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

EVEN BETTER

When Manuela arrived in Ohio after the long trip from Spain, she was nervous about what awaited her. The idea of working at a camp was planted in her mind by her aunt, who teaches English and had heard about various programs where young people get to spend their...

Lots of Little Wins

Maren’s history with Camp Asbury stems back to the womb, traveling down the mudslide when her mom and dad were volunteering at camp. Her family has deep roots at Asbury, and roots were something that Maren has found she’s craved throughout her life. “My mom’s a...

One Invitation

Lisa first came to know of Camp Asbury through a woman at church, who encouraged Lisa’s oldest daughter to come tryout camp for a week. This one invitation led to an entire family falling in love with Asbury and becoming lifelong campers, “After that first summer that...

In My Stride

Ben is the type of guy who radiates positivity and love, and it shines through when you encounter him at Camp Asbury. A combination of the people, the camp’s ministry, and the physical place have shown him that he is a puzzle piece that fits perfectly into the...

Hooked on Camp

Kevin always describes how camp came into his life as divine providence. As a kid, he was intrigued by the idea of going to summer camp. One day he stumbled on a brochure for the East Ohio Camps running around Kent UMC during his sister's piano lesson and felt an...