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Located on 110 acres of mixed forest in the heart of the Manastash Canyon in the Eastern Cascade Mountain Foothills in Washington State, Lazy F Camp and Retreat Center is an ideal location any time of the year for groups to gather. We host non-profit groups for retreats, meetings, and conferences; Christian summer camps for children and youth; host school groups for environmental education opportu

nities; facilitate an excellent challenge course program; and offer retreats for youth and adults throughout the year. Our summer camp offers age specific programming to youth from kindergarten through high school for an awesome Christian, co-ed, residential camping experience. Then we have programs such as Lazy Daze for our mature (often retired) summer campers, winter camp (for high schoolers who can't wait for summer to come back around), and this year we offer a young adult retreat for those interested in discerning their call. Many of you have stories to tell about your Lazy F experiences! Please share your stories with others so that they too may come and experience the spiritual formation this place and its people can provide when we are open to hearing God's words.

06/18/2026

Looking for the perfect summer escape for your family?

We would love to have your family join us for Roots and Wings Family Camp at Lazy F from July 5 to July 8!

This camp is open to all types of families! Grandparents, grandchildren, parents, kids, cousins, aunts, and uncles are all welcome. It is a wonderful opportunity for families to grow in faith together while enjoying all the activities at Lazy F, including:

Zip Line
Climbing Tower
Archery
Hikes
Crafts
Campfires

If you just need time to relax, that will also be a peaceful part of your day.

🌲 Alumni Special: Previous Lazy F campers, volunteers, and staff get 50% OFF the registration fee for up to 4 people. We’d love to welcome you back🫵

🔗 Go to https://lazyfcamp.org/camps/roots-and-wings/ to register your family today!

06/16/2026

School is officially out and camp is finally in! 🥳☀️

Our first day of camp kicks off on June 22nd, and the fun runs all summer long!

If you still need to lock in plans for your family, don’t wait! We have camps for everyone! Enjoy a summer of outdoor adventures and great memories.

Spots are filling up Sign Up Now!

🔗https://lazyfcamp.org/camps/
📞(509) 962-2780

06/10/2026

We are feeling so fortunate to have an amazing NOMADS volunteer group with us at Lazy F right now! This dedicated crew of 8 people is spending three whole weeks on site to help us spruce up the place.🌲

Their big mission? Restaining Ridgeview! 🪵🖌️

In just their first week, they’ve already crushed the prep work, installed missing battens, and stained a ton of the fascia boards and the south side of the building.

This week, the real transformation begins with some Cottage Red on the main building, Essex Green” trim, and a really cool named tan for the doors! 🚪🎨

We are so grateful for their hard work and can’t wait to share more of their progress soon! Stay tuned! 👋❤️

06/07/2026

Last week we had about 30 incredibly hardworking men from Federal Way join us on the grounds to tackle some massive cleanup and improvements!

This has become an amazing annual tradition ahead of a big men’s retreat that first began back in 1997.

This crew absolutely crushed their to-do list. They trimmed bushes, weedeated, and knocked out projects all over the property:
⚡ Fixed several electrical issues (it definitely helps to have a retired electrician in the group!)
🪵 Repaired handrails
🧱 Replaced the chapel deck with beautiful new pavers (thanks to a couple of landscapers in the crew!)
🖌️ Restained the railing up at Skyline

We are so deeply grateful for the help of the many volunteers who show up for us in so many ways. Thank you to everyone who lent a hand last week, we couldn’t do it without you! 🙌 ❤️

06/04/2026

It’s a lovely day here at Camp! If you’ve driven past our entrance recently, you might have noticed a fresh upgrade taking shape.

We just finished building a brand new beautiful wood fence right at our main entrance. It grounds the entrance perfectly and gives everyone a clean and warm welcome as soon as you pull into our property.

A huge thanks to everyone who helped get this project across the finish line in time for Summer Camp!!😎

05/29/2026

Camp is going to be smelling good all summer!🍿

We have entered our industrial Snack Era. Say goodbye to our old countertop poppers, we just upgraded to this beast of a popcorn machine.

We’ve already been doing some testing to make sure it’s fully ready to go for when camp starts.

Check it out in peak performance!

05/23/2026

We are glad to announce that Nezzie is joining us at the canyon this season as our Interim Assistant Director.

Nezzie is stepping in to help lead our summer programs, and we asked her to share a quick introduction with the Lazy F family:

"Hi, my name is Nezzie, and I am so excited for camp this summer! I graduated this spring with a Bachelor of Science in Environment and Natural Resources from The Ohio State University. Over the last four years, I have taken many courses focused on program planning and outdoor education. I have also worked on a regenerative farm for the last two years, where, in addition to growing vegetables, I led volunteer groups, weekly children's programs, garden tours, and helped start our first farm camp. I love being outside, and I love spending time with people, so when I get to do both at the same time, I'm happy! I can't wait to get to know one another and learn more about you all!"

Please join us in welcoming Nezzie to the team.

05/21/2026

Thank you to Alexis (Alani)

As the busy summer season approaches, we would like to share a brief update about our leadership team. Our Assistant Director, Alexis, also known to many campers as Alani, has moved on from the canyon to begin a new professional chapter.

Alexis was a centerpiece for our operations over the last few years. She ran our daily camp operations and behind-the-scenes responsibilities, and her hard work and dedication helped keep Lazy F moving forward. She also kept our programs running smoothly while contributing to the overall stewardship of the canyon.

We are deeply grateful for the energy and time she invested in our family and this ministry. Please join us in thanking Alexis for everything and wishing her nothing but the best in her next step in life.

05/11/2026

A day to celebrate the heart of the family

Mother’s Day is a beautiful reminder of the quiet strength and unconditional love that mothers and mother figures provide every single day. Today, we are taking a moment to honor the women who nurture us, support our dreams, and make the world feel like a warmer place.

To every mom, grandmother, and mentor in our community, we see the heart you pour into everything you do. We hope your day is filled with peace, gratitude, and the love you so deserve.

From all of us at Lazy F, we want to wish you a very Happy Mother's Day!

05/09/2026

Nearly half a mile of hose!

The transition into May always brings a flurry of activity as we prepare the grounds for our summer guests. A significant part of that preparation involves ensuring our landscape remains vibrant and well-maintained throughout the warmer months.

We recently completed the installation of 17 new sprinklers across the camp. This project required laying 2,425 feet of hose, which totals 0.459 miles of new infrastructure.

While these updates often happen behind the scenes, they are essential to preserving the beauty of the canyon that we all love. We are grateful for the hard work of our maintenance team and look forward to welcoming you back to a lush and green camp very soon.

Address

16170 Manastash Road
Ellensburg, WA
98926

Website

http://www.lazyfcamp.org/

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