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All About Summer Camp

With different types of camps—Core, Drenched, Express, Altitude, and Endeavor—there is something for everyone!

SUMMER 2025

Registration for Summer 2025 is open!
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2025 Schedule | Camps Offered | Why Asbury Hills | A Day in the Life | Summer Activities

THE 2025 SUMMER CAMP SCHEDULE IS HERE!

Note that ages are determined by what grade the camper is ENTERING for the fall school year. Elementary is 2nd-5th grade, Jr. High is 6th-8th grade, and Senior High is 9th-12th grades.

2025 Summer Camp Brochure
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Three Simple Rules

The 2025 theme is John Wesley’s Three Simple Rules for the Christian Life: Do No Harm, Do Good, and Stay in Love with God.

Camps Offered by Age Group

Rising second grade to rising fifth grade

CORE for Elementary
CORE for Elementary

CORE for Elementary

Core is the cornerstone of our camp sessions. Campers who participate in this camp program become a part of a tradition dating back to our first campers in 1961. From canoeing in the lake and creek hiking down Matthew’s Creek to contemporary worship; this program provides something for all campers regardless of their experience at camp or their age.
DRENCHED for Elementary
DRENCHED for Elementary

DRENCHED for Elementary

What is summer without a refreshing dip in the pool? Drenched is for campers who cannot get enough water in their lives. Each day is centered around all of our aquatic activities at Asbury Hills. Campers will play in the cool, refreshing water all week long while also being refreshed by the true living water. These campers will also have a full day of access to our special Drenched Lake filled with fun water inflatables, a water slide and more.
EXPRESS for Elementary
EXPRESS for Elementary

EXPRESS for Elementary

Not all campers (or parents) are ready for a full week of camp. Express is a wonderful two-night/three day adventure that allows campers to experience a taste of what a week at Asbury Hills looks like. Click to view a sample schedule.

Rising sixth grade to rising eighth grade

ALTITUDE for Junior High
ALTITUDE for Junior High

ALTITUDE for Junior High

If staying on the ground isn’t adventurous enough for you, check out our Altitude Camp. Junior High Campers will spend the week climbing the Alpine Tower, zipping through the Canopy Tour Zip Lines, swinging on the Giant Swing, spending their Home-in-the-Woods night in one of our tree houses and more. They will also have a unique climbing experience.
CORE for Junior High
CORE for Junior High

CORE for Junior High

Campers who participate in our Core session become a part of a tradition dating back to our first campers in 1961. In addition to all of our activities Elementary Core campers can do, Junior High Campers have a few more ropes and aquatic challenge activities open to them.
DRENCHED for Junior High
DRENCHED for Junior High

DRENCHED for Junior High

Drenched is for campers who cannot get enough water in their lives. Each day is centered around aquatic activities at Asbury Hills. Along with access to those aquatic activities and access to our Drenched Lake for a day, Junior High Campers also get to participate in an off-site tubing trip.
ENDEAVOR for Junior High
ENDEAVOR for Junior High

ENDEAVOR for Junior High

This camp is an exciting blend of elements from all of our programs to create a one of a kind experience for our campers. Endeavor Campers will have a day dedicated to water activities, a special climbing excursion, as well as a late night, night owl experience.
EXPEDITION for Junior High
EXPEDITION for Junior High

EXPEDITION for Junior High

Expedition is a camp for those who think one week isn’t enough and enjoy pushing their limits while seeking new adventure. Over the course of two weeks, these Junior High Campers will get to enjoy a handful of classic Asbury Hills activities while also going on several off-site excursions including rafting and a two night primitive backpacking trip. During their two-week stay, Expedition campers get to bond as a group while growing closer in their relationship with Christ.
SEASIDE for Junior High
SEASIDE for Junior High

SEASIDE for Junior High

Meet our newest Summer Camp program: Seaside! This program is for Junior High campers who love the beach & marine life, taking place at our sister camp Sea Islands Camp & Retreat Center!

