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EXPERIENCE SPRINGHILL THIS YEAR! OVERNIGHT CAMPS DAY CAMPS RETREATS FAMILY CAMPS
90% OF KIDS DESIRE TO GROW IN THEIR RELATIONSHIP WITH JESUS (576,000 kids since 1969)
THIS IS SPRINGHILL Considering overnight camp for the first time? Whether you have a crazy summer schedule or you want to ease your child into an overnight camp experience, we offer partial weeks so your child can get a feel for being away from home for just a few days. Learn more about our partial and full-week offerings at springhillsummer.com TABLE OF CONTENTS Why SpringHill? Grades 1–3 Grades 4–6 Grades 6–9 Grades 9–12 Day Camps Retreats Mission Partnerships
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CALLING ALL KIDS Your family and kids can have a SpringHill experience closer than you think. We have two overnight camps and over 130 day camp locations across the Midwest. Whether your child is interested in horses, high-adventure, or paintball, there’s something for everybody at SpringHill!
Day Camps Overnight Camps
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FAITH, FUN, AND FRIENDSHIP AT SPRINGHILL Scripture is clear that it is God, through Christ, who works to change the lives of young people—not our programming or planning. That’s why every experience we create is centered on God and His message of hope found in Jesus. During their experience, whether at an overnight camp, day camp, or retreat, kids are given time and encouraged to examine God’s plan for their life through practical sharing and teachable moments throughout the day.
All SpringHill experiences are designed to fulfill specific spiritual growth outcomes. INTEGRATION OF FAITH AND FUN IS THE SPRINGHILL WAY
RELATIONSHIPS ARE AT THE CENTER OF EVERY SPRINGHILL EXPERIENCE
OUTCOMES FROM THE EXPERIENCE Create the desire and ability to grow in their relationship with Jesus Christ Gain the knowledge, habits, and skills that will enhance their self image Build memories of a wholesome, meaningful, and joyful experience Make a new or renewed commitment to their relationship with Jesus
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WE VALUE ALL KIDS Inclusion is about participating and belonging; therefore, we put forth every effort to make SpringHill a place where every child is welcome and has the chance to experience all that we have to offer. We want your child to have a fulfilling SpringHill experience and we are fully prepared to provide specially trained staff, transportation, and specific housing to accommodate their needs.
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STAFF THAT
CONNECTS
WITH YOUR KIDS TO NURTURE GROWTH
My counselor was hands down the kindest person I have ever met. His love for God warms my heart. He is so positive, funny, and caring and I hope one day I can be as great of a person as he is.” – Ben, 9th grader
TRAINING ROLE MODELS RECRUIT
IN-DEPTH TRAINING
COUNSELORS
Base training for staff includes: camper care, safety protocols, child protection, conflict management, customer service, first aid awareness, and leadership skills. Background and history checks
Quality college-age candidates
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Minimum of 3 references Up to 268 hours of leadership training
The next generation of Christian leaders become role models for your kids
KEEP IT SAFE KEEP IT FUN! In every area, safety is our first concern. We engage multiple licensing and accreditation agencies, consultants, partners, and vendors in areas ranging from medical and emergency procedures to food service and staff training. Learn more about our safety procedures and accreditation at springhillsummer.com/safety
INDIVIDUAL CARE AND ATTENTION We hire and train staff specifically to run and facilitate activities so counselors can focus their energy on your child. Find out more about our camper care policy at springhillsummer.com/safety
OVERNIGHT CAMP Grades 1– 3
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GRADES
CAMP CENTERS
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STORYBROOK
RED BRUSH
Overnight camp for boys and girls who have completed grades 1–3. Partial and full week options available.
We thought our first grader would cry herself to sleep. When we picked her up, she was crying because she didn’t want to leave SpringHill. She’s been back every year since.” – Camper parent
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HORSES, S’MORES AND SO
MUCH MORE! The 1st– 3rd grade kids are our youngest age group at overnight camp. They spend their action-packed days with their cabin mates and counselors. Programs are intentionally sequenced and filled with activities that will engage your child at their level. With our themed housing and small groups, your child will have a blast with friends while learning about God and making memories at SpringHill.
Get details, schedule, and pricing at SPRINGHILLSUMMER.COM/GRADES1-3 MI 231.734.2616 IN 812.497.0008
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CAN’T WAIT TO SEE YOU AT SPRINGHILL Register at springhillsummer.com/grades1-3
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG KIDS Give your child the option to choose their SpringHill experience through specific programming geared towards the interests of your 1–3 grader.
EXPLORER Get ready to sample a smorgasbord of activities: boating, splashing, painting, ziplining, and archery—try it all!
HORSES Saddle up and spend 1 hour a day at the horse barn learning how to care for and ride horses. Giddy up!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Get outdoors and enjoy God’s creation while building forts, going on a treasure hunt, building a fire, and playing wilderness games.
