SUMMER 2023
Registration for Summer 2023 is now open!
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Strive
Don’t let anyone look down on you because you are young, but set an example for the believers in speech, in conduct, in love, in faith and in purity.
–1 Timothy 4:12
Parents— are you interested in a discount on your camper’s session?! We are hiring for Summer 2023 and due to the staffing shortage, we have 100 campers on waitlists! If you refer someone 18+ to work at Asbury Hills and they complete the training process, you’ll receive $100 off of your camper’s tuition!*
*The potential staff member must note your name as the referral on their staff application and you must email summer [email protected] to confirm the referral and receive the discount (or a $100 refund for sessions that have been paid in full).
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
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8:00am – Breakfast
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9:00am – Morning Worship, Small Group Discussions, and Activities
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12:00pm – Lunch
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1:00pm – Activity Time
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5:45pm – Dinner
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6:30pm – Activities and Games with the Entire Camp
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8:00pm – Evening Worship
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9:00pm – Cabin Devotions
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.
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
- 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