Cedarbrook Camps, formerly known as Cherith Camps, was founded by Pioneer Clubs (originally Pioneer Girls) to provide youth with Christ-centered, Bible-based outdoor camp experiences. The name “Cherith” is inspired by the brook where God directed the prophet Elijah for spiritual renewal, as described in 1 Kings 17:1-6. During his time at the brook, Elijah was nourished by ravens, which is why all of our camp staff are given bird names.
- Oregon Camp Cedarbrook was originally called Northwest Camp Cherith (NCC).
- 1947, Northwest Camp Cherith was started in Canby, Oregon on the banks of the Molalla River. (This was the first Camp Cherith west of the Mississippi).
- 1949, NCC moved to Blake Lake Camp near Olympia, Washington.
- Campers came from Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia.
- Every morning during Flag Raising both the United States and Canada Flag was raised!
- Campers came from Oregon, Washington, Montana, Idaho and British Columbia.
- In the 1960’s the NCC decided to split into 3 camps to better serve their areas. Those camps became, Oregon Camp Cherith, Cascade Camp Cherith and Alberta Camp Cherith
- 1969, The first camp for Oregon Camp Cherith was held at Canyon View Bible Camp.
- 1986, Oregon Camp Cherith was moved to Round Lake Camp in Sisters, Oregon
- 1993, Oregon Camp Cherith started their first Boys Camp.
- 1997, Oregon Camp Cherith moved locations to Camp Morrow in Wamic, Oregon. This is where camp is held to this day.
- For 10 years, Oregon Camp Cherith ran 1 week of boys camp and one week of girls camp.
- 2003, Oregon Camp Cherith combined boys and girls camp to one week of Coed Camp.
- 2008 in December, Oregon Camp Cherith changed their name to Oregon Camp Cedarbrook and joined the Association of Cedarbrook Camps.
- 2011 Oregon Camp Cedarbrook updated their mission statement to Serving God, loving people, building skills while appreciating the beauty of God’s Creation.
