Dear Parents,
We are very excited about our merging back together with Pacific NW Camp! The first year I served at this camp was in the late 1990’s, the year we grew too big and split into two camps. Now we are one camp again and bringing the best of both to the Pacific NW. Our goal at camp hasn’t changed and is to provide and oasis of peace in the midst of life’s uncertainty by introducing young people to the Prince of Peace and deepening their understanding of the God who created them and loves them. We prepare diligently to do this in an atmosphere that is safe, enjoyable, and spiritually edifying. That remains unchanged since this camp ministry began nearly 40 years ago as Pacific NW Awana Scholarship Camp.
Puget Sound Strategic Ministries (“PSSM”) and your camp staff are dedicated to the spiritual teaching and training of children and youth. At camp, this teaching focuses on core values that enable them to make choices resulting in a positive impact on their life, as well as upon our communities and our world. Our hope and prayer is that all children and youth will come to know, love and serve the Lord Jesus Christ. PSSM was instituted by individuals who have answered God’s call to continue a camp ministry whose values have remained unchanged over these past 40 years. Our intent is to provide a camp environment (including biblical based teaching, personnel and program format) that has ministered to thousands of youth, providing a life changing experience.
Pacific Northwest Camp is unique in that it is exclusively for Awana youth. We strive to make it a safe place, both physically and emotionally. We are keenly aware that we will spend more time with your child in one week then they will spend all year in their club. We regularly review our safety protocols and procedures, modifying them if necessary. Your volunteer staff is carefully chosen. They must be recommended, screened, reference and background checked each year before serving. Most are current Awana leaders, including many former campers. Some are pastors, Awana ministry directors, and even Awana missionaries. All our staff volunteers for this camp ministry must also complete mandatory training and written testing prior to serving. Our goal is that each volunteer will have a positive spiritual impact on your child while at camp. Should you have any concerns regarding anything about camp, you are encouraged to contact either of the individuals below.
Discuss this camp with your son or daughter. Invite them to talk to you about their camp expectations, experiences, and/or concerns. And please -- let your son or daughter know they are encouraged to talk with any of our camp staff should there be something he or she is not comfortable with at camp.
Camp has always had plenty of fun and games. But beyond that, we desire and envision camp to be a positive experience for you and your children; a time of spiritual growth, and a time your children look back on with fond memories, knowing they were cared for. Please read the Frequently Asked Questions pages for additional helpful information. While registration can be accepted anytime prior to camp, please note the camp deposit alone only secures a spot at camp until midnight June 30th (see Camp FAQ’s). We covet your prayers as we work to bring spiritual enrichment to the young people entrusted to us at camp.
Warmly, Dave
Dave Crawford, Co-Camp Director, 360-281-8702, pnwcampdirector@gmail.com
Larry Rice, Co-Camp Director, 206-794-1271, pnwcdirector@comcast.net
Devon Taylor, PSSM - President, 253-381-1342, pssm2010@gmail.com