Cascade Lake 4-H Camp - Donnelly, ID

Mission

The mission of the Cascade Lake 4-H Camp Corporation has been to provide safe, comfortable facilities, for youth and families of all capabilities that will enhance their educational experience of healthy recreation in a natural environment.

History

Over 40 years ago, the Cascade Lake 4-H Camp was established as a camping facility for 4-H youth in southwestern Idaho. Services have been expanded to other groups, including schools, churches, families, sports training camps and corporate retreats. The camp has been assisted in making major improvements over the years by donations and volunteer labor provided by the Ada County Grange, Meridian Gospel Tabernacle, Nampa Countrymen’s Club, Treasure Valley Back Country Horsemen and other civic groups.

Objective

To provide a quality facility with quality service at a reasonable cost for overnight and day camping activities for self-directed groups, especially youth.

Structure

The camp is owned and managed by Cascade Lake 4-H Camp, Inc. It is a nonprofit corporation administered by a board of directors comprised of 4-H volunteers. Employees include a seasonal camp manager and kitchen staff.

Location

Cascade Lake 4-H Camp is located on scenic Cascade Lake Reservoir, 1.75 miles west of Donnelly, Idaho, just down the road from Tamarack Resort. The camp is 2 miles east of West Mountain (elev. 5,000 feet at base, 7,340 feet at summit), 15 miles south of McCall, 18 miles north of Cascade, 13 miles from Weiser River/White Licks Hot Springs, 25 miles from Brundage Ski area, 35 miles from Zim’s Hot Springs in New Meadows, and 95 miles north of Boise. Click here for a map or visit the camp features page.

Facility

Fifty-six acres of old-growth pine forest on a level valley with 2 miles of Cascade Lake shoreline. Please visit our camp features page for more details regarding facilities, activities, and photos of the camp.

Season

Each year from May to September. About 20 groups stay at the camp each year, averaging 75 per group.  Please take a look around the site for more information on available dates, pricing and facility amenities.

Cascade Lake 4-H Camp Board of Directors and Delegates

President:  Kathy Lauer
Vice President:  Chris Roberts

Ada County
Sandy Hassakis, At Large Director
Bob Waitley, At Large Director
Additional Delegate Position Vacant

Adams County
Doris Crossley, Director
Additional Delegate Position Vacant

Canyon County
Greg Heim, At Large Director
Theresa Araquistain, Delegate
Andy Smyth, Delegate

Elmore County
Delegate Positions Vacant

Gem County
George Irving, Director
Additional Delegate Position Vacant

Owyhee County
Judith McShane, At Large Director
Additional Delegate Position Vacant

Payette County
Carole Henggeler, Director
Robin Burns, Delegate

Valley County
Mickee Ellis, Delegate
Additional Delegate Position Vacant

Washington County
Delegate Positions Vacant

Executive Secretary
Lori Walker

Campaign 2010 Coordinator
Heather Lauer