Camps & Events

Experiences & Outcomes

Bible Study|Worship|Fellowship|Exploring Age Appropriate Spiritual Practices|Campfire Cookouts|Relationship Building Activities|Nature and Craft Activities|Free Play

This event is for children who are growing up in the business of a family in ministry. It gives them an opportunity to fellowship with peers who understand the life of a PK and develop new friendships while growing on their walk with Christ.

Clear Gospel Message

• The gospel of Jesus Christ will be presented with an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Focuses on students understanding God’s love for them.
• Discovering Christ’s promises.
• Offering opportunities to explore examples of Christian character.

Director Team

Peggy Nunley

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $170 
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

Resources & Info

Scholarship Info, Registration Details, Payment Plans, & More

 

Experiences & Outcomes

Bible Study|Worship|Fellowship|Exploring Age Appropriate Spiritual Practices|Campfire Cookouts|Relationship Building Activities|Nature and Craft Activities|Free Play

This event is for children who are growing up in the business of a family in ministry. It gives them an opportunity to fellowship with peers who understand the life of a PK and develop new friendships while growing on their walk with Christ.

Clear Gospel Message

• The gospel of Jesus Christ will be presented with an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Focuses on students understanding God’s love for them.
• Discovering Christ’s promises.
• Offering opportunities to explore examples of Christian character.

Director Team 

Peggy Nunley

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $170
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

Register Here

Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

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Event Information

Grab a friend or your small group from church and come help get Camp Adventure ready for summer camp! We will have a wide variety of projects for every skill & comfort level. We will get started at 9am and finish up by 3pm. Come for the morning, afternoon, or the whole day! Lunch will be provided for volunteers. Volunteers under the age of 18 must be accompanied by an adult.

Please register for the event below or by emailing rebekah.stayton@impact2818.org. 

Event Cost

• Price: Free

 

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Event Information TBA

     Bring your youth group or adult group to spend the day helping to prepare for the 2019 camp season. There are projects that need your helping hand. 

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $Free

 

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Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

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Event Information 

The Ministry Learning Labs is a training and continuing education event for:

• Volunteer Camp Counselors & Directors
• Church Staff & Volunteers (Children’s or Youth Ministry)
• Impact 2818 Staff

Join the Impact 2818 team as we expand our all-staff training event to incorporate experiences that can help you and leaders at your church develop ministry leadership skills.

Learning Labs will provide experiences to acquire training in: Spiritual, Physical, & Emotional Safety, Developing Solution Oriented Staff, Age Group Characteristics & Demographic Analysis, Young Adults/Mature Volunteers, Group Facilitation, Emerging Leadership Development, Volunteer Training, Camp Counselor Training, Incorporating Camp Into Your Church’s Discipleship Pathway, Camp Director Forums, and so much more.

Bring your team to dig into training experiences, expand your safety protocols, develop leadership skills, improve your programming facilitation, explore training materials, and more.

Throughout the event, participants will have the opportunity to renew their hearts through spiritual focus in worship and teaching times while drawing closer to the heartbeat of our Creator.

Event Cost

• Participant Price: $Free event for anyone working or volunteering at Impact 2818 during 2018 or 2019.

 

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Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

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Event Information TBA

Event Cost

• Participant Price:
  • private housing =
    • $99/adult
    • $79 children 4-9
    • $0 3 and under
  • RV and tent =
    • $79/adult
    • $59 ages 4-9
    • $0 3 and under.

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What is Family Camp?

Family camp is unlike any camp you’ve ever experienced. Instead of sending the kids away for a week why don’t you join them? Taking up only a weekend this camp is full of activities for any age and helps to develop family bonding through strengthening the families relationship to God. Worship and devotions are a critical part of the week that include sessions specifically for adults and kids. 

Clear Gospel Message

We believe that the family is stronger when everyone has a strong relationship with the Lord and so we hope to strengthen and develop that relationship, and in turn, the families who visit us. Each day has a whole camp worship experience and each family is given devotional materials to complete together. The goal is that each person is able to have a little fun while also growing closer to God.

Experience

• Cabin sleeping
• Pool – Swimming
• Family Focused Schedules
• Parent-only and Kid-only sessions
• The Family Camp Community Cookout
• Family Worship and Devotion times

Outcomes

• Family camp give your family the opportunity to create new memories focused on togetherness.
• The experience will help you to strengthen relationship to each other as you draw together while also growing closer to God.

Director Team

More information coming soon . . . 

Event Cost*

Pine Creek will NOT offer Community housing for Summer 2019

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Experience

Camp REYOAD is a unique and life-changing week for our friends 16 and older with intellectual disabilities. 

• Morning & afternoon worship times including: bible stories, relational teachings, interactions, skits, & exciting worship music
• Devotions & Small Groups
• Community & Interaction Focused Activities
• Beach Waterfront, Fishing, Boating, Crafts, Classes, Camp Wide Games 
• The Dance

Outcomes

• A community of deeply loved individuals cared for by dedicated counselors, staff & nurses
• A safe place where campers can explore God’s Creation, Love, and Purpose for their lives
• Vacation Fun! Campers have a variety of options throughout the day and can sit back and enjoy rest from their everyday life
• Spiritual teaching and reflective moments throughout the day allow for campers to better understand God’s great love for them

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Sample Schedule

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $460 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $490 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan and scholarships are available.

Learn more here…

 

 

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Download a registration packet to sign up a camper

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

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Camp Lakewood’s Mini Camp provides a classic camp experience, perfectly fit for the youngest students. Adventures including: boat rides, zip lines, and a  bouldering wall give excitement to each day. Most importantly, an emphasis on spiritual development through hearing about God’s love, devotional time in their cabin, and evening worship gives each young camper a fresh look into what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Experiences

Beach Swimming|Twin Eagle Zip Line|Bouldering Wall|Boat Ride|Time in Nature|Maker Creative Spaces|Evening Extravaganza|Star Gazing and Night Hike Cabin Cookout|Twice Daily Small Group Times|Curriculum Theme “Peace”

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Lakewood, we teach and explore God’s love in every moment. Whether soaring through the air down the zip line or hearing the gospel in morning and evening worship, campers have the chance to feel God’s love everywhere they go. Each week has a new director team to help guide their week to an intimate understanding and relationship with Christ. Additionally, every week campers will have the opportunity to become a disciple for Jesus Christ. For summer 2019, we are highlighting ‘Peace,’ and how being a follower of God promotes peace in our own lives and the world we live in. 

Outcomes

New Friends|Strengthened Interpersonal Skills|An intimate understanding of Jesus|Lifetime of memories

Volunteer Director Team

Our June 9-11 Mini-Camp Director team is one of the most experienced groups Lakewood has to offer! With 2 pastors and 2 teachers, this team is equipped to lead spiritually, emotionally, and in a world of fun!

