Besides being really fun, camp helped me reconnect with God! — Camper
DEAR PARENTS, Covenant Harbor’s summer mission is to Love Kids and Share Jesus with every camper. Camp is a safe place for your child to enjoy a break from the fast-paced normal routine of life and unplug from technology. Our programs are intentionally designed to enable each camper to learn invaluable life skills and to grow in their faith and understanding of God’s love for them. Campers discover how much fun life can be without the distractions of technology.
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While at camp, each camper builds confidence as they make lasting friendships and overcome fears in a supportive environment. They learn how to encourage others as they spend time in cabin groups discussing what they learned in the worship times and in Bible studies.
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Our summer staff is prayerfully and carefully chosen to Love Kids and Share Jesus. They undergo extensive screening before they are hired and detailed training before summer begins. Staff guide campers through growing in their faith, understanding God’s love, and what it means to have a relationship with Jesus.
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As we embark on our 72nd summer of ministry, our entire staff looks forward to welcoming your campers this summer! Ray Warren Executive Director
Photo credit: Karl Clifton-Soderstrom took many of the photos in this brochure.
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Registration Instructions & Policies
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GRADES 1-7
DAY CAMP Day campers love Covenant Harbor. From the moment they jump out of the car, day campers are welcomed into a whole new world of adventure, relationships, retreat and growth. They throw their backpacks on a hook and start the day on the playground with friends.
They can’t wait to hear the big idea in the session, and sing their favorite song with the worship leader. They really can’t wait to go to the camp store. Kids meet new friends, squeeze in some waterfront time, learn a new game and before they know it, it’s the end of the day. They’re back on the playground, waiting to get picked up to do it all again tomorrow.
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Day Camp is for campers entering 1st-7th grade. The summer schedule has options for 1st-7th graders every week of the summer. We provide the best experience for every camper, and offer age-appropriate activities and lessons. Campers thrive in our exciting daily structure. Every day is a little unique at Day Camp. While campers are trying out a new activity, talking with their counselor, winning a carpetball tournament, or eating lunch with their friends, they’re learning about themselves, each other and God. Whether your camper comes for one week or many, they’re sure to grow and have a great time.
This camp has changed my perspective of God forever! — Camper
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GRADES 1-7
DAY CAMP Campers entering 1st-7th grades can enjoy the chance to come to Day Camp EVERY WEEK of the summer! We want to offer the best possible experience for every camper, so we intentionally structure age-specific programming throughout each day. We’re really looking forward to new electives, unique daily schedules, dynamic Bible teaching, 4th-7th grade overnights and so much more! We create teams of campers entering 1st-3rd grades or 4th-7th grades, but there are plenty of times where everybody is together, making it a great opportunity for siblings, neighbors, and friends to be at camp together! Visit our website for more Day Camp details. Grades are based on what campers are entering in the 2019-2020 school year.
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Day Camp June 12-14: $129 June 17-21: $209 June 24-28: $209 July 1-5: $209 July 8-12: $209 July 15-19: $209 July 22-26: $209 July 29-Aug.2: $209 Aug. 5-7: $139
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Overnight *Optional for Grades 4-7: $39 June 27-28 / July 11-12
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GRADES 2-4
KISHWAUKETOE We think that Kishwauketoe (Kishwah-KEY-toe – or “Kish” for short) is the best overnight camp for kids entering 2nd, 3rd, and 4th grade. Here are a few reasons why: Kish is a great way to start overnight camps. Young campers get the best introduction to the camp experience. Whether it’s their first time or third, coming for part of the week or a whole week, campers are warmly welcomed into camp life at Kishwauketoe. We keep Kish intentionally small with just 45 campers at a time. Kish has its own space, so kids can navigate their cabin, new relationships and new experiences more easily. Our staff walks through this experience with their group of campers, building relationships with each camper and customizing their time with extra activities for the really energetic group or slowing down for those who need a bit more time. Kish is the best way to start out the camp experience, and help get kids ready for Pier 30 after Kish! Kids LOVE Kish. Kish is PACKED with things kids love. Campers get to be outside A LOT as they enjoy time on the waterfront, trying out adventure activities, classic campfires (and s’mores!), duck races, tree swing,
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carpetball, gaga ball, arts and crafts and so much more! Kish kids LOVE getting to know their cabin mates and counselors, going to evening sessions in their PJs, choosing their favorite snack at the camp store and their favorite activity during free time. It really is a spectacular way for kids to spend their time during the summer. It’s more than fun. Kids grow a ton at Kishwauketoe. Every activity, session, and interaction helps kids learn more about themselves, others, and Jesus. Kids get to try things at camp they don’t get to do anywhere else, while our staff help guide their experience. Our schedule and Bible program are designed to be ageappropriate and engaging, so kids learn while having fun!