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GRADES
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CAMP CENTERS COPPER COUNTRY
RED BRUSH
The 4th– 6th grade kids participate in both small and large group activities, including a live band on Wednesday night! Programs focus on individual kid's growth and conquering new challenges.
Overnight camp for boys and girls who have completed grades 4–6. Partial and full week options available.
EPIC ADVENTURES,
LIFELONG FRIENDS, AND MUCH MORE
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This week I’ve learned amazing bible stories, had a great time at campfire, but most importantly, I’m now ready to be more committed to God and excited to put God in front of everything else. SpringHill was a week I will not forget.” – Taylor S., 5th grader
Get details, schedule, and pricing at SPRINGHILLSUMMER.COM/GRADES4-6 MI 231.734.2616 IN 812.497.0008
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PROGRAMS FOR PRE-TEENS Give your child the option to choose their SpringHill experience through specific programming geared towards the interests of your 4–6 grader.
CAMP CLASSIC This program lets you do it all—zipline, crafts, swimming, water slides, and exploration.
HORSES Saddle up and spend 2 hours a day improving your technique on trail rides and in the arena. Yeehaw!
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BRING A FRIEND, MEET A FRIEND Register at springhillsummer.com/grades4-6
HIGH ADVENTURE Activities include: Teams Course, zipline, climbing wall, solo-challenge, and high-ropes.
WATER SPORTS Learn basic water sport techniques by heading out every day for wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding, and tubing.
PAINTBALL Plug into a team and learn communication, tactics, and teamwork.
EXTREME We’re here to show you the ropes if you need us, otherwise, go nuts on our killer half-pipes, fly boxes, rhythm sections, and vert ramps.
EXTREME ADVENTURE If you think gravity is more like a suggestion than a law, we have a week that will keep your adrenaline pumping!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Build shelters, paddle a canoe, take your best shot on the riflery range, and end the day sleeping under the stars.
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GRADES
6-9
CAMP CENTERS NEW FRONTIERS
INPURSUIT
Overnight camp for boys and girls who have completed grades 6–9.
I honestly came here just looking forward to the activities that we did and now I understand that it's not only about the activities, it's about God. God makes this whole thing possible.” –Taylor W., 8th grader
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Our junior high kids will have a million stories to tell when they get home. From heart-felt worship with the band to getting crazy at our infamous Crud Wars, the 6th–9th graders are the most energetic at camp! They will experience high-energy activities along with relational small group times that encourage personal growth and discovery. This encourages positive peer interaction during games, Bible lessons, worship sessions, and provides a safe environment to talk through real-life teen issues.
HIGH-ENERGY, FAST-PACED,
HIGH-POWERED EXPERIENCES!
Get details, schedule, and pricing at SPRINGHILLSUMMER.COM/GRADES6-9 MI 231.734.2616 IN 812.497.0008
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GRADES
6-9
PROGRAMS FOR YOUNG TEENS Give your child the option to choose their SpringHill experience through specific programming geared towards 6–9th graders.
THE EDGE Zipline, tube, blob, paintball, horses, extreme sports, highropes, kayaks, solo-challenge course, and a ton more!
HORSES Lessons are based on camper experience, giving everyone a chance to advance their skills —from the barn to the arena!
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3 WORDS: TOTALLY. EPIC. SUMMER. Register at springhillsummer.com/grades6-9
WATER SPORTS If you love the thrill of speed on water, then this program is for you! Head out everyday for wakeboarding, waterskiing, kneeboarding, and tubing.
THE PLUNGE Two weeks of diving deeper into your faith while adventuring through all that camp has to offer.
HIGH ADVENTURE Sample all of SpringHill’s highadventure activities, including the zipline, solo-challenge, climbing walls, and even our new indoor high-ropes course!
PAINTBALL Plug into a team and learn how strategy, communication, target practice, and teamwork can sharpen your paintball game!
OUTDOOR ADVENTURE Learn orienteering and leave no trace principles. Build shelters and survival skills.
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GRADES
9-12
CAMP CENTERS TEEN SERVICE TEAM (TST) TEEN SERVICE TEAM (TST)
Overnight camp for teens who have completed grades 9–12. 1 and 2 week options available.
SERVING
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WHILE HAVING FUN Teen Service Team (TST) is a totally different kind of camp experience. Teens spend part of their day serving the community and earning service hours and the other part enjoying all of the fun of camp! They spend a lot of time with mentors in small groups, talking through real-life issues, focusing on deeper relationships with God and their friends, and learning what it means to serve.
Get details, schedule, and pricing at SPRINGHILLSUMMER.COM/GRADES9-12 MI 231.734.2616 IN 812.497.0008
I learned that I love helping others and can use that gift for a lot of other things in life. God has put a fire in me that will burn forever.” –Sam, 10th grader
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PROGRAMS FOR TEENS Teen Service Team (TST) is a unique service opportunity. Spend time with mentors, peers, and God as you learn what it means to serve and enjoy the camp experience.