• Pastor Ted Jansen – Waynedale UMC
• Marlene Fenstermacher – Children’s Director – Covenant UMC
• Anita Eggleston – Covenant UMC
• Amy Becker – Covenant UMC

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $229 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $244 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

Register Here

Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

Resources & Info

Scholarship Info, Registration Details, Payment Plans, & More

 

Experience

Pool w/ Water Slide | Bouldering Wall | Team Building Low Ropes | Free Play Zone | Time in Nature | Cabin Sleeping | Cabin Cookouts | Star Gazing | Morning Watch | Evening Vespers | Themed Days | Group Games | Family Style Meals | Crafts

Clear Gospel Message

• The gospel of Jesus Christ will be presented with an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Focuses on students understanding God’s love for them.
• Discovering Christ’s promises.
• Offering opportunities to explore examples of Christian character.

Outcomes

• At Camp Rivervale, your child will find a loving and safe environment where they will explore Christ through scripture, questions, service, and community.
• Expanding on 2018 efforts, is a focus on character, social, & friendship skill development to help children better engage in social situations & everyday moments throughout their lives.
• Rivervale’s program activities are intentionally designed to help students discover victories and perseverance while they explore exciting and challenging experiences.

Director Teams

Director – Pam Tedrow – Jacob Finger UMC

Director – Rachel Nay – Seymour first UMC

Director – Corey VanMeter – Loogootee UMC

Director – Jessica Baker – Jacob Finger UMC

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $229 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $244 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

Register Here

Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

Resources & Info

Scholarship Info, Registration Details, Payment Plans, & More

 

Experience

Climbing Wall| Zip Line|Pool w/ Water Slide|Target Sports|Team Building Low Ropes|Canoes (Grades 5-6 only)|Free Play Zone|Time in Nature|Star Gazing|Night Hikes|Cabin Sleeping| Cabin Cookouts|Morning Watch|Evening Vespers|Themed Days|Group Games|Family Style Meals|Crafts

Clear Gospel Message

• The gospel of Jesus Christ will be presented with an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Focuses on students understanding God’s love for them.
• Discovering Christ’s promises.
• Offering opportunities to explore examples of Christian character.

Outcomes

• At Camp Rivervale, your child will find a loving and safe environment where they will explore Christ through scripture, questions, service, and community.
• Expanding on 2018 efforts, is a focus on character, social, & friendship skill development to help children better engage in social situations & everyday moments throughout their lives.
• Rivervale’s program activities are intentionally designed to help students discover victories and perseverance while they explore exciting and challenging experiences.

Director Teams

Director – Pam Tedrow – Jacob Finger UMC

Director – Rachel Nay – Seymour first UMC

Director – Corey VanMeter – Loogootee UMC

Director – Jessica Baker – Jacob Finger UMC

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

Register Here

Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

Resources & Info

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Camp Adventure’s Impact Camps provide a classic camp experience, featuring action-packed adventures including: swimming, blobbing, paintball, low ropes, and high ropes. Most importantly, there is a deep focus on Christ through an amazing spiritual program including small groups, modern worship and opportunities to ask the tough questions about God.

Clear Gospel Message

At Camp Adventure, we teach and explore the gospel with students through worship, stories, small group discussions, and feature activities. Each week has a different speaker and spiritual director to lead the students to a real and intimate relationship with our Savior. In Summer 2019, our curriculum is focused on knowing and being known by God with an even greater emphasis on teaching campers practical skills on how to continue that pursuit when they leave camp. 

Camp Worship

Praise can be expressed in many different ways, therefore, we like to help campers become inspired by the Holy Spirit’s movement during different worship times throughout the week. Each week brings a new worship team to lead students to give their all to our Creator. Lookout Lodge, which also doubles as the dining room, turns into a sacred worship space with high-tech lighting and dynamically led music.

Campers also have the opportunity to worship through exploring nature on our vast acreage, meeting in small groups, navigating through the Bible, and encouraging one another through activities like the low and high ropes courses.

Recreation & Activities

Human Foosball | High Ropes Adventure Course | Climbing Wall | Zip Lines | Giant Blob in Kaiser Lake | Jr. Olympic Sized Swimming Pool | Slip ‘N Slide | Paintball | Low Ropes Course | GaGa Pit | 9 Square-in-the-Air | Beautiful Hiking Trails | Peaceful Fire Circles

Volunteer Director Team

The volunteer directors for this team are:

• Devin Cook (Dyer UMC)
• Justin Cason (Monticello UMC)
• Ben Hawk (Mt. Olive UMC)
• Krissy Miller (Mt. Olive UMC)
• Alex Hershey (The Branches)

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

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Impact Leadership Training is a unique experience designed for teens.  It will encourage personal growth in Christ, challenge youth to be Godly leaders in every situation, and teach and prepare youth to minister to and serve others. 

Experiences

Personal growth program designed for teenagers who desire to be in leadership positions within their community, now or in the future|A biblical setting that uses Godly principals to teach, encourage, & train|Great training & preparatory for teens that will be leading as a camp volunteers during summer camp

Clear Gospel Message

At Camp Lakewood, a part of Impact 2818, we have a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ.  We will present an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become a disciple or Jesus Christ at each of our events. In addition, we will at this event, help students focus on taking ownership of his/her faith by understanding what Christ did and how it will impact his/her life, focus on the reality of local and global needs, and encourage students to look outside of themselves to have outward expressions of faith.

Outcomes

Spiritual Growth|Leadership Development|Exploration in Service and Ministry|Presentation Skills|Strengthen Planning & Organization|Learn to Lead Team Building Experiences|Develop Creative & Innovative Solutions

Leadership Team

Camp Lakewood staff and partners in ministry will provide leadership for this training event for teens. 

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $150
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

 

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Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

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Camp Lakewood’s Impact Camp provides a classic camp experience, with exciting features including a mammoth swing, zip line, tubing, and more! Through these experiences and time in Cabin Groups, campers will make new friends, strengthen old bonds, and grow in interpersonal skills. Most importantly, an emphasis on spiritual development through hearing about God’s love, devotional time in their cabin, and evening worship gives each camper a fresh look into what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Experiences

Beach Swimming|Twin Eagle Zip Line|Mammoth Swing|Archery|Wilderness (Camp Fire Cooking and Craft)|Low Ropes Course|Tubing on a Brand New Boat|Cabin Time|Time in Nature|Maker Creative Spaces|Evening Extravaganza|Star Gazing and Night Hike|Hike and Paddle Picnic Lunch|Cabin Cookout|Morning Teaching/Small Group Time|Evening Worship at Campfire/Devotions|Curriculum Theme “Peace”

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Lakewood, we teach and explore God’s love in every moment. Whether soaring through the air down the zip line or hearing the gospel in morning and evening worship, campers have the chance to feel God’s love everywhere they go. Each week has a new director team to help guide their week to an intimate understanding and relationship with Christ. Additionally, every week campers will have the opportunity to become a disciple for Jesus Christ. For summer 2019, we are highlighting ‘Peace,’ and how being a follower of God promotes peace in our own lives and the world we live in. 