I always feel closer to God here. — Camper
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GRADES 2-4
KISH PARTIAL WEEK Kish Partial Weeks are crafted for those campers entering 2nd-4th grade who are interested in trying an overnight camp experience for the first time or for those looking for a shorter overnight camp experience. Campers experience some of the best parts of camp, like staying in a cabin with friends and an amazing counselor, trying out the banana boat, singing new songs, and learning about God. With 3 or 4 night options, you can choose a partial week that best fits your camper and your schedule. Grades are based on what campers are entering in the 2019-2020 school year.
Kish Partial Week June 11-15: $429 June 30-July 3: $419 July 3-6: $379 July 14-17: $419 July 17-20: $419 Aug. 4-8: $479
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GRADES 2-4
KISH FULL WEEK Kish Full Weeks are tailored for campers entering 2nd4th grade who are ready for a longer stay at overnight camp. The six-night experience is full of new games, time at the waterfront, adventure activities, Biblecentered cabin discussions and much more. All of the fun of a full week at camp takes place in the charming setting of Kishwauketoe. Grades are based on what campers are entering in the 2019-2020 school year.
Kish Full Week June 16-22: $549 June 23-29: $549 July 21-27: $619 July 28-Aug.3: $619
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GRADES 4-9
PIER 30
Pier 30 is a step up in the overnight be special options only available for camp experience for campers who this age group of campers! Each year are entering 4th-9th grades. brings new memories that make Pier 30 the best option for this summer. Classic Adventures. Campers can’t wait for summer at Pier 30. They are Big Impact. Pier 30 is more than so ready for the classic traditions each fun and games. Pier 30 grows with year holds. They dream of joining in campers entering 4th-9th grade. The their favorite activities like swimming, schedule offers so many opportunities banana boating, rock climbing, arts to learn about themselves, others, and crafts or carpetball. They can’t wait and Jesus. Daily sessions engage to belt out some campfire songs while campers of this age through crazy roasting marshmallows with their cabin, games, worship songs, and relevant, or to spray shaving cream in their life-changing Bible teaching. Cabin counselor’s face during a messy game. groups allow campers to learn with their peers and their (incredible) Many campers also try to guess what counselors. The activity options allow new adventures await -– maybe a campers to challenge themselves and new big game, new lunch menu, grow in skills, independence and new lip sync challenge or something confidence. Whether campers notice completely unheard of -– invented just right away or not, what they learn at for summer 2019. There may even camp impacts them for a lifetime.
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Camp was really fun and my relationship with God is 100% stronger. — Pier 30 Camper
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GRADES 4-6
PIER 30 Our 4th-6th grade camp is a 4-night overnight program. It’s the perfect choice for campers to try out Pier 30. Just like a full-week camp, all the best activities — including swimming, banana boating, high ropes, skate park and arts and crafts — fill the schedule along with Bible teaching and learning more about God. Grades are based on what campers are entering in the 2019-2020 school year.
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Pier 30 June 11-15: $459 Aug. 4-8: $479
GRADES 5-7
PIER 30 Our 5th-7th grade camp is a 6-night option to introduce campers to the large-group camp experience. The week is filled with the best activities like swimming, banana boating, high ropes, double tubing, low ropes and more. Alongside dynamic Bible teaching, big games and cabin hangout time, campers experience full, fun days. Grades are based on what campers are entering in the 2019-2020 school year.
Pier 30 June 30-July 6: $629 July 7-13: $649 July 21-27: $649
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GRADES 7-9
PIER 30 Our 7th-9th grade camp is filled with all the camp favorites: lake activities like double tubing, adventure activities like high ropes, classic camp activities like arts and crafts, and even new activities invented just for this summer! Campfires, small group discussion time, relevant Bible lessons and so much more come together for an unforgettable week. In addition, 7th9th grade campers get the chance to customize their camp experience with our Skills program. See our full list of Skills on the next page! Grades are based on what campers are entering in the 2019-2020 school year.
