ADVENTURE CAMP
For campers who have completed 2nd -8th grade.
This is our classic summer camp program. Participate in a variety of adventure activities that build friendships and encourage personal and spiritual growth. Program options include: archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, games, hiking, swimming, tackling the ropes course, Christian formation programming, and more. Campers also participate in an outdoor overnight that includes sleeping under the stars, learning outdoor skills, and cooking over a fire.
Sessions:
1A: June 22-28, 2025
3A: June 22-28, 2025
5A: July 6-12, 2025
Rates:
$475 per camper
Early Bird Rate: $450 (register by April 14, 2025)
Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit for each camp session. All credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.5% surcharge to offset the cost of credit card processing. All payment is due June 1st, 2025.
Creative Arts Camp
For campers who have completed 2nd-11th grade.
This is our classic summer camp program with a focus on creative arts! Campers can anticipate extra arts instruction in traditional arts and crafts, music, drama, and culinary arts. Campers will also have the opportunity to participate in a variety of adventure activities that build friendships and encourage personal and spiritual growth. Program options include: archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, games, hiking, swimming, tackling the ropes course, Christian formation, and more.
Sessions:
2A: June 15-21, 2025
Rates:
$485 per camper
Early Bird Rate: $460 (register by April 14, 2025)
Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit for each camp session. All credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.5% surcharge to offset the cost of credit card processing. All payment is due June 1st, 2025.
Leaders-in-Training (LIT)
For campers who have completed 9th-11th grade.
Leaders in the Community (LIT I)
This program is designed to help older campers transition from being campers to leaders within their local community. Through hands-on service projects and engaging with community organizations, LITs will develop essential servant leadership skills while enhancing their communication and relational ministry abilities.
Session:
1B: June 8-14, 2025
Rates:
$485 per camper
Early Bird Rate: $460 (register by April 14, 2025)
Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit for each camp session. All credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.5% surcharge to offset the cost of credit card processing. All payment is due June 1st, 2025.
Leaders at Camp (LIT II)
This program is designed to help older campers transition from being campers to serving as leaders in the camp community. Learn about servant leadership and build communication and relational ministry skills. LITs participate in a variety of activities that include camp “classics” (swimming, arts and crafts, and tackling the ropes course, among others), teambuilding, shadowing camp staff, overnight campouts, and more.
Session:
4A: June 29-July 5, 2025
Rates:
$485 per camper
Early Bird Rate: $460 (register by April 14, 2025)
Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit for each camp session. All credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.5% surcharge to offset the cost of credit card processing. All payment is due June 1st, 2025.
High School Canoe Camp & Middle School Kayak Camp
Middle School Kayak Camp: For campers who have completed 6th-8th grade.
High School Canoe Camp: For campers who have completed 9th-12th grade.
This program is designed to offer older campers a more active, challenging and nature-oriented experience than our traditional adventure camp. Learn canoeing and wilderness skills by immersing in an intensive, extended outdoor living/canoeing experience while also developing leadership skills. Canoe/wilderness campers participate in a variety of activities that include camp “classics” (swimming, arts and crafts, and tackling the ropes course, among others), teambuilding, a canoe trip, multiple overnight campouts, outdoor cooking, day hikes, and more!
Sessions;
Middle School Kayak Camp: Session 2B: June 15-21, 2025
High School Canoe Camp: Session 3B: June 30-July 6, 2025
Rates:
Middle School Kayak Camp
$515 per camper
Early Bird Rate: $490 (register by April 14, 2025)
High School Canoe Camp
$550 per camper
Early Bird Rate: $525 (register by April 14, 2025)
Please note there is an $80 nonrefundable deposit for each camp session. All credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.5% surcharge to offset the cost of credit card processing. All payment is due June 1st, 2025.
Ready - Set - Camp!
For campers entering K - 2nd grade with an adult.
Ready-Set-Camp! is a session for our youngest campers who aren’t quite ready for a full week at camp on their own to get to experience the fun and adventure of camp with a parent or guardian.
Sessions:
4C: July 3-5, 2025
Rates:
Child: $70
Early Bird Rate: $45 (register by April 14, 2025)
Adult: $140
Early Bird Rate: $115 (register by April 14, 2025)
Please note there is an $25 nonrefundable deposit for this camp session. All credit card transactions will be subject to a 2.5% surcharge to offset the cost of credit card processing. All payment is due June 1st, 2025.
PRIDE Camp
ALL ages welcome.
This is a new session Waycross is offering in partnership with the Diocese of Indianapolis for families, children, and people of all ages to come and celebrate and connect with other LGBTQ+ families and individuals.
Sessions:
4B: June 29-July 2, 2025
Information about rates and accommodations coming soon.
Counselor-In-Training Program (CIT)
Grades 10-12 completed
The CIT program builds high school youths' leadership skills while working alongside camp staff during a session. The CITs will be assigned to Adventure Groups to help facilitate activities and observe behind-the-scenes operations. CITs also participate in daily leadership development sessions. Many CIT participants have become camp counselors at Waycross after graduating from high school.
Past participation in Waycross' Leaders-in-Training program is strongly encouraged.CIT participants will be assigned to one or more sessions. An application is required for admission.