Camp Asbury

One of my favorite things about living and working at Camp Asbury year-round, is experiencing the beauty of camp in all four seasons. The pop of color on the trees in the fall, and the sparkle of the lake in the October sun. Looking out over the field when it’s covered in a blanket of fresh snow. Watching the waterfalls freeze and then slowly thaw and come back to life in early spring. Walking through the woods as it blooms into a green and luscious forest. Catching the glimpse of a rainbow after a summer thunderstorm, and seeing fireflies glow under the multitude of stars on a late night in June. No matter the season, God’s creation is at work around us, and it’s our job to open our eyes and ears to the beauty we’re provided.

Camp Asbury staff is excited to provide another season of summer camp this year! The theme for Summer 2022 is “Creation Speaks.” This summer, we will explore the ways that Jesus used creation to teach God’s love. Whether it be through light, water, earth, animals, or the changing of the seasons themselves, God’s handiwork will be celebrated and experienced firsthand at camp.

Just as we adjust to the changing of seasons each fall, winter, spring and summer, so must we adjust to the “new normal” that comes with the COVID-19 pandemic. Camp Asbury will continue to operate summer camp with protocols in place that aim to keep campers and staff safe and healthy. We are grateful to be able to provide an outdoor sanctuary where kids can laugh, play, learn, and grow in God’s creation.

Another fun summer at Camp Asbury is right around the corner! We can’t wait to welcome you here!

Sammi Vaughan, Camp Asbury Interim Director

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Camp Asbury—Summer 2022

Every Camp Asbury residential program is built on an age-appropriate selection of classic camp activities. These classic activities are continually given creative twists by Asbury staff. Some activities every week are selected by camper choice.

The heart of Camp Asbury’s program is small group community experienced with peers of similar age-level. Campers live and participate in camp activities as co-ed family groups. A family group usually consists of the combination of a boys’ cabin and a girls’ cabin or, by age level registrations. In summer 2022, a small group will consist of up to eight campers with a male and female counselor. Each small group will be as much as possible, an isolated cohort, for the week of camp. Small group, de-centralized, residential camping is adaptable to CDC recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic.

As a church-related camp, faith formation is a core component of all Camp Asbury’s programs. Each small group engages in a daily interactive Bible study guided by its counselors. Daily Bible study explores the theme “Creation Speaks.” We will be sharing stories and activities that teach us how Jesus uses different elements of creation, such as water, light, soil, animals, and seasons, to show God’s love for us. In addition to Bible study, there are also a number of opportunities for the entire camp community to share in the worship of God outdoors as a large group.

To add spice and variety to a week of resident camp, Asbury adds a weekly theme. No two weeks of summer are alike. Campers in all overnight programs participate in the camp-wide special themed activities of the week. Weekly themes enhance, but do not dominate, a camper’s experience. An introduction to 2022 weekly themes follows Asbury’s program descriptions.

Leadership development is the focus of Camp Asbury’s high school programming. Mentoring younger campers, servant-style leadership, outdoor living skills, and group facilitation skills are highlighted. Asbury’s senior high programs are designed to help campers grow in self-knowledge, courage, confidence, and resiliency. Joining Camp Asbury’s favorite programs of Night Owls and Up to the Challenge are three new camps for Summer 2022: Taste of the Tipis, Picture This, and Take the Reins!

Horse program: Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH. For Summer Camp 2022 Asbury offers Beginner (two stable visits per week) and Beginner II (five stable visits per week) instruction for grades 4-7. Camp Asbury also offers a farm experience (two stable visits with optional riding) for grades 1-4. New for Summer 2022: Intermediate riding instruction for grades 6-12 (five stable visits per week with extended hours). Customized instruction is available at the stable for riders who demonstrate a higher skill level. Horse programs operate during five weeks of Camp Asbury’s summer program. Camp Asbury provides transportation to stable sessions. At the stable, learn to ride, control, and groom a horse. Horse program campers are asked to describe their riding experience and skill on Asbury’s “Get Acquainted” form. Each camper’s horseback ability will be confirmed by Sand Hill Stable instructors and their stable experience tailored to their ability.

Alumni: Whether you’re a former camper or an Asbury Summer Staff alum, Camp Asbury values its ongoing connection with you. You and your family are invited to share new experiences and create fresh memories at Camp Asbury. Check out Family Weekend, August 12-14, 2022 at the end of the program list. Camp Asbury also welcomes staff alumni, trained as counselors within the last three years, to work as trained summer volunteers. Volunteers will receive special orientation to the ways Camp Asbury programs are operating differently during the COVID-19 pandemic.

