HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
WHEN: June 19-23, 2023
WHERE: Camp Harvest, Newaygo, MI
WHO: High School Students who are entering 9th-12th grade in the 2023-24 school year (and recent 2023 graduates)
COST: $370 per person
Summer Camp is an incredible opportunity for our high school students (completed 8th-12th) to spend five days focusing on their relationship with God and others. Our time at Camp Harvest will be full of worship, teaching, games, community, and more! Trust us—this will be the best part of your summer!
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
WHEN: June 19-23, 2023
WHERE: Camp Harvest, Newaygo, MI
WHO: High School Students who are entering 9th-12th grade in the 2023-24 school year (and recent 2023 graduates)
COST: $370 per person
Summer Camp is an incredible opportunity for our high school students (completed 8th-12th) to spend five days focusing on their relationship with God and others. Our time at Camp Harvest will be full of worship, teaching, games, community, and more! Trust us—this will be the best part of your summer!
HIGH SCHOOL SUMMER CAMP
WHEN: June 19-23, 2023
WHERE: Camp Harvest, Newaygo, MI
WHO: High School Students who are entering 9th-12th grade in the 2023-24 school year (and recent 2023 graduates)
COST: $370 per person
Summer Camp is an incredible opportunity for our high school students (completed 8th-12th) to spend five days focusing on their relationship with God and others. Our time at Camp Harvest will be full of worship, teaching, games, community, and more! Trust us—this will be the best part of your summer!
TRAVEL INFO
DEPARTURE – Monday, June 19
- 8:30 AM
- Check-in at Gospel City Church in Lobby Commons
- If you are leaving a car here, please park it in back near the row of pine trees.
- 9:00 AM
- Departure from Gospel City Church
- Noon
- Arrival at Camp Harvest
RETURN – Friday, June 23
- 1:00 PM
- Depart from Camp Harvest
- 4:00 PM
- Arrival at Gospel City Church
A text will be sent to all parents once we leave Camp Harvest and when we are 30 mins from the church.
ARE YOU PACKED?
The following is a list of all the things you should (or should NOT) have with you when you leave for camp:
- Bedroll:
- Sleeping bag
- Pillow
- Sheets
- *We discourage campers from packing these items in a plastic garbage bag. Instead, we prefer that they use a nylon drawstring laundry bag.
- Suitcase/duffel bag containing:
- Toiletries
- Towels (1-2 for beach and bath)
- One-piece modest swimsuit
- 1 outfit and shoes that can get extremely muddy
- Clothing for 5 days
- 2 pairs of shoes
- Sweatshirt or jacket
- Rain gear (poncho)
- A cheap watch
- Sunscreen
- Insect repellent
- Flashlight
- Plastic bag for wet/dirty clothing
- Optional: camera, rainy day cabin games/activities
- Backpack containing:
- Bible
- Pen
- Snacks for bus ride (lunch provided at camp)
- Dress code guidelines:
- Everyone: no shirts that depict or display violence; no exposed undergarments; no see-through clothing
- Girls: Shorts should be fingertip length; No revealing tank tops; No bikinis
- Boys: Shorts should be fingertip length; No speedo bathing suits
- What NOT to Pack
- Cell phones
- Electronics
- *Please leave all electronics including cell phones at home. It is recommended that you write your name on your belongings. Camp Harvest and Gospel City Church are not responsible for lost or stolen items.
MEDICATIONS
If you are bringing medications, you will need to fill out the Medication Summary Form and bring it along with all meds in a clear ziploc bag with the student’s name written on it.
Personal emergency meds (ex. EpiPen) can be kept on the individual student but will still need to be documented in the form.
ROOMING ASSIGNMENTS
You will be given your rooming assignment when you check in. We are doing our best to accommodate all rooming requests, but cannot guarantee you will be with exactly who you want. We promise this is not the end of the world. New friends are one of the best parts of camp!
UPDATES
Parents looking for updates should make sure to follow us on Instagram and sign up for texts by texting SUMMERCAMP to 94000.
OTHER QUESTIONS?
Check out the Summer Camp Field Guide for an overview on the all the details. If you have specific questions, feel free to contact me directly.
ADDITIONAL FAQ’s
CAMP SAFETY / CAMP NURSE
- Camper safety is the main priority at Camp Harvest. We are regulated by the State of Michigan Residential Camp Board and are inspected on a regular basis.
- Water safety is our greatest concern, and we take every precaution to assure the well-being of the campers around the water. Camp Harvest provides lifeguard/CPR training for all of the full-time summer staff, as well as many of the volunteer counselors who serve a week at camp.
- Every staff member and all campers receive waterfront safety instructions and participate in a waterfront drill every week to prepare them in the event of an actual emergency.
Although we take all precautions to assure safety, unfortunately, accidents happen. We have systems set in place to handle all levels of medical needs. - Camp Harvest provides a registered nurse for every week of summer camp along with an aide. All camper medication must be turned in to the camp nurse who will dispense meds and provide basic medical care. These nurses volunteer and use their vacation time to serve at Camp Harvest and we deeply appreciate them. If you are an RN, nurse practitioner, or a physician and would like to help out for a week at Camp Harvest, please contact us at campharvest@cultivateministry.org.
- If a camper’s injury requires a doctor’s visit or emergency room care, the hospital is a short drive from the camp property. If the injury requires immediate medical treatment, the Croton Fire Department/EMS service is only minutes from the camp property.
- Allergies: We will work with children with food allergies. Some of this addressed during the registration process. But you can e-mail campharvest@cultivateministry.org with your child’s special dietary needs and we will contact you to discuss. Our kitchen staff will have some typical alternatives, and you are also welcome to send up food with your child.
HOW DO I REACH THE CAMP IN AN EMERGENCY?
The Camp Harvest daytime phone number is (847) 242-1609. Communication between campers and parents is not allowed during a camp week except in the case of an emergency.
CAN I SEND MY STUDENT MAIL?
Unfortunately, the camp no longer receives/distributes mailed camper letters in a timely fashion…
Our recommendation is that you pack pre-written letters in your students’ bag/luggage. 🙂
STILL HAVE QUESTIONS
More questions about Camp Harvest:
Contact the Camp Registration Staff at campharvest@cultivateministry.org or call (847) 242-1609.
Email Brent Thomas the Student Discipleship Pastor if you still have any more questions
Brent Thomas / bthomas@mygospelcity.org
If you are interested in helping us lead Summer Camp, please use the leader-specific registration form below, enter password “GospelCity2023”: