Epworth Forest Conference Center
(North Webster, IN)
About Epworth
Google Maps | 8531 E. Epworth Forest Road. North Webster, IN 46555
Epworth Forest Conference Center (EFCC) is located in the northern region of Indiana halfway between South Bend, Indiana and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; just north of US 30 on S.R. 13. During the summer, EFCC is a camp ground with programming for high school students, youth groups and adults with special needs. Year round, the camp site is also rented out regularly for retreats, staff outings, camps, family events, banquets, weddings and more.
Available All Year
Bed Capacity: 424; Meeting Capacity: 650
Food Service or In-Lodge Kitchens
Summer Camps
That Thing 2021 (High School Campference) – We hope to release dates and details for 2021 soon; registration has been postponed. Please check back February 1, 2021.
REYOAD 2021 (Adults with Special Needs Camp) – We look forward to REYOAD’s return in 2022!
Scholarship Processing – Opens Monday, February 1, 2021; please, apply for scholarships early to ensure that camp is accessible for your family.
Retreat Rentals
Discover our facilities, meeting spaces, lodging, & food service options using our Retreat Finder Tool. Check prices and give us a call or send us a message and our team will help you get started right away!
COVID-19 2021 Action & Operation Plan
Summer Safety Updates
Before sending your camper to Epworth Forest in 2021, we know that safety is more important than ever. Please click on the link above to see what we are doing to make sure safety remains our top priority, while always maintaining the highest level of fun and love!
Summer 2021 Schedule
june 2021
Event Details
Epworth Forest's Middle School Impact Camps for 2021 provide a classic camp experience, featuring action-packed adventures including: swimming, paintball, "Sky High" our giant swing, kayaking, "The Park" and more. Most
Event Details
Epworth Forest’s Middle School Impact Camps for 2021 provide a classic camp experience, featuring action-packed adventures including: swimming, paintball, “Sky High” our giant swing, kayaking, “The Park” and more. 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 this summer, as always, 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. Operating camp during this usual season is giving us an exciting opportunity to have new worship experiences in settings like our outdoor stage. Don’t worry, the bands will still be here and our sound system will make sure our worship will be heard all over camp.
Campers also have the opportunity to worship in quiet nature spaces along the waterfront or under the trees, meeting in small groups, navigating through the Bible, and encouraging one another through activities.
Recreation & Activities
Sky High the Giant Swing | Kayaking & Canoeing | Archery Tag | The Waterfront Park – swimming, water volleyball, water basketball | Paintball | Sand Volleyball |The Park – Monkey Climbs, Swurfers, Crate Stacking | GaGa Pit | Slingshot Range | 9 Square-in-the-Air | CORCLs | Crafts | Peaceful Fire Circles
Volunteer Director Team
The volunteer directors for this team are:
- Caleb Stayton (Sonrise Church)
- Michael Ghilardi (Sonrise Church)
- Stephanie Carrico (Sonrise Church)
- Angie McClurg (LifeHouse Church)
- Rory Field (LifeHouse Church)
More Event Information
Event Code: EM261
Event Information Packet Available Soon
Event Cost
- Camper Price: three-step payment plan available [Learn more here…]
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$651 • 2021 Full Camp Fee
– $192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
– $64 • Generous Scholarship Donations ← Will not be available next year without generous support -
$395 • Your Camp Fee
+ $30 – After 4/19/21Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2021
-
- Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers
Epworth Forest Conference Center8531 East Epworth Forest Rd, North Webster, IN 46555Epworth Forest Conference Center (EFCC) is located in the northern region of Indiana halfway between South Bend, Indiana and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; just north of US 30 on S.R. 13.