Outcomes

New Friends|Strengthened Interpersonal Skills|An intimate understanding of Jesus|Lifetime of memories

Volunteer Director Team

Our June 16-21 Director Team is in the works. Stay tuned to find out who will be leading this great week!

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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That Thing at Epworth Forest is a summer conference camp for high school students to come together in pursuit of Christ being lived out in their communities. There’s a ton of fun here but more importantly, this camp is about sending students out to put love and action into the root of their daily lives back at home.

Hundreds of students will be on site each week from ninth grade through graduating seniors. Students get some supervised free time to explore recreation areas in groups, choose from different Creative Labs, grab snack at the Beach House, and relax in their lodge common rooms.

Camp Worship

At the core of That Thing is a passion for creating expressive and interactive worship spaces that draw on multiple learning styles to help students engage with the gospel and finding their own rhythm and connection with God. Bands and speakers spend time connecting with students throughout the day as well as on stage. Counselors and leaders help students through small group discussions in meeting new friends and unpacking the experiences of the week.

Recreation & Activities

Beach Waterfront | Aqua Rocker | Canoes | Swimming | Swurfer Swings | Sports Courts | GaGa Pit

Keynote Speaker

The keynoter for this week is:

• Hannah Gronowski – Hannah Gronowski is the Founder and CEO of Generation Distinct (www.GenerationDistinct.com), a nonprofit that exists to empower young adults to discover the wrong they were born to make right, leading them to experience who Jesus really is.  
  She has a passion to use her voice to empower others to become leaders God can use to create real change in the world. Hannah is also an author, with her first book to be released in 2020 with NavPress Publishers. She has spoken at Conferences, Churches, College Campuses, and Youth Events around the country.

Worship Band

The worship band for this week is:

• Modern Day Cure – Modern Day Cure is a worship band led by Aaron and Tamar Chipp. Based in Nashville, TN the married-duo’s heart is to exalt Jesus, share His truth, and see people changed by His power. Their name is inspired by Hebrews 13:8, which states, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” This truth makes Him the modern day cure. They believe Jesus is the answer the world needs today.

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $425 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $455 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

For students who come from churches where leaders aren’t able to attend or there aren’t enough students to get group lodging, we’ve created intentional spaces and opportunities to come and experience That Thing. These experiences are for students (roommate request’s available) who enjoy meeting lots of new people. Everyone in the cabin will probably only know 1-3 other people. There are no concerns, everything is taken care of from the fun to worship.

That Thing’s Campus House Counselors plan development time for students to connect, get to know one another and open up throughout the week. The experience is about connecting them with each other so that as a created community they can support, encourage and challenge one another in Christ during that week.

Students in the Campus Houses get to experience everything That Thing has to offer. They still get the individual freedoms in what activites they plunge into and where they spend their time as they can pick and choose activities and experiences perfect for their likes and styles.

The Campus House is the best option for students coming to camp individually; church leaders are invited and encouraged to come be counselors, contact us for counseling info.

Volunteer info can be found here…

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Experience

• Morning & afternoon worship times including: bible story, relational teaching, interaction, skits, & exciting worship music
• Devotions & Small Groups
• Community & Interaction Focused Activities
• ADA Pool, Adventure Activities, Crafts, Camp Wide Games, Archery 
• The Dance

Outcomes

• A community of deeply loved individuals cared for by dedicated counselors & staff
• A safe place where campers can explore God’s Creation, Love, and Purpose for their lives
• Vacation Fun! Campers have a variety of options throughout the day and can sit back and enjoy rest from their everyday life
• Spiritual teaching and reflective moments throughout the day allow for campers to better understand God’s great love for them

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

         The directing team of Alex and Anna Conklin and Pastor Jeanie Winters come with years of directing experience at camp. The Conklin’s both were counselors and summer staff at Indicoso. Pastor Winters has several years experience as a special education teacher. This directing team loves to share the love of Jesus with every camper that attends this week and is dedicated to making this week a wonderful camp experience.

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $460 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $490 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

 

Register Here

Download a registration packet to sign up a camper

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

Resources & Info

Scholarship Info, Registration Details, Payment Plans, & More

 

Camp Adventure’s Impact Camps provide a classic camp experience, featuring action-packed adventures including: swimming, blobbing, paintball, low ropes, and high ropes. Most importantly, there is a deep focus on Christ through an amazing spiritual program including small groups, modern worship and opportunities to ask the tough questions about God.

Clear Gospel Message

At Camp Adventure, we teach and explore the gospel with students through worship, stories, small group discussions, and feature activities. Each week has a different speaker and spiritual director to lead the students to a real and intimate relationship with our Savior. In Summer 2019, our curriculum is focused on knowing and being known by God with an even greater emphasis on teaching campers practical skills on how to continue that pursuit when they leave camp. 

Camp Worship

Praise can be expressed in many different ways, therefore, we like to help campers become inspired by the Holy Spirit’s movement during different worship times throughout the week. Each week brings a new worship team to lead students to give their all to our Creator. Lookout Lodge, which also doubles as the dining room, turns into a sacred worship space with high-tech lighting and dynamically led music.

Campers also have the opportunity to worship through exploring nature on our vast acreage, meeting in small groups, navigating through the Bible, and encouraging one another through activities like the low and high ropes courses.

Recreation & Activities

Human Foosball | High Ropes Adventure Course | Climbing Wall | Zip Lines | Giant Blob in Kaiser Lake | Jr. Olympic Sized Swimming Pool | Slip ‘N Slide | Paintball | Low Ropes Course | GaGa Pit | 9 Square-in-the-Air | Beautiful Hiking Trails | Peaceful Fire Circles

Volunteer Director Team

The volunteer directors for this team are:

• Phil Harman (Columbia City UMC)
• David Neel (Kokomo St. Luke’s UMC)
• Amanda Williams (Central UMC)
• Rory Field (Lifehouse/Huntertown UMC)
• Sara Barba (Columbia City UMC)

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

Register Here

Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

Resources & Info

Scholarship Info, Registration Details, Payment Plans, & More

 

Experience

Pool w/ Water Slide | Bouldering Wall | Team Building Low Ropes | Free Play Zone | Time in Nature | Cabin Sleeping | Cabin Cookouts | Star Gazing | Morning Watch | Evening Vespers | Themed Days | Group Games | Family Style Meals | Crafts

Clear Gospel Message

• The gospel of Jesus Christ will be presented with an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Focuses on students understanding God’s love for them.
• Discovering Christ’s promises.
• Offering opportunities to explore examples of Christian character.