Rising ninth to rising twelfth grade

ALTITUDE for Senior High
ALTITUDE for Senior High

ALTITUDE for Senior High

If staying on the ground isn’t adventurous enough for you, check out our Altitude Camp. Senior High Campers will sore high and spend the week climbing the Alpine Tower, zipping through the Canopy Tour Zip Lines, swinging on the Giant Swing, spending their Home-in-the-Woods night in one of our tree houses and more. They will also have an off-site climbing experience and a outdoor climbing adventure.
CORE for Senior High
CORE for Senior High

CORE for Senior High

Campers who participate in our Core session become a part of a tradition dating back to our first campers in 1961. In addition to all of our activities Junior High Core campers can do, Senior High Campers have a few more ropes and aquatic challenge activities open to them.
Counselor-in-Training
Counselor-in-Training

Counselor-in-Training

Our Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program is for Senior High Campers who want to grow in their leadership abilities, grow their walk with Christ, and are interested in learning what it’s like to be on staff at Asbury Hills. CITs will attend one week of training where they will learn new Christian leadership skills. Rising 11th and 12th graders also have the opportunity to return for a volunteer second week to put their training into practice with hands-on experiences. An application and interview is required for this camp session.
DRENCHED for Senior High
DRENCHED for Senior High

DRENCHED for Senior High

Drenched is for campers who cannot get enough water in their lives. Each day is centered around aquatic activities at Asbury Hills. Along with access to those aquatic activities and access to our Drenched Lake for a day, Senior High Campers also get to participate in an off-site Whitewater rafting trip.
ENDEAVOR for Senior High
ENDEAVOR for Senior High

ENDEAVOR for Senior High

Our newest camp is an exciting blend of elements from all of our programs to create a one of a kind experience for our campers. Endeavor Campers will have a day dedicated to water activities, a special climbing excursion, as well as a late night, night owl experience.
EXPEDITION for Senior High
EXPEDITION for Senior High

EXPEDITION for Senior High

Expedition is a camp for those who think one week isn’t enough and enjoy pushing their limits while seeking new adventure. Over the course of two weeks, these Senior High Campers will get to enjoy a handful of classic Asbury Hills activities while also going on several off-site excursions including rafting and a two night primitive backpacking trip. During their two-week stay, Expedition campers get to bond as a group while growing closer in their relationship with Christ.

Open to all ages, no restrictions

Think camp is just for kids? Think again! You’re never too old or too young to come to Asbury Hills. Our Family Camp is a weekend that allows families to come together to experience a condensed version of our Core program over the course of a fun, faith-filled weekend.

Every family gets a cabin to share for the weekend. Register online through our registration portal. You will need to register each family member who is attending Family Camp. Your cost will be calculated based on age. Every family will get a t-shirt for each family member and photos to remember their Family Camp

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Why Asbury Hills?

Summer camp at Asbury Hills is all about fun, faith, and fellowship. Our campers:
  • Form new friendships with cabinmates and counselors
  • Participate in a variety of age-appropriate activities
  • Deepen faith with small-group devotions
  • Experience powerful worship led by our worship team
Because of these things, we see powerful results in our campers each summer.
  • 96% grew in their relationship with Christ.
  • 98% tried something new.
  • 98% want to tell others what they learned at camp.
  • 96% learned something new about faith.

A Day in the Life of a Camper

  • 8:00am – Breakfast

  • 9:00am – Morning Worship, Small Group Discussions, and Activities

  • 12:00pm – Lunch

  • 1:00pm – Activity Time

  • 6:00pm – Dinner

  • 6:30pm – Activities and Games with the Entire Camp

  • 7:00pm – Evening Worship

  • 8:00pm – Elementary Devotions, Junior and Senior High Activity

  • 9:30pm – Elementary Bedtime, Junior and Senior High  Devotions

  • 10:30pm – Junior and Senior High Bedtime

Sample Schedules

These sample schedules are to give folks an idea of what a general week of camp could look like. While we cannot guarantee every activity for every camper, we do our best to fill schedules with as many as possible.

Elementary Core Sample Schedule
Junior & Senior High Core Sample Schedule

Summer Camp Activities

At Asbury Hills, we have more activities than will fit in a week! Some activities are offered for all ages and others are age specific.

We believe in “Challenge by Choice”, which allows campers to participate in programs and activities within their own comfort zone. Staff encourage campers to try new experiences and create a community of care where campers are able to take risks safely and at their own pace.

