Camp Tamarack is a traditional summer camp located on Dark Lake in the Cascade Mountains of Central Oregon's Deschutes National Forest. We offer 4 all-girl sessions and one all-boy session each summer for youth age 7-16. Our program areas include horseback riding and instruction, swimming, canoeing, kayaking, arts and crafts, drama, dance, rock climbing, challenge course, whitewater rafting, mountain biking and more.

We also offer Family Time during the week before and weekend of Labor Day. This gives families and groups the opportunity to return to camp by sleeping in cabins and creating a daily schedule that works for them. From Swimming and boating to horseback riding, this is an experience for true camp and outdoor enthusiasts. Camp Tamarack- making a difference in the lives of young people since 1935.

Cherith camps cover North America and provide a unique setting away from a camper's normal activities. Camp Cherith is a wonderful environment for teaching Christian values and life skills in the camp setting. It is a place where campers learn to make Christ a part of every aspect of their life.

Each of the 22 camps offer a variety of skill activities and outdoor experiences from the traditional camp experiences such as archery, swimming, crafts, and canoeing, to activities such as waterskiing, rock climbing, sailing, and mountain biking that are unique to their geographical area. Some camps have girls weeks, boys weeks, coed, or a combination. Cherith Camping has been around for 60 plus years, is inter-denominational, and affiliated with Pioneer Clubs. Check our website for each camp's listing in your area.