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COUNTDOWN TO CAMP!

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Summer Camp is Here!

SUMMER CAMP 2025 REGISTRATION NOW OPEN

All grades each session! For campers entering 3rd through 10th grades.

Dates for 2025:

Session 1 - June 15-20

Session 2 - June 22-27 


Camp is a great environment for kids and youth to have a blast, make new friends, grow in their faith, and do dynamic camp activities including rock climbing, paddle boarding, and archery. We strive to keep a balance between small group time (with cabin mates) and all-camp time, giving every camper a chance to meet new friends, where everyone knows each other's name.


We aim to create the perfect blend of awesome activities, small group discussions, and campfire worship, while also giving campers freedom and flexibility to explore their surroundings and discover the strengths they didn't know they had.


Campers will stay in Dorms or Cabins.


Camp Activities Include:

  • Rock Climbing
  • Field Games
  • Human Foosball
  • Paddle Boarding
  • Crafts
  • Gaga Ball & 9 Square
  • Archery


Campers going into grades 7-10 can enhance their camp experience by volunteering with our Camp Hope program. Camp Hope provides a camp experience for adults with varying levels of intellectual and physical disabilities. This optional add-on allows campers to engage in meaningful service by assisting with games and projects—all while enjoying the fun and adventure of camp life.


Here's what a day at camp looks like!



Mini-Camp for First-Time Campers


June 13-15, 2025


New for 2025, give your child a gentle introduction to the joys of sleepaway camp! Designed especially for 2nd, 3rd, and 4th graders who are new to overnight stays, this 2-night mini-camp is perfect for easing those first-time jitters.


With age-appropriate activities, small groups, and extra attention from our caring staff, kids will experience the excitement of camp in a safe and supportive environment. Campers will make friends, try new activities, and create lasting memories—all while building confidence for longer camp adventures in the future.


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Junior Counselor Position


June 11-27, 2025


Our Junior Counselor program offers a leadership opportunity for high school students going into 11th and 12th grade who are eager to make a difference. Junior Counselors assist senior staff in guiding campers, leading activities, and ensuring a safe and fun environment.


This role is perfect for teens who enjoy working with kids, are team players, and want to develop skills in leadership, communication, and responsibility—all while being part of an unforgettable camp experience!



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FAQ'S

  • Are there flexible payment terms?

    A payment plan option is available when registering, and we only require a 20% camper deposit at check out. We also offer a multi-sibling discount to help offset the increase in registration. If the payment plan through Active does not work with your financial schedule, please reach out so we can find a solution that works. All camper balances are due by arrival.


    If you are interested in donating to our Summer Camp Scholarships fund to help offset the cost of camp, please contact the camp director.

    ​Thank you for your generosity!

  • What is the camp theme?

    Our summer camp theme for 2025 is Another Way


    Jesus often confronted the world around him with another way of being and by his example, we are reminded that God always invites us to reimagine who we are and how we do things. Being at camp, we are already finding another way, apart from the trappings and distractions of home. In the peace of this space, we will explore what would change if we lived as our authentic selves and respected the truths of others. In this humility, we will imagine how growing changes the way we live. In this potential for transformation, we will imagine how our personal change meets the change we seek in the world. Whether we are addressing unfair rules or dreaming of a time when all people belong, we know that God calls us to do a new thing and faithfully forge another way.

  • What is the registration deadline?

    Campers must be registered by June 10, 2025.

  • Are scholarships available?

    We believe every child deserves the opportunity to experience the joy of camp. Scholarships are awarded based on financial need and the availability of funds. Please fill out the following application to be considered.


    Apply Here

Camp is for everyone.

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A VOICE FOR THE VALUE OF ATTENDING CHURCH CAMPS

I am elderly and have been a lifelong Methodist. Attending a local Methodist Church provides an enjoyable community that fulfills many of life’s important needs. It has also made my life worthwhile. Attending Church Camps provides experiences and opportunities for spiritual growth. Those experiences, there were many for me, strongly affected my commitment to Christianity and my church every time I devoted that investment in time, fees and effort. Attending Church Camps helped me profoundly deepen my faith; learn more about life as a Christian; meet exceptional Methodist leaders, meet great Methodists; enjoy singing and experiencing spiritual time around a campfire; learn to be self-sufficient and accountable; love and appreciate the splendor of the wilderness and God’s world. FC FUMC is positioned so close to Buckhorn Methodist Camp that we should encourage members of all ages to plan and participate in camps at Buckhorn, many times during every year. Buckhorn is a treasure!

-Alyce Kaehler

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