2023 Summer Camp
Program Guide
Camp Asbury’s Director Introduction for Summer 2023
When we ask campers to reflect on their week at Camp Asbury, many of them talk about how they learned something new at camp. They learned to shoot a bow and arrow, how to take a fish off a hook after making their first catch, how to read a trail blaze, how to throw pottery on a wheel, and so much more! Camp is a place to play new games, to try new foods, create new friendships, and to grow into a new person. With 450 acres of property to explore, Camp Asbury provides the perfect outdoor classroom to learn about the natural world that we are immersed in. But who will teach us?
For Summer 2023, our theme is “All Creatures Great and Small,” where we explore the idea of animals as teachers! Camp Asbury is home to a variety of animals that campers may not get to see anywhere else! Bats and bumblebees, squirrels and salamanders, turtles and turkeys, and so many more critters are waiting to be discovered in the summer! Through daily Bible studies centering around the themes of trust, transformation, compassion, perseverance, and community, the animals in the fields and forests around us will help to teach God’s word. We were placed on the earth to help care for creation and live in community with the creatures around us, and there is no better place than Camp Asbury to live out this mission.
Summer 2023 also brings the return of our Friday closing picnic! Families are welcome to join in a picnic dinner and watch their campers perform in a closing presentation with their small group! We are excited to bring families back for this event, and to continue to widen our camp community after a few years of Covid restrictions. Our staff is hard at work preparing another summer of fun and fellowship for new and returning campers alike! We hope that you make camp part of your story this summer!
Sammi Riggs, Camp Asbury Director
Camp Asbury—Summer 2023
Every Camp Asbury residential program is built on an age-appropriate selection of classic camp activities. These classic activities are continually given creative twists by Asbury staff. Some activities every week are selected by camper choice.
The heart of Camp Asbury’s program is small group community experienced with peers of similar age-level. Campers live and participate in camp activities as co-ed family groups. A family group usually consists of the combination of a boys’ cabin and a girls’ cabin or, by age level registrations. In summer 2023, a small group will consist of up to 12 campers with a male and female counselor.
As a church-related camp, faith formation is a core component of all Camp Asbury’s programs. Each small group engages in a daily interactive Bible study guided by its counselors. Daily Bible study explores the theme “All Creatures Great and Small.” Through this theme, we will view animals at camp as teachers! Campers will learn what the bugs, birds, and mammals at Asbury can teach us about trust, transformation, perseverance, compassion and community. In addition to Bible study, there are also a number of opportunities for the entire camp community to share in the worship of God outdoors as a large group.
To add spice and variety to a week of resident camp, Asbury adds a weekly theme. No two weeks of summer are alike. Campers in all overnight programs participate in the camp-wide special themed activities of the week. Weekly themes enhance, but do not dominate, a camper’s experience. An introduction to 2023 weekly themes follows Asbury’s program descriptions.
Leadership development is the focus of Camp Asbury’s high school programming. Mentoring younger campers, servant-style leadership, outdoor living skills and group facilitation skills are highlighted. Asbury’s senior high programs are designed to help campers grow in self-knowledge, courage, confidence and resiliency. Joining Camp Asbury’s favorite programs of Night Owls, Up to the Challenge and Take the Reins are two new camps for Summer 2023: Raise Your Voice and Hands On. As well as the reintroduction of some classics, Water Week and Buckeye Backpack.
Horse program: Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, Ohio. For Summer 2023 Camp Asbury offers Beginner II (5 stable visits per week) instruction for grades 4-7. Camp Asbury also offers a farm experience (2 stable visits with optional riding) for grades 1-4 and intermediate riding instruction for grades 8-12 (5 stable visits per week with extended hours). Customized instruction is available at the stable for riders who demonstrate a higher skill level. Horse programs operate during four weeks of Camp Asbury’s summer program. Camp Asbury provides transportation to stable sessions. At the stable, learn to ride, control, and groom a horse. Horse program campers are asked to describe their riding experience and skill on Asbury’s “Get Acquainted” form. Each camper’s horseback ability will be confirmed by Sand Hill Stable instructors and their stable experience tailored to their ability.
