Student Camp 2024
About Camp
Student Summer Camp is July 22nd-26th at Shepherd of the Ozarks in Arkansas! All Students who have completed 6th-12th grade are invited to attend. We will leave for camp from South Spring on Monday, July 22nd at 7:00 am and return by 6:00pm Friday Evening.
During the week, there will be daily devotionals, worship, and teaching designed to teach students how to be Salt and Light in a broken world! Students will also participate in team games, free times, and theme nights.
CAMP THEME NIGHTS
Pricing
Student Camp is $380 per students! If you have questions about possible scholarships, please email John Sturrock (jsturrock@southspring.org). Do not register for camp until scholarship information has been confirmed.
FAQ’s
What should students pack?
Clothing/Footwear:
– Casual clothing, enough shorts and t-shirts for 5 days
– Fingertip Length Shorts: No biker/spandex shorts. Athletic skirts must have built in shorts and be fingertip length
– Shirts: Tank tops must have straps three fingers wide and cover all undergarments, no crop tops (no stomach shown when arms are raised)
– Swimsuit: For girls, one piece or two piece that fully covers the stomach / swim trunks must be fingertip length, no speedos or jammers. All students must wear shirts over swimwear to and from water activities
– Sandals or water shoes that can get wet
– Closed-toe shoes for hiking, ropes, obstacle course, paintball and horse, etc.
– Jeans for hiking, horses
– Rain gear: light jacket, umbrella
– Sweatshirt or jacket for indoors
– Clothes to sleep in
– One white outfit you are okay with getting dirty
Personal Items:
– Toiletries (shower shoes and caddy are optional)
– Flashlight
– Hand sanitizer
– Personal water bottle
– Money for Snack Shop
– Insect/tick repellent, sunscreen
– Laundry bag for dirty clothes
– Small backpack
– Hammock, optional
– Bible, pen, journal
– Towel for bathing
– Towel for swimming
All bedding is provided
What should students not bring?
- Weapons (including pocket knives)
- Fireworks
- Alcoholic beverages
- Drugs, vapes, tobacco products
- Balloons, Silly string
- Any food with peanuts
- Cell phones and electronics are allowed, but will be taken up upon arrival at camp
Where will students be staying?
Students will take buses from Tyler to Shepherd of the Ozarks in Harriet, Arkansas! All cabins are separated by gender and adult leaders will be in each room.
Who can participate in student camp?
Any student that has completed 6th through 12th grade! Students are welcome to invite guests and friends!
Who will be leading students during the week?
All leaders participating in Student and Preteen camp are members of South Spring, have been background checked, filled out an application to serve, read through and have been trained in our So Loved Guidelines.
They have passed a background check and have had two references speak on their character and moral standing before we allow them to work with minors.
We have vetted each person going to camp with us to the best of our ability and there will be standards of accountability in place to make sure we fight against anything that might or could happen with any student at any time especially at camp.
Can students bring cell phones? How can I get into contact with my student while they’re at camp?
Students are allowed to bring cell phones while on the bus, but will be taken up by leaders once we arrive at camp. If you need to get in contact with your student, our Student Ministry Team’s contact information will be shared after registration!
What will students be eating, and what should I do if my student has food allergies?
Meals will be provided by Shepherd of the Ozarks! Students are welcome to bring snacks from home, and there is a snack shop where students can buy additional food. Please do not bring any food with peanuts.
On the registration form, there’s a place for you to let us know your students’ food allergies. We will coordinate with Shepherd of the Ozarks for allergy-friendly options.
What if my student has prescription medication?
All medications must be turned in to the camp nurses at check in. Prescription medications will be dispensed by the camp nurse. Students are not allowed to keep any form of medication (including over the counter medications) on them or in their cabins besides inhalers and/or epi pens. You’ll complete a medical form for your student that the nurse will reference any time care is provided while at camp.
