Summer Camp 2024
A week of Summer Camp at Camp Aldersgate is an experience that will last a lifetime. There is powerful meaning in the Aldersgate name- It was an experience on Aldersgate Street in England where John Wesley’s heart was, as he put it, “strangely warmed”. From that powerful experience he went on to do amazing things for the Kingdom of God. At Camp Aldersgate, we strive to provide a powerful camp experience, where your heart too can be strangely warmed. Here is how we do that:
Time with God– At Aldersgate, campers have the mental room to consider some of the most important issues of life, and to discover the truth that God loves them and has an amazing plan for their lives.
Nature– Aldersgate is set on the beautiful Leesville Lake. Campers, free from the distractions of technology, unplug, get dirty and explore- surrounded by the beauty of God’s creation.
Community & Friendships – In a setting separate from their daily routine, with an opportunity to shed the expectations and pressures of others, good friends exert positive peer pressure which can make all the difference in a child’s life.
Adult Mentors – At Aldersgate, caring adults, counselors and mentors help campers think through decisions and camp experiences in a way that will prepare them for their future.
Fun & Adventure– Archery, canoeing, swimming, culinary arts, singing, a floating trampoline…and that’s what we will do on the first day. Imagine all of the fun campers have in a whole week!
As you read on, you will find even more details and answers to your questions! You will find a daily schedule, lists of activities, descriptions of where you will live, what you will eat and so much more! We look forward to seeing you this summer at Camp Aldersgate!
Daily Schedule
| 8:15am |
Optional Early Morning Activities: |
| 9:00am | Breakfast |
| 9:45am | Morning Watch: A guided personal devotional time to start the day off with the right focus. |
| 10:15am | Group Activity: Cabins will be presented with an impressive list of activities to choose from as a group during this time. See Activities below for examples and descriptions. |
| 11:45am | Bible Study: Our daily counselor-led Bible Study based on our summer’s theme includes a daily scripture, fun and creative activities that bring the topic to life, and thought-provoking conversation. |
| 1:00pm | Lunch |
| 2:00pm | Electives: You will be presented with this years list of “Elective” activities and get to choose YOURSELF, which elective you would like to do for the week. You’ll come back to this same activity every day going deeper and doing some cool stuff! Chose for yourself or sign up for an activity with friends/family in another group. |
| 3:00pm | Waterfront: Head to our waterfront on Leesville’s 1000 acre lake to enjoy swimming, boating, a floating trampoline, a floating ping pong table, and so much more! If you don’t feel like swimming, we have several activities to choose from on shore. |
| 4:30pm | Showers & F.O.B.: Flat-On-Bunk Rest Time |
| 6:00pm | Dinner |
| 7:00pm | Vespers: A camp-wide worship service that includes both fun and thought-provoking songs, a message, fun videos, and a chance to grow deeper in their faith. |
| 7:45 | Cabin Time: Cabins may choose from a list of bonding activities or make up an activity of their own! |
| 8:45pm | Evening Activities: Each night there is a special surprise evening activity! |
| 10:30pm | Lights Out |
Activities
Archery
Develop skill with a bow and arrow under the supervision of our certified instructors!
Arts and Crafts
Charcoal Art, Jewelry Making, Sculpting, Paracord Creations, Painting, and so much more!
Boating
Take a pontoon tour of the lake; paddle a canoe, kayak, stand up paddleboard, pedal boat, or hydro bike!
Culinary Arts
Develop skills in the kitchen, make sweets from scratch, enjoy eating your creations!
Fishing
Leesville Lake is well known as one of the best fishing spots in Ohio!
Rock Climbing
Tackle the 3 sided Climbing Wall!
Sports Lessons
Learn about Christ-like sportsmanship as we break the game down, develop skill, and have fun together!
Other Activities Include:
- Spike Ball, Can Jam, and Ladder Golf!
- Build Your Own Miniature Golf Course
- Outdoor Survival Skills
- Nature Hikes
- Bubble Experiments
- Slip & Slide and Water Games
- Gaga Ball & 9-Square
- And much more
Living Locations
Horstman Lodge
Complete with bathrooms on the hall and central A/C, the Lodge is our most comfortable, home-like living location. Reserved for our youngest campers each week.
