2012 Summer Camps
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Summer Camp descriptions:
Day Camps – Something for children 3 years old to 5th grade!
9AM-4:00PM/7:30AM-5:30PM Cost$205.00/$220
Please note that for the week of June 18-22 the age range for regular day camp is age 8 – 5th grade. * Please also note K’nex week is $280/$295 because materials are included.
Join us each day from 9am to 4pm for exciting activities all over camp. Campers in the regular children’s day camp will be divided into two age groups for most activities. A lunch will be provided. Day camp material will vary from week to week. Children will enjoy arts and crafts, games, bible stories, singing, swimming, a hayride, and so much more. Multi-child discount of $20.00/$10.00 is available for Day Camp families with more than one child enrolled in a full day/half day -Day Camp Session. Event numbers are listed by week on the list of camps by date on the website. Cost includes a daily snack. Please note that for the week of June 18-22 the age range for regular day camp is age 8 – 5th grade.
Extended Hours Day Camps – Price includes full week of day camp.
This program serves as a before and after service for our Young Children’s Day Camp and Regular Children’s Day Camp. We also offer before care only for our Pre-school Day Camps. If you would like to drop your child off early or pick them up later, this is perfect for you. You may also use this service for your pre-school day camper in the morning. Children will be served a hot breakfast if they arrive by 8:00AM. Campers can be dropped off/picked between 7:30AM-5:30PM.
NEW this year! Theme weeks for K-5th Day Camp!
Arts and Crafts Day Camp – June 25-29
Get your creative juices flowing this week as we make all kinds of crafty projects to take home.
Sports Day Camp – June 18-22
Each day will bring on a different sport and plenty of active fun.
Outdoor Cooking Day Camp – July 2-6 (no day camp on 7/4)
Try your hand cooking over an open an open fire and then eating your creations! All cooking supervised closely by camp staff.
Water Mania Camp – 2 sessions – July 23-27, August 6-10
Can’t get enough of the water? Come splash the week away!
VBS Day Camp – Full and Half Day sessions – July 9-13
Vacation Bible School comes to camp!
K’nex Day Camp – July 30- August 3
Build and take home THREE full size K’nex models! A K’nex specalist will be with us each day to ensure everyone’s success.
Regular Day Camp – 2 sessions – July 16-20, August 13-17
Crafts, games, swimming, nature, crazy team activities, this week has it all!
Pre-school Day Camp – 9AM-12PM/ Extended Pre-school Day Camp-7:30AM-12PM
For children Ages 3-5 – Must be potty trained! June 11-15 # 322/323, June 25-29 # 324/325, July 9-13(VBS) # 326/327, July 23-27 # 328/329 Cost: $85.00 Capacity 12
Young Children’s Day Camp/ Extended Young Children’s Day Camp
For children ages 4 – 7 – led by Hopewell UMC. June 18-22 #300/301 9AM-3:00PM/ 7:30AM-5:30PM Cost: $175.00/$195 Capacity 45
Young Children’s Day Camp Plus
For children K-age 7 June 18-22 # 302 Cost: $200.00 Capacity 10
Participate in our Young Children’s day camp all week and bring your luggage with you Wednesday. You will spend two nights at Innabah w/our Mini Camp Plus campers in Bethany Lodge. Spend the day with Innabah’s young children’s day campers and participate in a variety of camp activities. Enjoy campfires at night and make some new friends.
Mini Camp Plus
For children K – 5th Grade June 18-22 # 330 ,July 23-27 # 332, August 8-10 # 334 Cost: $240.00 Capacity 10
Participate in our Regular Children’s day camp all week and on Wednesday bring your luggage to spend two nights at Innabah. Events # 330/334 will stay in Bethany Lodge. Event #332 will stay in Covenant Lodge. Participate in a variety of camp activities, enjoy campfires at night and make some new friends.
Children’s Camps * Indicates two nights or half week event
Art Expression For children having completed 5th-7th July 1-7 # 339 Cost: $400.00 Capacity 16
If you like being artistic and making craft projects you will enjoy hanging out for a week with us. We use many recycled materials to create multiple crafts from papier-mâché to wood projects, while also taking part in camp activities.
Children’s Adventure* For children having completed 3rd-6th June 17-20 # 337 Cost: $200.00 Capacity 42
Experience a week’s worth of activities in half the time. We do everything from archery to canoeing. We go on a hayride, make campfires, and eat smores! We swim daily and compete in a water festival. Join us for a late night pizza party. Have you ever played capture the flag? If you enjoy fun and games and want to learn more about Jesus, then this is the camp for you!!