Alumni: Whether you’re a former camper or an Asbury Summer Staff alum, Camp Asbury values its ongoing connection with you. You and your family are invited to share new experiences and create fresh memories at Camp Asbury. Check out Family Weekend, August 11-13, 2023 at the end of this brochure. Camp Asbury also welcomes staff alumni, trained as counselors within the last three years, to work as trained summer volunteers. Volunteers will receive special orientation to the ways Camp Asbury programs are operating in Summer 2023.
Summer 2023 Program Calendar
Dates and Residential Themes |
Grades 1-4 |
Grades 4-5 |
Grades 6-7 |
Grades 8-12 |
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June 18- 23 Survivor |
Discovery Mini (Wed-Fri) |
Pedal and Paddle |
Bullseye Canoe Challenge |
Take the Reins* Raise Your Voice |
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June 25- 30 Make a Splash |
Discover More (2nd-4th Grade) |
Trottin’ Around* Explorers |
Adventurers |
CIT (10th-12th Grade) Journey On |
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July 2-7 Around the World in 5 1/2 Days |
Discovery Mini (Wed-Fri) | Camp Create |
Kickin’ It Adventurers |
Buckeye Backpack (10th-12th Grade) Journey On |
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July 9-14 Giant Game Week |
Discover More (2nd-4th Grade) | Explorers |
Giddy Up* Adventurers |
Night Owls Hands On |
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July 16-21 A Week at the Movies |
Discovery Mini (Sun-Tue) Discovery Mini (Wed-Fri) |
Double Dip |
Climb On Cuyahoga Travelers |
Water Week Journey On |
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July 23-28 Express Yourself |
Discover More Plus Stable Time* (2nd-4th Grade) | Explorers |
Adventurers Makin’ Waves |
Up to the Challenge Journey On |
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August 11-13 Family Camps |
All Ages | All Ages | All Ages | All Ages |
*Denotes Horse Program
Program Descriptions by Grade Level
1st - 4th Grade
Discovery Mini
Grades 1-4 in the fall of 2023
Discover overnight camp at Asbury! Spend three awesome days and two great nights with us! Your days will be filled with all the classic camp favorites: swimming, canoeing, music, art, nature exploration, Bible studies, hiking, and a cookout! It’s perfect for first-timers and returning campers alike. You’ll discover that you want to come back for s’more! Sleep in cabins.
Event #20211 June 21-23 – Survivor
Event #20411 July 5-7 – Around the World in 5 ½ Days
Event #20611 July 16-18 – A Week at the Movies
Event #20612 July 19-21 – A Week at the Movies
Cost:
$269 — Tier 1 ($249 Early Bird)
$325 — Tier 2 ($305 Early Bird)
$382 — Tier 3 ($362 Early Bird)
Discover More
Grades 2-4 in the fall of 2023
A week at Camp Asbury is worth discovering! Enjoy the many fun activities at camp like swimming, canoeing, music and art sessions, the slip n’ slide, and more! Have a cookout and learn about God during daily Bible studies. Make new friends while you explore the natural world around you! Make camp your home away from home and have a ton of fun! Stay in cabins.
Event #20311 June 25-30 – Water Week
Event #20511 July 9-14 – Giant Game Week
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Discover More Plus Stable Time
Grades 2-4 in the fall of 2023
A camp favorite with a new twist! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to give you an introduction to life on the farm! This week includes two trips to Sand Hill Stable to explore the farm, meet the animals, and ride a horse or pony! The rest of your camp week will be filled with your favorite activities, such as canoeing, swimming, slip n’ slide, Bible study, a cookout, and more! Sleep in cabins. What will you discover at camp this week!?
No previous riding experience necessary. Program is designed to familiarize campers to the farm and the horses. A short ride on a horse or pony is offered, but not required, as part of the experience. Includes 4 hours (2 stable visits) at Sand Hill Stable.
Event #20711 July 23-28 – Express Yourself
Cost:
$554 — Tier 1 ($534 Early Bird)
$614 — Tier 2 ($594 Early Bird)
$717 — Tier 3 ($697 Early Bird)
4th - 5th Grade
Explorers
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2023
Spend the week with your new friends exploring Camp Asbury! Hike on the trails, take a wagon ride, and canoe in the lake! Enjoy classic camp activities like archery, swimming, art and music sessions, and roasting s’mores! Learn about God’s creation through daily Bible studies! Whether it’s a cookout around the campfire or a hike through the creek, it’s all worth exploring! Stay in cabins.
