ADVENTURE CAMP
Session 1A: June 9-15
Session 3: June 23-29
Session 5: July 7-13
Grades 2-9 completed
Information about rates and deadlines can be found here. Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit.
This is our classic summer camp program. Participate in a variety of adventure activities that build friendships and encourage personal and spiritual growth. Program options include: archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, games, hiking, swimming, tackling the ropes course, Christian formation programming, and more. Campers also participate in an outdoor overnight that includes sleeping under the stars, learning outdoor skills, and cooking over a fire.
Registration is open!
Creative Arts Camp
Session 2A: June 16-22
Grades 2-9 completed
Information about rates and deadlines can be found here. Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit.
This is our classic summer camp program with a focus on creative arts! Campers can anticipate extra arts instruction in traditional arts and crafts, music, drama, and culinary arts. Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of adventure activities that build friendships and encourage personal and spiritual growth. Program options include: archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, games, hiking, swimming, tackling the ropes course, Christian formation, and more.
Registration is open!
Leaders-in-Training (LIT)
Session 1B: June 9-15
Grades 9-11 completed
Information about rates and deadlines can be found here. Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit.
This program is designed to help older campers transition from being campers to serving as leaders in the camp community. Learn about servant leadership and build communication and relational ministry skills. LITs participate in a variety of activities that include camp “classics” (swimming, arts and crafts, and tackling the ropes course, among others), teambuilding, shadowing camp staff, overnight campouts, and more.
Registration is open!
Canoe/Wilderness Camp
Session 2B: June 16-22, Grades 6-8 completed
Session 4: June 30-July 6 Grades 9-12 completed
Information about rates and deadlines can be found here. Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit.
This program is designed to offer older campers a more active, challenging and nature-oriented experience than our traditional adventure camp. Learn canoeing and wilderness skills by immersing in an intensive, extended outdoor living/canoeing experience while also developing leadership skills. Canoe/wilderness campers participate in a variety of activities that include camp “classics” (swimming, arts and crafts, and tackling the ropes course, among others), teambuilding, a canoe trip, multiple overnight campouts, outdoor cooking, day hikes, and more!
Registration is open!
Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT)
Grades 10-12 completed
The CIT program builds high school youths' leadership skills while working alongside camp staff during a session. The CITs will be assigned to Adventure Groups to help facilitate activities and observe behind-the-scenes operations. CITs also participate in daily leadership development sessions. Many CIT participants have become camp counselors at Waycross after graduating from high school.
Past participation in Waycross' Leaders-in-Training program is strongly encouraged.CIT participants will be assigned to one or more sessions. An application is required for admission. Contact the Camp Director, Deb Wepler at waycross.camp@gmail.com for the application or more information.