Children’s Hilltop For children having completed 3rd-6th July 15-21 # 353, July 15-21 # 353 Cost: $385.00 Capacity 40
Living together in hilltop cabins gives campers the opportunity to learn about and live in a Christian community while enjoying all the fun activities camp has to offer. Great for a first time or returning camper!
Eco-Quest*
For children having completed 2nd-4th
June 24- 27 # 343 Cost: $195.00 Capacity 16
Get ready to go explore the natural wonders of Innabah. We will dig underground, wade in the water and get up close with nature. Get to know the Nature Center critters better than anyone else! Come join us for a wild time! We will stay in the cabins on Orchard Hill.
Grandparents and Me*
For grandparents and grandchildren adults & ages 5-12
June 24- 27 # 389, June 27-30 # 390, July 1-4 # 391, July 5-7 # 392, July 15-18 # 393, July 18-21 # 394, July 29-Aug 1 # 395, August 1-August 4 # 396
Cost: $175.00 Capacity 40
** We highly recommend no more than two children per adult.
Come experience 3 nights/4 days of camp fun with your grandchild and stay in Bethany Lodge’s motel style accommodations. Our days will be filled with swimming, arts & crafts, nature, Bible study, good times and great friends. Make memories that you and your grandchild will cherish forever. (Eliminate sentence in between) We will pair up grandparents and grandchildren of the same age and gender. Make sure you register all family members for this event!
Little Minnows* & Little Minnows Plus
For children having completed 3rd-6th
August 5-8 # 355 Cost: $245.00 , August 5-11 # 356 Cost: $395.00 Capacity 16
Throw out your line and see what bites! Discover what tugs on your hook right here at French Creek and take day trips to local water ways to reveal the fish lurking there. All this while practicing basic fishing techniques and having fun. You can choose to join us for a ½ week or get in even more fishing time coming to Little Minnows Plus
Mini Camp*
For children K – 5th Grade
June 20-22 # 331,July 25-27 # 333,August 8-10 # 335 Cost: $125.00 Capacity varies
Starts Wednesday at 3PM and concludes Friday between 3-5PM.
Come spend two nights and enjoy some time at camp! . Events # 330/334 will stay in Bethany Lodge. Event #332 will stay in Covenant Lodge – space is limited in event 332. Spend the day with Innabah’s day campers and participate in a variety of camp activities. Enjoy campfires at night and make some new friends.
Mini Camp Plus
For children K – 5th Grade
June 18-22 # 330 ,July 23-27 # 332, August 8-10 # 334 Cost: $240.00 Capacity 10
Participate in our Regular Children’s day camp all week and on Wednesday bring your luggage to spend two nights at Innabah. Events # 330/334 will stay in Bethany Lodge. Event #332 will stay in Covenant Lodge. Spend the day with Innabah’s day campers and participate in a variety of camp activities. Enjoy campfires at night and make some new friends.
NEW!!! Outdoor Adventure
For children having completed 3rd-6th
July 22-28 # 348 Cost: $395.00 Capacity 20
Want to have fun living and learning in the outdoors? Then join us for this awesome week of adventure. We will eat and sleep in the outpost. Our action packed adventures include: hiking, orienteering, frisbee golf, canoeing, archery, stargazing, going to a climbing wall, and more.
Parents & Me (Adult)* #398/ Parents & Me #399 (Child)
For Adults and Children up to age 8
July 11-14 Adult Cost: $165.00/ Child Cost: $155.00 Capacity 24
** Please note adults fill out a different registration form for this event** We highly recommend no more than two children per adult.
Bring your child or children for 4 days of camp fun at Innabah. You will stay in Sky Hill cabins and will experience typical camp fair. Enjoy swimming, boating, games, Bible Study, and time with your children in the outdoors. Sign up soon for this popular event!
Soccer I
For children having completed 3rd-6th
July 8-14 # 386 Cost: $405.00 Capacity 40
Looking for fast paced sports action? Look no further! Soccer camp is for you! Learn technical skills and improve your abilities through teamwork and lots of practice. We will play soccer each day at Innabah or at a local field. Each camper receives a FREE soccer shirt.
Sports Spectacular
For children having completed 4th-7th
June 17-23 # 338 Cost: $395.00 Capacity 30
Lots of sports action is planned for this camping experience including: outdoor basketball, volleyball, canoeing events, swimming relays, miniature golf, and Frisbee golf. Learning new skills and having fun while enjoying all the regular camp activities will make this week of camp a highlight of your summer!