Event #20321 June 25-30 – Make a Splash
Event #20521 July 9-14 – Giant Game Week
Event #20721 July 23-28 – Express Yourself
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($537 Early Bird)
Trottin’ Around
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2023
Spend a week at the farm! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to provide customized daily lessons based on your experience. Work with a certified instructor to improve your riding abilities and practice your skills. Learn the ins and outs of horse care and the daily operations of the stable. When you are not at the farm, spend your time at Asbury doing all your favorite camp activities! Take the reins for a great week of camp! Sleep in cabins.
Program designed for advancing beginner riders. Prior experience recommended but not required. Includes 10 hours (5 stable visits) spent at Sand Hill Stable.
Event #20322 June 25-30 – Make a Splash
Cost:
$744 — Tier 1 ($724 Early Bird)
$804 — Tier 2 ($784 Early Bird)
$907 — Tier 3 ($887 Early Bird)
Double Dip
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2023
Do you love swimming and splashing around at the beach? If so, this camp is for you! Spend two sessions a day at Camp Asbury’s waterfront. Enjoy double the swim time, and other awesome water activities like the slip n’ slide, canoeing, and water balloon toss! When you’re not in the water, enjoy other camp favorites like archery, Bible study, campfires, and more! Make a splash this week at camp! Stay in cabins.
Event #20622 July 16-21 – A Week at the Movies
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Pedal and Paddle
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2023
This week is all about the paddle, and the pedal! You’ll enjoy riding your bikes around camp and canoeing in our own Lake Hibbard. Then, head off-site for a bike ride on the local Headwaters Trail, and a 3-mile canoe trip down the Cuyahoga River! Spend the rest of your time at camp hiking trails, swimming, cooking over a campfire, and much more! Whether you’re on the seat of a bike, or the seat of a canoe, you’ll be on the edge of your seat with excitement this week! Sleep in cabins.
Event #20221 June 18-23 – Survivor
Note: Be sure to bring your bike and an approved helmet.
Cost:
$539 — Tier 1 ($519 Early Bird)
$599 — Tier 2 ($579 Early Bird)
$702 — Tier 3 ($682 Early Bird)
Camp Create
Grades 4-5 in the fall of 2023
Back by popular demand! Get those creative juices flowing and those hands busy! Enjoy all your classic camp activities this week with a creative twist! This is a camp all about what YOU create! Create rocket ships and blast them to the sky, race sailboats you create on Lake Hibbard, and invent a new snack for your whole group to enjoy! Swimming, hiking, canoeing, Bible Study, and all your camp favorites will be enjoyed as you set out and help make your camp experience your own! Sleep in cabins.
Event # 20421 July 2-7 – Under the Stars
Cost:
$514 — Tier 1 ($494 Early Bird)
$574 — Tier 2 ($554 Early Bird)
$677 — Tier 3 ($657 Early Bird)
6th - 7th Grade
Adventurers
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2023
Join us for an adventure at Camp Asbury! Fill the week with your favorite camp activities, such as archery, hiking, low and high ropes, cookouts, and more! Canoe in the lake, experience God’s creation in a nature session, and splash through Eagle Creek. Spend the week exploring Camp Asbury’s 450 acres with your fellow campers! The adventure is yours for the taking! Sleep in cabins.
Event # 20331 June 25-30 – Make a Splash
Event #20431 July 2-7 – Around the World in 5 ½ Days
Event #20531 July 9-14 – Giant Game Week
Event #20731 July 23-28 – Express Yourself
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Giddy Up
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2023
Spend a week at the farm! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to provide customized daily lessons based on your level of experience. Work with a certified instructor to improve your riding abilities and practice your skills. Learn the ins and outs of horse care and the daily operations of the stable. When you are not at the farm, spend your time at Asbury doing all your favorite camp activities! Take the reins for a great week of camp! Stay in cabins.
Program designed for advancing beginner riders. Prior experience recommended but not required. Includes 10 hours (5 stable visits) spent at Sand Hill Stable.
Event #20532 July 9-14 – Giant Game Week
Cost:
$744 — Tier 1 ($724 Early Bird)
$804 — Tier 2 ($784 Early Bird)
$907 — Tier 3 ($887 Early Bird)
Makin’ Waves
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2023
Get ready to make a splash at Camp Asbury! Enjoy two water sessions a day, including swimming, canoeing, water games, and a wet n wild wagon ride! When you’re not hanging out at the lake, your week will be filled with camp favorites: archery, low and high ropes, the giant swing, campfires, and more! Make new friends or bring a friend from home! Dive into a great week of camp! Sleep in cabins.