Cottage
The home-like cottage is a mini version of the lodge, complete with en-suite bathrooms on each bedroom and Air Conditioning. Reserved for our youngest campers each week.
Log Cabins
Our Log Cabins, built in the past 5 years, still smell new! Complete with electric, a covered front porch, air conditioning, a private changing stall and bathrooms just a short walk away. Reserved for our oldest campers each week.
Green Cabins
Our green cabins are complete with electric, a covered porch, air conditioning, a private changing stall, and bathrooms just a short walk away. Reserved for our middle school campers.
Tree House
For our campers that are seeking an adventure. Sleeping out in the treehouse or even outside under the stars on a clear night is an option!
Programs
Explorers
Grades 1-4 in the Fall of 2024
A three-day, two-night event. This program is built to give younger campers a taste of what it’s like to spend time at Camp away from home, and prepare them for a full week in the future.
Jul 14-16 (Sun 3:30pm- Tue 5pm) Event #10611
Jul 17-19 (Wed 2:30pm- Fri 4pm) Event #10612
Cost:
$259- Tier 1
$294- Tier 2
$349- Tier 3
Classic Camp
Grades 2-12 in the Fall of 2024
(Campers are placed in groups with other campers their age)
A full week of camp! What could be better? This is our traditional full week camp program. Our youngest campers who register will live in the Lodge or Cottage complete with bathrooms right on the hallway. Our oldest campers will enjoy our awesome cabins, enjoy later bedtimes and a few surprise activities reserved especially for the older campers!
June 9-14 Event #10121
Jun 23-28 Event #10321
July 7-12 Event #10521
July 14-19 Event #10621
July 21-26 Event #10721
Cost:
$519 – Tier 1
$587 – Tier 2
$696 – Tier 3
Grades 8-12 in the Fall of 2024
M.A.D.D. stands for Music, Art, Drama & Dance. MADD Camp offers campers a different focus than our other weeks of camp. MADD campers can choose to soak in one particular artistic avenue, or mix it up and dabble in a variety of activities each day. Every day MADD campers will participate in the MADD choir, which will perform along with other presentations from the week at the annual MADD finale performance!
July 7-12 Event #10551
Cost:
$559- Tier 1
$627- Tier 2
$736- Tier 3
Grades 10-12 in the Fall of 2024
Are you interested in being a leader at Camp? F.A.S.T. stands for Future Aldersgate Staff Training. Our participants, called Cadets, serve side-by-side senior summer staff. Learn skills you can apply at camp and beyond: child development, outdoor living skills, group building, and leadership basics. Cadets have fun together as a group while learning in sessions and enjoying traditional camp fun. Think of this week as both a week of incredible leadership training, and also your chance to get your week of summer camp in as a camper at the same time. At the end of that training week, the cadet, their counselor and the Camp Director decide if and when that cadet will return to Aldersgate to volunteer as a Junior Staff.
June 9-14 Event #10151
Cost:
$374- Tier 1
$474- Tier 2
$637- Tier 3
Why 3 Prices?
My daughter, Maddie, has been spending 2 to 3 weeks at Camp Aldersgate for several summers now.
I think of it as a very special place and feel so blessed that she is able to spend time there.
God’s beauty is everywhere, in the trees, at the waterfront and in the the camp staff’s caring and loving actions and words.
I know that my daughter is surrounded by people doing God’s work, that she is safe, that she will laugh, that she will learn about God and the Bible and that she will come home stronger.
Camp Aldersgate is amazing!
Hi! My name is Maddie and I’m a camper at Camp Aldersgate. I’ve been going for 6 years and love it.
Not only do you make new friends but you learn more about God.
Everywhere you go around camp is a happy place. I learn so much each summer and the people at camp put everything in a way so it’s super easy to understand.
At camp I feel safe and everyone cares about me.
Camp has helped me grow in my relationship with Christ. There’s so many activities that help understand more about Christ and many memories to make
-“My counselor taught me that I am accepted. He was my friend and even felt like family. He helped me understand God’s love and how we can show it to others.”-7th Grader
-“I learned to take some time to slow down and appreciate God’s creation.”-5th Grader
-“My counselors were there for me and both prayed over me. It was amazing!”-6th Grader
-“I learned that it’s just as important to respect yourself as it is to respect others.”-8th Grader
Online Registration
Why 3 Prices?
Open House
Sunday, May 5th, 2024