Due to the rapid and unfortunate spread of COVID-19, this season at Asbury Hills looks a little different. Our main goal at Asbury Hills is to ensure that our staff, campers, and guests are safe. All updates will be posted here as they come available.
May 22, 2020
In an effort to do no harm, and to preserve the integrity of an outstanding camping experience at Asbury Hills, one that you have come to know over the last 58 years, it is with heavy hearts that we the staff and board make the most difficult decision to suspend camp for the summer of 2020.
We can only imagine your disappointment in this devastating news after everything else we are sure your family has had to endure over the last few months due to COVID-19. We will continue to keep your family in our prayers as you begin to make alternate plans for the summer. We will provide various online resources that you might want to take advantage of to help you and your child cope with the loss of not being able to attend camp this summer.
Please keep us in your prayers as well as we begin to navigate the tough waters ahead. For a full refund, click the button below to fill out the form. We ask that you please be patient with us as we begin the refund process. God is faithful and therefore, God will see us through. If you would like to support Asbury Hills and SC Camps & Retreat Ministries during this time, feel free to visit our donation webpage or consider donating all or part of your deposit or fees paid. You might also consider transferring your deposit to go towards next summer. All of these options are available for you to select in the form linked below.
Retreats at Asbury Hills and COVID-19
Due to group gathering limitations set by the CDC and our local authorities, we are unable to book group retreats during dates prior to August 2020. The safety of our guests and staff are our top priority! We are accepting bookings for your group retreats for dates after August 2020. Those dates are filling quickly so be sure to book soon!
COVID-19 Frequently Asked Questions:
We anticipate questions regarding this so we have done our best to answer those below. If your question is not answered, feel free to email our office at [email protected]hills.org.
Can I transfer my fees and deposit paid for Summer 2020 to Summer 2021?
Yes! If you would like to transfer your fees and deposit from Summer 2020 to Summer 2021 to be used towards registration for Summer 2021, we would be happy to do that. Click here to fill out our Transfer/Refund Request/Donation Acknowledgement Form.
Can I donate my Summer 2020 fees and deposit?
Absolutely. We truly appreciate your support in this time. If you would like to donate your Summer 2020 balance to South Carolina Camps & Retreat Ministries, please fill out our Transfer/Refund Request/Donation Acknowledgment Form here.
Can I have my summer 2020 registration fees and deposit refunded?
Yes. We are more than happy to offer a partial or total refund for your camper’s registration balance. Please fill out and submit our Transfer/Refund Request/Donation Acknowledgement form here.
What was your decision to cancel camp for summer 2020 based on?
We have taken into consideration the best practices suggested by the American Camping Association, The Association of Camp Nursing, the Association for Challenge Course Technology, the American Red Cross, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, the Department of Health and Environmental Control, and our local authorities to come to the conclusion that we cannot safely operate camp this summer. This decision was made final by our board of directors on May 21st, 2020.
What about summer camp for Summer 2021?
Trust us when we say that we cannot wait for Summer 2021. We have already started preparing for Summer 2021 in hopes of coming back stronger than ever. We anticipate details on registration for Summer 2021 later this Fall.
How can I help?
We truly appreciate any desire to help during this time. Right now, we would really appreciate your prayers. If you want to help financially, feel free to visit our donation webpage.
Bring Camp Home!
While we are unable to gather together, our team has worked hard to put together ways for you and your family to bring camp home.