This small-group primitive camping experience is based in the Wilderness Camp area, a 15-minute walk from the main camp. Campers will stay in rustic, three-sided shelters and learn outdoor living skills while also enjoying many activities, including multiple aspects of our challenge course. The campers will have regular chances to shower and/or swim at the main camp.

The goal of Wilderness Camp is to provide a slower-paced experience to teach outdoor living skills, foster positive relationships, and worship in God’s creation. The schedule is fluid, and the whole Wilderness Camp group does most activities together (rather than spending some time in cabin groups, as the resident camps do). A special feature of the week will be some activities (ex: fire building, survival skills) led by Lester Zook of WILD GUYde Adventures.

Note that each day will include treks back and forth between the main camp and the Wilderness area, and/or hikes to activities. Wilderness Camp participants should be physically fit enough to hike/walk about 3 miles a day on varied terrain.

General daily schedule for Wilderness Camp:

• 8:30 wake-up
• Breakfast (usually cooked over the fire)
• Devotional time with Bible lesson
• Group activity, such as Ultimate Frisbee or fort building
• Lunch (usually cooked over the fire)
• Chill and games
• Afternoon snack
• Group activity, such as zipline or low ropes challenge course
• Supper (usually cooked over the fire)
• Trek to main camp for swimming and showers
• Trek back to Wilderness for evening snack
• Worship time with Bible lesson
• Late night activity
• Optional stargazing
• 12:00 bedtime

For information on what to pack, arrival and departure procedures, and more FAQs, check out the Parent Information page.