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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 doesn’t the whole family join in on the fun? Taking up only a weekend this camp is full of activities for any age and helps to develop family bonding through strengthening the family’s 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

Located in rural Indiana away from the hustle and bustle of busy life, the Family Camp experience will engage the whole family in finding awe and wonder in God’s creation. With over 300+ acres of wooded forest to explore, experiencing creation is one of the main joys of our families who visit. Nature coupled with a fun family, teen-only, and adult-only times allows for the whole family to grow closer together while also growing closer to God.

Amenities

High Ropes | Pool | Teen-only Activities | Parent-only Time | Hiking | Fireside Worship | Family Dinners | Cookouts | Field Games | Low Ropes | Cabin Time

Outcomes

• Family camp gives your family the opportunity to create new memories focused on togetherness.
• The experience will help you to strengthen relationships with each other as you draw together while also growing closer to God.
• Ability to get away from the commotion of everyday life and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation with other families. 

Event Cost

*Pine Creek will not have Community housing available for the 2021 season.

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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 – Lori Graham

Director – Brianne Whitman

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: This camp can be registered using a four-step payment plan. [Learn more here…]
  •   $431 • 2020 Full Camp Fee
    -$192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
      $239 • Your Camp Fee
    +$15 – After 4/20/20 Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2020
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

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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 “Treasure”

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Lakewood, we teach and explore God’s love in every moment. In 2021 we are continuing to emphasize the power and love of Jesus Christ above all else. As each week dives into the theme, “Treasure,” campers will have the chance to learn about the Kingdom of God and the treasures within it. Ultimately, our hope is that campers see the Bible as one unified story telling about the greatest Treasure of all, Jesus Christ. Exploring Creation, Hope, Jesus, Jesus’ Sacrifice for us, and our response to that we believe that campers will not only have a good time at camp but have their lives transformed forever. Campers will explore these ideas and more through rich teaching from strong spiritual leaders, in small group devotional times with their cabins, in small group times with staff members and at evening worship at Vesper Hill. Our prayer is that each camper who leaves Lakewood will be transformed by the grace of God, on mission to fulfill our call to live a life of love full of the fruits of the spirit. 

Outcomes

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

Volunteer Director Team

Our June 6-8 director team is hosted by Covenant UMC and Waynedale UMC with Marlene Fenstermacher, Amy Becker, Anita Eggleston, and Pastor Ted Jansen. These four bring a powerful dynamic of love and instruction perfectly fit for even the youngest of campers!

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Event Cost

• Camper Price: TBA

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Camp Lakewood’s High School Retreat recognizes 3 key things. 1. High School students are busy and many cannot give up a week of their summer. 2. High School students are stressed and desire personal connection. 3. High School students are ready to meet the Lord in a simple location, surrounded by peers, focused on making an internal change which will result in a positive impact on the world. Camp Lakewood’s first ever High School retreat is a response to those 3 needs and will be a highlight event of any student’s summer!

Experiences

Beach Swimming|Beach Volleyball|Mammoth Swing|Tubing on a Brand New Boat|Group and Individual Devotional Time|Time to Slow Down and Reflect|Star Gazing and Night Hike|Morning Teaching/Small Group Time|Evening Worship at Campfire/Devotions|Curriculum Theme “Treasure”

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Lakewood, we teach and explore God’s love in every moment. In 2021 we are continuing to emphasize the power and love of Jesus Christ above all else. As each week dives into the theme, “Treasure,” campers will have the chance to learn about the Kingdom of God and the treasures within it. Ultimately, our hope is that campers see the Bible as one unified story telling about the greatest Treasure of all, Jesus Christ. Exploring Creation, Hope, Jesus, Jesus’ Sacrifice for us, and our response to that we believe that campers will not only have a good time at camp but have their lives transformed forever. Campers will explore these ideas and more through rich teaching from strong spiritual leaders, in small group devotional times with their cabins, in small group times with staff members and at evening worship at Vesper Hill. Our prayer is that each camper who leaves Lakewood will be transformed by the grace of God, on mission to fulfill our call to live a life of love full of the fruits of the spirit. 

Outcomes

Restored Soul/Energy|New Friends|Strengthened Relationsips|An intimate understanding of Jesus|Lifetime of memories

Volunteer Director Team

Our June 10-12 Director Team is hosted by Lakewood Directors! Ryan Gerig, Phillip Thain, Abbie Jones, Jess Howard, Coliss Wallace and Anna Pranger. These energetic leaders are equipped not only to teach high school students, but lead and offer wisdom in an ever changing world. They will undoubtedly lead each student they come across closer to Christ. 

