Trail Guides Leadership Camp

As a part of your online registration, you’ll be asked to complete a health form and camper information form.

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: Cabin orientation
• 5:30 pm: Dinner
• 6:15 pm: Cabin time, evening game, snack, campfire
• 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: 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, snack, campfire
• 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: 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!

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.

pinescampers@hopewoodoutdoors.org

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.