Camp Asbury, located in Hiram, Ohio is a year-round camp and retreat center operated as a ministry of the East Ohio Conference of the United Methodist Church.  People of all faiths are invited to use Camp Asbury facilities, programs, and property. Camp Asbury has been in operation since 1957 and is accredited by the American Camp Association. 

During the summer, Camp Asbury hosts a variety of residential camping programs for kids from 1st-12th grade. Summer staff utilize a core curriculum to teach Christian values and build Christian community through ageappropriate activities.  All programs are designed to connect campers and staff to the natural world through direct experience.    

During the school year, Camp Asbury hosts congregational retreats, family reunions, leadership events, and outdoor education programs for congregations, schools, colleges and universities, non-profit agencies and organizations.  

Stories from Camp Asbury

Nothing Compared

Ryan Moomaw is nearing the end of his college endeavor of working towards a degree in environmental science. Naturally, he wanted to put himself in a position to practice what he was learning in order to better prepare himself for his after-college pursuits. He...

A Generational Tradition

Rachel Wilke has a long history with Asbury, first coming to camp 40 years ago as a camper, then volunteering as a high schooler, and serving on staff from the mid-90’s through 2010. “I remember my grandmother and grandfather would pay for our camp, and they would...

Make Your Home Here

Camp Asbury's 2023 summer program has come to a close, and we are celebrating a season filled with staff and campers planting new roots in a spiritual home! This summer, we played host to many campers and families who traveled from western and central Ohio, after...

Summer Staff 2023 Applications are open!

Applications for our 2023 Summer Staff are now open! View the "Summer Staff Opportunities" tab to read about what a summer experience is like, and to view our open positions. Camp Asbury is excited to open our doors to a new group of young adults who are passionate...

Summer 2022 Staff Applications are Open!

Staff applications for Camp Asbury's 2022 summer camp season are now open! Camp Asbury is primarily hiring for small group counselors. The job of a small group counselor is an experience unlike any other! Spend your summer working with kids of all ages, sharing and...