Asbury Resident Summer Camp Program Descriptions 2022

Discovery Mini
Grades 1-4 in the fall of 2022
Discover overnight camp at Asbury! Spend three awesome days and two great nights with us! Your days will be filled with all the classic camp favorites: swimming, canoeing, music, art, nature exploration, Bible studies, hiking, and a cookout! It’s perfect for first timers and returning campers alike. You’ll discover that you want to come back for s’more! Sleep in cabins.

July 6-8 Event #20411 – Blast From the Past

Cost:
$246 – Tier 1 ($226 Early Bird)
$298 – Tier 2 ($278 Early Bird)
$349 – Tier 3 ($329 Early Bird)

Discover More
Grades 1-4 in the fall of 2022
A week at Camp Asbury is worth discovering! Enjoy the many fun activities at camp like swimming, canoeing, music and art sessions, the slip n’ slide, and more! Have a cookout and learn about God during daily Bible studies. Make new friends while you explore the natural world around you! Make camp your home away from home and have a ton of fun! Stay in cabins.

June 19- 24 Event #20211 – Survivor
June 26- July 1 Event #20311 – Superhero Week
July 10-15 Event #20511 – Happily Ever Asbury
July 17-22 Event #20611 – Under the Stars

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Discover More Plus Stable Time
Grades 1-4 in the fall of 2022
A camp favorite with a new twist! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to give you an introduction to life on the farm! This week includes two trips to Sand Hill Stable to explore the farm, meet the animals, and ride a horse or pony! The rest of your camp week will be filled with your favorite activities, such as canoeing, swimming, slip n’ slide, Bible study, a cookout, and more! Sleep in cabins. What will you discover at camp this week!? No previous riding experience necessary. Program is designed to familiarize campers to the farm and the horses. A short ride on a horse or pony is offered, but not required, as part of the experience. Includes 4 hours (2 stable visits) at Sand Hill Stable.

July 24-29 Event #20711 – Culinary Creations

Cost:
$513 – Tier 1 ($493 Early Bird)
$568 – Tier 2 ($548 Early Bird)
$663 – Tier 3 ($643 Early Bird)

Explorers
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2022
Spend the week with your new friends exploring Camp Asbury! Hike on the trails, take a wagon ride, and canoe in the lake! Enjoy classic camp activities like archery, swimming, art and music sessions, and roasting s’mores! Learn about God’s creation through daily Bible studies! Whether it’s a cookout around the campfire or a hike through the creek, it’s all worth exploring! Stay in cabins.

July 3-8 Event #20421 – Blast from the Past
July 10-15 Event #20523 – Happily Ever Asbury
July 24-29 Event #20722 – Culinary Creations

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Explorers on Horseback
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2022
Learn your way around a horse! Camp Asbury works with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to provide certified instruction on the basics of horseback riding and horse care. Visit the stable twice during the week for a farm experience. Most of your week will be spent enjoying classic camp activities: archery, canoeing, skits, swimming, campfires, and cookouts! Stay in cabins. This entry level horse program is designed to give beginning riders a taste of horseback riding. Explorers on Horseback is the same basic program as Explorers, with the addition of four hours (2 stable visits) at Sand Hill Stable.

June 19- 24 Event #20222 – Survivor

Cost:
$553 – Tier 1 ($533 Early Bird)
$608 – Tier 2 ($688 Early Bird)
$703 – Tier 3 ($683 Early Bird)

Trottin’ Around
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2022
Spend a week at the farm! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to provide customized daily lessons based on your experience. Work with a certified instructor to improve your riding abilities and practice your skills. Learn the ins and outs of horse care and the daily operations of the stable. When you are not at the farm, spend your time at Asbury doing all your favorite camp activities! Take the reins for a great week of camp! Sleep in cabins. Program designed for advancing beginner riders. Prior experience recommended but not required. Includes 10 hours (5 stable visits) spent at Sand Hill Stable.