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TBA

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

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

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 – Peggy Nunley – Anderson First UMC

Director – Anthony Stone –  New Palestine UMC

Director – Carrie Cooper –  Honey Creek UMC

Director – Sophie Fanok – Newburgh UMC

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: This camp can be registered using a four-step payment plan. [Learn more here…]
  •   $431 • 2020 Full Camp Fee
    -$192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
      $239 • Your Camp Fee
    +$15 – After 4/20/20 Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2020
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

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 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|Adventure Picnic Lunch|Cabin Cookout|Morning Teaching/Small Group Time|Evening Worship at Campfire/Devotions|Curriculum Theme “Treasure”

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Lakewood, we teach and explore God’s love in every moment. In 2021 we are continuing to emphasize the power and love of Jesus Christ above all else. As each week dives into the theme, “Treasure,” campers will have the chance to learn about the Kingdom of God and the treasures within it. Ultimately, our hope is that campers see the Bible as one unified story telling about the greatest Treasure of all, Jesus Christ. Exploring Creation, Hope, Jesus, Jesus’ Sacrifice for us, and our response to that we believe that campers will not only have a good time at camp but have their lives transformed forever. Campers will explore these ideas and more through rich teaching from strong spiritual leaders, in small group devotional times with their cabins, in small group times with staff members and at evening worship at Vesper Hill. Our prayer is that each camper who leaves Lakewood will be transformed by the grace of God, on mission to fulfill our call to live a life of love full of the fruits of the spirit. 

Outcomes

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

Volunteer Director Team

Our June 13-18 Director Team is being led by dedicated former Lakewood Summer Staff! Amanda Williams in Richmond, Indiana and Emily Doss from Churubusco, Indiana will lead the week spiritually and in a bundle of energy and fun!

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

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

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

 

Experiences

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 – Peggy Nunley – Anderson First UMC

Director – Anthony Stone –  New Palestine UMC

Director – Carrie Cooper –  Honey Creek UMC

Director – Sophie Fanok – Newburgh UMC

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: This camp can be registered using a four-step payment plan. [Learn more here…]
  •   $651 • 2020 Full Camp Fee
    -$192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
      $459 • Your Camp Fee
    +$30 – After 4/20/20 Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2020
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

Register Here

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Be A Volunteer

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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. 

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

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 | CORCL’s | Beautiful Hiking Trails | Peaceful Fire Circles

Volunteer Director Team

The volunteer directors for this team are:

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

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: This camp can be registered using a four-step payment plan. [Learn more here…]
  •   $651 • 2021 Full Camp Fee
    -$192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
      $459 • Your Camp Fee
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

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 – Julie Macy 

Spiritual Director – Brenda Burnworth

Karlee Macy

Carissa Macy

Mallory Arnot

More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: This camp can be registered using a four-step payment plan. [Learn more here…]
  •   $431 • 2020 Full Camp Fee
    -$192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
      $239 • Your Camp Fee
    +$15 – After 4/20/20 Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2020
• Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers

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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*This event will run in coordination with a 3-6 Express Camp. In order to provide the best experience possible for each age group, two directing teams will be on site, with one focused on k-2 and another focused on 3-6. Activities/worship/teaching will be separated by age groups. Cabins will also be divided by age group to provide best possible camper care.*

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 for campers of all ages! Moreover, teaching is catered directly to the age of each camper so whether they are in kindergarten or going into 6th grade, they will get a lesson just right for them! 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|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 “Treasure”

Clear Gospel Message

Here at Camp Lakewood, we teach and explore God’s love in every moment. In 2021 we are continuing to emphasize the power and love of Jesus Christ above all else. As each week dives into the theme, “Treasure,” campers will have the chance to learn about the Kingdom of God and the treasures within it. Ultimately, our hope is that campers see the Bible as one unified story telling about the greatest Treasure of all, Jesus Christ. Exploring Creation, Hope, Jesus, Jesus’ Sacrifice for us, and our response to that we believe that campers will not only have a good time at camp but have their lives transformed forever. Campers will explore these ideas and more through rich teaching from strong spiritual leaders, in small group devotional times with their cabins, in small group times with staff members and at evening worship at Vesper Hill. Our prayer is that each camper who leaves Lakewood will be transformed by the grace of God, on mission to fulfill our call to live a life of love full of the fruits of the spirit. 

Outcomes

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

Volunteer Director Team

Our July 25-28 directing teams are split into two, so that kids of all ages are met right where they are at. The k-2 team is being led by Hanfield UMC’s Shirley Sadler, Kayla Brooks, Beth Fisher and Brittany Cox. The 3-6 team is hosted by Dayton UMC’s Kent Stader, Mindy Stader, and Sarah Null. These teams will bring over 10 years of experience and a profound commitment to Jesus Christ. This is a great first time experience for campers!

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More Event Information

Event Information Packet Available Soon

Event Cost

• Camper Price: TBA
• 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

Resources & Info

Scholarship Info, Registration Details, Payment Plans, & More