Event #20732 July 23-28 -Express Yourself
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Cuyahoga Travelers
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2023
Camp Asbury is a special place, “a land with flowing streams, with springs welling up in valleys and hills.” Explore the birthplace of rivers on foot, on wheels and by paddle! Bike the Headwaters Trail, hike Camp Asbury trails, and top off your week with a canoe trip on the crooked Cuyahoga River. You and your fellow adventurers will share an awesome time on the challenge courses, giant swing, archery range, and more! Get ready for a great week of camp! Sleep in cabins.
Note: Be sure to bring your bike and an approved helmet.
Event #20632 July 16-21 – A Week at the Movies
Cost:
$539 — Tier 1 ($519 Early Bird)
$599 — Tier 2 ($579 Early Bird)
$702 — Tier 3 ($682 Early Bird)
Bullseye
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2023
Ready, Aim, Bullseye! Take your archery skills to a new level this week with daily instruction at Camp Asbury’s archery range! Test your precision with new archery games, and try shooting different types of bows. Face off against your fellow campers in a competition at the end of the week! Spend your time away from the range at Asbury’s ropes course, swimming and canoeing in Lake Hibbard, and enjoying other camp favorites with your group! Take aim for an awesome week of camp! Sleep in cabins.
Event #20231 June 18-23 – Survivor
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Canoe Challenge
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2023
Travel by canoe at Asbury. Whether you’re a novice or experienced canoeist, this camp will improve your ability to maneuver a canoe while having fun. Daily canoe instruction at Lake Hibbard will boost your skills and confidence. Exciting games, races, and obstacle courses will take canoeing to a new level. Put all your skill to the test on an open water trip, and end the week with a 7-mile excursion down the scenic Upper Cuyahoga River. Discover the exhilarating world of camp! Experience hiking, art, music, outdoor cooking, swimming, archery, and other classic camp favorites. Rest up in cabins.
Event #20232 June 18-23 – Survivor
Cost:
$539 — Tier 1 ($519 Early Bird)
$599 — Tier 2 ($579 Early Bird)
$702 — Tier 3 ($682 Early Bird)
Climb On!
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2023
Harness up for a week of fun on Camp Asbury’s rock wall! This week, you’ll schedule an extra session at Camp Asbury’s ropes course to learn the ins and outs of rock climbing and rappelling! Try a hand at the bouldering wall and even learn to tie climbing knots like the figure 8 follow-through! You’ll also get a chance to bond with your group at low ropes, high ropes, and the giant swing! And don’t worry, you’ll still enjoy all, of your other favorite camp activities on the ground too! Gear up for a week of camp that’s sure to ROCK! Sleep in cabins.
Event #20631 July 16-21 – A Week at the Movies
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Kickin’ It *New for 2023*
Grades 6-7 in the fall of 2023
It is time to team up at Asbury this week and join your fellow campers as you explore different sports from all around the world! Jump into favorite games from London, France, Canada, Italy and even the Wizarding World. Enjoy all your favorite camp activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing, archery, and Bible study with games from around the world sprinkled in. While playing these sports you will also learn their origins and may be surprised not only where some of these games came from but how they even came to be, and what qualifies as a sport around the world. Sleep in Cabins.
Event #20432 July 2-7 – Around the World in 5 ½ Days
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
8th - 12th Grade
Journey On
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2023
Add Camp Asbury to your journey this summer! Whether you’re a first year camper or have been a long-time camper at Asbury, there are always exciting things to discover and experience! Enjoy a classic week of camp with old and new friends alike! You and your group will take the initiative for designing your schedule! You’ll build your week at camp by selecting from a menu of options. Camper choice is the heart of this program. Immerse yourself in the water, treetops, and forests of Camp Asbury. Life is a journey! Stay in cabins.