NEW !!!!Summers Last Splash*
For children having completed 5th-8th
August 8-11 # 359 Cost: $245.00 Capacity 20
If being in water most of the day sounds like your type of camp, then this is the week for you. Enjoy tons of water activities including: a creek hike, swimming, playing water games, taking an offsite trip to a water related attraction, and more.
Ultimate Camp* & Ultimate Camp Plus
For youth having completed 5th-8th
July 1-4 # 345 Cost: $250.00 or July 1-7 # 346 Cost: $400.00
This is the ultimate camp experience for those of you who want to know what it means to give God your best effort in everything you do. You can choose to join us for Ultimate Camp, a half week or Ultimate Camp Plus, for a full week. The week will include just about everything a camp can offer including all kinds of games during the daylight and at night, outdoor cooking, campfires, water and land Olympics, adventure challenges, creative Bible study and worship, singing, drama, nature exploration, crafts, and a Fun Zone outing.
NEW!! Young Children’s Adventure*
For children having completed 1st-3rd
July 8-11 # 347 Cost: $195.00 Capacity 30
Join us for this fantastic event in the Sky Hill cabins. You will have a marvelous time during your half week participating in a variety of all camp activities.
Youth Events
* Indicates two night or half week event
Archery Camp
For youth having completed 6th-9th
June 24-30 # 357 Cost: $400.00 Capacity 16
Get on target with this popular camp! Come learn to use the bow and arrow on Innabah’s Archery Range. Our Certified Archery Instructors will give individualized attention to each camper. Also, enjoy all the great camping activities Innabah has to offer.
Art Expression
For children having completed 5th-7th
July 1-7 # 339 Cost: $400.00 Capacity 16
If you like being artistic and making craft projects you will enjoy hanging out for a week with us. We use many recycled materials to create multiple crafts from papier-mâché to wood projects, while also taking part in camp activities.
Creative Cooking
For youth having completed 6th-9th
July 29-Aug 4 # 336 Cost: $400.00 Capacity 20
Do you like to work in the kitchen? Join us for a week of food, food and more food. You will learn about how to prepare and cook food as well as kitchen safety. We will make our own breakfasts, lunches and dinners as well as snacks. We will also enjoy general camp activities like archery, arts and crafts and the nature center. If you have food allergies please be cautious in selecting this camp, as we do not eat in the dining hall and the menu is pre-selected.
NEW Creative Expression*
For children having completed 7th-10th Grade
August 5-8 # 352 Cost: $205.00 Capacity 12
This new camp is an opportunity to explore our creative gifts from God . We will have opportunities to delve into the non-acting realm of drama through dance, puppetry, mime, and magic as well as some other creative ways to express God’s love to others. In this half-week we will also engage in many camp activities.
Late Night Gym and Swim
For youth having completed 7th-10th
July 29-Aug 4 # 342 Cost: $405.00 Capacity 40
This is perfect for teenage night owls since we’ll get up at 10AM and go to bed at 2AM. Each day/night will include swimming, outdoor and indoor sports & games, special nighttime activities, cookouts, creative Bible studies, and unique worship experiences. We stay in cabins on Sky Hill and wake up in time for lunch in the dining hall. Price includes an offsite field trip to a nearby attraction.
Junior High Hilltop
For youth having completed 6th-9th
July 15-21 # 350 Cost: $405.00 Capacity 30
Jr. High campers enjoy cabin living at Innabah as they renew old acquaintances and make new friends that last a lifetime. Come and enjoy all of the fun activities camp has to offer!
Media Arts Camp
For youth having completed 7th-12th grade
July 8-14 # 340 Cost: $400.00 Capacity 30
Come to Innabah this summer to learn to use digital media to tell your Story. This camp will have a “behind the scenes” track for future film directors, writers, crew members and photographers. You will learn how to “get the best shot” from professionals working in the field. If you are an aspiring actor or model, you will learn how to improve your skills through workshops. Additionally, participants will get camera experience with Innabah’s beautiful scenery as your backdrop. You might even end up in the 2013 Camp Brochure. In addition, we will be participating in all the great programs that Innabah has to offer including: campfires, swimming, boating, and cookouts. If you are ready to say “action” or “are ready for your close up,” this camp is for you.
Night Camp
For youth having completed 8th-12th
July 8-14 # 358 Cost: $400.00 Capacity 30
Join in this unique camping opportunity to experience God’s gift of darkness. If staying up past midnight and sleeping in until noon sounds good to you, then this is the camp for you! We will spend much of the night preparing meals on open fires, observing the stars and enjoying the camp while everyone else sleeps.
