RAD White Water Rafting 1 - RAD-to-Staff
Description
Epic rapids, immense flat-water pools, and surprising adventures fill each and every moment of our White Water Rafting program, while you learn venerable buccaneering skills on the Deschutes River. Let our experienced Swift Water Guides take you on an exhilarating journey through the basics of learning to tame gnarly water and burly waves. Outfitted by River Drifters out of Maupin, OR, our experienced RAD camp staff will guide two rafts down 100 miles of the Deschutes River, ending at the Columbia River. Tent camp along the way!

Our RAD-to-Staff program is designed for teens ages 15-17 to participate in one of our RAD Camps while also being mentored in leadership by a RAD staff member. While RAD-to-Staff campers are not guaranteed a future position as a Big Lake staff member, participation in the program is recommended because it helps campers see what it takes to work at Big Lake and it allows our staff to get to know them in a unique and important way.

To apply for a RAD-to-Staff program, you will need to complete the camp application, write a short essay, and pass a reference check before being allowed to participate.
Dates:
7/5/2026 2:00 PM - 7/10/2026 1:00 PM
Ages:
Ages 15 - 17
Cost:
$1,012 actual cost, $769 subsidized cost.
Availability:
This session has openings
Registration will end on 6/20/2026.
Video
Emailed Digital Video
This is an emailed digital video link for a review of the activities that take place at the REG camp during the week of your camp*. While every effort is made to include all campers, we cannot guarantee that your camper will be in the video.
*Please note that because of the offsite and widespread nature of RAD camps, not all RAD camps will be included in the video.		+ $10.00
Transportation: Arrive at Camp
Bus-Gladstone to Camp+ $69.00
Bus-Salem to Camp+ $69.00
Transportation: Depart from Camp
Bus-Camp to Salem+ $69.00
Bus-July 10 Camp to Gladstone
Pick-up at: Rivergate Adventist Elementary School in Gladstone		+ $69.00
Discounts
Adventist Discount
Person doing the registering MUST be a baptized Seventh-day Adventist and belong to a church in the Oregon Conference. Church name AND pastor's name REQUIRED to qualify for this discount. 		$90.00
RAD Leadership
This discount is for leadership students from PAA or CAA who have been given a special code to use for the cost of registering. **CODE MAY NOT WORK IF OTHER DISCOUNTS ARE SELECTED**		$982.00
Paid In Full Discount
This discount is given if the reservation balance is paid in full before 3/31/2026.		$25.00
Multiple Child
$10 dollars off for each child after the first (limited to $10 per child)		$10.00