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UMW Church Camps

Held each year at the Christian Conference Center in Newton

Each year, hundreds of kids and adults gather for fun, fellowship, worship, and study.

For more information, call Andrea, the Associate Regional Minister for Camp Programming at 515.259.1982

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Or email Andrea at andrea@uppermidwestcc.org

Two ways to send mail to your camper:​

email

campermail@newtonccc.org

Include camper name and camp in subject line

mail

Name of Camper and Camp Session

c/o Christian Conference Center

5064 Lincoln St

Newton, IA 50208

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A Typical Day

Vary by age and campsite

7a Good morning!

8a Breakfast

9a Keynote, spiritual practices, singing, energizers

10a Large group games

11a Small group Bible lessons

12p Lunch

1-3p Free time (including swimming)

3p Arts, crafts, music

4p Small group games and study

5:30p Break

6p Supper

7p Evening Activity (talent shows, square dancing, movies, night swims, games, etc.)

8:30p Snack

9p Worship

9:45p Campfire

10:30p Back to cabins

11:00-11:30 Lights out

Drop Off/Pick Up Times

  • Family Camp: 7p Friday/11a Sunday

  • Grand Camp: 3p Saturday/2p Sunday

  • Beginner Camp: 11a Monday/11a Wednesday

  • Junior Camp: 4p Sunday/2p Friday

  • Chi Rho Camp: 4p Sunday/2p Friday

  • Chi Rho Non-Rustic Camp: 4p Sunday/2p Friday

  • CYF Camp: 4p Sunday/2p Friday

  • ADAM Camp: 4p Sunday/2p Friday

  • Adventure Camp: 4p Sunday/2p Friday

  • Senior Adult Retreat: 2p Monday/1p Wednesday

What to Bring

Campers will receive a letter from the directors with specific items for their camp

  • Bible

  • Water Bottle

  • Pillow and sleeping bag/bedding

  • Shower towel and washcloth

  • Toiletry items

  • Casual clothes for each day, and one set that can get dirty/stained

  • Dirty clothes bag

  • Two pairs of comfortable shoes, including one closed toe pair

  • Light jacket, hat, rain gear/poncho

  • Swimsuit and swim towel

  • Flashlight

  • Non-aerosol insect repellant

  • Sunscreen

Optional Things to Bring

  • Journal

  • Camera

  • Pencil/pen and notebook

  • Stationary, envelopes, and stamps

  • Money for the camp store if you would like to buy a souvenir shirt

What NOT to Bring

  • Food, candy, or pop

  • Alcohol

  • Illegal drugs

  • Tobacco products in any form

  • Weapons

  • Any electronic devices that would distract you from being part of the community

  • Fireworks

  • Matches or lighters

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