Pier 30 June 16-22: $629 June 23-29: $629 June 30-July 6: $629 July 14-20: $689 July 28-Aug.3: $689
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PIER 30 SKILLS LIST Pier 30 campers entering 7th-9th grades choose one Skill to customize their camp experience. Skills happen during a portion of the morning for 4 days during the week. The Skills program still allows campers to participate in all other activities Covenant Harbor has to offer. Campers can choose to try something new or further develop a favorite activity. See our website for a full description of each Skill. •• Art - $5
•• Pottery - $15
•• Canoeing* - $10 •• Recreational Water •• Challenge Sports* - $90 Course •• Sailing* - $20 •• Competitive •• Skills Sampler Basketball •• Cooking - $30
•• Target Sports
•• Extreme Sports
•• Tarzan Swing and Climb - $35
•• Fishing •• Forts! •• Laser Tag - $45
•• Volleyball •• Wakeboard/ Waterski* - $125
•• Paddle •• Wilderness Skills Boarding* - $60 •• X-Treme •• Photography Adventure - $45
* Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Recreational Water Sports, Sailing, and Wakeboard/Waterski campers must pass the Covenant Harbor deep end swim challenge to participate.
For June 30 - July 6 we are excited to offer programs for both 5th-7th grade and 7th-9th grade campers at the same time. This unique week of distinct program experiences also includes intentional crossover at some sessions, meals and large group activities. Campers still register for and participate in separate programs. See our website for more information 17 on this date!
GRADES 10-13
BASECAMP High school campers have a 6-night camp program intentionally designed and crafted just for them. BaseCamp is distinct. With deep teaching, unique challenges, upgraded housing, and more freedom, our oldest campers are able to experience camp in a whole new way. We know that high schoolers are in the midst of great personal change; therefore, the week is focused on learning about God’s plan for their future and who they are hoping to become. Special BaseCamp activities, unique speakers and meaningful discussions provide a healthy balance of challenge and encouragement and help students through their unique journey.
BaseCamp goes beyond fun. The week is fun and exciting with access to all the classic camp activities: waterfront, campfires, arts and crafts, adventure activities, boating and more. But what really makes BaseCamp memorable are the relationships — with peers, with staff, and with God. Campers take time out of their busy summer and slow down, meet people who could become life-long friends, learn about themselves, what they are capable of and who God has created them to be. Grades are based on what campers are entering in the 20192020 school year.
BaseCamp July 7-13: $649
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I grew closer to God and made new friends! — Camper
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GRADES 10-13/AGE 15+
ALPHA The Alpha program is a two-week experience focused on discipleship and daily service. Alpha is hard work. Alpha campers make camp happen, serving the ministry of Covenant Harbor. Serving in areas such as maintenance and food service, campers sweat, get sore, learn a lot and build meaningful relationships with their peers and our staff. Every Alpha camper receives a letter certifying they have served 60 community service hours upon completion of their session. Alphas are still campers. Of course, there’s also time to play! All of our camp activities are open at different times throughout the session. The Alpha team also has access to Alpha only activities — like night zip lining, pontoon boat worship sessions and much more. Alpha campers have a ton of time to hang out with each other and our staff, with more freedom in their schedule than other campers.
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You’ll want to come back. Many Alpha campers return year after year because they love the experience, but also because of the relationships they build and the growth they achieve. Our collegiate Alpha staff work alongside campers while guiding them through intentional times of learning, relevant Bible teaching and mentorship. Due to the work component of the Alpha experience, Alpha campers are required to be at least 15 years old and grades are based on what campers are entering in the 20192020 school year.
Alpha June 11--22: $499 June 23-July 6: $549 July 7-20: $549 July 21-Aug. 3: $549
I want to be a role model for campers and help them grow in their faith. — Alpha Camper
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REGISTRATION
INSTRUCTIONS & POLICIES HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP
1. Register online at covenantharbor.org. 2. Paper registration forms are available to those who are without an internet connection or who must pay deposit by check or cash. Call our office at 262.248.3600 to request one. 3. We do not accept phone registrations. 4. To complete your online registration, either pay a deposit or pay in full with Visa or MasterCard. 5. Your balance is due on or before May 15 and may be paid by check or credit card. 6. If registering after May 15, full payment is required. 7. Financial assistance is available to those who qualify. We don’t want anyone to miss out on camp because of financial need. Contact our office to apply for a scholarship.