Outcomes

• At Camp Rivervale, your child will find a loving and safe environment where they will explore Christ through scripture, questions, service, and community.
• Expanding on 2018 efforts, is a focus on character, social, & friendship skill development to help children better engage in social situations & everyday moments throughout their lives.
• Rivervale’s program activities are intentionally designed to help students discover victories and perseverance while they explore exciting and challenging experiences.

Director Teams

Spiritual Director – Jennifer Pollard 

Director – Sarah Gottlieb

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $229 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $244 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

Register Here

Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

Resources & Info

Scholarship Info, Registration Details, Payment Plans, & More

 

Camp Lakewood’s Express Camp provides a classic camp experience on a shortened timeline. This exciting week provides exciting features including a zip line, lake swimming, and more! Through these experiences and time in Cabin Groups, campers will make new friends, strengthen old bonds, and grow in interpersonal skills. Most importantly, an emphasis on spiritual development through hearing about God’s love, devotional time in their cabin, and evening worship gives each camper a fresh look into what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Experiences

Beach Swimming|Twin Eagle Zip Line|Mammoth Swing|Archery|Cabin Time|Time in Nature|Maker Creative Spaces|Evening Extravaganza|Star Gazing and Night Hike|Cabin Cookout|Morning Teaching/Small Group Time|Evening Worship at Campfire/Devotions|Curriculum Theme “Peace”

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Lakewood, we teach and explore God’s love in every moment. Whether soaring through the air down the zip line or hearing the gospel in morning and evening worship, campers have the chance to feel God’s love everywhere they go. Each week has a new director team to help guide their week to an intimate understanding and relationship with Christ. Additionally, every week campers will have the opportunity to become a disciple for Jesus Christ. For summer 2019, we are highlighting ‘Peace,’ and how being a follower of God promotes peace in our own lives and the world we live in. 

Outcomes

New Friends|Strengthened Interpersonal Skills|An intimate understanding of Jesus|Lifetime of memories

Volunteer Director Team

Our June 23-26 directing team is a group with years of experience, and passion for the mission of Lakewood unmatched by anyone. Each one of these directors shares a deep devotion to sharing the gospel with children in new and impactful ways. 

• Kent Stader – Dayton UMC
• Mindy Stader – Dayton UMC
• Sarah Null – Dayton UMC

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $310 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $330 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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Parents/Guardians – Sign up a camper to attend this event

Be A Volunteer

Serve as an adult counselor or parent at camp during programs

Resources & Info

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Experience

Climbing Wall| Zip Line|Pool w/ Water Slide|Target Sports|Team Building Low Ropes|Canoes (Grades 5-6 only)|Free Play Zone|Time in Nature|Star Gazing|Night Hikes|Cabin Sleeping| Cabin Cookouts|Morning Watch|Evening Vespers|Themed Days|Group Games|Family Style Meals|Crafts

Clear Gospel Message

• The gospel of Jesus Christ will be presented with an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become disciples of Jesus Christ.
• Focuses on students understanding God’s love for them.
• Discovering Christ’s promises.
• Offering opportunities to explore examples of Christian character.

Outcomes

• At Camp Rivervale, your child will find a loving and safe environment where they will explore Christ through scripture, questions, service, and community.
• Expanding on 2018 efforts, is a focus on character, social, & friendship skill development to help children better engage in social situations & everyday moments throughout their lives.
• Rivervale’s program activities are intentionally designed to help students discover victories and perseverance while they explore exciting and challenging experiences.

Director Teams

Spiritual Directors – Julie Macy and Brenda Burnworth

Directors – Karlee Macy and Carissa Macy

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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That Thing at Epworth Forest is a summer conference camp for high school students to come together in pursuit of Christ being lived out in their communities. There’s a ton of fun here but more importantly, this camp is about sending students out to put love and action into the root of their daily lives back at home.

Hundreds of students will be on site each week from ninth grade through graduating seniors. Students get some supervised free time to explore recreation areas in groups, choose from different Creative Labs, grab snack at the Beach House, and relax in their lodge common rooms.

Camp Worship

At the core of That Thing is a passion for creating expressive and interactive worship spaces that draw on multiple learning styles to help students engage with the gospel and finding their own rhythm and connection with God. Bands and speakers spend time connecting with students throughout the day as well as on stage. Counselors and leaders help students through small group discussions in meeting new friends and unpacking the experiences of the week.

Recreation & Activities

Beach Waterfront | Aqua Rocker | Canoes | Swimming | Swurfer Swings | Sports Courts | GaGa Pit

Keynote Speaker

The keynoter for this week is:

• Steve Carter – For the last two decades, Steve has been discovering what it means to be a pastor. From serving as the lead teaching pastor for Willow Creek Community Church to writing and speaking all over the world, his heart’s desire is to bring Jesus into every conversation and every space I occupy.
   
  His book, This Invitational Life, calls people to risk themselves to align with God’s heartbeat for humanity.
   
  He’s also the co-host of the Relevant Sports Podcast, a weekly show that talks about the intersection of sports, culture, and faith. Currently, He lives outside Chicago with His wife, Sarah, and their two kids.

Worship Band

The worship band for this week is:

• A Modern Day Cure – Modern Day Cure is a worship band led by Aaron and Tamar Chipp. Based in Nashville, TN the married ministry-duo’s heart is to exalt Jesus, share His truth, and see people changed by His power. Their name is inspired by Hebrews 13:8, which states, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” This truth makes Him the modern day cure. They believe Jesus is the answer the world needs today.

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $425 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $455 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

For students who come from churches where leaders aren’t able to attend or there aren’t enough students to get group lodging, we’ve created intentional spaces and opportunities to come and experience That Thing. These experiences are for students (roommate request’s available) who enjoy meeting lots of new people. Everyone in the cabin will probably only know 1-3 other people. There are no concerns, everything is taken care of from the fun to worship.

That Thing’s Campus House Counselors plan development time for students to connect, get to know one another and open up throughout the week. The experience is about connecting them with each other so that as a created community they can support, encourage and challenge one another in Christ during that week.

Students in the Campus Houses get to experience everything That Thing has to offer. They still get the individual freedoms in what activites they plunge into and where they spend their time as they can pick and choose activities and experiences perfect for their likes and styles.

The Campus House is the best option for students coming to camp individually; church leaders are invited and encouraged to come be counselors, contact us for counseling info.

 

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Camp Indicoso’s Impact Camps provide a classic camp experience, featuring action packed adventures including swimming, a dueling giant swing and zip lines, and high ropes. Most importantly, there is a deep focus on Christ through a spiritual program including small groups, worship, and opportunities to ask the tough questions about God in a safe place.

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Indicoso, we teach and explore the gospel with students through worship, stories, small group discussions, and feature activities. Each week has a different speaker and spiritual director to lead the students to a real and intimate relationship with our Savior.

