Click here to read the February Outdoor Ministries Update, Why and how can we have Summer Camp in the time of Covid-19?
We are planning for summer camp 2021 and hope you are looking forward to participating. Although we all hope that the pandemic will be over soon, we believe that it will still be among us this summer. We are planning both in person opportunities and virtual/remote opportunities, including a camp-in-a-box through the mail, zoom type camp sessions, and of course our camp website.
Many summer camps across the country were held successfully in person during the summer of 2020. Following their success, we believe we can do so in 2021. All on-site programs at Templed Hills for 2021 will be planned and conducted using strict protocols. We are setting up protocols to follow all the state of Ohio resident sector guidelines, the best practices of fellow camps who ran successfully in 2020, and the CDC updated recommendations. We understand that some families will be ready to send their children or come as a family and some will not. Therefore, we will be offering a variety of options. We also will be holding many zoom meetings starting in February to talk to families and explain what camp will look like this summer, as it will be vastly different from 2019. We encourage everyone to attend to determine what is the best match for your family’s situation. We anticipate registration will also open by early March. Watch your e-news, fast 5 and social media.
Here are the camp sessions that are currently being planned. Please note that anything could change based on the constantly changing landscape due to Covid-19. Thank you for understanding and we look forward to seeing you soon!
Save the Date!
June 13-19 – Choir In-person and on site and virtual simultaneously
Age: 7-18
If music makes your soul sing, you’ll love this AMAZING camp experience! You will make music, hike, play games, practice your photography skills, create art, and have a campfire cookout, all while making new friends and reuniting with old ones.
*Choir Camp wants anybody who is interested in participating to be able to do so. If you cannot join in person, we will have activities from Choir Camp including music, games, worship and other activities on the website throughout the week. Some of these activities will be self-directed as well as some virtual time to meet each day.
June 16-19 – Grands and Family, on site.
Age 4-12, with adult
This half week session gives you and your grandchild/child some extra time to explore your faith in Christian community in the natural beauty of our camp. Share your faith through Bible lessons, songs, games, easy nature explorations, swimming, and campfires. We discover God’s power and wonder and our own unique place in God’s creation. Ensure that a passionate faith continues in your family for generations to come! *New in 2021 due to COVID – On site camp will be done in family pods. This year parents or extended family members (or friends) are invited to be in your pod with grandparents and grandkids. Get your pod of no more than 9 people together and come to camp!
June 20-26 – Sports, Hybrid of virtual and on site.
Age 7-18
On your mark. Get set. Go and enjoy one of the most exciting weeks of your life! Learn more about yourself, your faith, and the fundamentals of sports and teamwork during this memorable week. You don’t have to be a super gal or guy athlete; you just have to try. We’ll experience Christian attitudes about competition, make new friends and learn a lot about yourself. We’ll spend some time discussing ideas and growing in faith, as well as having free time in the outdoors. Help others grow by sharing your athletic experience and skills.
Each age group will get a half week of virtual and a half week of camp onsite. We encourage participants to sign up for the whole week. However, if you don’t feel comfortable coming to camp, you will be able to sign up for just the half week of virtual camp.
June 20-22
Primary and Intermediate on site
Jr/Sr High virtual
June 23-26
Jr/Sr High on site
Primary and intermediate virtual
June 27-July 3 – MMADD – In-person and on site and virtual simultaneously
Age: 7-18
Are you interested in music, mime, art, drama, or dance? Are you looking for a place where you can be yourself and never worry about being judged? If these things sound good to you then MMADD Camp is the place for you! From Clowning around, to Whacky Olympics, and just going for hikes and chilling by the pool there is never a dull moment at MMADD camp and mostly because our campers and staff are some of the craziest and most inspired people you have ever met. So, come and join our MMADD family! *We want everyone to be able to participate this summer. If you don’t feel comfortable coming to camp, we will provide activities you can do on your own at home with our theme as well as some virtual group time each day. We also will upload the worship services we do at camp on the camp 2.0 website so that you can view those.
July 5-8 – Grands and Family 2
Age 4-12, with adult
This half week session gives you and your grandchild/child some extra time to explore your faith in Christian community in the natural beauty of our camp. Share your faith through Bible lessons, songs, games, easy nature explorations, swimming, and campfires. We discover God’s power and wonder and our own unique place in God’s creation. Ensure that a passionate faith continues in your family for generations to come! *New in 2021 due to COVID – On site camp will be done in family pods. This year parents or extended family members (or friends) are invited to be in your pod with grandparents and grandkids. Get your pod of no more than 9 people together and come to camp!
July 11-17 – Faith Adventure, Traditional Resident camp on site
Ages 9-11
Love everything about camp? Want to try it all? This camp is for you!
Our week of adventure will be spent exploring God’s world through swimming, crafts, vespers, outdoor cooking, field hikes, and much more! We will grow our faith as we connect with God’s creation and with new friends! Grab your gear for a fun, faith-filled week of adventure at Camp. Looking for a general program you can do at home? Check out our “Camp in a box” opportunity.
Date TBD Hanging with the Spirit, Adult Women In-person
Join us in communing with God and nature in this nurturing women’s weekend. You’ll have a chance to choose your own adventure each day as you decide to float or paddle down a nearby river, to hike at camp or on nearby trails. Other adventures may include exploring some of the nearby attractions like the Richland B & O Trail, nearby golf courses, or more. Of course, we will have time for campfires, laughing, and fellowship as we connect with each other and reconnect with God. You’ll return home with a renewed spirit and a new perspective of God’s creation! So grab some friends and sign up today!
Please note:
-Canoe portion will be led by an American Canoe Association River Instructor and training will be provided and required.
-Covid-19: You will choose your group to sleep and eat with.
-All group activities will be outside, distanced and masked.
-You will need to provide your own transportation for off site activities other than the canoe trip.
Any Summer Date:
Camp-in-a-Box, age 4-11 or 11- adult (two options) DYI – By mail/virtual
Campers will receive a box in the mail with directions and activities for one week. This will include Bible lessons and at least two activities for each day including arts and crafts, games, or other types of activities. If you have aces to the internet, you will find more resources there. However, this program can be done with just what you have in the box with an adult help for younger children.