Our mission is simply
That every camper will have an undeniable encounter with Christ.
Our mission
is simply
That every camper will have an undeniable encounter with Christ.
Overview
Located on 135 wooded acres on the picturesque Pend Oreille River, we are a full-service, all-season Christian Camp and Retreat Center, as well as a rental facility specializing in meeting the unique needs of church groups & non-profits. Bear Paw Camp has been serving northeast Washington and north Idaho area for over 40 years, providing a pristine location and opportunities to foster relationships based on Faith and Trust in our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. Tailor a camping experience for your church that Is safe, comfortable, and effective. At Bear Paw you will enjoy:
- An outdoor setting
- Excellent facilities
- Outstanding food
- Professional camp support & planning
History
Bear Paw Camp was originally founded as a boy scout survival camp in 1965. It remained a survival camp until it was bought by Bob and Nancy Suoboda as a Christian camp and retreat Center in 1992 and has faithfully operated as one since then.
Ministry
We love Jesus and People by partnering with local and regional ministries to provide a unique camp experience set in God’s beautiful creation, away from the world’s distractions. We offer a variety of trust activities that could build people’s relationships.
Bear Paw is where the Gospel of Jesus Christ is proclaimed so that every camper may have an undeniable encounter with Christ.
STAFF
Jason McQuinn
Owner & Camp Director
Jason has been the owner of Bear Paw Camp since September of 2018. His God given vision of Bear Paw Camp has shaped the atmosphere of the camp’s mission statement that “every camper has an undeniable encounter with Christ”. Jason has a passion for youth finding relationships with Jesus and has a heart for equipping God’s people by offering training and encouragement in a camp setting. If you want to hear a radical story of how Jason got the camp click below:
Dr. Beth McQuinn
Co-Founder & Director of Bear Paw Camp
Dr. Beth owns and runs Total Health Center in Newport, Washington as a Naturopathic Physician.
Mickey Brooks
Assistant Director
Mickey has been on staff at Bear Paw Camp since the Fall of 2020. Mickey is a Jill of all trades directing the kitchen, hospitality, and even at times maintenance. Mickey is always happy to stop her busy schedule to minister and pray with our campers and assist Jesus through healing and prophecy.
Chris Thunder
Summer Internship Missionary
Chris is a missionary from Zimbabwe who answered the call of God to come to America and help disciple the next generation at Bear Paw through the summer internship program. Chris is an anointed preacher and teacher and his contagious personality shows the heart and love of God as soon as you meet him.
Laney Bojorquez
Administrative assistant
Laney assists with all of the background work it takes to make camp run. She loves the culture of camp and seeing kids set on fire by the power of the gospel and the Holy Ghost.
Brady Devens
Maintenance Director
Not only is Brady our fix-it guy, but he also disciples and mentors our interns. He loves teaching them practical skills about life and most of all, the Kingdom of God. Brady is a hard worker and isn’t afraid to stop working to pray for anyone who needs it.
