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DEAR PARENTS, This summer marks our 70th year of ministry! Through the years, Covenant Harbor has provided memorable age-appropriate and lifechanging summer camp programs for children and youth. These intentionally-designed programs allow campers a place to temporarily unwind and unplug from an ever technologically-connected society. While at camp, they build confidence as they learn the skill of archery or overcome a fear of heights on the high ropes course or learn how to encourage others and make lasting friendships with their peers. Invaluable life-skills are learned and personal development takes root during an experience at camp. In addition, every program shares a single mission — for our staff to love kids and share Jesus. Our summer staff are prayerfully and carefully chosen, and undergo extensive training before summer begins. Staff guide campers through growing in their faith, understanding God’s love, and what it means to have a personal relationship with Jesus. Our entire staff looks forward to welcoming your campers this summer! Ray Warren Executive Director
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Grades K-6: p.6 Grades 7-8: p.7
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Kishwauketoe
Grades 1-3 One Night: p.10 Grades 1-3 Partial Week: p.10 Grades 1-3 Full Week: p.11
P. 12 Pier 30
Grades 3-5: p.14 Grades 4-5: p.15 Grades 6-8: p.16
New & innovative upgrades are coming to Summer Camp 2017 at Covenant Harbor! • Day Camp programs are now for K-6th grades the whole summer, and 7th-8th graders are invited a couple of weeks, too! • Kishwauketoe campers can now get their feet wet with a special one night program! • Pier 30 campers in 4th-5th grades and 6th8th grades can be at camp the same week: July 2-8! • Our newly remodeled Carriage House Chapel will bring back additional indoor meeting and activity space! • Activity upgrades and additions will be enjoyed by all campers!
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Grades 9-12: p.20 (Age 15+)
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Instructions & Policies
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Grades K-8
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 the hooks and start the day on the playground with friends. They look forward to the chance to swim, climb, go to arts and crafts or hike up to the tree swing.
grades every week of the summer and opportunities for 7th and 8th graders for a few weeks. We provide the best experience for every camper, and plan age-appropriate activities and lessons. For K-6 weeks, we create “teams” of campers in groups with K-2nd grades and 3rd6th grades, but there are plenty of times where everybody is together.
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 visit the camp store. Before they know it, the day’s over. They’re back on the playground, waiting to get picked up so they can do it again tomorrow.
Campers thrive in our exciting daily structure, and every day is a little unique. While kids are trying out a new activity, talking with their counselor, winning a carpetball tournament, or eating lunch with 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!
Day Camp is for campers in K-8th grades. We offer options for K-6th
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“I totally want to come back, it is so much fun! We make new friends and learn new things about God.” — Day Camp Camper
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Grades K-6
Day Camp Campers in K-6th grades can enjoy the chance to come to Day Camp EVERY WEEK of the summer! We offer the best possible experience for every camper, so we intentionally structure age-specific programming throughout every day. This year we’re really looking forward to new electives, unique daily schedules, dynamic Bible teaching, 3-6th grade overnights and so much more! We’ll create “teams” of campers in K-2nd grades or 3rd-6th 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 to learn more about how we’re programming Day Camp this year. Grades are based on the 2016-2017 school year. Grades
Save up to $35
with discounts!
DAY CAMP
K-6
June 12-16: $199 June 19-23: $199 June 26-30: $199 July 5-7: $129 July 10-14: $199 July 17-21: $199 July 24-28: $199 July 31-Aug.4: $199 Aug. 7-9: $129
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Overnight *Optional for Grades 3-6: $39 June 29-30 / July 20-21
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Grades 7-8
Day Camp Brand new this summer: Day Camp for middle school students in 7th-8th grades! This unique program focuses on leadership development, character building and a maturing relationship with God. Our program allows campers to enjoy the best parts of the Day Camp experience, and learn valuable life lessons through service, team building, and classic camp activities. Grades are based on the 2016-2017 school year. Grades
DAY CAMP
7-8
June 19-23: $199 July 24-28: $199
Save up to $20
with discounts!
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Grades 1-3
KISHWAUKETOE We think that Kishwauketoe (Kish-wah-KEY-toe - or ’Kish’ for short) is the best overnight camp for kids in 1st, 2nd or 3rd grade. Here’s 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 a 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 to their cabin, new relationships and new experiences easily. Our staff walks through this experience with their group of campers, building relationships with each kid 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 3rd grade! 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, carpetball, gaga ball, arts and crafts and so much more! Kish kids LOVE
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getting to know their cabin mates and counselors, going to evening sessions in their PJs, choosing their favorite snack at the canteen and their favorite activity during free time. It really is a spectacular way for kids to spend their days during the summer. It’s beyond 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 age appropriate and engaging, so kids learn while having fun! We hope to see you at Kish this summer!
