A Special Place for Special Families
History
In 1982, two men who had enjoyed the great outdoors of the Pacific Northwest were helping two boys with disabilities fish, boat, and enjoy the wilderness. The idea struck; why not find a place to help those who are physically less fortunate learn about the outdoors and experience nature at its best?
Three years later, the two men joined with others to form a task force which studied, planned, and established a framework for a recreational facility for terminally/seriously ill or disabled children and their families. Their vision was not for a “specialized” camp, but rather a facility that could be a “setting” for individuals and their families to enjoy the beauty of the mountains.
In 1986, Prime Time was incorporated to establish and direct a camp facility. The group obtained an existing unused camp near Clear Lake in the beautiful Wenatchee National Forest. The camp is approximately seven miles east of White Pass, Washington, on Highway 12. The Prime Time staff and volunteers continue to remodel, update, and maintain the facility so that it can accommodate these special families.
Meet the Staff
Margaret Filkins joined Camp Prime Time as the Executive Director in October 2023. She graduated from Lakeside School in Seattle and later earned a degree in Business from the University of Puget Sound. Margaret has lived in Yakima since 1998 and has spent that time working for non-profits, volunteering for several organizations, and serving on various committees. As a non-profit Executive Director, Margaret has expanded services to clients and members, coordinated staff and volunteers, and facilitated a $2 million Capital Campaign and building renovation.
Margaret and her husband, Scott, chose to raise their children in the Yakima Valley, where they have enjoyed the opportunities afforded by the four seasons, community relationships, and strong philanthropic support. The family’s favorite activities include camping, boating, and participating in and watching a variety of sports. The Filkins family has also spent a significant amount of time volunteering their time and talent for fundraisers, community improvement, and social service agencies.
Meet the Board
Michael Moore, President
Yakima, Washington
Michael has volunteered for Camp Prime time for several years and began in a leadership capacity by joining the Board in September 2019. He has a 20 plus year professional background in the construction industry managing a variety of projects in the commercial, civil, industrial, healthcare, and residential sectors. Michael was born and raised in Yakima and gained a passion for working with special needs families as a youth while volunteering for the Special Olympics. Michael is a past board member of the West Valley Citizens for Better Schools and is a recipient of the Washington State School Directors’ Association Community Leadership Award for his district. He is an active volunteer at his children’s school and has led the school group called Watch DOGS. Michael enjoys coaching youth baseball, soccer, basketball, and runs a junior golf program in the summer. Michael is married to his high school sweetheart and is the proud father of three boys.
Levi Wyatt, Vice President
Yakima, Washington
Levi has a rich history of volunteerism and community engagement activities. As the Corporate Social Responsibility Coordinator at Yakima Chief Hops, Levi uses his experience in marketing and communications to promote inclusion in the community. As a former member of the Yakima Rotaract, he enjoyed spearheading various volunteer and fundraising events for local organizations within Yakima County. Levi’s volunteer experience started in high school with his involvement in Special Olympics. It has continued through his most recent involvement with the Northwest Association of Blind Athletes, teaching adapted sports to those with low to no vision. Levi has a tremendous passion for the outdoors and enjoys adventures with his wife and their pup, Bridger.
Terry Alapeteri, Secretary
Selah, Washington
As a Professional Engineer and Principal at HLA Engineering and Surveying, Inc., Terry specializes in municipal engineering, managing water, sewer, and roadway projects for communities throughout the greater Yakima area. Terry has been employed at HLA since 2000. Terry and his wife Amie spent nine years as foster parents, and have adopted three children through the foster program. Their oldest adopted daughter Summer, now 21, has special needs. She has inspired Terry to enjoy the little things in life and to serve the less fortunate. Terry is past president of Yakima Toastmasters’ Cascade 993 where he spent many years working on his stuttering impediment. Terry hopes to bring new ideas and a fresh perspective to the Camp Prime Time team.
David Huitron, Treasurer
Yakima, Washington
David is a Certified Public Accountant and has been the Controller at D&M Chem, Inc. for three years. Previously, he was an Audit Manager at Moss Adams, LLP in Yakima where he managed financial statement audits for companies within a wide range of industries including agriculture, higher education, and healthcare. He is a member of the American Institute of Certified Public Accountants and is an active member of the Sunrise Rotary Club of Yakima. In his spare time, he enjoys playing golf, traveling, and watching local sports teams compete. David looks forward to assisting the board interpret financial data and trends to make sound decisions that help the Organization serve as many families as possible.
Kelli Barton, Board Member
Yakima, Washington
This is Kelli’s third time serving on the Camp Prime Time Board, with over 10 year’s cumulative service, two of which as Vice-President. Kelli also volunteered for 15 years with Bloomsday, assisting with the Elite Runner Transportation. With the “Give Back” program, she helped build a Habitat for Humanity house. Kelli has 25 years sales experience in the manufacturing industry, and was a certified Fire Code Inspector with the city of Yakima for 6 years.
Kelli does her best to put family and friends first, helping her neighbors and advocating for those less fortunate. Celebrating the good times and supporting during the hard times helps Kelli to be a better person, and hopefully the world a better place. Kelli rejoined our Board March 2019.
David Berthon Sr., Honorary Board Member
Yakima, Washington
Dave is a co-founder and charter member of Camp Prime Time. He retired from the board in July of 2022 after 36 years. He is also retired from his position as a Sales Representative for Van Well Nursery in Yakima. Dave is Past President of the Naches Recreation Association, affiliated with the Red Cross Blood Service, regional and national, and a past member of the board of directors, of Northwest Counseling Services (an alcohol and drug treatment agency in Yakima).
Ralph Berthon, Board Member
Yakima, Washington
Ralph is a co-founder and charter member of Camp Prime Time. He is retired from the field of community corrections after working in that arena for over 40 years. He has over 30 years of experience working with nonprofits in the Yakima community. Ralph has served as president of a four-wheel drive recreational club, been an active volunteer in the maintenance of Camp Fife (Boy Scout Camp) for over twenty years, served six years as a member of St. Paul’s school board, and two of the six years as President of the Board. He is presently an active member of the Yakima Sunrise Rotary. He has served on the Sunrise Rotary Board, was Club President in 2015, and has served on various Rotary committees. He has been a member of the Knights of Columbus for over 30 years. Ralph is an accomplished musician, having played for church programs, and helps with music at Camp Prime Time. He remains active with the organization and assists with special projects and general fundraising.
Dick Haapala, Board Member
Yakima, Washington
Agricultural Engineer and Project Manager for CH2M HILL, Yakima, WA. Dick specializes in evaluation, design, and construction management of municipal, industrial, and agricultural water and wastewater projects in the Northwest and overseas. Member of the American Society of Agricultural Engineers. Past Scoutmaster for Boy Scouts of America. U.S. Army Corps of Engineers with service in U.S. and Vietnam. And serves as President of the Maribee Acres Water Company.
Betty Jo Murray, Board Member
Selah, Washington
Betty Jo is a bank vice-President and commercial loan officer with over 25 years of experience in the banking industry. She also has served as an office manager and controller. Betty Jo is currently a board member for Yakima Specialties, Inc., a sheltered workshop for adults with special needs. She is an active member of Yakima Downtown Rotary and serves on various Rotary committees. Betty Jo is a member of St. John Church in Naches and works on the Parish Council and Finance Committee. She is a chair for United Way Allocations and has served United Way in several capacities. Betty Jo is an active member of the community and has volunteered to use her talents with Camp Prime Time’s auction and fund raising. She joined the Prime Time Board of Directors in 2010.
Sheri Smith, Board Member
Yakima, Washington
Sheri is the Administrator for Avail Home Health, Inc. She is an active member of the Leadership Yakima Executive Committee at the Greater Yakima Chamber of Commerce, a board member of the South Central Work Force Council, and a member of Yakima’s Downtown Rotary. She loves volunteering with her family for a weekend each year at Camp Prime Time and co-sponsors cabin J with the Mullenhoff family. She is an active parent volunteer with Freestyle Team at White Pass. Sheri joined the Prime Time Board of Directors in 2010.
Dave Wakefield, Board Member
Yakima, Washington
Dave was one of the first volunteers to work at Camp Prime Time in the late ’80’s. He has been involved off and on with the camp since that time. He is a highly skilled carpenter with over 45 years’ experience in the industry. Dave has additional background in owning businesses. Dave, working for Tri Ply Construction was the superintendent on the 1.7-million-dollar remodel project of the camp lodge. He remains employed at Tri Ply Construction in Yakima as a superintendent. Over the years Dave has recruited several volunteers that help run camp on weekends and do construction projects as necessary at camp. His construction expertise is invaluable to the board as we develop facility and organizational plans.
Sean Worley, Board Member
Yakima, Washington
Sean is an attorney at law and litigator in a Yakima law firm. In addition to general commercial disputes, Sean represents private and municipal employers in labor and employment matters. He represents employers before state and federal agencies on matters involving wrongful discharge, discrimination, harassment, hostile work environment, retaliation, wage and hour issues, whistleblower conduct, breach of contract, non-competition, FMLA, ADA/WLAD, as well as matters involving unions and collective bargaining. Sean is a former Deputy Prosecuting Attorney with the Yakima County Prosecuting Attorney’s Office where he worked in the Corporate Counsel Division, District Court Unit, and Special Assault Unit. He is also a recent father to a special needs child.
Lisa Maher-Berthon, Board Member
Selah, Washington
Lisa joined Camp Prime Time’s (CPT) board in 2023. While she is a new member, she has been aware of CPT since the concept of it began. She was raised in Selah, WA and continues to reside there.
She has been an elementary school teacher for 25 years. She began her teaching career as a special education teacher in Granger, WA. Which gives her background knowledge on our campers at Camp Prime Time. Lisa is currently teaching second grade at JCP in Selah, WA. She is also aware of the business side of running a company. Lisa and her late husband owned Custom Tile Works for 20 years. She recently closed her business and is focusing in on family and teaching. During the summer months, you will find Lisa camping, boating, and enjoying the outdoors. As Camp Prime Time campers would.
Our Promise to Families
We seek to enrich the lives of families with children who are seriously ill or developmentally disabled by providing an outdoor wilderness experience where families can enjoy themselves in a supportive atmosphere without financial burden.
Camp Prime Time Mission & Values
It is in the vision of Camp Prime Time that all families should have an opportunity to experience the great outdoors without physical or financial limitations
It is the mission of Camp Prime Time to enrich the lives of families with children who are seriously ill or developmentally disabled by providing an outdoor wilderness experience, where families can enjoy themselves in a supportive atmosphere without financial burden
Camp Prime Time is an equal opportunity provider.
Camp Prime Time is operated under special use permit from the Okanogan-Wenatchee National Forest.
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