Confirmation Summer Camp
Build strong connections and explore the depths of your faith while engaging in action-filled camp activities. From climbing the tower to letting your archery arrow fly, campers will create long-lasting memories and friendships. With your church leadership in attendance, youth can gain enhanced confirmation programs and further develop their connection with Christ.
Confirmation leaders and pastors may teach using their own curriculum or choose to let camp counselors lead with the camp curriculum, using leaders and pastors as a resource.
Site
LMC at HopeWood Pines
Ages
Confirmation Age
Cost Range
$145 – $725
Financial assistance available
Activities
- Archery
- Arts & crafts
- Campfires
- Canoeing/corcls
- Challenge course
- Climbing tower
- Creek walking
- Discovery Bible study
- Fishing
- Hiking
- Meal over a fire
- Nature activities
- Outpost
- Service project
- S’mores
- Sports
- Swimming
- Team builders
- Worship
- Zip line
Dates & Fees
Week 1: June 8-13, 2025
Week 2: June 15-20, 2025
Week 3: June 22-27, 2025
| Full Week | |||
|---|---|---|---|
Fees | $725 | ||
A-la-Carte Fee Our a-la-carte offering allow kids to stay at camp as long as they are able or willing. At the time of registration, choose which days you want to attend (e.g. Sunday – Monday or Wednesday – Thursday). If you originally choose a partial week, you can decide to stay longer at a later time. | $145/day | ||
Adults A confirmation leader/pastor must attend with youth from their congregation. | Free | ||
| Check-in | Sun 2:30 – 4:30 pm | ||
| Check-out | Fri 2:30 – 4:00 pm |
Monthly payment plans available during registration. Camperships are also available based upon need and request.
Tier 2 Discount
Discount Code: TIER2 Donations from individuals, congregations, and synods are available to subsidize the cost of summer camp as needed. When campers cannot afford the full camp fee, we still want all to participate in a camp program. This discount is stackable with the other discounts.Returning Camper Loyalty Discount
Discount Code: LOYAL25 Register for any summer youth program before August 31st and receive a $50 discount off a full week of camp. You must pay a $100 deposit fee by August 31 and pay in full by January 31. This discount is stackable with the Tier 2 discount.First-time Youth Camper Discount
Discount Code: NEW25 Campers who are new to HopeWood summer youth camps may receive a $100 discount. This discount is stackable with the Tier 2 discount.Bring-a-Friend Recruiter Discount
Discount Code: RECRUIT25 Campers who previously attended summer youth camp at LMC at HopeWood Pines receive a $50 discount if they refer a friend. The friend may not have attended summer youth camp at LMC at HopeWood Pines in the past. This discount is stackable with the Tier 2 discount.
Early Bird Incentive T-Shirt
No code needed. Register by March 31.
You will receive a free t-shirt if you register, pay in full, and indicate your shirt size on your registration form by March 31.
Facilities
Campers will sleep in an air-conditioned cabins with 8-10 other campers and a counselor. Shower houses with bathrooms are just a short walk away. Campers will also have access to our dining hall, outdoor pool, and other amenities.
Frequently Asked Questions
Before campers arrive, you must complete a health form and camper information form. You can submit these online by logging into your account.
If applicable, communicate special needs and dietary restrictions at least two weeks prior to camp. If you did not specify this information on your registration, or if you have specific questions, contact camp directly at (419) 864-8030.
Sunday
- 2:30 pm: Camper check-in
- 4:30 pm: Field games
- 4:45 pm: Orientation for pastors and adults
- 5:30 pm: Dinner
- 6:15 pm: Get-to-know-you games, tour, swim, campfire, evening devotions
- 8:30 – 10:30 pm: Lights out (varies by age group)
Monday – Thursday
- 7:30 am: Wake-up and morning devotions
- 8:30 am: Breakfast
- Morning: Service projects, worship, Discovery Bible study, games and activities
- 12:30 pm: Lunch
- Afternoon: Rest time, swimming, sports, crafts, gaga ball, 9-square in the air, nature activities, camp store
- 5:30 pm: Dinner (Wednesday over campfire)
- Evening: Large group game, campfire, evening devotions
- 8:30 – 10:30 pm: Lights out (varies by age group)
Friday
- 7:30 am: Wake-up and morning devotions
- 8:30 am: Breakfast
- Morning: Service projects, worship, Discovery Bible study, games and activities
- 12:30 pm: Lunch
- 1:30 pm: Pack up
- 2:30 pm: Closing celebrations and camper check-out
- 3:15 pm: Snack and camp store
- 4:00 pm: See you next year!
