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ABOUT SHASTA CAMP
Affiliation
Shasta Camp is managed by an all volunteer committee with oversight responsibility for maintenance, long range planning, funding, guest satisfaction and ensuring we comply with United States Forest Service (USFS) guidelines. We operate under the auspices of the United Methodist Church on land we lease from the USFS. Shasta Camp is a 501c3 organization and is sustained through private donations, foundation grants and fees charged for camping and special events.
We welcome all groups, families and individuals to experience this unique camp.
HISTORY
In the mid-1940’s, the Methodist (now United Methodist) churches of northern California received a permit from the United States Forest Service (USFS) to use and further develop a camp site on Scott Creek, about two miles from Castle Lake.
Youth groups slept under the stars, spread over a large area above the flat where the “kitchen” (a 20-foot trailer) resided. Wooden tables were arranged in rows for the sixty or so campers and staff people who attended.
In the fall of 1993, the CARE-A-VANers, retired United Methodist (UM) volunteers on wheels, made their first visit to Shasta Camp. The CARE-A-VANers have returned annually for various building projects and maintenance needs. Because of their dedication and commitment, many improvements have been made throughout the years.
In the summer of 2004 a new caretaker’s cabin was built, mainly through volunteer labor. And in the summer of 2004, ground was broken for the new 7,000 square foot Retreat Center— footings were poured and the retaining wall was constructed.
During the summer of 2005, volunteers and professionals were hard at work framing, wrapping and roofing the building. It looked great and everyone looked forward to the following summer when we would continue construction. Unfortunately, in April, 2006 due to heavy, wet snow and tremendous lateral pressure, the building collapsed! Not to be deterred the UM Shasta Camp Committee has spent considerable time working with our insurance company and finding local engineering and construction companies enthusiastic about this new project.
Shasta Camp is pleased to announce the construction of an enclosed pavilion to be built just above Buckner Lodge and below the Host Cabin. This new building will be called the "NEW VISION PAVILION".
The structure will provide meeting and dining space for about 100 participants and will contain two handicap accessible bathrooms (equipped with three stools, sinks and showers) and a fully equipped kitchen.
Click to view large images of building & floor plans.
Construction will begin on or around July 1, 2010 on an enclosed pavilion with a completion date of mid November, 2010. The pavilion will use the foundation and septic system that are already in place and will be a two story structure. The top floor will include a gathering space that will accommodate 100 people dining style, two handicap accessible bathrooms with showers, a fully equipped kitchen and a storage area.
The lower level will provide storage space and a workshop.
In addition to two large banks of windows on the east and west sides,
the structure also features doors and windows that can be pulled back
to allow full enjoyment of the surroundings and give a sense of being outdoors.
Those same windows and doors can also be closed to protect guests from rain and cooler air when necessary.
The intent is to provide a gathering space for groups and organizations for use from early summer to late fall regardless of weather conditions. Larger groups will no doubt enjoy not having to serve meals in shifts because there will be plenty of space to accommodate all participants.
Through grants, sponsorships, committee donations, plus pledges and donations from individuals and groups, the current balance in hand totals just under $300,000; outstanding grant applications total approximately $250,000, leaving a balance of $200,000.
We would appreciate a gift of any size and have enclosed a pledge/gift flyer for your convenience.
(Support the Capital Campaign)
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