4th-6th Grade & 7th-9th Grade
DROP OFF DAY
The first day of camp is a different experience for everyone. For some, excitement is high in anticipation of the adventure ahead, for others it might be there first time away from home and they are nervous! Their counselor's mission is to meet them where they're at, get to know them, and help get them adjust to the new environment.
For Lodge campers on this day, they'll get to experience pool chapel, get settled into their bunk rooms, and play a large group activity before settling down for the night in the bunk rooms at the Main Lodge!
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BUNK GROUP
On the second day of camp, Lodge campers wake up to a hearty breakfast in the dining hall prepared by our camp kitchen staff. On this day each bunk group will set out to complete their first of many team building activities they will get to experience throughout the week. These activities are meant to challenge campers to learn life skills like how to work well with others, communicate, and solve problems.
Of course, no day at Inspiration Hills is complete without praise and worship, chapel, Bible studies, and TAWG (time alone with God)! On this day the campers also get to experience a large group activity and OAT (open activity time) which is a free time in which they can freely enjoy our various games and activities at their own pace.
GETTING TO THE DEEP STUFF
After another day of camp, the campers are learning to be more comfortable being silly around each other! It is business as usual with breakfast, another initiative, lunch, chapel/ worship time, OAT, and a group activity.
For 7th-9th graders this includes our High Ropes course and axe throwing! For 4th-6th graders, it includes canoeing! Another fun filled day! However, what makes day 3 really special is commitment chapel, an evening chapel in which we encourage campers to reflect on their faith and learn about what it really means to live as a Christian. During this night, some campers will choose to give their lives to the Lord for the first time. Campers also get an opportunity to talk through their faith one on one with their counselor and ask any hard questions they may have.
EXPLORING "WHAT NOW?"
On this day, the campers once again wake up to another breakfast and another exciting day ahead of them. This is the last full day of the week. After their final initiative and lunch, the campers participate in another group activity and have OAT. Some OAT activities that are open throughout the week include the slip n' slide, pool, and of course, the Canteen!
After OAT and dinner, the LODGE HYPE NIGHT begins! The night consists of the classic game of BONKERS, bunk group time, campfire worship and a massive dance party!
FINAL CHAPEL!
After a long, exciting, life-changing week of spending time with friends and with the Lord, it's finally time to wrap up the summer camp experience. After breakfast, each camper packs up their things and proceeds to one final large group game which will include every camper from every camp of the week!
During this time, parents are welcome to bring their lawn chairs and come before noon for a big cookout and to enjoy final chapel. This chapel includes a recap of the week and one last opportunity for all campers to praise the Lord together before departure. We encourage campers to share with their families what they learned at camp on the ride home.
Got a question? We’re here to help.
During move-in day, counselors will wait for all of their campers to be present to move in. We encourage you to get your goodbyes and pictures in before the campers move into their bunks!
Drop off for all overnight camps is at the main lodge! There will be staff to guide you through the process!
Yes, please list ONE camper as a bunkmate! Our team will do their best to put them in the same bunk group!
According to campers who go to Lodge, it is the best. However, their opinions may be biased. Live Laugh Lodge!
Our Mission is to provide an environment in which the individual will come to know and grow in Christ and be challenged for life in God’s Kingdom.
1242 280th St | Inwood, IA | 51240
ihills@inspirationhills.org
712-986-5193