Elementary and Older

Archery/Slingshot:

  • Learn safety and the skill of archery and slingshot
  • Counselor led
  • 1-1.5 hours


Canoeing:

  • Basic canoe instruction and safety; lifeguard on duty
  • 2-3 campers per canoe, PFDs required
  • 1-2 hours


Creek Hiking:

  • Counselor led hike through Matthews Creek
  • Learn safety and skills for creek hiking; swimming and creek exploring included
  • 1-2 hours


Crafts:

  • Age specific craft directly relating to the summer’s theme that campers get to take home
  • Led by Arts & Crafts Coordinator
  • .5-1 hour


Swimming Pool:

  • Swim test required to use diving board and deep end; lifeguard on duty at all times
  • Open swim time with the entire activity group
  • 1-2 hours


Rock Wall:

  • 32 foot climbing tower with 6 different climb routes
  • Facilitated by a ropes certified summer staff member, group helps belay climber
  • 1-1.5 hours


Cascades Hike:

  • Less than a mile hike to a waterfall and swimming area of Matthews Creek
  • Lifeguard on duty; swim test required to jump into the cascades
  • 2-3 hours


Team building course:

  • Physical elements requiring the activity group to work together
  • Counselor facilitates this activity
  • 1-2 hours


Team Building & Group Games:

  • Challenges requiring the entire group to work together to complete
  • Games designed for the entire activity group; high energy activities
  • Led by counselors
  • 1-2 hours


Home-in-the-Woods:

  • Overnight camping trip at a campsite on Asbury Hills’ property
  • Counselors lead the hike to the site; meals are cooked over a fire
  • Campers sleep under tarps on wood platforms; separated by gender


Water Zip Line:

  • 2 zip lines going across the lake
  • counselor lead, lifeguard on duty
  • campers wear a PFD


Wet Willie Water slide:

  • Two water slides situated on the Lake at Asbury hills
  • Lifeguard on duty; PFDs are required to be worn by all participants
  • 1.5-2 hours

The Summit Low Ropes Course (Elementary Only):

  • Low Ropes course with 5 different obstacles; harnesses and helments required
  • Facilitated by a ropes certified summer staff member
  • 2-3 hours

Junior High

 

Partial Alpine Tower Experience:

  • 55 foot climbing apparatus with 27 different routes
  • Facilitated by a ropes certified summer staff member; harnesses and helmets required
  • Climbing routes limited for Junior High
  • 2-3 hours


Moonshine Falls Hike:

  • 3 mile hike to a waterfall
  • Counselor led; trail starts at Asbury Hills
  • 2-3 hours


Giant Swing:

  • 42 foot tall giant swing
  • Facilitated by a ropes certified summer staff member; harnesses and helmets required
  • 1.5-2 hours


Leap of Faith:

  • Climb atop a 20 foot tall telephone pole and leap for a bell
  • Facilitated by a ropes certified summer staff member; harnesses and helmet required
  • 1-1.5 hours


Archery Tag:

  • Play “tag” with large, foam-tipped arrows on a designated course
  • Facilitated by a summer staff member; protective equipment required
  • 1-1.5 hours

Senior High

Raven Cliff Hike:

  • 3 mile hike to Raven Cliff Falls in Caesar’s Head State Park, start hike at Asbury Hills
  • Counselor led hike
  • 3-4 hours


Full Alpine Tower Experience:

  • 55 foot climbing apparatus with 27 different routes
  • Facilitated by a ropes certified summer staff member; harnesses and helmets required
  • 2-3 hours


Moonshine

  • 3 mile hike to a waterfall
  • Counselor led; trail starts at Asbury Hills
  • 2-3 hours


Giant Swing:

  • 42 foot tall giant swing
  • Facilitated by a ropes certified summer staff member; harnesses and helmets required
  • 1.5-2 hours


Leap of Faith:

  • Climb atop a 20 foot tall telephone pole and leap for a bell
  • Facilitated by a ropes certified summer staff member; harnesses and helmets required
  • 1-1.5 hours


Archery Tag:

  • Play “tag” with large, foam-tipped arrows on a designated course
  • Facilitated by a summer staff member; protective equipment required
  • 1-1.5 hours

Parents, looking for more information? Visit our For Parents page.

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