FAQ's
What does it take to work at Camp Assurance?
A godly life and willing heart to serve the Lord! Camp Assurance not only needs counselors, but also horseback riding program assistants, Shop Directors for the Snack Shop and Craft Shop, Lifeguards, Office and Tech workers.
Follow this link fill out a summer staff application and let us know how you want to serve at Camp Assurance this summer!
When is registration for summer camp weeks?
For Junior and Teen camps the Registration/Camp Office window opens at 10:30am[CST or Illinois time], Monday morning, outside the Capps Building. In case of rain, registration takes place inside the Capps Building. Formal registration ends at 11:50 am. If you have to bring your camper in later than that, please call to let the office know when you will arrive. The first activity is lunch at noon.
Primary camps also begin at 10:30am[CST or Illinois time] on the first day. The first activity is lunch at noon.
For Retreats beginning with supper (Teen Retreats, Father/Daughter), registration begins at 5:30pm[CST or Illinois time] in the Harris A. Stuermer Dining Hall and runs through 6pm with Supper soon after. Once again if you have to come in later, please call us at 1-888-662-CAMP.
Father/Son Retreat has registration beginning at 3:30pm[CST or Illinois time] and horseback riding, swimming, and other activities beginning at 4pm. Supper is after 6pm.
Ladies Retreats has registration all Friday afternoon (including Scrapbookin' Retreats - though the first activity is not until Supper at 6pm).
For Saturday only conferences, Senior Saints' Luncheons, or special activities for Pastors please check the registration form or flyers or call us at 1-888-662-CAMP(2267).
Which Summer Camp is for my child's age group?
Our Summer Camp Weeks go by the child's grade in school rather than their age. You can choose to make the grade determination by the grade the child is currently enrolled [before Summer Camp] or the grade they will be in the next school year [in the Fall].
Teen Camp = 7th through 12th graders
Junior Camp = 4th through 6th graders
Primary Camp = 1st - 3rd graders [preferably completed 1st grade]
When a child is a 6th grader in the Spring then they can go to Junior Camp and/or Teen Camp.
The same is true when a child is in third grade in the Spring and can go to Primary Camp and/or Junior Camp, however once a child goes to Junior Camp they will not likely want to return to Primary Camp. Primary Camp is a good first taste and allows the child to get used to being away from Mom for a couple nights. Unlike 5-day Junior campers the Primary campers are led around on a horse and do not "trail ride" nor do they ride "Zippy" the 450' long zipline.
If you have further questions, please feel free to call us at 1-888-662-CAMP.
What should I bring to stay at Camp Assurance?
For a week-long camp, please see the Summer Camp Brochure.
For a typical retreat:
For further dress code questions, feel free to call 1-888-662-CAMP. If your church is actually renting the grounds to run their own activity, please check with your Pastor or Youth Pastor for dress code questions.
A godly life and willing heart to serve the Lord! Camp Assurance not only needs counselors, but also horseback riding program assistants, Shop Directors for the Snack Shop and Craft Shop, Lifeguards, Office and Tech workers.
Follow this link fill out a summer staff application and let us know how you want to serve at Camp Assurance this summer!
When is registration for summer camp weeks?
For Junior and Teen camps the Registration/Camp Office window opens at 10:30am[CST or Illinois time], Monday morning, outside the Capps Building. In case of rain, registration takes place inside the Capps Building. Formal registration ends at 11:50 am. If you have to bring your camper in later than that, please call to let the office know when you will arrive. The first activity is lunch at noon.
Primary camps also begin at 10:30am[CST or Illinois time] on the first day. The first activity is lunch at noon.
For Retreats beginning with supper (Teen Retreats, Father/Daughter), registration begins at 5:30pm[CST or Illinois time] in the Harris A. Stuermer Dining Hall and runs through 6pm with Supper soon after. Once again if you have to come in later, please call us at 1-888-662-CAMP.
Father/Son Retreat has registration beginning at 3:30pm[CST or Illinois time] and horseback riding, swimming, and other activities beginning at 4pm. Supper is after 6pm.
Ladies Retreats has registration all Friday afternoon (including Scrapbookin' Retreats - though the first activity is not until Supper at 6pm).
For Saturday only conferences, Senior Saints' Luncheons, or special activities for Pastors please check the registration form or flyers or call us at 1-888-662-CAMP(2267).
Which Summer Camp is for my child's age group?
Our Summer Camp Weeks go by the child's grade in school rather than their age. You can choose to make the grade determination by the grade the child is currently enrolled [before Summer Camp] or the grade they will be in the next school year [in the Fall].
Teen Camp = 7th through 12th graders
Junior Camp = 4th through 6th graders
Primary Camp = 1st - 3rd graders [preferably completed 1st grade]
When a child is a 6th grader in the Spring then they can go to Junior Camp and/or Teen Camp.
The same is true when a child is in third grade in the Spring and can go to Primary Camp and/or Junior Camp, however once a child goes to Junior Camp they will not likely want to return to Primary Camp. Primary Camp is a good first taste and allows the child to get used to being away from Mom for a couple nights. Unlike 5-day Junior campers the Primary campers are led around on a horse and do not "trail ride" nor do they ride "Zippy" the 450' long zipline.
If you have further questions, please feel free to call us at 1-888-662-CAMP.
What should I bring to stay at Camp Assurance?
For a week-long camp, please see the Summer Camp Brochure.
For a typical retreat:
- Bedding for a bunk bed [sometimes sleeping bags are too hot]-Set of sheets, blanket(s), pillow in case
- Pajamas/Night gowns or sweats & shirt
- Two towels, toiletries, wash cloth, soap and shampoo, bathrobe or sweats and shirt
- Two changes of clothes for recreation [Covered to knee when seated, please]
- Couple pair of comfortable shoes - sneakers are great - one pair of "golden moldies" for creekwalking/getting muddy [If horseback riding is offered, a pair of boots or shoes with a heel is very helpful]
- Jacket for night games/cool weather [hat and gloves in Winter]
- Bible, notebook and pen
- Flashlight
For further dress code questions, feel free to call 1-888-662-CAMP. If your church is actually renting the grounds to run their own activity, please check with your Pastor or Youth Pastor for dress code questions.