Event #20351 June 25-30 – Make a Splash
Event #20451 July 2-7 – Around the World in 5 ½ Days
Event #20651 July 16-21 – A Week at the Movies
Event #20751 July 23-28 – Express Yourself
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Night Owls
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2023
This camp is a hoot! If staying up late and enjoying the solace of the great outdoors at night is your thing, Night Owls is for you! Experience an Asbury tradition. Attune your senses to God’s amazing nighttime world. Your week will include awesome nighttime games, challenges, and chances to bond with your friends around the glow of a fire. Tiptoe around camp as you embark on a super stealthy nighttime mission. You won’t miss out on your daytime favorites either. Get to know Camp Asbury by moonlight this week! Sleep in Yurts.
Note: This program is part of Camp Asbury’s Adventure Base experience. Campers will sleep in yurts, which are located about a quarter mile away from the nearest retreat (Portable toilets are on the site). The campsite is electric free. At least one meal per day will be cooked over the fire, and campers should bring sturdy shoes for walking, and be prepared for mud and rain. Cooking supplies, drinking water, and a covered picnic area are all provided.
Event #20552 July 9-14 – Giant Game Week
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Up to the Challenge
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2023
It’s “knot” your average week of camp! This week, Camp Asbury’s ropes director will be your guide. Spend a portion of each day on Asbury’s challenge courses. Learn the art of facilitation and tie some cool knots! Catch big air on the Giant Swing and play in the tree tops! When you’re not at the course fill your days with your favorite camp activities. In the evening kick back at your adventure base campsite. Harness your energy and expand your faith! Sleep in Yurts.
Note: This program is part of Camp Asbury’s Adventure Base experience. Campers will sleep in yurts, which are located about a quarter mile away from the nearest retreat (Portable toilets are on the site). The campsite is electric free. At least one meal per day will be cooked over the fire, and campers should bring sturdy shoes for walking, and be prepared for mud and rain. Cooking supplies, drinking water, and a covered picnic area are all provided.
Event #20752 July 23-28 – Express Yourself
Cost:
$494 — Tier 1 ($474 Early Bird)
$554 — Tier 2 ($534 Early Bird)
$657 — Tier 3 ($637 Early Bird)
Raise Your Voice *New for 2023*
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2023
Time to start running your vocal scales and stretching your legs! We need to get performance-ready in just a week! Explore and enjoy all your favorite and classic camp activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing and the Giant Swing, while also letting your voice soar as you join your fellow campers in a mighty chorus. You will work alongside Camp Asbury’s very own music specialist and rehearse vocal arrangements to handpicked music as well as choreograph your numbers and create your own backdrops in preparation for your big performance at the end of the week! Sleep in cabins.
Event #20251 June 18-23 – Survivor
Cost:
$504 — Tier 1 ($484 Early Bird)
$564 — Tier 2 ($544 Early Bird)
$667 — Tier 3 ($647 Early Bird)
Hands On *New for 2023*
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2023
Dig in and get hands-on with art this week! Each day you will get to explore with a different 3D medium and see what work of art you can create! Work alongside Asbury’s Art Specialist and see what creations you can make from the clay of the ground. What objects found in our woods can become your next work of art? Take a crack at knitting and more! There will be plenty of time for all your favorite camp activities like swimming, hiking, canoeing, Bible study and more! The possibilities and fun are endless at camp this summer! Sleep in cabins.
Event #20551 July 9-14 – Giant Game Week
Cost:
$524 — Tier 1 ($504 Early Bird)
$584 — Tier 2 ($564 Early Bird)
$681 — Tier 3 ($667 Early Bird)
Take the Reins
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2023
Saddle up for a new farm experience! Camp Asbury partners with Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH, to provide customized daily lessons based on your level of experience. Work with a certified instructor to improve your riding abilities and practice your skills. On top of riding, you’ll spend two extended days at Sand Hill Stable to learn the daily operations of the farm and immerse yourself in horse heaven! Get in touch with your creative side by painting your horse with washable paint, then give your horse a bath! Spend an afternoon on a lunchtime donkey trek through the farm trails with Sand Hill’s long eared friends! When you are not at the farm, spend your time at Asbury doing all your favorite camp activities! Take the reins for a great week of camp! Stay in cabins.
Program designed for advancing beginner riders. Prior experience recommended but not required. Includes 14 hours (5 stable visits) spent at Sand Hill Stable.