Camp Worship

Praise can be expressed in many different ways, therefore, we like to help campers become inspired by the Holy Spirit’s movement during different worship times throughout the week. The main worship sessions each day take place in the Tabernacle where we are able to have a high energy, media-rich, outdoor-setting experience that draws us each to our Creator.

Recreation & Activities

Activities | Twin High Ropes Course | Twin Zip Lines | Swimming Pool | Paintball  |  Low Ropes Course | GaGa Pit | Beautiful Hiking Trails | Peaceful Fire Circles

Volunteer Director Team

The volunteer directors for this team are:

• Sean Johnson- pastor at Edinburgh United Methodist Church
• Jonathan Sweet-
• Colin Cress- pastor at Shelbyville United Methodist Church

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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Camp Adventure’s Impact Camps provide a classic camp experience, featuring action-packed adventures including: swimming, blobbing, paintball, low ropes, and high ropes. Most importantly, there is a deep focus on Christ through an amazing spiritual program including small groups, modern worship and opportunities to ask the tough questions about God.

Clear Gospel Message

At Camp Adventure, we teach and explore the gospel with students through worship, stories, small group discussions, and feature activities. Each week has a different speaker and spiritual director to lead the students to a real and intimate relationship with our Savior. In Summer 2019, our curriculum is focused on knowing and being known by God with an even greater emphasis on teaching campers practical skills on how to continue that pursuit when they leave camp. 

Camp Worship

Praise can be expressed in many different ways, therefore, we like to help campers become inspired by the Holy Spirit’s movement during different worship times throughout the week. Each week brings a new worship team to lead students to give their all to our Creator. Lookout Lodge, which also doubles as the dining room, turns into a sacred worship space with high-tech lighting and dynamically led music.

Campers also have the opportunity to worship through exploring nature on our vast acreage, meeting in small groups, navigating through the Bible, and encouraging one another through activities like the low and high ropes courses.

Recreation & Activities

Human Foosball | High Ropes Adventure Course | Climbing Wall | Zip Lines | Giant Blob in Kaiser Lake | Jr. Olympic Sized Swimming Pool | Slip ‘N Slide | Paintball | Low Ropes Course | GaGa Pit | 9 Square-in-the-Air | Beautiful Hiking Trails | Peaceful Fire Circles

Volunteer Director Team

The volunteer directors for this team are:

• Adam Sparks (Pierce Church – Upland)
• Sarah Sparks (Pierce Church – Upland)
• Chad Litten (Coalbush UMC/The Promise UMC)
• Grerayle Walton

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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As families are in constant need of encouragement and growth, Camp Lakewood provides a perfect opportunity for your family to strengthen relationships with each other and with the Lord. This time is designed to encourage the family to find joy in the Lord while having a great time together. As you enjoy the wonderful activities of Camp Lakewood, you will be constantly reminded of the beauty of God and His purpose for your life. Your family will truly relax, be refreshed and rejoice at God’s goodness.

Experience

Family Friendly Schedule|Cabin Sleeping|Beach Swimming|Ziplines|Parent Only Session|Beach Cookout|Family Devotions|Take Home Creative Camp Momento| Campfire Worship at Vesper Hill|Archery|Tubing|Memory Making Activities

Clear Gospel Message

At Camp Lakewood, a part of Impact 2818, we have a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We will present an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become a disciple of Jesus Christ.  At Family Camp we concentrate on equipping parents with activities, opportunities and tools to share their faith and explore the Bible together with their children.

Outcomes

New memories focused on togetherness|Strengthened relationships with each other and with God|Shared experiences that give new perspectives on how to be a disciple of Jesus

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: **
  

  FAMILY CAMP	Private	Community	RV/Tent
  10 & Up	$99.00	$89.00	$79.00
  4-9yrs	$79.00	$69.00	$59.00
  3 & Under	$0.00	$0.00	$0.00

**Note Early Bird pricing will end on 5/15/19.  At midnight, May 16 the price will increase by $7 per person.  

 

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What is Horse Camp?

Horse camp is very similar to a traditional camp experience with meals, cabins, and worship. However, two thirds of horse camper’s activity time is spent in the Barn learning basic animal husbandry and riding skills. The nature of this camp is to give campers a normal camp experience with a focus on Horse care and riding. This camp is express style meaning it is a shorter camp time than normal. Instead of 6 days, 5 nights you only spend 4 days and 3 nights! Great for those with limited summer availability. Have all the same fun but in a shorter time span!

The Gospel Message

Horse campers get to experience one of the most beautiful creatures God created in a close and personal setting. During training, campers learn how God cares for all of his creation big and small. This along with regular camp worship times and personal devotions allows campers to grow closer to God and learn more about who God is and why he is important.

Experience

• Residential Horse Camp
• Equine Safety
• Western Riding Approach
• Barn Operations
• Horse Care
• Tack Identification
• And other fun camp activities!

All Skill Levels Welcome

• Little to no experience with horses is needed. Introductory horse lovers will find a welcoming and encouraging space to interact with and build comfort with horses as you progress from foundation to advanced skills regardless of age.
• Long Time & Experienced Riders will find a great experience discovering more about horses and participating in peer leadership throughout the event as they strengthen and further develop their skills.
• Horses will be provided. Let your horse enjoy a small vacation staying at home this week while you get to discover a new relationship with a new equine friend at camp.

Directing Team

More information coming soon!

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $410 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $440 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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What is Express Camp?

Express camp offers all the same fun and activities as any camp but in a shorter time frame! Instead of a traditional 5 night stay we shorter the time to only 3 nights! In that time campers get to participate in fun activities like archery and low ropes while still getting worship times and camp cookouts. This week is excellent for busy summers or those who might be trying out camp for the first time!

The Gospel Message

As our campers grow we want to keep engaging them in new and exciting ways. During this week of camp children will participate in fun worship times with games and activities. Not only that but they will learn about the love God has for them and how they can spread that love outside of camp. The goal of this week is to have campers learn how God works around them and how to identify God in their day-to-day life.

Experience

• low ropes
• swimming
• archery
• Creation Corner
• Horse Experience
• Giant Swing

Outcomes

• A perfect first time overnight camp experience for young children to explore nature while being loved and encouraged.
• We hope that each young child will head the story of love that come through Jesus Christ and begin a journey to know Him more.
• New in 2019 is an enhanced focus on character, group interactions, & friendship skill development to help children better engage in social situations & everyday moments throughout life.

Directing Team

Information coming soon….

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $310 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $330 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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What is Express Camp?

Express camp offers all the same fun and activities as any camp but in a shorter time frame! Instead of a traditional 5 night stay we shorter the time to only 3 nights! In that time campers get to participate in fun activities like zorbing, while still getting worship times and camp cookouts. This week is excellent for busy summers or those who might be trying out camp for the first time!