“Kishwauketoe was really fun and it was super cool to
learn about God. Also, my counselor was super fun.” — Kish Camper
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Grades 1-3
KISH one night Kish One Night allows campers to get a brief taste of the camp experience to see if they’d like to come back for more in future summers. While campers won’t get to do everything, they do get to stay in cabins, try camp food, learn Bible lessons, test their skills on an adventure activity or a boat ride and make lasting memories. This program ends during the afternoon on July 3rd, please plan accordingly. Grades are based on the 2016-2017 school year. Grades
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KISH ONE Night Save up to $30
with discounts!
July 2-3:
$129
Grades
KISH PARTIAL
1-3
June 25-28: $359 June 28-July1: $359 July 5-8: $389 July 16-19: $389 July 19-22: $389
Grades 1-3
KISH partial week
Kish Partial Week is crafted for those campers in 1st-3rd grade who are interested in trying an overnight experience for the first time or who are looking for a shorter overnight experience. Campers experience the best of camp, like trying out the banana boat, singing new songs, and learning about God all in a three-night stay! Grades are based on the 2016-2017 school year.
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Grades 1-3
KISH full week Kish Full Week is tailored for campers in 1st-3rd grade ready for a longer stay at overnight camp. The six-night experience is full of new games, time at the waterfront, adventure activities, Bible-centered 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 the 2016-2017 school year. Grades
KISH FULL
1-3
June 11-17: $529 June 18-24: $529 July 23-29: $589 July 30-Aug.5: $589
Save up to $80
with discounts!
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Grades 3-8
PIER 30 Pier 30 offers the best of an so much more, with some activities overnight experience at camp with only available for Pier 30 campers. plenty of Covenant Harbor twists. In addition to all the adventure that Campers choose Pier 30 for tons comes with a week at camp, the of reasons: to make new friends, schedule is full of sessions with time hang out with old friends, play at to be a little crazy during songs and the waterfront or try something totally games, relevant and life changing new. All the favorite activities like teaching, and hanging out within swimming, banana boating, rock cabin groups to discuss Bible lessons. climbing, giant swing, arts and crafts, Memories made and never forgotten, high ropes, low ropes and double friendships built that last a lifetime, tubing happen throughout the week, new experiences never tried before, along with some activities invented and learning more about God and specifically for this summer! There’s themselves make Pier 30 one of time for big games, campfires, cabin the best options your camper could hangout, fun exploring outdoors and choose for a week of summer!
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“I definitely want to go back to camp because it’s fun and a great way to connect with Jesus.” — Pier 30 Camper covenantharbor.org
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Grades 3-5
PIER 30
Our 3rd-5th grade camp is a 4-night overnight camp. It’s the perfect choice for first-time campers to try out overnight camp. 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 the 2016-2017 school year. Grades
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3-5
Aug. 6-10: $439
Save up to $30
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Grades 4-5
PIER 30
Our 4th-5th grade camp introduces campers to the large-group camp experience. The week is filled with the best activities like swimming, banana boating, rock climbing, 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 the 2016-2017 school year. Grades
Save up to $80
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PIER 30
4-5
June 18-24: $569 July 2-8: $619 July 9-15: $619 July 23-29: $619
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Grades 6-8
PIER 30 Our 6th-8th 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, 6th-8th grade campers get the chance to customize their camp experience with our Skills program. See our full list of Skills on page 17! Grades are based on the 2016-2017 school year. Grades
PIER 30
6-8
June 11-17: $619 June 25-July1: $619 July 2-8: $619 July 16-22: $659 July 30-Aug.5: $659
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See page 17 for *information on this date of Pier 30!
PIER 30 SKILLS LIST Pier 30 campers in 6th-8th 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 the 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. •• Animal Adventure
•• Photography
•• Art - $5
•• Recreational Water Sports - $85
•• Canoeing - $10 •• Competitive Basketball
•• Sailing - $20
•• Cooking - $30
•• Skills Sampler
•• Dance
•• Target Sports
•• Extreme Sports
•• Tarzan Swing and Climb - $35
•• Fishing •• Forts!
For July 2-8, we are excited to offer both programs for 4th-5th grade and 6th-8th 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 on this date!
•• Pottery - $15
•• Volleyball
•• Laser Tag - $45 •• Wakeboard/ Waterski - $125 •• Paddle Boarding - $90 •• Wilderness Skills •• X-Treme •• Performance Adventure - $45 new in 2017! * Canoeing, Paddle Boarding, Recreational Water Sports, Sailing, and Wakeboard/Waterski campers must pass the Covenant Harbor deep end swimming test in order to participate.
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Grades 9-12
BASECAMP High school campers experience a classic overnight camp at BaseCamp. BaseCamp is distinct from other programs at Covenant Harbor in a few key ways: deeper teaching and discussion, unique challenges, and more freedom than younger campers. BaseCamp is built around the knowledge that high schoolers are often people in the midst of great personal change. The week is focused on learning about God’s plan for their future and who they are hoping to become, not just what they are doing now in high school. Filled with unique speakers and activities chosen just for this group, just for this time in their lives, BaseCamp is an opportunity to help them along in their journey.