July 10-15 Event #20522 – Happily Ever Asbury

Cost:
$703 – Tier 1 ($683 Early Bird)
$758 – Tier 2 ($738 Early Bird)
$853 – Tier 3 ($833 Early Bird)

Double Dip
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2022
Do you love swimming and splashing around at the beach? If so, this camp is for you! Spend two sessions a day at Camp Asbury’s waterfront. Enjoy double the swim time, and other awesome water activities like the slip n’ slide, canoeing, and water balloon toss! When you’re not in the water, enjoy other camp favorites like archery, Bible study, campfires, and more! Make a splash this week at camp! Stay in cabins.

June 19- 24 Event #20223 – Survivor
July 24-29 Event #20723 – Culinary Creations

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Pedal and Paddle
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2022
This week is all about the paddle, and the pedal! You’ll enjoy riding your bikes around camp and canoeing in our own Lake Hibbard. Then head off-site for a bike ride on the local Headwaters Trail and a 3-mile canoe trip down the Cuyahoga River! Spend the rest of your time at camp hiking trails, swimming, cooking over a campfire, and much more! Whether you’re on the seat of a bike, or the seat of a canoe, you’ll be on the edge of your seat with excitement this week! Sleep in cabins. Note: Be sure to bring your bike and an approved helmet.

July 3-8 Event #20423 – Blast from the Past

Cost:
$483 – Tier 1 ($463 Early Bird)
$538 – Tier 2 ($518 Early Bird)
$633 – Tier 3 ($613 Early Bird)

Culinary Camp *New for 2022*
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2022
Calling all aspiring chefs! Culinary Camp is a new program for campers who are ready to take their love of the kitchen to the great outdoors! Learn to bake with a Dutch oven, create a new s’more around the campfire, and help prepare pizzas using Camp Asbury’s outdoor pizza oven. When you’re not baking up something new, enjoy all of your favorite Camp Asbury activities. Ride the slip n slide, canoe in the lake, try out the low ropes course, and so much more! This week is a recipe for fun! Sleep in cabins.

July 17-22 Event #20622 – Under the Stars

Cost:
$483 – Tier 1 ($463 Early Bird)
$538 – Tier 2 ($518 Early Bird)
$633 – Tier 3 ($613 Early Bird)

MythBusters *New for 2022*
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2022
Break out your lab coat and head to camp ... it’s time to bust some myths! This week, you will be the scientist and Camp Asbury will be your research site! You and your group will spend the week testing out some crazy myths, like whether or not the sun can really cook something! Can you take a picture without a camera? Can you make an egg bounce? There is so much to uncover at Camp Asbury! When you’re not busting myths, spend time doing all of your favorite camp activities—swimming at the lake, having campfires, exploring the woods, and so much more! Sleep in cabins.

June 26- July 1 Event #20321 – Superhero Week

Cost:
$483 – Tier 1 ($463 Early Bird)
$538 – Tier 2 ($518 Early Bird)
$633 – Tier 3 ($613 Early Bird)

Adventurers
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2022
Join us for an adventure at Camp Asbury! Fill the week with your favorite camp activities, such as archery, hiking, low and high ropes, cookouts, and more! Canoe in the lake, experience God’s creation in a nature session, and splash through Eagle Creek. Spend the week exploring Camp Asbury’s 450 acres with your fellow campers! The adventure is yours for the taking! Sleep in cabins.

June 26- July 1 Event #20331 – Superhero Week
July 10-15 Event #20531 – Happily Ever Asbury
July 24-29 Event #20731 – Culinary Creations

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Giddy Up
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2022
Spend a week at the farm! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to provide customized daily lessons based on your level of experience. Work with a certified instructor to improve your riding abilities and practice your skills. Learn the ins and outs of horse care and the daily operations of the stable. When you are not at the farm, spend your time at Asbury doing all your favorite camp activities! Take the reins for a great week of camp! Stay in cabins. Program designed for advancing beginner riders. Prior experience recommended but not required. Includes 10 hours (5 stable visits) spent at Sand Hill Stable.

July 10-15 Event #20532 – Happily Ever Asbury

Cost:
$703 – Tier 1 ($683 Early Bird)
$758 – Tier 2 ($738 Early Bird)
$853 – Tier 3 ($833 Early Bird)

Giddy Up Plus *New for 2022*
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2022
Saddle up for a new farm experience! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to provide customized daily lessons based on your level of experience. Work with a certified instructor to improve your riding abilities and practice your skills. On top of riding, you’ll spend two extended days at Sand Hill Stable to learn the daily operations of the farm. You’ll learn how to clean and bed a stall so your horse can get a nice comfy nap, and learn about the horses’ diets and how to feed them. When you are not at the farm, spend your time at Asbury doing all your favorite camp activities! Take the reins for a great week of camp! Stay in cabins.
Program designed for advancing beginner riders. Prior experience recommended but not required. Includes 14 hours (5 stable visits) spent at Sand Hill Stable.