Clear Gospel Message

Because many of our campers are first timers during this camp and experiencing it all for the first time our leaders do an excellent job of tailoring camp for the younger generation. Worship and devotion time is filled with activities and games to engage campers in new and exciting ways. The goal is teach campers about God and how they can experience Him in everyday life.

Experience

• Pool – Swimming
• Low Ropes
• Archery
• Nature Encounter
• Camp Cookouts

Outcomes

• A perfect first time overnight camp experience for young children to explore nature while being loved and encouraged.
• We hope that each young child will head the story of love that come through Jesus Christ and begin a journey to know Him more.
• New in 2019 is an enhanced focus on character, group interactions, & friendship skill development to help children better engage in social situations & everyday moments throughout life.

Directing Team

Information coming soon…

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $310 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $330 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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What is Horse Camp?

Horse camp is very similar to a traditional camp experience with meals, cabins, and worship. However, two thirds of horse camper’s activity time is spent in the Barn learning basic animal husbandry and riding skills. The nature of this camp is to give campers a normal camp experience with a focus on Horse care and riding. This camp is express style meaning it is a shorter camp time than normal. Instead of 6 days, 5 nights you only spend 4 days and 3 nights! Great for those with limited summer availability. Have all the same fun but in a shorter time span!

The Gospel Message

Horse campers get to experience one of the most beautiful creatures God created in a close and personal setting. During training, campers learn how God cares for all of his creation big and small. This along with regular camp worship times and personal devotions allows campers to grow closer to God and develop a personal relationship with Christ.

Experience

• Residential Horse Camp
• Equine Safety
• Western Riding Approach
• Barn Operations
• Horse Care
• Tack Identification
• And other camp favorites

All Skill Levels Welcome

• Little to no experience with horses is needed. Introductory horse lovers will find a welcoming and encouraging space to interact with and build comfort with horses as you progress from foundation to advanced skills regardless of age.
• Long Time & Experienced Riders will find a great experience discovering more about horses and participating in peer leadership throughout the event as they strengthen and further develop their skills.
• Horses will be provided. Let your horse enjoy a small vacation staying at home this week while you get to discover a new relationship with a new equine friend at camp.

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $410 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $440 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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That Thing at Epworth Forest is a summer conference camp for high school students to come together in pursuit of Christ being lived out in their communities. There’s a ton of fun here but more importantly, this camp is about sending students out to put love and action into the root of their daily lives back at home.

Hundreds of students will be on site each week from ninth grade through graduating seniors. Students get some supervised free time to explore recreation areas in groups, choose from different Creative Labs, grab snack at the Beach House, and relax in their lodge common rooms.

Camp Worship

At the core of That Thing is a passion for creating expressive and interactive worship spaces that draw on multiple learning styles to help students engage with the gospel and finding their own rhythm and connection with God. Bands and speakers spend time connecting with students throughout the day as well as on stage. Counselors and leaders help students through small group discussions in meeting new friends and unpacking the experiences of the week.

Recreation & Activities

Beach Waterfront | Aqua Rocker | Canoes | Swimming | Swurfer Swings | Sports Courts | GaGa Pit

Keynote Speaker

The keynoter for this week is:

• Matt Boyle – Matt Boyle has been a pastor and Bible teacher for 13 years. He has been a Youth Pastor, Teaching Pastor, and Senior Pastor. One of Matt’s favorite things in the world is to study the Scriptures and creatively put together a sermon for whoever will listen. His podcast, What’s True For Everybody, explores the beautiful truths of Jesus and the Bible in a way that’s true for everybody. Some of his other favorite things are watching the Chicago Cubs, playing outside, and eating tacos. Matt has been married to his bride, Corrie, for 12 years. They have a seven-year-old daugher named Nyleigha (Ny-lee-a) and a five-year-old son named Parker. The Boyle family lives in Fort Collins, CO. This will be Matt’s fourth summer teaching at That Thing.

Worship Band

The worship band for this week is:

• Modern Day Cure – Modern Day Cure is a worship band led by Aaron and Tamar Chipp. Based in Nashville, TN the married-duo’s heart is to exalt Jesus, share His truth, and see people changed by His power. Their name is inspired by Hebrews 13:8, which states, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” This truth makes Him the modern day cure. They believe Jesus is the answer the world needs today.
•  

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $425 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $455 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

For students who come from churches where leaders aren’t able to attend or there aren’t enough students to get group lodging, we’ve created intentional spaces and opportunities to come and experience That Thing. These experiences are for students (roommate request’s available) who enjoy meeting lots of new people. Everyone in the cabin will probably only know 1-3 other people. There are no concerns, everything is taken care of from the fun to worship.

That Thing’s Campus House Counselors plan development time for students to connect, get to know one another and open up throughout the week. The experience is about connecting them with each other so that as a created community they can support, encourage and challenge one another in Christ during that week.

Students in the Campus Houses get to experience everything That Thing has to offer. They still get the individual freedoms in what activites they plunge into and where they spend their time as they can pick and choose activities and experiences perfect for their likes and styles.

The Campus House is the best option for students coming to camp individually; church leaders are invited and encouraged to come be counselors, contact us for counseling info.

Volunteer info can be found here…

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Experience

• Camp Cookouts | Energetic Meal Times
• Pool Swimming | High Ropes | Low Ropes| Archery | Zip Lines |Giant Swings
• Individual Devotional Times | Small Group Discussion | Energetic Woods Worship Setting

Outcomes

• Small group times, will focus on interpersonal and social skill development this year. The goal is to help amplify the students’ capacity to connect more deeply in their home communities.  
• Students will focus in on discovering how to spend time alone with God and grow through their own digging into scripture, listening through prayer, and in seeking Him first.
• As always, exciting adventures, friendships, worship times, and activities will make this a memorable week of their life for years to come.

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    The volunteer directing staff are; Chris and Emily Burkhart and Hannah Enlow.

     This directing team wants the experience of camp to be one that these campers never forget. One that is not only a time to make lifelong friendships, but also a time to focus on how much God loves them and wants a relationship with each one of them.

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
  • Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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Camp Adventure’s Day Camp provides experiences much like vacation bible school, but with classic camp adventures added in. It runs from 8:30am-5pm Monday-Wednesday for one week. Day Camp features action packed adventures including swimming, blobbing, rock climbing, ziplining, slip ‘n sliding, and low ropes. Most importantly, there is a focus on Christ through a spiritual program including worship and opportunities to learn about Jesus’s love through stories and devotions.