Event #20252 June 18-23 – Survivor
Cost:
$819 — Tier 1 ($799 Early Bird)
$879 — Tier 2 ($859 Early Bird)
$982 — Tier 3 ($962 Early Bird)
Water Week
Grades 8-12 in the fall of 2023
Back by popular demand! Be ready to make waves this week at Camp Asbury as we dive into Water Week! Not only do you get to enjoy extra swim times at camp but a whole myriad of water themed activities including a twist on a classic canoe trip, exploring Lake Erie, sailing, and a fun filled day at a water park among others! There will still be time to enjoy your favorite camp activities as you immerse yourself in the many water activities Camp Asbury has to offer! Lodging in a Retreat Center
Note: Water activities subject to change due to weather conditions.
Event #20652 July 16-21 – A Week at the Movies
Cost:
$604– Tier 1 ($584 Early Bird)
$664 — Tier 2 ($644 Early Bird)
$767 — Tier 3 ($747 Early Bird)
Buckeye Backpack
Grades 10-12 for fall of 2023
Spend this week at Asbury exploring the basics of what it takes to spend a night in the great outdoors with your home on your back! New and experienced backpackers alike will take part in planning a trip and packing the essentials, all while exploring God’s creation around you. Top off your week with an overnight backpacking trip on a section of Ohio’s 1,400 mile Buckeye Trail! Grow close with your small group through low ropes, high ropes and the giant swing and some of your other favorite camp activities! Sleep in Yurts while you’re not on the trail. Adventure is out there! Find it at Camp Asbury!
Note: This program is part of Camp Asbury’s Adventure Base experience. Campers will sleep in yurts, which are located about a quarter mile away from the nearest retreat (Portable toilets are on the site). The campsite is electric free. At least one meal per day will be cooked over the fire, and campers should bring sturdy shoes for walking, and be prepared for mud and rain. Cooking supplies, drinking water, and a covered picnic area are all provided.
Backpacking essentials are provided by Camp Asbury and include backpack w/rain cover, sleeping bag, sleeping pad, personal cooking equipment and tent. You are welcome to bring your own gear if you have it. Please register by May 1st. Upon registration more information, including packing list will be provided.
Event #20452 July 2-7 – Around the World in 5 ½ Days
Cost:
$574 – Tier 1 ($554 Early Bird)
$634 – Tier 2 ($614 Early Bird)
$737 – Tier 3 ($717 Early Bird)
Counselor in Training
Grades 11-Grad. in the fall of 2023
Wonder what it’s like to be a camp counselor? This is your opportunity to gain leadership experience, increase your self-confidence, serve others, and grow in your faith! We’ll equip you with valuable knowledge and invite you to develop your skills through practice. Learn from experienced Camp Asbury staff how to make a difference in the lives of younger campers. Prior to registering for Asbury’s Counselor in Training program you must be approved by the camp director. Contact Sammi Vaughan at 330-569-3171 or sammi@campasbury.org for an application. Trained CIT’s may be invited to volunteer for a week or more of camp during summer 2023. Stay in cabins.
Event #20352 June 25-June 30 – Make a Splash
Cost: $309
Family Camps
Family Camp
All Ages
Designed for single parents or two parents or grandparents accompanying children under 12 years old. Meet other families, hike, swim, fish, bike, and relax. Set your own agenda or participate in scheduled camp activities. Work together as a family on an art project inspired by nature. Enjoy an outdoor supper, relax around a campfire, and extend your senses on a night hike or stargazing session. Sunday worship outdoors. Feel at home in God’s presence. Accommodation choices: retreat center room. (A cabin or tent camping site is available by request).
Note: Five meals provided: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Complete the online Family Registration Form. Bring your own bikes and approved helmets for the Headwaters Trail (if desired).
August 11-13, 2023
Cost: $108 Adults; $83 Teen; $58 Child
Family Camp Plus Canoe
All Ages
Camp is a great place to slow down, reconnect and re-energize as a family. All generations and all configurations of family are invited to participate. This weekend is a mix of programmed and self-directed activities for your family. Half of Saturday will be spent canoeing a scenic seven-mile stretch of the upper Cuyahoga River. Families will also have the option of bike riding on Portage Park District’s “Headwaters Trail,” accessible from Camp Asbury. Enjoy an outdoor supper, relax around a campfire, and extend your senses on a night hike or stargazing session. Sunday worship outdoors. Feel at home in God’s presence. Accommodation choices: retreat center room. (A cabin or tent camping site is available by request).
