper preparations for our camp attendees. We appreciate your understanding and encourage you to be sure of your attendance dates.

See Here for Packing List, Arrival Info, & More

  • ACTIVITIES

    Backpacking

  • ACTIVITIES

    White Water Rafting

  • ACTIVITIES

    Adventure Hike to Ukonom Falls

  • ACTIVITIES

    Cliff Jumping

  • ACTIVITIES

    Laser Tag

Schedule Overview

Here's an idea of what we'll be doing.

  • Schedule Overview
    Day Overview
    Day 1 Arrive and get to know the other campers and staff
    Day 2–4 Go Backpacking into the wilderness!
    Each week we go to a new location so that you can see some of the best that the Marble and Russian Mountain Wilderness areas have to offer.
    • Weeks 2 and 3: Hike into Campbell Lake in the Marble Mt Wilderness
    • Weeks 1 and 6: Sky High Lake and Marble Rim in the Marble Mt Wilderness
    • Weeks 3 and 7: Through hike the Russian Mt Wilderness
    Day 5 & 6 Go Rafting on the Klamath River and enjoy cliff jumping a side hike to Ukonom falls and of course the “Whirlpool”

Camperships

Please do not let finances get in the way of a Mount Hermon experience. Through the generosity of many, a partial grant from the Campership Fund may be just the gift you need to make it possible for you to attend camp.

Learn More about Camperships

  • FACILITIES

    Outdoor Dining

  • FACILITIES

    Outdoor Camping

 
Prepare

Before Getting to Camp

  • Packing List

    In order to make sure that the backpacking and rafting experience is the best for your camper and since we will be in a wilderness setting for 3 of the days we require the following items for wilderness camp. Your camper will be carrying all that they need for 3 days on their back so be sure to think minimally and pack with lightweight items. Our staff will make sure campers have all necessary items and that they are packed correctly before heading into the wilderness. Campers will help carry group gear and food as well.

    • 1 Sleeping Bag (preferably mummy-style) with stuff sack
    • 1 pair of quick-drying shorts
    • 1 pair of shorts
    • 1 pair long pants or sweats—synthetic (nylon, pile, fleece. not cotton or jeans)
    • T-shirts or tank tops
    • 1 heavy synthetic long sleeve shirt)
    • 1 fleece jacket
    • 1 pair of hiking shoes or boots (that are broken in)
    • 1 pair of shoes that will stay on your feet while rafting (water shoes or teva-type sandals with a strap on the heel—NO FLIP FLOPS)
    • 1 modest swimsuit
    • 1 winter hat
    • Toiletry kit—toothbrush, toothpaste, comb/brush, extra contacts
    • 1 pack of handi wipes
    • 2 water bottles (recommended 32oz/1qt unbreakable plastic)
    • 1 small flashlight or headlamp
    • 1 small, compressible day pack
    • 1 rain jacket or emergency poncho
    • 2 garbage bags
    • Small Bible w/pen or pencil

    Items NOT to Bring:

    • Cell Phones or ANY electronics
    • Expensive cameras
    • Alcohol, drugs
    • Firearms, knives, weapons of any kind
    • Jewelry or other valuables

    Optional Items:

    • Hammock
    • Foam or air ground pad
    • Lip balm
    • Sunglasses
    • Sunscreen
    • 1–2 bandanas
    • Waterproof disposable camera
    • Change of clothes for the trip home

    *Please mark all items, including luggage, with camper's first and last name

    What Kidder Creek Camp will provide:

    • Backpacking packs
    • Camp stoves and pot sets
    • Tent Shelters
    • Water Filtration
    • Bear Proof Food Canisters
    • Bowl, cup, spoon and fork
  • Important Food Policies
    • We will provide a vegetarian, gluten free and dairy free option at every meal. For Celiac, we will do our best to accommodate but cannot guarantee against cross contamination.
    • We are a peanut safe camp. We will not serve any peanut product out of the kitchen.
    • Please make sure you have listed the allergies in the medical forms when you register online.

    Read our complete food allergy policy here

Arrival & Departure

  • Arrival
    • Camp Arrival is between 4:00–5:00 PM on Sunday of your selected week
    • Put this address in your GPS: 2700 S Kidder Creek Rd, Etna, CA 96027
  • Departure
    • Join your camper for a BBQ dinner beginning at 5:00 PM followed by character awards and a short closing.
    • The BBQ $8 per person, sign ups and payment can be done in your child's account.
  • Bus Transportation

    Bus Transportation from the Bay Area to Kidder Creek and back is available for an extra fee.

    Learn more here

 
Location

Kidder Creek
2700 S Kidder Creek Rd
Etna, CA 96027
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