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Held each year at the Christian Conference Center in Newton

Summer Camps

Mid-Year Retreats

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

For more information, visit the Conference Center's website

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Or call the regional office at 515.255.3168

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Or email the regional office at camp@uppermidwestcc.org

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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: 1p Monday/11a Saturday

  • Chi Rho Camp: 1p Monday/11a Saturday

  • CYF Camp: 1p Monday/11a Saturday

  • ADAM Camp: 1p Monday/11a Saturday

  • Adventure Camp: 1p Monday/11a Saturday

  • Mission Trip: see directors' letter

  • 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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