Camp
Overlook offers a variety of programs during the summer months:
Camp
Overlook offers a variety of children's programs throughout the year:
The
summer camp programs are designed to:
- Create a Christian environment in an
out-of-doors setting that will be conducive to personal and group
experiences with God and learning His will for our lives.
- Provide experiences away from home to
develop self-reliance and dependability.
- Awaken within each person a sense of
wonder, an awareness of God's creative power in the physical universe,
and a sense of responsibility for conservation of these physical and
natural resources for humankind.
- Encourage mutual understanding and deep
appreciation between all individuals.
- Assist all persons in making meaningful
in their lives the teachings of Jesus and the experiences of humankind
recorded in the Bible.
ChrisKids
ChrisKids have more fun! Life becomes a joyous celebration as we live,
work, and play together. We will look to the Bible for examples of how
to live to be God's children and then explore the opportunities it
brings as we hike, swim, enjoy games, archery, crafts, campfires and
more. Housed on
Agape
Hill your camp family (12 coed campers and 2 couselors) will
share many adventures and become good friends as we practice living in
Christ.
Participation Requirements:Completed
grades 3,4,5 or 6.
Dates:
| June 15-20 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| June 22-27 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| June 29-July 4 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 6-11 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 13-18 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 20-25 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
Fees: $250 before May 1
$260 after May 1.
(Send $100 deposit with registration)
Voyagers
Each of us have embarked upon a journey, a voyage through life. We have
already begun though many are not sure where they are going. Voyagers
will be a special help for those of middle school age as we voyage
together. Our vessels will include spaceship earth and it is our job to
explore and care for it as we care for each other. We will be housed in
a replica of another significant vessel,
Noah's
Ark, built specially to support this program. Noah's historic
voyage was a faith journey that we shall also take.
Voyagers will be formed into
crews
of up to seven males and females joined by able male and female
captains (counselors). They will enjoy the many traditional camp
activities and also explore the special theme for each summer.
Participation Requirements:Completed
grades 6,7,8 or 9.
Dates:
| June 15-20 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| June 22-27 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| June 29- July 4 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 6-11 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 13-18 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 20-25 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
Fees: $250 before May 1
$260 after May 1.
(Send $100 deposit with registration)
Pathfinders
Breakfast sizzling over the open fire, your teepee silhouetted against
the flickering evening campfire, a close group of new friends sharing
adventures and joys as you investigate new paths in Christian living
and stewardship... that's Pathfinders.
You and your Pathfinder family (10 coed campers and 2 counselors) will
enjoy roughing it, canoeing , traditional camp activities, and
progressive challenges for experienced campers.
Home for the week will be in one of two
Teepees
erected on wooden decks. Cricket symphonies, fresh air, and matresses
will insure a good night's rest. Most cooking and dining will be in the
great outdoors as will many adventures, discussions, and Bible studies.
Individuals successful in meeting the challenge will receive awards as
Pathfinders, Explorers, Trailblazers, or Navigators.
Participation
Requirements:Completed grades 7,8,9 or 10.
Dates:
| June 15-20 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| June 22-27 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| June 29- July 4 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 6-11 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 13-18 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
| July 20-25 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
Fees: $260 before May 1
$270 after May 1.
(Send $100 deposit with registration)
Adventure
Trails
There
are many trails we follow through life. This week of camp
will challenge you to think in new ways as you travel new trails,
having a great time along the way! Some of these trails will
be surprises. But we'll give you a couple of hints as to what
to expect. One trail will put you on a horse; another will
lead you through cool darkness underground. Some will soak
your feet and some will bring you back to where you began. These
challenges require an adventurous spirit and a hardy heart.
If it sounds a bit mysterious, it's supposed to! No
one knows exactly where an adventure will lead!
Campers will be transported off of camp
premises to participate is some portions of this program.
Campers will be housed in cabins on Agape Hill. A
liabillity waiver is required for horseback riding..
| Participation Requirement: |
Completed grades
7-10 |
| Dates: |
July
20 - July 25 |
| Fees: |
$300
before May 1
$310 after May 1 |
Send $100 deposit with registration card.
