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.
Camp Asbury’s Vision is to connect people and landscape in ways that reveal God’s presence and active involvement in human lives and the life of all creation. Camp Asbury is a sacred place to discover, celebrate and partner with God’s creative spirit.
During the summer, hundreds of young people participate in a variety of residential camping programs at Camp Asbury. The programs are Co-ed and offered for students entering grades 1-12. Summer staff utilize a core curriculum to teach Christian values and build community through age appropriate activity. All programs are designed to connect campers and staff to the natural world through direct experience. Canoeing, swimming, biking, archery, low and high ropes challenge courses, giant swing, music, art, ceramics, astronomy, nature exploration, disc golf, and hiking are favorite camp activities. All programs operate on a small group model.
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.
