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This morning, I skipped church. I got up when I was supposed to, showered, dressed, and did all the things. And then I just didn’t want to go. It had...
SPECTACULAR is a camp at Graceland University in Lamoni, Iowa, for campers who have completed their 9th grade year – 2026 graduates. “The mission of SPECTACULAR is to create a safe, Christ-centered community that encourages young people to discover God, their inherent worth, and cultivate and express their giftedness”. Campers will experience worships, theme class, and adventure classes, as well as getting to participate in sports and the arts.
The Northwest delegation goes to Independence, Missouri 3 days before SPEC, to build community, tour the Temple, and have some fun explorations in Independence!
SPEC dates: July 8-18
July 8-10: July 8 Travel day then staying in Independence at the Family Life Center.
For any questions, please reach out to your SPEC Leaders: Erik Skoor, at erikskoor@hotmail.com, or Michelle Phillips, at mphillips@cofchrist-iwest.org.

2-for-1 Discount: We offer a 2-for-1 discount when a GPNW camper brings a friend who is new to our GPNW camping program. Enter Promotional Code “241” by clicking on the blue “Enter Promotional Code” link located in the top right of the pop-up window after clicking on the green “REGISTER” button. Be sure to enter your friend’s name you are partnered with when asked. Your friend must also submit a registration.

REMOTE KIDS Children Entering Grades 3-5
Dates: July 13-16
Theme:
“Sacredness of Creation”
Kid’s DIRECTOR TEAM: RemoteKids@CofChrist-GPNW.org
Kids EARLY BIRD FEE: $175
(EB Ends June 12)
REGISTRATION Kids FEE: $225
CAMP MUNGAI AT SAMISH ISLAND Children and Youth Entering Grades 3-6
Dates: August 9-13
Theme: “Blessings in Action”
DIRECTOR TEAM: Mungai@CofChrist-GPNW.org
EARLY BIRD FEE: $250
(EB Ends July 10)
REGISTRATION FEE: $300
CAMP ELEMENT AT LEWIS RIVER Children and Youth Entering Grades 3-8
Dates: July 27- Aug. 2
Theme: “Wind(air)”
Camp Element DIRECTOR TEAM: zarahemla@CofChrist-GPNW.org
JR. High Camp DIRECTOR TEAM:
EARLY BIRD FEE: $230
(EB Ends June 26)
REGISTRATION FEE: $280
REMOTE JR HIGH CAMP Youth Entering Grades 6-8
Dates: July 7-12
Theme:
“Heros”
Jr. High DIRECTOR TEAM: LRJRHIGH@CofChrist-GPNW.org
EARLY BIRD FEE: $225
(EB Ends June 5)
REGISTRATION FEE: $275
CAMP ATSAKEN AT SAMISH ISLAND Entering Grades 7-9
Dates: July 13-18
*New dates*
Theme: “Come As You Are”
DIRECTOR TEAM: Atsaken@CofChrist-GPNW.org
EARLY BIRD: $320
(EB Ends June 12)
REGISTRATION FEE: $370
REMOTE SENIOR HIGH CAMP
Entering Grades 9-2026 Graduates
Dates: July 25- Aug. 1
Theme: “Onward!”
DIRECTOR TEAM: RemoteSrHigh@CofChrist-GPNW.org
EARLY BIRD FEE: $300
(EB Ends June 26)
REGISTRATION FEE: $350
CAMP KIMTAH AT SAMISH ISLAND Entering Grades 10-2026 Graduates
Dates: Aug. 2-8
Theme: “Exhale”
DIRECTOR TEAM: Kimtah@CofChrist-GPNW.org
EARLY BIRD FEE: $350
(EB Ends July 3)
REGISTRATION FEE: $400
FAMILY REUNION AT LEWIS RIVER
Dates: June 26-July 2
Theme: “TBA”
Guest Minister: TBA
GPNW Support Minister: TBA
DIRECTOR TEAM: lrreunion@cofchrist-gpnw.org
EARLY BIRD Family Fee: TBA
(EB Ends)
FAMILY REUNION AT SAMISH ISLAND
Dates: July 26- August 1
Theme: TBA
Guest Minister: TBA
GPNW Support Minister: TBA
DIRECTOR TEAM: samishfamilyreunion@cofchrist-gpnw.org
EARLY BIRD FEE First Two Adults:
(EB Ends )
REGISTRATION FEE First Two Adults:
Register for the Salmon Dinner
FAMILY REUNION AT REMOTE
Dates: June 26- July 3
*NEW DATES
Theme: TBA
Guest Minister: TBA
GPNW Support Minister: TBA
DIRECTOR TEAM: remotereunion@cofchrist-gpnw.org
EARLY BIRD FEE Family:
(EB Ends)
REGISTRATION FEE Family:
Generosity Based Registration
ADULT Retreat AT SAMISH ISLAND
Dates: August 14-18
Theme: TBA
Guest Minister: TBA
GPNW Support Minister: TBA
DIRECTOR TEAM: adultreunion@cofchrist-gpnw.org
EARLY BIRD FEE:
REGISTRATION FEE:
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