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Event Code: EH271
-
Event Cost
- Camper Price: three-step payment plan available [Learn more here…]
-
$651 • 2021 Full Camp Fee
– $192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
– $20 • Generous Site Scholarship Donations ← Will not be available next year without generous support -
$439 • Your Camp Fee
+ $30 – After 4/19/21Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2021
-
- Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers
- Camper Price: three-step payment plan available [Learn more here…]
Event Photos
Epworth Forest Conference Center8531 East Epworth Forest Rd, North Webster, IN 46555Epworth Forest Conference Center (EFCC) is located in the northern region of Indiana halfway between South Bend, Indiana and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; just north of US 30 on S.R. 13.
july 2021
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Event Code: EH271
-
Event Cost
- Camper Price: three-step payment plan available [Learn more here…]
-
$651 • 2021 Full Camp Fee
– $192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
– $20 • Generous Site Scholarship Donations ← Will not be available next year without generous support -
$439 • Your Camp Fee
+ $30 – After 4/19/21Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2021
-
- Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers
- Camper Price: three-step payment plan available [Learn more here…]
Event Photos
Epworth Forest Conference Center8531 East Epworth Forest Rd, North Webster, IN 46555Epworth Forest Conference Center (EFCC) is located in the northern region of Indiana halfway between South Bend, Indiana and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; just north of US 30 on S.R. 13.
Event Details
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
Event Details
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.
Event Code: EH281
-
Event Cost
- Camper Price: three-step payment plan available [Learn more here…]
-
$651 • 2021 Full Camp Fee
– $192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
– $20 • Generous Site Scholarship Donations ← Will not be available next year without generous support -
$439 • Your Camp Fee
+ $30 – After 4/19/21Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2021
-
- Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers
- Camper Price: three-step payment plan available [Learn more here…]
Event Photos
Epworth Forest Conference Center8531 East Epworth Forest Rd, North Webster, IN 46555Epworth Forest Conference Center (EFCC) is located in the northern region of Indiana halfway between South Bend, Indiana and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; just north of US 30 on S.R. 13.
Event Details
Epworth Forest's Middle School Impact Camps for 2021 provide a classic camp experience, featuring action-packed adventures including: swimming, paintball, "Sky High" our giant swing, kayaking, "The Park" and more. Most
Event Details
Epworth Forest’s Middle School Impact Camps for 2021 provide a classic camp experience, featuring action-packed adventures including: swimming, paintball, “Sky High” our giant swing, kayaking, “The Park” and more. 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 this summer, as always, 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. Operating camp during this usual season is giving us an exciting opportunity to have new worship experiences in settings like our outdoor stage. Don’t worry, the bands will still be here and our sound system will make sure our worship will be heard all over camp.
Campers also have the opportunity to worship in quiet nature spaces along the waterfront or under the trees, meeting in small groups, navigating through the Bible, and encouraging one another through activities.
Recreation & Activities
Sky High the Giant Swing | Kayaking & Canoeing | Archery Tag | The Waterfront Park – swimming, water volleyball, water basketball | Paintball | Sand Volleyball |The Park – Monkey Climbs, Swurfers, Crate Stacking | GaGa Pit | Slingshot Range | 9 Square-in-the-Air | CORCLs | Crafts | Peaceful Fire Circles
Volunteer Director Team
The volunteer directors for this team are:
- Bob Preusch (Plainfield UMC)
- Kory Pritchett (West Lafayette 1st UMC)
- Zac Schwartz (FW Good Shepherd UMC)
- John Pearson (Solid Rock UMC)
More Event Information
Event Code: EM291
Event Information Packet Available Soon
Event Cost
- Camper Price: three-step payment plan available [Learn more here…]
-
$651 • 2021 Full Camp Fee
– $192 • INUMC Support [learn more]
– $64 • Generous Scholarship Donations ← Will not be available next year without generous support -
$395 • Your Camp Fee
+ $30 – After 4/19/21Early Bird Discount extended for all of 2021
-
- Counselor Price: $Free for adult volunteers
Epworth Forest Conference Center8531 East Epworth Forest Rd, North Webster, IN 46555Epworth Forest Conference Center (EFCC) is located in the northern region of Indiana halfway between South Bend, Indiana and Ft. Wayne, Indiana; just north of US 30 on S.R. 13.