| Drop-off | Pick-up |
|---|---|
| Sunday 2:30-4:30 pm | Monday 4-5 pm |
| Monday 4-5 pm | Tuesday 4-5 pm |
| Tuesday 4-5 pm | Wednesday 4-5 pm |
| Wednesday 4-5pm | Thursday 4-5pm |
| Thursday 4-5 pm | Friday 2:30-4 pm |
Final payment is due by May 31. Campers may log into their account and make additional payments toward their balance. Campers may also send a check (payable to HopeWood Outdoors) to:
HopeWood Guest Relations Coordinator
2790 State Route 61
Marengo, OH 43334
Your camper will stay in an air-conditioned cabin that houses 8-10 other campers and a counselor. Cabins have access to centralized shower houses and bathrooms.
Campers will be informed of their cabin assignment upon arrival. Cabin assignments are prearranged by the administrative staff based on age, grade, and cabin friend requests.
We do not want cell phones to detract from the camp experience. Camp is a great place for campers to unplug and spend time in an intentional community.
Any campers who bring cell phones or other valuables will need to turn them in to staff for safe keeping. They will be returned at check-out.
Campers will not have access to their phones. We ask for your partnership in helping your camper unplug for the week.
Note that this is a general list for a wide range of temperatures, so please pack accordingly. Some items are optional or may be substituted. Use your best judgment.
Bedding
Sleeping bag
Campers may have the opportunity to sleep out under the stars for a night. In order to make this special night a success, please send your camper with a sleeping bag rather than sheets.
- Pillow
Health & Medication
- Medication will be checked into the Health Center and needs to be in the original labeled container with your camper’s name and instructions
- Health form: Complete online or mail in two weeks prior to camp. A parent signature is required.
Personal Items
- Reusable face mask
- Hand sanitizer
- Towel(s) for shower and pool
- Toiletries (brush, comb, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant, soap, shampoo, lotions)
- Sunscreen (waterproof/water resistant)
- Insect repellant (lotion/non-aerosol)
- Sleepwear/pajamas
- Underwear and socks
- Jeans/pants and shorts
- Short-sleeve and long-sleeve shirts
- Sweatshirts
- Rain poncho or water-resistant jacket
- Jacket
- Shower shoes (plastic flip flops)
- Closed-toe shoes (to wear around camp and a pair to get wet in the creek)
- Swimsuit
- Reusable water bottle
Optional Items
- Money (for the camp store)
- Hiking or rain boots
- Sunglasses/hat
- Garbage bag for dirty clothes
- Flashlight with batteries
- Bible, notebook, pen/pencil
- Book
- Camera
- Swim goggles
Please DO NOT Bring
- Knives, guns, weapons, explosives, or fireworks
- Alcohol or illegal drugs
- Pets of any kind
- Cell phones and electronic devices
- Food/candy
- Aerosol products of any kind
Our college-aged counselors are trained in camp ministry and CPR/first aid. Every counselor is background-checked. A counselor will be alongside your child the entire week.
You can mail or e-mail letters to your camper or you can drop off letters when you check-in. We have mail boxes with slots for each day, so your camper will receive mail the day you wish.
For US Postal Service Mail
Please ensure that mail makes it to camp by Thursday, so the camper receives the item by Friday. Do not send food.
LMC at HopeWood Pines
Camper’s name, Cabin #
2790 State Route 61, Marengo, OH 43334
To E-mail Your Child
In the subject area, include your camper’s full name and the cabin/counselor (if known). Please limit your emails to once per day.
We hope that all campers will participate in the entire session. However, if your child needs to leave camp early, please let us know at check-in. Early pick-up will be at the camp office.