The whole week is exciting, fun, and memorable, with campers getting to experience rock climbing, campfires, and time at the waterfront. All the favorite camp activities are available to BaseCamp campers along with options only offered this week and special lodging. In addition to a full schedule, we provide an experience that strengthens, encourages, and helps young people move closer to being the people they are uniquely made to be. Grades are based on the 2016-2017 school year. Come prepared to love it here, to be challenged, to meet new people, to learn more about yourself and what you are capable of, and the One who created you.
Grades
BASECAMP
9-12
July 9-15: $649
Save up to $80
with discounts!
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“BaseCamp is so fun, I learned new things and understand God easier and connect with new people.” — BaseCamp Camper covenantharbor.org
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Grades 9-12 / Age 15+
ALPHA The Alpha program is a two-week experience focused on daily service. Alpha is for high schoolers who want to grow, develop relationships with peers and mentors, and work hard serving the ministry of Covenant Harbor. Alpha campers help make camp happen in areas like maintenance and food service, and every Alpha camper receives a letter certifying they have served 60 community hours upon completion of their session. While working, campers sweat, get sore and learn a lot, while also getting to know each other and our staff. In the midst of hard work, the value shines through, and they feel ownership over what they are doing and can actually see the mark they left on camp.
Of course, there’s also time in the Alpha schedule to play! All of our camp activities are open to campers at different times during their session (making playing in the lake all the sweeter after a couple hours of hard work). Alpha campers will get a ton of time to hang out with each other and our staff, with more freedom in their schedule than other campers. Many Alpha campers come back year after year because they love the experience, but also because of the relationships they build and the growth they achieve. Our college-age Alpha staff works alongside campers while guiding them through intentional times of learning, relevant Bible teaching and mentorship. Grades are based on the 2016-2017 school year and Alpha campers must be age 15+. Alpha is tough, but also wonderful, and by working hard and playing hard, Alpha campers walk away better for it!
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ALPHA
9-12
Age 15+
June 11-24: $489 June 25-July 8: $489 July 9-22: $489 July 23-Aug. 5: $489
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“I learned many new ways to continue my faith through my home life and how to work for God.” — Alpha Camper
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REGISTRATION INSTRUCTIONS & POLICIES HOW TO REGISTER FOR CAMP 1. Register online by going to covenantharbor.org and clicking on the “Register” button. 2. Paper registration forms are available to those who are without an internet connection or who must pay deposit by check. 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 MasterCard or Visa. 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 and additional details. If you do not receive confirmation within 3 weeks, please contact our office.
CAMP ARRIVAL AND DEPARTURE Overnight camp begins in the afternoon of the first day of camp and ends by 10 a.m. on the last day, with the exception of Kish One Night. 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 K-6th grades can choose Encore, our late pick-up option, that extends pick-up to 6 p.m. for an extra cost.
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OVERNIGHT CAMP DISCOUNTS Bring-A-Friend (6 night camps only) Bring a friend who has never before 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 $30 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 person when you register and pay in full by May 15. Triple Play Day Campers save $15 per session when they 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 camp 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.
REGISTRATION POLICIES Grade Groups Grades are based on the 2016-2017 school year. Please be honest about your child’s age and grade. If you misrepresent your 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. Credit Cards We accept MasterCard and Visa. 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 made will be refunded to overnight campers; All but $50 of payments made will be refunded to 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. covenantharbor.org
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CAMP Covenant Harbor, located on beautiful Geneva Lake in southeastern Wisconsin, is the ideal choice for summer camp! Day Camps and Overnight Camps offer the perfect option for every camper. Enjoy our swimming and boating activities or arts and crafts, archery, climbing tower, zipline and much more. There is something for every camper!
DAY CAMP
KISHWAUKETOE
PIER 30
BASECAMP
Grades K–6 June 12–16 June 19–23 June 26–30 July 5–7 July 10–14 July 17–21 July 24–28 July 31–Aug. 4
Grades 1–3 One Night July 2–3 Grades 1–3 Partial Week June 25–28 June 28–July 1 July 5–8 July 16–19 July 19–22 Grades 1–3 Full Week
Grades 3–5 Aug. 6–10 Grades 4–5 June 18–24 July 2–8 July 9–15 July 23–29 Grades 6–8 June 11–17
Grades 9–12 July 9–15
Aug. 7–9 Grades 7–8 June 19–23 July 24–28
June 11–17 June 18–24 July 23–29 July 30–Aug. 5
June 25–July 1 July 2–8 July 16–22 July 30–Aug. 5
ALPHA Grades 9–12 and Age 15+ June 11–24 June 25–July 8 July 9–22 July 23–Aug. 5 Grades Based on 2016-2017 School Year
1724 W Main Street • Lake Geneva, WI 53147 • 262.248.3600 • covenantharbor.org