The Next Step
After registering, you will receive a confirmation email with additional details. If you do not receive confirmation within 3 weeks, please contact our office.
CAMP ARRIVAL & DEPARTURE
Overnight camp begins in the afternoon of the first day of camp and ends by 10 a.m. on the last day. Specific details will be communicated after registering. Day Camp drop-off is 8:30-9 a.m. Pick-up is 4-4:30 p.m., or choose Encore, our late pick-up option, that extends pick-up to 6 p.m. for an extra cost.
OVERNIGHT CAMP DISCOUNTS Bring-A-Friend (6-night camps only) Bring a friend who has never been to a Covenant Harbor summer camp program and you each save $50. You must both attend the same week of camp and register on the same day. Early Registration (Does not apply to Alpha campers) Save $35 when you register and pay in full by March 15. You may use this discount in addition to the Bring-A-Friend discount. Please note: Meeting the early registration discount does not guarantee camp availability.
DAY CAMP DISCOUNTS* Early Registration Day Campers save $10 per session when you register and pay in full by March 15. Triple Play Day Campers save $15 per session when you register for 3 or more Day Camps. The same camper must attend all 3 or more sessions. YMCA Geneva Lakes YMCA members save $10 per Day Camp session. Child attending must be part of the membership. Membership number must be entered to qualify for this discount. *Day Camp discounts only apply to 5-day sessions.
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REGISTRATION POLICIES Grade Groups Register for summer camp using the grade your camper will be entering in the 2019-2020 school year. Please be honest about your child’s age and grade. If you misrepresent your camper’s age and/or grade level, we reserve the right to remove your child from a program. Cabin Mates Cabin mates must request one another. Only two cabin mate choices are allowed. If more than three children request each other, they will be separated based on their first choice. Groups of 4 or more that loop themselves together will be separated. Cancellation Policy If you must cancel, we must receive a written notification via email (camp@ covenantharbor.org) or by mail. Refunds are given based on when we receive written notice of cancellation: • More than 30 days before the first day of camp: Full refund except nonrefundable deposit ($100 for overnight camps, $25 for day camps). • 7 to 30 days before the first day of camp: All but $150 of payments will be refunded for overnight campers; all but $50 of payments will be refunded for day campers. • Less than 7 days before the first day of camp: No refund. • Medical cancellations: If we receive a doctor’s written verification prior to the start of camp, you will receive a full refund minus a $25 processing fee. • Overnight campers: Cancellations (except for medical reasons) involving the Bring-A-Friend discount will cause the friend to lose that discount.
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The ideal choice for summer camp, Covenant Harbor is located on beautiful Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin. Day Camps and Overnight Camps offer the perfect option for every camper to grow in their faith. Experiences are filled with age-appropriate activities like swimming and boating, arts and crafts, archery, climbing tower, zipline and much more. There is something for every camper!
DAY CAMP
KISHWAUKETOE
PIER 30
BASECAMP
Grades 1–7 June 12–14 June 17–21 June 24–28 July 1–5 July 8–12 July 15–19 July 22–26 July 29–Aug. 2 Aug. 5–7
Grades 2–4 Partial Week June 11–15 June 30–July 3 July 3–6 July 14–17 July 17–20 Aug. 4–8 Grades 2–4 Full Week June 16–22 June 23–29 July 21–27 July 28–Aug. 3
Grades 4–6 June 11–15 Aug. 4–8 Grades 5–7 June 30–July 6 July 7–13 July 21–27 Grades 7–9 June 16–22 June 23–29 June 30–July 6 July 14–20 July 28–Aug. 3
Grades 10–13 July 7–13
ALPHA Grades 10–13 and Age 15+ June 11–22 June 23–July 6 July 7–20 July 21–Aug. 3
Grades Based on 2019-2020 School Year 1724 W Main Street • Lake Geneva, WI 53147 • 262.248.3600 • covenantharbor.org