Note: Five meals provided: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Complete the online Family Registration Form. Bring your own bikes and approved helmets for the Headwaters Trail (if desired).
August 11-13, 2023
Cost: $120 Adults; $90 Teen; $60 Child
Family Camp Plus Stables
All Ages
Camp is a great place to slow down, reconnect and re-energize as a family. All generations and all configurations of family are invited to participate. This weekend is a mix of programmed and self-directed activities for your family. Spend two hours on Saturday morning participating in a horse-riding program at Sand Hill Stable in Mantua, OH. Children and adults will both learn to groom and tack a horse, then the children will get to ride while adults lead the horses around the arena. No previous riding experience is required. Enjoy an outdoor supper, relax around a campfire, and extend your senses on a night hike or stargazing session. Sunday worship outdoors. Feel at home in God’s presence. Accommodation choices: retreat center room. (A cabin or tent camping site is available by request).
Note: Five meals provided: Saturday breakfast through Sunday lunch. Complete the online Family Registration Form. Bring long pants and sturdy boots for your trip to the farm.
August 11-13, 2023
Cost: $120 Adults; $90 Teen; $60 Child
Summer 2023 Weekly Theme Descriptions
Week 1: June 18-23: Survivor
Outwit, outplay, and outlast in the great outdoors for our second season of at Camp Asbury! Join your tribe and face off in a series of fun and creative Survivor challenges. Vote for some extra fun and excitement for your group in daily tribal council meetings. Let your creativity soar as you create your own buffs and group flags. Explore high and low throughout the fields and forests of Camp Asbury as your search for your immunity idols. Enjoy a hike-in movie full of adventure and excitement! It will take wit, teamwork, and fun to make it through Survivor Week at Asbury!
Week 2: June 25-30: Make a Splash
Come, jump in, and take a swim this week at camp! Enjoy extra time spent at everyone’s favorite place at Camp, Lake Hibbard! Show off your swimming prowess during extra swim times and evening swims. Team up with your group as you take on the rest of the camp in water themed challenges and elaborate sandcastle competitions. Enjoy fun, creative canoe games and entertaining, meaningful water worships. Interact with water in ways you never have before at Asbury this week!
Week 3: July 2-7: Around the World in 5 1/2 Days
It is time to get our explorer hats on and jump into our hot-air balloons as we embark on a journey around the world, but we must be back by Friday, so there is no time to waste! Let your taste buds shout for joy as we try food from all over the globe! Learn about and experience traditions from countries from all over the world like Mexico, Italy, Japan, and more! Celebrate America’s Independence by diving by experiencing different activities and experiences that originated in the United States! Enjoy an all-camp movie that will transport you somewhere else entirely! It is a big world out there; see how much of it you can experience this summer at Camp Asbury!
Week 4: July 9-14: Giant Game Week
Be transported to Asbury Land where all your favorite classic board games just got a lot bigger, and you are the pieces in them! Work alongside your group to compete in some of your favorite board games! Get strategic as you try to defend yourselves in Giant Battleship. Go on a mission to find your snack as Lord Licorice has stolen it in Giant Candyland! Become detectives because someone at camp has been up to no good, and you need to solve the mystery and catch them in Giant Clue! Also, work with your camp group throughout the week to create and develop your own board game that you will unveil at the end of the week for the whole camp to try! This week everyone is a winner at Camp!
Week 5: July 16-21: A Week at the Movies
We are rolling out the red carpet for a week at Asbury starring you! Let your creativity soar as you collaborate with your group in creating and designing your own movie posters and creating your own skit with a movie genre twist. Attend our very own Camp Asbury Movie Awards Ceremony which will be full of fun, laughs, and photo ops. Create your unique and delicious popcorn snacks to enjoy while we have our hike in movie under the stars. Be ready for lights, camera, and action this week at camp!
Week 6: July 23-28: Express Yourself
Let your creativity soar this week, as you get to sign up and work with different experts from all mediums of the creative arts! From ceramics, song writing, theater and more! Have the opportunity to learn a little bit about the history or strategies of how to work on each craft, and practice with them. Highlight what you learn in the gallery and showcase at the end of the week! Immerse yourself in creative outlets and explore how you can best express yourself at Camp Asbury!