June 26- July 1 Event #20332 – Superhero Week

Cost:
$778 – Tier 1 ($758 Early Bird)
$833 – Tier 2 ($813 Early Bird)
$928 – Tier 3 ($908 Early Bird)

Makin’ Waves
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2022
Get ready to make a splash at Camp Asbury! Enjoy two water sessions a day, including swimming, canoeing, water games, and a wet n wild wagon ride! When you’re not hanging out at the lake, your week will be filled with camp favorites: archery, low and high ropes, the giant swing, campfires, and more! Make new friends or bring a friend from home! Dive into a great week of camp! Sleep in cabins.

July 3-8 Event #20432 – Blast from the Past
July 17-22 Event #20631 – Under the Stars

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Cuyahoga Travelers
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2022
Camp Asbury is a special place, “a land with flowing streams, with springs welling up in valleys and hills.” Explore the birthplace of rivers on foot, on wheels and by paddle! Bike the Headwaters Trail, hike Camp Asbury trails, and top off your week with a canoe trip on the crooked Cuyahoga River. You and your fellow adventurers will share an awesome time on the challenge courses, giant swing, archery range, and more! Get ready for a great week of camp! Sleep in cabins. Note: Be sure to bring your bike and an approved helmet.

July 24-29 Event #20732 – Culinary Creations

Cost:
$483 – Tier 1 ($463 Early Bird)
$538 – Tier 2 ($518 Early Bird)
$633 – Tier 3 ($613 Early Bird)

Bullseye
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2022
Ready, Aim, Bullseye! Take your archery skills to a new level this week with daily instruction at Camp Asbury’s archery range! Test your precision with new archery games, and try shooting different types of bows. Face off against your fellow campers in a competition at the end of the week! Spend your time away from the range at Asbury’s ropes course, swimming and canoeing in Lake Hibbard, and enjoying other camp favorites with your group! Take aim for an awesome week of camp! Sleep in cabins.

June 19- 24 Event #20231 – Survivor

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Canoe Challenge
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2022
Travel by canoe at Asbury. Whether you’re a novice or experienced canoeist, this camp will improve your ability to maneuver a canoe while having fun. Daily canoe instruction at Lake Hibbard will boost your skills and confidence. Exciting games, races, and obstacle courses will take canoeing to a new level. Put all your skill to the test on an open water trip, and end the week with a 7-mile excursion down the scenic Upper Cuyahoga River. Discover the exhilarating world of camp! Experience hiking, art, music, outdoor cooking, swimming, archery, and other classic camp favorites. Rest up in cabins.

June 19- 24 Event #20232 – Survivor

Cost:
$483 – Tier 1 ($463 Early Bird)
$538 – Tier 2 ($518 Early Bird)
$633 – Tier 3 ($613 Early Bird)

Climb On! *New for 2022*
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2022
Harness up for a week of fun on Camp Asbury’s rock wall! This week, you’ll schedule an extra session at Camp Asbury’s ropes course to learn the ins and outs of rock climbing and rappelling! Try a hand at the bouldering wall and even learn to tie climbing knots like the figure eight follow-through! You’ll also get a chance to bond with your group at low ropes, high ropes, and the giant swing! And don’t worry, you’ll still enjoy all, of your other favorite camp activities on the ground too! Gear up for a week of camp that’s sure to rock! Sleep in cabins.

July 17-22 Event 20632 – Under the Stars

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Journey On
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2022
Add Camp Asbury to your journey this summer! Whether you’re a first-year camper or have been a long-time camper at Asbury, there are always exciting things to discover and experience! Enjoy a classic week of camp with old and new friends alike! You and your group will take the initiative for designing your schedule! You’ll build your week at camp by selecting from a menu of options. Camper choice is the heart of this program. Immerse yourself in the water, treetops, and forests of Camp Asbury. Life is a journey! Stay in cabins.