TST 2 WEEK TST is all about teamwork! Grab your friends and jump into the ultimate SpringHill experience. This program offers the optimal amount of time to build deeper relationships with fellow teens. You will grow closer as you serve alongside one another, experience awesome activities, and work through real-life issues in small group sessions.
TST 1 WEEK The 1-week program offers a compact, high-energy TST experience.
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K-4 Day camp for boys and girls who have completed grades K–4. Monday–Friday
This was a great spiritual investment in my children’s faith, which has grown by leaps and bounds in their two and three years at camp.” – Camper parent
DAY CAMP IS COMING TO
YOUR TOWN! Day Camp is a week of SpringHill fun close to home and possibly even at your home church! Your kids will have a blast hanging out with old friends, making new friends, and learning about God.
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We have specifically tailored the overall program, including staff, activities, and curriculum to be age-appropriate so every camper has an awesome experience. DAY CAMP ACTIVITIES INCLUDE + High-Adventure Activities • Climbing Tower • Flying Squirrel • Water Slide • Eurobungy + Small Group Bible Teachings + High-Energy Large Group Sessions
OVER 130 LOCAL CHURCH PARTNERS IN SEVEN STATES
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SPRING SUMMER WINTER FALL
SPRINGHILL HAS IT ALL! From summer through winter, there’s always something going on at SpringHill. You can even book our facilities and programs for your very own retreat or outing. Businesses, churches, small groups, and schools use our facilities for a unique, fun, and intentional getaway.
SpringHill was the best experience of my life. I feel like a completely different person! I have picked better crowds to hang out with at school, my grades have gone up, and I am the closest to God that I have ever been.” – Winter Teen Retreat attendee
RETREATS INCLUDE
+ Custom Retreats + Winter Teen Retreats + Pre-Teen Retreats + Family Camps + Women’s Retreats + Father Son Retreats + Father Daughter Retreats
For dates and more information go to springhillretreats.com
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Bring the Whole Family to Camp Lots of families take the ďŹ rst step at SpringHill overnight by coming to one of our Family Camp weekends. For dates and details go to springhillretreats.com/ familycamp
Last year,
27,456 KIDS & ADULTS attended retreats in MI and IN SpringHill Open House We want to invite your family to SpringHill to get a feel for overnight camp. It's a perfect opportunity for new families to get a glimpse of the SpringHill experience. Meet our staff, hear about our mission, tour our facilities, ask questions, and help your child get acclimated before attending a week at overnight camp. For dates and more information go to springhillretreats.com/openhouse
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COMMITTED TO IMPACTING KIDS FOR CHRIST It’s important to us that you get to see the faces of a few of our key leaders at SpringHill. Our leadership is experienced, passionate, and committed to the mission and vision of SpringHill and providing your child with the best experience possible.
As I begin my 17th year at SpringHill, I can truly say that I’ve never been more excited about the experience we offer, the staff we hire, and the intentionality behind our programming as I am today. SpringHill is more than just a camp—It’s a chance to be a part of the ongoing spiritual and personal development of young people. It’s a chance to come alongside families and churches. It’s a chance to continue to experience Jesus’ message of grace, hope, and love. So, let me extend a personal invitation to you, your family, and friends to come join us for a SpringHill experience this year.”
Michael Perry, President 17th summer with SpringHill
Our goal is to reach
It is such a joy to be a part of this ministry—to see God use SpringHill to change lives. As a parent, I understand that sending a child away to an overnight camp can be a big step and requires a huge amount of trust. I am confident parents won’t be disappointed once they meet our staff and see the many steps we’ve taken to make their kid's safety a priority while providing them an amazing experience. I'm looking forward to another great year!”
Andy Hust, Michigan Camp Director 14th summer with SpringHill | 5 years as a camper parent
I feel so privileged to be a part of another year here at SpringHill. There is great excitement and passion among our staff and it truly is contagious. We are passionate about faith, fun, families, and kids. Our staff is trained and prepared to have Christ-centered conversations no matter where a camper is in their faith journey. SpringHill programs are designed to give multiple opportunities for growth. Our commitment to safety sets us apart and our activities are nothing short of awesome. I hope to see you at a SpringHill event this year!”
260,000 KIDS per year by 2025 Carey Edgren, Indiana Camp Director 13th summer with SpringHill
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PASS IT ON! Now that you’ve learned a little bit about SpringHill, we hope that you won’t let this brochure collect dust on your coffee table. Take some time to pass it along to a friend, neighbor, or family member. Kids love to experience camp with a friend!
PARTNER WITH SPRINGHILL If you have a heart for kids and the ministry of SpringHill, please consider joining us.
Learn more about how you can get involved at springhillsummer.com/partner PRAY Please join over 12,000 others in prayer as we prepare for summer, the kids, staff, families, and leaders.
GIVE Help make it possible for all kids to come to SpringHill regardless of their financial means.
VOLUNTEER If you’re looking for a service project or just want to help out during the week we would love to have you.
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