Clear Gospel Message

We teach and explore the gospel with students through worship and stories. Each week has a different speaker and spiritual director to lead the students to a real and intimate relationship with our Savior. As part of Impact 2818, we major on the majors and minor on the minors. We keep teachings and spiritual focus simple to recognize and value the unique differences in beliefs and values of the Christian spectrum both in and out of our United Methodist denomination. Our majors include: Jesus Christ is the path to salvation, God values all people and we reflect that attitude, and as believers we are called into a lifetime of discipleship and service in the world. Every student will make a decision of some sort regarding Jesus Christ. That decision may be: an acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior, to continue seeking God’s will in their life, or to do nothing. Even choosing nothing is making a decision, and whatever students choose is okay. We cannot determine, judge, qualify, or eliminate God’s timeline. Where God harvested in one student’s spirit, God may have watered another’s and planted seeds in still another’s. It is essential to value all students and all decisions as good and part of God’s holy plans.

Camp Worship

Campers will experience a variety of worship songs throughout their week in Lookout Lodge, which doubles as the dining hall. Each day brings a new scripture focus and campers are rewarded for memorizing the verse of the day! Crafts, recreation, and feature activities are all connected to God’s love for us and His power through us enabling us to do all things through Him.

Recreation & Activities

Human Foosball | High Ropes Adventure Course | Climbing Wall | Zip Lines | Giant Blob in Kaiser Lake | Jr. Olympic Sized Swimming Pool | Slip ‘N Slide | Canoes | Low Ropes Course | GaGa Pit | 9-Square-in-the-Air | Beautiful Hiking Trails | Peaceful Fire Circles

Volunteer Director Team

The volunteer directors for this team are:

• Karen Hedrick (Columbia City UMC)
• Ryan Langland (Warsaw Community Church)

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Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $99 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $106 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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Camp Adventure’s Day Camp provides experiences much like vacation bible school, but with classic camp adventures added in. It runs from 8:30am-5pm Monday-Wednesday for one week. Day Camp features action packed adventures including swimming, blobbing, rock climbing, ziplining, slip ‘n sliding, and low ropes. Most importantly, there is a focus on Christ through a spiritual program including worship and opportunities to learn about Jesus’s love through stories and devotions.

Clear Gospel Message

We teach and explore the gospel with students through worship, stories. Each week has a different speaker and spiritual director to lead the students to a real and intimate relationship with our Savior. As part of Impact 2818, we major on the majors and minor on the minors. We keep teachings and spiritual focus simple to recognize and value the unique differences in beliefs and values of the Christian spectrum both in and out of our United Methodist denomination. Our majors include: Jesus Christ is the path to salvation, God values all people and we reflect that attitude, and as believers we are called into a lifetime of discipleship and service in the world. Every student will make a decision of some sort regarding Jesus Christ. That decision may be: an acceptance of Jesus as Lord and Savior, to continue seeking God’s will in their life, or to do nothing. Even choosing nothing is making a decision, and whatever students choose is okay. We cannot determine, judge, qualify, or eliminate God’s timeline. Where God harvested in one student’s spirit, God may have watered another’s and planted seeds in still another’s. It is essential to value all students and all decisions as good and part of God’s holy plans.

Camp Worship

Campers will experience a variety of worship songs throughout their week in Lookout Lodge, which doubles as the dining hall. Each day brings a new scripture focus and campers are rewarded for memorizing the verse of the day! Crafts, recreation, and feature activities are all connected to God’s love for us and His power through us enabling us to do all things through Him.

Recreation & Activities

Human Foosball | High Ropes Adventure Course | Climbing Wall | Zip Lines | Giant Blob in Kaiser Lake | Jr. Olympic Sized Swimming Pool | Slip ‘N Slide | Canoes | Low Ropes Course | GaGa Pit | 9-Square-in-the-Air | Beautiful Hiking Trails | Peaceful Fire Circles

Volunteer Director Team

The volunteer directors for this team are:

• Karen Hedrick (Columbia City UMC)
• Ryan Langland (Warsaw Community Church)

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Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: $99 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $106 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

This camp can be registered using a 4 part payment plan. Learn more here…

 

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Day Camp brings children into the incredible world of Christian camping. Staff and campers get to know one another in a small group context as worship and play weave together throughout the day. Returning home each evening helps parents invest in the experience as campers share about the Bible stories and activities. Each day is one to look forward to with Bible study, worship, ziplines, crafts, swimming, nature activities, and energetic games!

Experience

A 5 session day camp experience (non-residential)|Bible Learning & Worship|Creative Play| Ziplines|Maker Spaces|Archery|Group Games|Nature Activities

Clear Gospel Message

At Camp Lakewood, a part of Impact 2818, we have a mission to make disciples of Jesus Christ. We will present an opportunity for individuals to make a decision to become a disciple or Jesus Christ at each of our events. In addition, there will be teaching, modeling and experiences that focuses on students understanding God’s love for them, engages them in discovering Christ’s promises, and offers opportunities to explore examples of Christian character.

Outcomes

Building community through relationship & social skills development|Explore and grow in independent activity|New friendships|Affinity for nature|Teamwork and connectedness

Director Team

Our leadership team is a partnership of camp staff and local churches who work together to design and carry out a day camp experience for 5 days for our campers. 

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $99 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $106 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

 

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Experience & Outcomes

• Shorter camp; no overnights 
• Build community through relationship & social skills development
• Specially designed times for creative play, maker spaces, & open times for kids to grow in independent activity

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $99 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $106 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

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What is Family Camp?

Family camp is unlike any camp you’ve ever experienced. Instead of sending the kids away for a week why don’t you join them? Taking up only a weekend this camp is full of activities for any age and helps to develop family bonding through strengthening the families relationship to God. Worship and devotions are a critical part of the week that include sessions specifically for adults and kids. 

Clear Gospel Message

We believe that the family is stronger when everyone has a strong relationship with the Lord and so we hope to strengthen and develop that relationship, and in turn, the families who visit us. Each day has a whole camp worship experience and each family is given devotional materials to complete together. The goal is that each person is able to have a little fun while also growing closer to God.

Experience

• Cabin sleeping
• Pool – Swimming
• Family Focused Schedules
• Parent-only and Kid-only sessions
• The Family Camp Community Cookout
• Family Worship and Devotion times

Outcomes

• Family camp give your family the opportunity to create new memories focused on togetherness.
• The experience will help you to strengthen relationship to each other as you draw together while also growing closer to God.

Director Team

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Event Cost*

Pine Creek will NOT offer Community housing for Summer 2019

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Camp Lakewood’s Impact Camp provides a classic camp experience, with exciting features including a mammoth swing, zip line, tubing, and more! Through these experiences and time in Cabin Groups, campers will make new friends, strengthen old bonds, and grow in interpersonal skills. Most importantly, an emphasis on spiritual development through hearing about God’s love, devotional time in their cabin, and evening worship gives each camper a fresh look into what it means to be a follower of Jesus Christ.

