Summer Camps
"...according to His promise we are looking for new heavens and a new earth, in which righteousness dwells..."
For more information on our day camp programs, see our Camp Elim In The City page.
We live in a temporary universe. In it, all things move from order to disorder, from creation to destruction. It is destined to be burned away; all its workings and secrets laid bare.
But we are different. We are created for eternity, fashioned in the image of the eternal God. Our bodies degrade, but our souls never will, and for those of us who know Christ, our souls will forever be in fellowship with the Eternal One, the One who made us to be like Him.
So how are we to live, as eternal beings in a temporal world? The Bible gives us the answer in 2 Peter: we are to live peacefully, blameless before our Creator, that we may keep our commitment to Him and point others towards Him, and we are to look ahead with eagerness to the new world waiting for us: a new heaven and a new earth, where righteousness dwells!
It is our greatest joy to teach our campers about the hope we have for eternity in the freedom and forgiveness offered to us by Christ! 2026 will be Camp Elim’s 66th year of ministry, introducing 3rd-12th grade boys and girls to Jesus through our licensed childcare programs. Under the guidance of our highly-trained and well-supervised staff, your child will come away with a better understanding of who we are in Christ now, and of the new world waiting for us in eternity!
Registration opens January 5 at 8 AM!
Varsity Camp
Varsity Camp is an action-packed week filled with exciting adventures, outrageous laughter, and compelling teaching. Campers will enjoy the variety of activities and are certain to make life-long friends. Outstanding speakers, group discussion, and passionate worship make Chapel times a highlight for many of our Varsity campers. This Camp can sneak up on you, so don't wait to get registered!
Grades 9-12
June 7-12, 2026
$625
Middle School Camps
Middle School Camps have all the fun of the Camp experience while teaching valuable skills that will enable the campers to face the rigors of life as a teenager.
Grades 6-8
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$600/week
Grade School Camps
Camp Elim offers a well-rounded program of fun and excitement conducted in an atmosphere of genuine love and individual care. Through interactive games and chapel sessions, our campers learn a variety of life-skills with an emphasis on spiritual values.
Grades 3-6
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$575/week
SimulCamps
Camp Elim's SimulCamp programs feature two programs in one: a Grade School camp and a Middle School camp running separately, but simultaneously! These programs feature the same exciting activities and solid biblical teaching as our other programs, in a format designed to be convenient for families with campers in both age ranges.
Our SimulRetreat program is just like SimulCamp, only shorter! This half-week program is perfect for younger campers, or those not ready for the full-week camp experience.
These programs fill up fast, so make sure to register early!
Grades 3-6 & 6-9
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$600/week
$375/half-week retreat
CoWorkers
This unique camp experience, for students going into grades 9-10, offers an opportunity for service, instruction, and personal discipleship. Bible study, hard work, and great friends create an ideal environment to develop a more intimate relationship with Jesus Christ.
CoWorkers participate in a variety of work projects during this week, including housekeeping, food service, and maintenance. This camp is a great opportunity to get trained for our volunteer summer staff!
Spaces are limited to 16 campers each week, so register early. This camp is always one of our first to fill up!
Grades 9-10
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$550
Off-Site Camps
Camp Elim's off-site camps are an opportunity for high school students to experience the spiritual development and fellowship of our camp programs in a more traditional outdoor recreation setting. Camp Elim offers three off-site camps: Adventure Bound, Backcountry Trail Camp, and Base Camp.
Adventure Bound is a week-long camping trip featuring outdoor adventure excursions around the state! Excursions vary each year, but past years have included things like rafting, rappelling, and mountain biking.
Backcountry Trail Camp is a week-long backpacking trip for high school students in the great outdoors, featuring hiking and trail camping alongside biblical teaching and fellowship! Please note that campers will need to bring their own pack.
Base Camp is a half-week program similar to Adventure Bound, but based here at Camp Elim! Students will camp on Camp Elim's property, and spend days completing hikes and activities off site.
These camps are more physically strenuous than our regular residential camps, and it is recommended that participants are in good health in order to keep up with the hikes and activities. Please note that registration and pickup times are different for these programs than our other camps! For campers already registered, make sure to keep an eye on your email for specific information and equipment requirements for these programs!
Grades 9-12
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$675/Adventure Bound
$600/Backcountry Trail Camp
$400/Base Camp half-week
Camp scholarships
At Camp Elim, we believe every child should have the opportunity to encounter Christ through camp—regardless of financial circumstances. While we strive to keep our programs affordable, we also recognize that the cost of our programs may still be prohibitive for some.
