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Children's Summer Camps at CUMC, 2013!  Register here

The mission for our summer camps is that they be: affordable, safe, fun, glorify God and have a Bible lesson or devotion every day.
All ages/grades listed are for school year 2012-2013
Camps are $70 per child per camp. Fee includes supplies and a snack.

July 8 - 12
Rocket Camp, 9 am - noon, Grades 2-5
Campers will learn about propulsion, the atmosphere and build group and individual rockets. If you attended rocket camp last year, we may add an additional hour for advanced rockets.

Cooking Camp, 9 am - noon, Age 4 - Grade 1
Chefs will learn basic measuring and cooking skills. Each day they will learn a Bible lesson as they cook.

July 15 - 19
Science Camp, 1 - 4 pm. Grades 1-4
Scientists will conduct experiments each day and learn about the elements in them as they hear a story from the Bible.

Music Camp, 1 - 4 pm, Kindergarten - Grade 3
In this camp children will sing, play instruments and learn the elements of music. They will do so by marching, dancing and playing as they learn Bible stories.

July 29 - August 3
Art Camp, 9 am - noon, 3 years to Kindergarten; 1 - 4 pm, Grades 1-4
Your artist will create with a variety of mediums, clay, paint and sculpture. Each lesson will focus on a Bible story with a creative way to tell the story through art.

Cotillion/Manners Camp, 9 am - noon, Kindergarten - Grade 3
Your child will learn the importance of manners in a variety of situations. Dining, introductions, phone and internet manners will all be taught.

For information about our children & youth sports camps, click here

Information about Christian overnight summer camps:

Here are the websites for some Christian camp and retreat centers. Offerings include camps for families and camps for children, all with a Christian focus. For a complete list of opportunities, go to www.cca.org, the website for the Christian Camp & Conference Association.

In the Adirondack Mountains: Camp of the Woods. www.camp-of-the-woods.org

In Gull Lake, Michigan: Gull Lake Ministries. www.gulllake.org

In Lawton, Michigan: Miracle Camp & Retreat Center. www.miraclecamp.com

In Tyler, Texas: Pine Cove Christian Camps. www.pinecove.com

In Estes Park, Colorado: Wind River Dude Ranch www.windriverranch.com

In North East, Maryland: Sandy Cove Ministries www.sandycove.org

In Seymour, Indiana & Evart, Michigan: SpringHill Camps. www.SpringHillCamps.com

In Brookston, Indiana: Camp Tecumseh
www.camptecumseh.org

In Converse, Indiana: Rainbow Camp
www.rainbowcamp.org

Looking for a United Methodist Camp in Indiana? There are 7 different camps in our state. Check out the options at www.impact2818.com.

Are you the parent or grandparent of a child with special needs? Camping is still an option! Check out this website that lists camps all around the country and lists ones that are designed just for your child and their unique needs. www.familyvillage.wisc.edu/leisure