Are You the One Who Helps Get Your Church to Camp?

If you are the person encouraging, organizing, or championing summer camp in your church — thank you. You are a true Camp Champion, and your leadership matters more than you know.

Summer camp can have a life-changing impact on a child or youth, but its influence doesn’t stop there. Camp also strengthens churches. Congregations that experience the greatest fruit from camp don’t treat it as just another event — they intentionally weave it into their discipleship plan for children and youth.

Rather than simply posting a summer camp flyer on the bulletin board, what would it look like to reimagine camp as a vital part of your church’s spiritual formation strategy?

Tips to make Camp great at your church:

  • Choose a week to dedicate as your church's camp week.

  • Get the word out! Publicize the week that you have chosen to come to camp. Set a date in the spring for a Camp Sunday to promote camp and invite your campers or our staff to speak.

  • Fundraise and provide scholarships, #1 way to get kids to camp. Your church can offer camper scholarships to help kids and families get to camp.

  • Plan and organize transportation. Get a group of volunteers to carpool and bring all the campers together. Meet at the church and have a fun send off.

  • Celebrate camp! Give your kids a chance to share their camp experience. Have a lunch after church or have an ice cream social with all of your campers.

  • Here are some slides to help build your service along with some favorite camp songs that your campers will definitely recognize!

Additional Info

  • Camper Grade Level - is based on the grade they will be going into in the fall.

  • Deposit – There is a required $50 deposit to be able to sign up for camp.

    • If your church provides scholarships to help pay for camp, families can pay their part online and we can bill the church for the remaining amount.

    • If your church pays 100% of the camper registration fee, give us a call and we will give you a code to share with parents to bypass the deposit.

  • Camp Pastors - Experience the magic of summer camp as a camp pastor! This special opportunity brings clergy and children together for a week of connection. Encourage your church to send clergy for a unique chance to build relationships. Plus, pastors can enjoy the option of a private room!

  • Adult Volunteers - Be a volunteer at camp! We're calling for weekly volunteers – ideal for non-clergy staff and parents. Your presence means confident, successful campers. Choose a private room or bunk for free. All adults must hold a current Safe Gatherings Certification. Join the adventure now!

Registration is online - How to help families without internet access 

  • Call the camp office 620-442-5533 and we will register them by phone.

  • Do it with them at the church office

If there are any questions about this process, please feel free to contact us.