Experiences

Beach Swimming|Twin Eagle Zip Line|Mammoth Swing|Archery|Wilderness (Camp Fire Cooking and Craft)|Low Ropes Course|Tubing on a Brand New Boat|Cabin Time|Time in Nature|Maker Creative Spaces|Evening Extravaganza|Star Gazing and Night Hike|Hike and Paddle Picnic Lunch|Cabin Cookout|Morning Teaching/Small Group Time|Evening Worship at Campfire/Devotions|Curriculum Theme “Peace”

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Lakewood, we teach and explore God’s love in every moment. Whether soaring through the air down the zip line or hearing the gospel in morning and evening worship, campers have the chance to feel God’s love everywhere they go. Each week has a new director team to help guide their week to an intimate understanding and relationship with Christ. Additionally, every week campers will have the opportunity to become a disciple for Jesus Christ. For summer 2019, we are highlighting ‘Peace,’ and how being a follower of God promotes peace in our own lives and the world we live in. 

Outcomes

New Friends|Strengthened Interpersonal Skills|An intimate understanding of Jesus|Lifetime of memories

Volunteer Director Team

Our July 7-12 directing team is always a camp favorite! Bringing decades of leadership development and experience with rich church history, this week brings a unique flavor of enthusiasm to camp that makes each moment a memory to last!

• Daphne Gotfried – Sonrise Church
• Ben Rothenbush – Sonrise Church
• Holly Rothenbush – Sonrise Church
• Abbie Hartle – Sonrise Church
• Maddie Randolph – Sonrise Church
• Anna Gotfried – Sonrise Church

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

 

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What is Middle School Camp?

Glad you asked! Middle school camp is a week long, overnight camp designed for 6th – 8th graders. The week is filled with a large assortment of activities from high ropes to Middle School week specific “Redneck Paintball.” While having fun, campers learn how to grow close to God in a variety of ways including events like Commitment Night and Stations night. 

Clear Gospel Message

As your child goes through the camp week they develop skills and knowledge that enables them to grow deeper in their faith, and to start making commitments to Christ. Through experience and worship campers find and build their relationship with God. 

Experience

• Camp Cookouts
• Pool
• Paintball
• High Ropes
• Low Ropes
• Archery
• Zip Lines
• Giant Swings
• Individual Devotional Times
• Small Group Discussion
• Modern Worship Setting and more!

Outcomes

• Our Home In The Woods, small group times, will focus on interpersonal and social skill development this year. The goal is to help amplify the students’ capacity to connect more deeply in their home communities.  
• Students will focus in on discovering how to spend time alone with God and grow through their own digging into scripture, listening through prayer, and in seeking Him first.
• As always, exciting adventures, friendships, worship times, and activities will make this a memorable week of their life for years to come.

Directing Team

Lacie & Jordan Rader:

Lauren Hacker: 

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: $449 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $479 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

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How is Horse Camp Different?

Horse camp is very similar to a traditional camp experience with meals, cabins, and worship. However, two thirds of horse camper’s activity time is spent in the Barn learning basic animal husbandry and riding skills. The nature of this camp is to give campers a normal camp experience with a focus on Horse care and riding. Have all the same fun but with horses too!

Clear Gospel Message

Horse campers get to experience one of the most beautiful creatures God created in a close and personal setting. During training, campers learn how God cares for all of his creation big and small. This along with regular camp worship times, devotional activities, and big events like Station night, allows campers to grow closer to God and develop a personal relationship with Christ.

Experience

• Residential Horse Camp
• Equine Safety
• Western Riding Approach
• Barn Operations
• Horse Care
• Tack Identification
• Along with Traditional Camp activities

All Skill Levels Welcome

• Little to no experience with horses is needed. Introductory horse lovers will find a welcoming and encouraging space to interact with and build comfort with horses as you progress from foundation to advanced skills regardless of age.
• Long Time & Experienced Riders will find a great experience discovering more about horses and participating in peer leadership throughout the event as they strengthen and further develop their skills.
• Horses will be provided. Let your horse enjoy a small vacation staying at home this week while you get to discover a new relationship with a new equine friend at camp.

Directing Team

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• Camper Price: $549 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $579 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

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That Thing at Epworth Forest is a summer conference camp for high school students to come together in pursuit of Christ being lived out in their communities. There’s a ton of fun here but more importantly, this camp is about sending students out to put love and action into the root of their daily lives back at home.

Hundreds of students will be on site each week from ninth grade through graduating seniors. Students get some supervised free time to explore recreation areas in groups, choose from different Creative Labs, grab snack at the Beach House, and relax in their lodge common rooms.

Camp Worship

At the core of That Thing is a passion for creating expressive and interactive worship spaces that draw on multiple learning styles to help students engage with the gospel and finding their own rhythm and connection with God. Bands and speakers spend time connecting with students throughout the day as well as on stage. Counselors and leaders help students through small group discussions in meeting new friends and unpacking the experiences of the week.

Recreation & Activities

Beach Waterfront | Aqua Rocker | Canoes | Swimming | Swurfer Swings | Sports Courts | GaGa Pit

Keynote Speaker

The keynoter for this week is:

• Ricky Ortiz – Pastor Ricky Ortiz lives on the Upper East Side of Manhattan along with his wife, Krista, and daughter, Gia. He’s the founding and lead pastor of Meta Church [metachurch.cc], a brand new church plant in the heart of New York City. He’s passionate about communicating God’s Word with relevance and authenticity so people can connect with who God is and the purpose He has for their lives.

Worship Band

The worship band for this week is:

• Modern Day Cure – Modern Day Cure is a worship band led by Aaron and Tamar Chipp. Based in Nashville, TN the married-duo’s heart is to exalt Jesus, share His truth, and see people changed by His power. Their name is inspired by Hebrews 13:8, which states, “Jesus Christ is the same yesterday, today, and forever.” This truth makes Him the modern day cure. They believe Jesus is the answer the world needs today.

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• Camper Price: $425 Early Bird Rate (through 5/15/19)
  • $455 Post Early Bird Rate (after 5/15/19)
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

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For students who come from churches where leaders aren’t able to attend or there aren’t enough students to get group lodging, we’ve created intentional spaces and opportunities to come and experience That Thing. These experiences are for students (roommate request’s available) who enjoy meeting lots of new people. Everyone in the cabin will probably only know 1-3 other people. There are no concerns, everything is taken care of from the fun to worship.

That Thing’s Campus House Counselors plan development time for students to connect, get to know one another and open up throughout the week. The experience is about connecting them with each other so that as a created community they can support, encourage and challenge one another in Christ during that week.

Students in the Campus Houses get to experience everything That Thing has to offer. They still get the individual freedoms in what activites they plunge into and where they spend their time as they can pick and choose activities and experiences perfect for their likes and styles.

The Campus House is the best option for students coming to camp individually; church leaders are invited and encouraged to come be counselors, contact us for counseling info.

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