Camp Asbury Open House and Summer 2023 Preview:
Sunday, April 16, 2023 2:00-5:00 PM
Visit Camp Asbury anytime between 2:00pm and 5:00pm to tour the camp, meet the staff members, and learn about the programs being offered in Summer 2022. Camp Asbury staff will be available to answer questions about our upcoming programs, our facilities and sleeping accomodations, and more! Light refreshments will be available. This will be an outdoor event.
Tiered Pricing
What is Tiered Pricing?
Tiered Pricing is a personal pricing system that many summer camps across the country are now using. East Ohio Camps does careful cost analysis and works hard to keep fee increases to a minimum, while at the same time the costs to run a high-quality summer camp continue to increase.
East Ohio Camps knows and understands that families have different abilities to pay for a Christian camping experience, and that you know your family’s financial situation better than we do. This allows you to choose the rate that best fits your financial situation. The pricing option you choose remains confidential and in no way influences the experience your camper receives. Your camper receives the same quality camp experience no matter which rate you choose.
- Tier 1 is the rate we are able to offer thanks to the contributions of the East Ohio Conference of The United Methodist Church and other generous donors.
- Tier 2 is a partially-supported rate for those who can pay more than the Tier 1 rate.
- Tier 3 is a rate that more closely reflects the true cost of the camp experience.
What happens when you pay the Tier 2 or Tier 3 rate? You take an active role in supporting the true cost of their child’s camp experience, which enables us to redirect the contributions from our generous donors to support other areas of need in the camping ministry, including program, staffing and facility upgrades.
Please remember that in addition to these rates, additional financial assistance is available to ensure that all children have the opportunity to attend camp.
- You can pay in multiple payments. Call the East Ohio Camps office at 1 (800) 831-3972 ext. 108 to arrange a payment plan that works for your family.
- Take advantage of the sibling discount if more than one child from your family is attending camp. Contact the camp office at 1 (800) 831-3972 ext. 108 or email: camp@eocumc.com.
- East Ohio Camps has Campership funds available. Contact Gary Jones at 1 (800) 831-3972 ext. 120 for an application.
- Your church may be able to help pay part of the cost. Check with your Camp Contact Person or your Pastor for details.
- Your district may have Campership Funds available. Check with your District Office for details.
Registration
- Registration deadline is two weeks before the event, unless otherwise indicated. Telephone registrations cannot be accepted.
- Register online using the link below, or mail in the Individual Event Registration Form (Here). Register by Event # (not by the date or event name). The grade level of the event corresponds to the grade level that the camper will be entering in the fall of 2023.
- Payment: Online registrants will be instructed on payment options during the registration process. For those mailing in the paper form, include the full fee with the Registration Form, or send a minimum deposit of $40 per event. The balance is due at least two weeks before the event.
Early Bird Rate!
Register by MARCH 15th to get a limited-edition 2023 Summer Camp t-shirt that is not available in the camp store. Plus you will get $20 off the summer camp fee!
What Happens After I Register?
- If you register online, you will receive a confirmation e-mail. You will have access to all necessary forms and guides through your online account.
- If you register by mail and provide us an email address, you will receive an e-mail with a Guide for Parents, a Get Acquainted form, any necessary permission forms and a health form attached.
- If you register by mail and don’t provide an email address, you will receive a packet within two weeks of registering including a Guide for Parents, a Get Acquainted form, any necessary permission forms and a health form.
- The health form and any necessary permission forms must be signed by the camper’s parent or guardian and brought to camp with you, unless completed online.
If your child has special medical, emotional, physical, or developmental needs that you believe would affect their experience at camp or require extra care while at camp, please contact the Camp Director to discuss your child’s needs.
Registration Policy
East Ohio Camps are open to all persons without regard to race, religion, gender or national origin. An equal number of males/females may be required for some events and some events are designed for only girls or only boys.
A note about privacy: We believe in protecting your personal information and using it in a way that is consistent with your expectations. Please go to www.eocsummercamps.org to view our Privacy Policy.
Questions
Information for parents and guardians, including FAQs, the Guide for Parents, and a health form can be found on our Parent Page. Follow the link below to be redirected there.
Parent Page
Information about Camp Asbury’s summer camp procedures related to Covid 19 can be found at the link below.
Covid 19 and Summer Camp
If you still have questions, please contact us!
Phone: 330-569-3171
Email: info@campasbury.org