June 19- 24 Event #20251 – Survivor
June 26- July 1 Event #20351 – Superhero Week
July 17-22 Event #20652 – Under the Stars

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Night Owls
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2022
This camp is a hoot! If staying up late and enjoying the solace of the great outdoors at night is your thing, Night Owls is for you! Experience an Asbury tradition. Attune your senses to God’s amazing nighttime world. Your week will include awesome nighttime games, challenges, and chances to bond with your friends around the glow of a fire. Tiptoe around camp as you embark on a super stealthy nighttime mission. You won’t miss out on your daytime favorites either. Get to know Camp Asbury by moonlight this week! Sleep in Tipis. Note: Adventure base camping, no electricity, requires sturdy shoes for the amount of walking you’ll do.

July 10-15 Event #20552 – Happily Ever Asbury

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Up to the Challenge
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2022
It’s “knot” your average week of camp! This week, Camp Asbury’s ropes director will be your guide. Spend a portion of each day on Asbury’s challenge courses. Learn the art of facilitation and tie some cool knots! Catch big air on the Giant Swing and play in the treetops! When you’re not at the course fill your days with your favorite camp activities. In the evening kick back at your adventure base campsite. Harness your energy and expand your faith! Sleep in Tipis. Note: Adventure base camping, no electricity, requires sturdy shoes for all the walking you will do.

July 24-29 Event #20751 – Culinary Creations

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Picture This *New for 2022*
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2022
Say Cheese! Experience camp from behind the lens of your camera! This week, experiment innovative ways to use your digital camera, all while capturing the beauty that Asbury holds. Enjoy sunrise to late night photo shoots with your group, and uncover all that hides in the fields and forests of camp! You’ll still be able to pack your camera away and take part in all of your favorite camp activities as well! Picture this ... an amazing week at Camp Asbury! Sleep in cabins. Note: Bring a digital camera

July 3-8 Event #20452– Blast from the Past

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 4 ($583 Early Bird)

Taste of the Tipis *New for 2022*
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2022
Asbury’s adventure base programs are camper favorites, and they’re a historic part of summer camp! Do you want a taste of life at the tipis? Taste of the Tipis is the same basic program as Journey On, but one full day and night will be spent out at Camp Asbury’s adventure base campsite. Cook your meals over the fire or with a Dutch oven, enjoy the solitude of the quiet campsite, and stay up late by the glow of the campfire. You and your group will get to choose how you spend your time out at the tipis. Campers will sleep in cabins on the nights not spent at the tipis. Become part of Asbury tradition and see what adventure base camping is all about! Note: Adventure base camping, no electricity, requires sturdy shoes for all the walking you will do. 

July 3-8 Event #20451 – Blast from the Past

Cost:
$453 – Tier 1 ($433 Early Bird)
$508 – Tier 2 ($488 Early Bird)
$603 – Tier 3 ($583 Early Bird)

Take the Reins *New for 2022*
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2022
Saddle up for a new farm experience! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to provide customized daily lessons based on your level of experience. Work with a certified instructor to improve your riding abilities and practice your skills. On top of riding, you’ll spend two extended days at Sand Hill Stable to learn the daily operations of the farm and immerse yourself in horse heaven! Get in touch with your creative side by painting your horse with washable paint, then give your horse a bath! Spend an afternoon on a lunchtime donkey trek through the farm trails with Sand Hill’s long eared friends! When you are not at the farm, spend your time at Asbury doing all your favorite camp activities! Take the reins for a great week of camp! Stay in cabins. Program designed for advancing beginner riders. Prior experience recommended but not required. Includes 14 hours (five stable visits) spent at Sand Hill Stable.

July 17-22 Event #20651 – Under the Stars

Cost:
$778 – Tier 1 ($758 Early Bird)
$833 – Tier 2 ($813 Early Bird)
$928 – Tier 3 ($908 Early Bird)

Counselor in Training
Grades 11-Grad. in the fall of 2022
Wonder what it’s like to be a camp counselor? This is your opportunity to gain leadership experience, increase your self-confidence, serve others, and grow in your faith! We’ll equip you with valuable knowledge and invite you to develop your skills through practice. Learn from experienced Camp Asbury staff how to make a difference in the lives of younger campers. Prior to registering for Asbury’s Counselor in Training program you must be approved by the camp director. Contact Sammi Vaughan at (330) 569-3171 or via e-mail for an application. Trained CIT’s may be invited to volunteer for a week or more of camp during summer 2022. Stay in cabins.