Through the generosity of our supporters, Camp Elim maintains a "Campership" fund to help get students to Camp. If you need financial assistance in order to attend our programs, please contact our office for more information!
Our current summer camp rates only cover around 50% of our actual operating costs, with the rest covered by guest group fees and the generous support of our donors. If you would like to give towards Camp's overall operations budget, or if you would like to add to our Campership Fund directly, visit our donation page!
Bring-A-Friend Discount
Bring a friend who has never been to camp before and you each save $40. For each additional new camper that you bring, you save another $40!
Note: If your church is coming as a group you are not eligible for this discount.
Check with your group coordinator for discount information.
Sunday registration
Our drive-through check in will be available from 3:30 pm - 4:30 pm on Sunday afternoon. Please do not expect to check-in before then. If you must arrive after 5:00 pm, please call ahead to make arrangements. Please enter at the upper (west) entrance and follow signs for drive-through check in. Staff will be stationed along the check-in route to direct you to where you need to go! Once parked in the parking lot, parents may accompany the camper/campers to their cabin to meet their counselor and get settled in.
*Adventure Bound registration is at 1:30 pm*
*Backcountry Trail Camp registration is at 2:00 pm*
*Base Camp registration TBA*
To speed up the check-in process, please submit all of the following items to Camp at least 2 weeks before your camp begins:
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Balance of the registration fee
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Spending money
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Completed Health Form & Camper Information Form
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Picture/flash drive purchase (optional)
Please bring your Meds and Medication Authorization Form with you and be ready to turn these in to the medical staff during our drive-through check in.
Friday check-out
Camp ends on Friday evening at 7:15 pm. Arrangements for your camper to get a ride home must be noted on the Camper Information Form if you are not planning to come yourself. We are unable to arrange transportation through the Camp Office.
Check out will be available starting at 5:45. Our closing session for campers with the end-of-week video will start at 6:30. Parents are welcome to join in on that. Campers will be dismissed and ready to go by 7:15 p.m.
Check out will follow the same route as our drive-through check in. Please enter through the upper (west) entrance and follow signs for drive-through check out. Staff will be stationed along the check-out route to direct you to where you need to go! Medications, unused spending money, and media purchases will be available for pick up at the drive-through check out.
Uncle Charley’s Country Store will be open after the closing session in case you want to pick up some snacks or camp souvenirs.
Parents are asked to checkout with the camper’s counselor so the counselor can make sure everyone is connecting with the right adult to get home safely.
*Adventure Bound, Backcountry Trail Camp, and Base Camp pickup is at 6:30 pm*
These off-site camps will not have a closing session. Parents are requested to come through the drive-through check out.
No Pets Please. We know your pets are anxious to see your camper, but please save that reunion for home. Pets are not allowed on camp grounds.
What to Pack
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Shirts or blouses
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Jeans or long pants
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Shorts
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Underwear & socks
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Sweater or jacket
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Good shoes for running activities
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Pajamas
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Pillow & sleeping bag or twin sheets and blanket
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Washcloth & towel
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Swimsuit & beach towel
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Sunscreen
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Toiletries
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Flashlight
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Water bottle
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Bible, notebook & pen/pencil
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Musical instrument (optional)
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Medication - NOTE: Per state regulation, all medications and supplements (including OTC medications, vitamins, supplements, and essential oils) must be turned into the nurse during registration. For more information regarding our medication policy, please contact our office or refer to the information listed on our CampDoc portal.
what not to pack
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No knives or other weapons
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No phones - if a camper needs to contact a parent or guardian, they can come to the office
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No electronics, such as music players or games. Our goal is for campers to "unplug" while they're here and minimize distractions.
*Separate packing lists will be sent out for Backcountry Trail Camp, Adventure Bound, and Base Camp.*
cancellation policy
Should a camper’s registration be cancelled, in writing, you will receive a refund of registration fees based on the following deadlines. Any add-ons, such as spending money, pictures, etc. will be refunded in full at any time:
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Up to 30 days before camp starts – full refund less a $25 fee
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Up to two weeks before camp starts – full refund less deposit ($50 winter and $100 summer)
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Less than two weeks before camp starts – no refund
Cancellation requests can be submitted by emailing our office.
Please consider the Protection Plan that can be purchased through CampDoc which will provide a full refund in most situations.