Tahoma Wilderness Camp
Ages 13-16
Tucked away in the forest surrounding Camp Arnold is a beautiful wilderness base camp. Traditional canvas tents sit on wooden platforms under the towering fir and cedar trees that shelter this camp from the outside world. It is in this setting that our Tahoma Wilderness programs take place.
These camps are set up for youth ages 13 to 16 and are purposefully designed to remove the distractions of every day life while presenting safe challenges that draw campers closer to Christ. This is done through challenge courses, outdoor skills, a day hike trip to Mt. Rainier, and small groups. Each week there is a maximum of 20 campers with 4-6 staff.
All campers taking part in the Tahoma Wilderness Program will learn how to:
Tahoma Adventures (13-16)
Tahoma Adventures happen on the Camp Arnold’s property. Campers will engage in teambuilding experiences, learn outdoor living skills, go canoeing and hiking around the property and spend a full day at Mt. Rainier participating in a day hike on the mountain and stops at either Paradise or Longmire. This program is designed to teach outdoor living skills, create safe challenges, and give campers the opportunity to experience Christ in Creation all while maintaining the exciting feel of a summer camp.
The Week at a Glance (possible activities the teens will enjoy):
If you have a child attending or are considering sending your child to Tahoma Adventure Camp, please be advised that they will be camping outside in large tents all week. Your child will also need to be prepared for any type of weather, lots of walking, challenges and a lot of fun! This program will help them become proficient in outdoor living skills, which in turn will build in them confidence, self-esteem, teamwork and leadership.
2026 Adventure Camp Dates
| Tahoma Adventure Week 1 | June 29-July 3 |
| Tahoma Adventure Week 2 | July 6-10 |
| Tahoma Adventure Week 3 | July 13-17 |
How can I register my Child for a Tahoma Program?
NON-LOCAL PARENTS (parents transporting campers through The Salvation Army church or program)
Camp Arnold is owned and operated by The Salvation Army (TSA). Each Salvation Army church (we call them “Corps), or program, sets tuition based upon a parent’s ability to pay, and local fundraising efforts available. Most registrations for summer camp are handled through the local Salvation Army Corps (Churches) and Service Extension units (Salvation Army Service Extension units are located across the state in areas where there are no Salvation Army churches or other programs).
If you are not sure how to contact your local Salvation Army, please go to the Salvation Army Northwest Divisional Website and use the Salvation Army location tool located on the top right of that site (click the button that says “Locations” in the upper right corner).
LOCAL PARENTS – (Parents self-transporting) – For more information on sending your kids locally click <HERE>
Local parents, those who are transporting their youth to camp themselves, can sign up through Camp Arnold. You can use the links you will find below on this page to REGISTER MY LOCAL CAMPER (link will go live Feb. 2026), or, if you are unable to pay the full price of $500/camper, you can REQUEST a SCHOLARSHIP . For general information on summer programs, or to get more information on registering, you can click the link above to go the our Local Families page, or click on the Request Information button below.
ALL CAMPERS – ALL AREAS
In order to reserve a spot for your child to attend summer camp, you will be asked to complete an online application which inlcudes printing out a packet to read and sign at the end. You’ll bring those printed/signed materials to the location where you will be transporting the campers (or to Camp Arnold if you are transporting your camper yourself). Each Salvation Army unit reserves a certain number of spots for campers which typically fill up fast.
Completed applications, with any required deposit, are processed first. Once your local Salvation Army unit receives this application and deposit, they will contact you to arrange transportation to Camp Arnold.
Please call us at (253) 847-2511 for more information, to have your question answered, or for help finding a local Salvation Army Church or Program.
Building the Youth of tomorrow
Our mission is to use the beautiful setting of our camp as a means to share the gospel of Jesus Christ, teach environmental awareness, encourage positive social behavior and safely provide opportunities for fun and adventure.