June 26- July 1 Event #20352 – Superhero Week

Cost:
$283

Family and Special Events:

Family Canoe
All Ages
Camp is a great place to slow down, reconnect and re-energize as a family. All generations and all configurations of family are invited to participate. This weekend is a mix of programmed and self-directed activities for your family. Half of Saturday will be spent canoeing a scenic seven-mile stretch of the upper Cuyahoga River. Families will also have the option of bike riding on Portage Park District’s “Headwaters Trail,” accessible from Camp Asbury. Enjoy an outdoor supper, relax around a campfire, and extend your senses on a night hike or stargazing session. Sunday worship outdoors. Feel at home in God’s presence.  Accommodation choices: retreat center room.  (A cabin or tent camping site is available by request). Note: Five meals provided: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Complete the online Family Registration Form. Bring your own bikes and approved helmets for the Headwaters Trail.

August 12-14, 2022

Cost:
$108 Adult; $83 Teen; $58 Child

Dads With Kids - Moms With Kids
All Ages
Designed for single parents or two parents or grandparents accompanying children under 12 years old. Meet other families, hike, swim, fish, bike, and relax. Set your own agenda or participate in scheduled camp activities. Work together as a family on an art project inspired by nature. Enjoy an outdoor supper, relax around a campfire, and extend your senses on a night hike or stargazing session. Sunday worship outdoors. Feel at home in God’s presence. Accommodation choices: retreat center room. (A cabin or tent camping site is available by request). Note: Five meals provided: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Complete the online Family Registration Form. Bring your own bikes and approved helmets for the Headwaters Trail.

August 12-14, 2022

Cost:
$108 Adult; $83 Teen; $58 Child

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Camp Asbury Weekly Themes for Summer 2022

The heart of Camp Asbury’s resident programming is the small group experience. Campers in overnight programs participate in camp-wide weekly theme evening activities as a way to add spice to their week of camp and unify the entire camp.

Week 1: June 19-24: Survivor
The tribe has spoken ... it’s time for a great week of camp! Team up with your group for a week filled with fun and creative Survivor challenges! Get your creativity flowing and make your own buffs and group flag. Search for the hidden immunity idol in Asbury’s fields, forests, and streams. Solve daily puzzles and play unique games that test your group’s teamwork! Outwit, outplay, and outlast in the great outdoors!

Week 2: June 26-July 1: Superhero Week
Calling all superheroes! Explore Asbury side-by-side with your favorite heroes as you hone your superpowers and save the day! Enjoy a favorite superhero movie at Asbury’s outdoor theater. Make your own unique mask and wear it during a camp wide villain hunt! You and your group will even have the chance to create a new comic book character to join forces with the classics. Get set for a super week of camp!

Week 3: July 3-8: Blast from the Past
Turn back the clock in Asbury’s own time machine! This week we will travel through space and time to experience Camp Asbury through the years! Enjoy a medieval feast and the splendor of the renaissance. Hunt for dinosaurs in the land before time. Celebrate Independence Day with our founding fathers, and even take a quick trip to the future! Only time will tell what awaits for you at camp this week! No matter what era you are in, its sure to be a blast!

Week 4: July 10-15: Happily Ever Asbury
Your dreams have come true; the most magical place on Earth is at Camp Asbury this summer! Be our guest and explore the beauty and charm camp has to offer. This week your favorite tales, fables, and stories will come alive, and you will be at the center of it all. Team up with Pan to take down Hook, shoot side-by-side with Robin Hood, swing through the jungle with Tarzan, and more! Enjoy one of your favorite movies at Asbury’s outdoor hike-in theater! This is your chance to let it go, have fun, and experience the enchantment of God’s creation.

Week 5: July 17-22: Under the Stars
Look up and see what beautiful night-time wonders await! Extended evening activities capture the wonder and beauty of night at Camp Asbury. Launch rockets to the moon; find out what glows in the dark on a night hike; marvel at the heavens above through a telescope. Shooting stars, the Milky Way, satellites, and constellations are just a few of the things you might see. Only in darkness is the true beauty of light revealed. Get ready for a stellar week of camp!

Week 6: July 24-29: Culinary Creations
Grab your chef hat and apron! It’s time to get cookin’ at camp! This week, Camp Asbury is your kitchen, and you’re the master chef! Spend the week exploring new and unique ways to be creative with food. Make meals over the campfire with your group. Learn to cook with a Dutch oven. Enjoy homemade pizzas from Asbury’s own outdoor brick oven! Design your very own chef hat. Make a new flavor of popcorn to enjoy with an outdoor movie under the night stars! This week will leave you wishing for s’more time at camp!

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