Day Camp
This special experience is just for children who have finished
first,
second, or
third
grades. You may be too young for the overnight
program, but you will love the excitement of day camp at Camp Overlook.
Games, swimming, singing, arts and crafts, stories and Bible
experiences are all part of the fun! You will make new friends with
other boys and girls and get to know your best friend, Jesus, a lot
better!
Parents: Day Camp is specially designed for the younger child.
Activities and learning experiences are specially prepared for the
interests and energies and abilities of primary grade children. The
program runs from 9:00 am to 4:30 pm. Some transportation is available.
The camp van will travel to a different church each week. Below you can
see which week we will be in your town.For more information call
540-2MY-CAMP.
Dates:
| Julne 30- July 4 |
9:00 am-4:30 pm |
| July 7-11 |
9:00 am-4:30 pm Asbury U.M.C
(Harrisonburg) |
| July 14-18 |
9:00 am-4:30 pm Bridgewater U.M.C. |
| July 21-25 |
9:00 am-4:30 pm Evangelical
(Elkton)
/ McGaheysville U.M.C. |
Fees:$120 before May 1; $130
after
May 1.
(Send $50 with registration)
Transportation for 5-13 children is available
fo the church listed each week.
Cost: $10. Call 540
2MY-CAMP to reserve your seat.
Christian Soccer Camp
One of the most popular sports around the world is football! The ball
is round and the athletes do not need helmets and shoulder pads for
this game Americans know as soccer. Some of our international staff
will teach you the game they love best during this special week of fun
and sport. No prior experience is necessary and the level of play will
be basic. Soccer Players will stay on
Agape
Hill in one of the cabins . They will enjoy the many
traditional camp activities and also explore the special theme for each
summer.
Participation Requirements:
Completed grades 3, 4 or 5
Dates:
| July 20-25 |
6:00 pm-6:00 pm |
Fees:$250 before May 1
$260 after May 1.
(Send $100 deposit with registration)
Joyful Singers
If you want to add an extra dash of joy and spirit to your camp week's
experience and you like to sing, this is the program for you. You have
heard of joyful anthems sung by angels praising God, and so we raise
our voices as well. Our children and youth choirs are great ways to
have fun and also to learn to lead others in worship and into the
presence of God. Every church should have a children or youth choir,
and Joyful Singers is a place where leaders grow. Pick up new songs and
take them back to your church. Learn how you can help build a youth or
children's choir in your own church. But mostly, we have fun with
singing, and all the other great activities in camp. Participants will
be age and skill level grouped for maximum participation. Bring your
special instrument to add to the experience!
Concert:
June 27, 6:00 pm Glovier
Chapel, Camp Overlook!
Participation Requirement:Completed
grades 3-11, enjoy singing.
Date:June 22-27 6:00
pm-6:00 pm
Fees:$260 before May 1; $270
after
May 1.
(Send $100 with registration)
ACTS of the young apostles
An apostle is one sent forth to share the
good news.
This camp is dedicated to helping you explore and share the
good
news through acting. Learn to express yourself through
words, body language, feeling and movement. One act plays, clowning and
pantomime will be used to help you grow through expression. Like an
apostle of old, you will be ready to share your skills and the
good
news with others.
Performance: June
20, 6:00 pm Glovier
Chapel
Participation Requirements:Completed
grades 6-10.
Dates June 15-20 6:00 pm-6:00 pm
Fees:$250 before May 1; $260
after
May 1.
(Send $100 deposit with registration)
Kamp
for Kids
May 9-10, 2008
Kamp for Kids is for children
completing grades 1-3
accompanied by a parent. This is a unique chance for your child to "get
their feet wet" and get geared up for Day Camp or a first overnight
summer camp experience.
The lodgings are in one of the Agape
Hill Dorms. Checkin will be at 6 p.m. on Friday, May 9, 2008.
Dinner will be provided. We will close our weekend
at 2 p.m. on Saturday, May 10, 2008. Breakfast and
lunch will be provided Saturday.
The cost of one parent and one
child is $62. For each additional child add $30.