NEW!!!!!!Senior High Adventure
For youth having completed 10th-12th
July 22-28 # 370 Cost: $425.00 Capacity 24
If you’re a Senior High aged camper looking for a week filled with activity and excitement, then this is the camp for you! We will fill our week with outdoor activities, including day trips to a high ropes course and an amusement park. Get in touch with your adventurous side and see what God has planned for you during this time of non-stop activity. Sign up soon to guarantee your spot in this first-time camp!
Soccer II
For youth having completed 7th-12th
July 8-14 # 387 Cost: $425.00 Capacity 18
Get a kick out of soccer? One week with one goal: better athletes and better people. Brush up your skills and learn about teamwork with daily training sessions and scrimmages. We will go off site each day to play soccer at a local field. Develop your character with daily bible studies. Come along and grow in many ways.
Sports Spectacular
For children having completed 4th-7th
June 17-23 # 338 Cost: $395.00 Capacity 30
Lots of sports action is planned for this camping experience including: outdoor basketball, volleyball, canoeing events, swimming relays, miniature golf, and Frisbee golf. Learning new skills and having fun while enjoying all the regular camp activities will make this week of camp a highlight of your summer!
NEW !!!!Summers Last Splash*
For children having completed 5th-8th
August 8-11 # 359 Cost: $245.00 Capacity 20
If being in water most of the day sounds like your type of camp, then this is the week for you. Enjoy tons of water activities including: a creek hike, swimming, playing water games, taking an offsite trip to a water related attraction, and more.
Ultimate Camp* & Ultimate Camp Plus
For youth having completed 5th-8th
July 1-4 # 345 Cost: $250.00 or July 1-7 # 346 Cost: $400.00
This is the ultimate camp experience for those of you who want to know what it means to give God your best effort in everything you do. You can choose to join us for Ultimate Camp, a half week or Ultimate Camp Plus, for a full week. The week will include just about everything a camp can offer including all kinds of games during the daylight and at night, outdoor cooking, campfires, water and land Olympics, adventure challenges, creative Bible study and worship, singing, drama, nature exploration, crafts, and a Fun Zone outing.
Camper in Leadership Training
**Please contact Innabah or check out our website for an application **
CILT Level 1 -For youth having completed grades 6-9
CILT Level 2 -For youth having completed grades 10-12
CILT Level 1 youth will primarily work with Innabah’s Day Camp program Monday-Friday 9am-4pm. CILT Level 2 youth will primarily help with Innabah’s overnight camp events. CILTs will develop their leadership skills and abilities, motivate campers and grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ. CILT applicants should be ready and willing to lead as well as follow. Accepted CILTs must attend a training session May 4, 2012 from 9-4PM, as well as serve a minimum of 2 weeks during Innabah’s summer camp session. For CILT Level 1 there is a weekly fee of $80.00 to attend this program.
**** Please Note: All applicants may not be accepted into the program****
Family Events
Family Jamboree
For any family! Call Innabah to be added to our Jamboree Mailing list!
September 1-3 (Labor Day Weekend).
Come experience Innabah with your entire family. Families of all sizes come for this enjoyable weekend in God’s creation. Come enjoy the Innabah amenities: cooked meals, hayrides, swimming, boating, fishing, and so much more.
Grandparents and Me*
For grandparents and grandchildren adults & ages 5-12
June 24- 27 # 389, June 27-30 # 390, July 1-4 # 391, July 5-7 # 392, July 15-18 # 393, July 18-21 # 394, July 29-Aug 1 # 395, August 1-August 4 # 396
Cost: $175.00 Capacity 40
** We highly recommend no more than two children per adult.
Come experience 3 nights/4 days of camp fun with your grandchild and stay in Bethany Lodge’s motel style accommodations. Our days will be filled with swimming, arts & crafts, nature, Bible study, good times and great friends. Make memories that you and your grandchild will cherish forever. (Eliminate sentence in between) We will pair up grandparents and grandchildren of the same age and gender. Make sure you register all family members for this event!
Parents & Me (Adult)* #398/ Parents & Me #399 (Child)
For Adults and Children up to age 8
July 11-14 Adult Cost: $165.00/ Child Cost: $155.00 Capacity 24
** Please note adults fill out a different registration form for this event** We highly recommend no more than two children per adult.
Bring your child or children for 4 days of camp fun at Innabah. You will stay in Sky Hill cabins and will experience typical camp fair. Enjoy swimming, boating, games, Bible Study, and time with your children in the outdoors. Sign up soon for this popular event!
Challenge Camp
**Now in its 47th year, Innabah’s Special Needs Program is designed for persons with developmental disability, ages 12 and over. Campers must be ambulatory, toilet trained (independent in ALL aspects of elimination), and able to shower and care for personal needs independently. This program IS NOT APPROPRIATE for persons with physical handicaps. All the regular camp activities are enjoyed at an appropriate pace. Campers are encouraged to participate, but are not expected to perform beyond their capabilities. A nurse is on duty 24 hours a day and meals are served in the dining hall, unless a special cookout is planned. ** Please note campers some events have prerequisites.
You will be allowed to register for a second challenge camp after May 15th , if you are paid in full for one event and have a deposit on the other event! We will reimburse parents once we receive payment from an agency. Please be advised we do not allow campers to call home during their stay at Innabah.
Challenge 1
For persons age 12 and older
July 1-7 # 361 Cost: $415.00 Capacity 40
Challenge 1 includes many of the traditional camp experiences and activities that are enjoyed by all campers. Participants will also travel to Pottstown for the 4th of July parade. Challenge 1 campers will reside in Innabah’s Hilltop cabins.
Challenge 2
For persons age 12 and older
August 5-11 # 362 Cost: $415.00 Capacity 40
Challenge 2 is more activity oriented than Challenge 1 and includes program interaction with other campers throughout the week. A day trip to a local attraction is also included in this camping experience. Challenge 2 campers will reside in Innabah’s Hilltop cabins. Late registrants may be housed in our rustic outpost area.
Challenge 3
For persons age 12 and older
July 29-Aug 4 # 363 Cost: $430.00 Capacity 16
Challenge 3 is very activity-oriented and, in addition to regular camp activities, will include an off-site overnight experience when campers and counselors will enjoy rides at an amusement park. Challenge 3 campers will reside in Innabah’s rustic cabins in the Outpost. Please note there are prerequisites for this event! You must have attended Challenge 1 or 2 and be approved by the Special Needs committee.
Challenge 4
For persons age 12 and older
July 1-7 # 364 Cost: $420.00 Capacity 10
Challenge 4 is for campers that like to experience camp at a faster pace. We will do all the fun activities that Innabah has to offer, plus a day trip to Mt. Gretna Lake, in Mt Gretna, PA. When at camp, we will stay in the outpost rustic cabins. Please note there are prerequisites for this event! You must have attended Challenge 1 or 2 and be approved by the Special Needs committee.
Challenge 5
For adults age 40 and older
June 17-20 # 365 Cost: $245.00 Capacity 20
Challenge 5 has been designed for the less mobile camper. Challenge 5 campers will enjoy traditional camp activities at a relaxed pace. Campers will reside in air-conditioned Bethany Lodge.
Challenge 6
For persons age 12-25
July 15-21 # 366 Cost: $420.00 Capacity 12
Challenge 6 is a camp for challenge campers 12-25 years old. The campers and counselors will reside in Orchard Hill cabins, experience all of Innabah’s activities, and will participate in a one-day, off-site trip. Please note there are prerequisites for this event! You must have attended Challenge 1 or 2 and be approved by the Special Needs committee.
NEW!! Camp Connection
For persons ages 8-21, August 12-15 # 368
For adult caretakers, August 12-15 # 369
Cost: $175.00 Capacity 10
Camp Connection is for campers with autism who are not independent enough for our other Challenge Camps. Ages 8-21, each camper must be accompanied by a parent or other adult caregiver. Campers and parents/caregivers will experience and take part in regular camp life at their level. Parents and caregivers will find a supportive environment in which to celebrate the unique spiritual challenges of raising a child with autism.
Camp of Dreams
For high functioning Autistic and Asperger individuals ages 12-25
July 23-28 # 367 Cost: $385.00 Capacity 16 *(this is a 5 night event)
Campers must be independent in self-help skills and personal hygiene, requiring minimal monitoring. Counselors and campers will share living quarters and participate in activities as a unit. During the week of camp, some activities may be challenging. Flexibility will be an important part of adjusting to unique experiences, helping campers grow and have fun. A day trip to a local point of interest will be part of the schedule. Other camp activities include Bible lessons, swimming, cookouts, hiking, canoeing, water activities, arts and crafts, and helping others. Lodging will be in Sky Hill Cabins. Note: Registration is 6PM on Monday!
This is not the end! More descriptions coming!