Sr. Overnight Camp
June 20-26
Ages 13-17
Whether your teen is a summer camp pro, or has never been to camp before in their life, we promise they will fit right in at Camp Ara! Canoeing, kayaking, field sports, team wars, slip-n-slides that aren't for the faint of heart, amazing worship, and so much more! If your teens needs to stretch their wings, let them do it on our 11 acres this summer!
From waking up with their bunkmates, breakfast in our dining hall, which is guaranteed to come along with a song or two, to hiking Camp Ara's beautiful 80- acres of trails, testing their physical abilities on our 2 obstacle courses, and putting their teamwork to the test on our team challenge course, their day promises to be full of outdoor adventure!
Our 5-acre pond is the perfect place to have some fun racing their peers in a canoe or kayak (with lifeguard supervision, of course,) spend time practicing their tackle skills baiting hooks and fishing for the ever elusive 3' fish that live there. Basketball, volleyball, frisbee, tag, arts and crafts, slingshot golf, our slingshot target range, axe throwing and bow shooting are only some of the activities that your child will get to do while at Camp Ara.
Our Sr. Camper boys and girls will each have the opportunity to hike out and sleep under the stars. It will be an exciting adventure learning about the nature they are surrounded by, dinner by the campfire, s'mores, games, and fireside worship promises to make their campout a highlight of their week.
If you are looking for a weeklong adventure for your middle or high schooler, you found it! If you have questions or are looking for more information, or if you'd like to meet the staff or see the campus, give us a call at 304-915-0060 or click the chat button at the bottom of your screen. We are here to help!
Price for Sr. Overnight Camp is $499.00* per week.
*Plus Tax. Military and Sibling Discounts Available At Registration
Waldo Photos
We don't want you to miss out on all the fun they are having. We take a ton, and I mean a ton of photos of our campers. We use an amazing service called Waldo Photos to help get them to you. for $10.00 you will have access to a system that using facial recognition, sends you notification's all week as photos of your camper are uploaded. There, you can download them and share them to your heart's galore! You will have this option at registration.
The Geedunk
The Camp Ara camp store, or Geedunk, is open daily while campers are on campus. We have a multitude of snacks like popcorn, and nachos, amazing drinks including frosted lemonades, soft drinks, lattes, frappes, and merch like hats, shirts, hoodies and more. We have moved to a cashless system, reducing lost cash or credit cards, and the touching of shared surfaces during COVID. You can make a deposit when you register your child, under Camp Store Deposit.
Suggested Packing List
You're going to get dirty! You're going to get wet! You're going to go through a lot of clothes! It's going to be a blast, but we also want you to be able to be as comfortable as possible! Check out our list of suggested items for camp.
The list below is only a list of recommended items and optional items. Items with an asterisk are highly recommended so that your camper can have a good time with minimal discomfort.
Bedding
*Sleeping bag or blanket or a comforter
*Twin/Cot Sheet sets (fitted, flat, pillowcases)
Mattress cover (optional)
*1-2 pillows
Egg Crate/Mattress pad (optional)
Clothing
*8-10 Shirts (1-2 Long Sleeve)
1 Raincoat or poncho
1-2 White T-shirts
*1-2 Sweatshirts/Hoodies/Light Jacket
*2-3 Modest and appropriate bathing suits
*14 Pairs of underwear & 14 pairs of socks
*7 Pairs of shorts
*Several Pairs of Pajamas
*1-2 Pairs of long pants for hiking etc.
Footwear
*1-2 Pairs sneakers
*1 Pair waterproof boots or rain shoes
*1-2 Pairs flip-flops (1 for shower)
1 Pair sandals/slides - bunk use (Optional)
1 Pair water shoes (optional)
Toiletries
Robe (Optional)
*Shampoo/Conditioner/Detangle spray
*Comb/brush
*Sunblock for face and body
Loofah or 4-6 Face towels
*brush
*tooth paste
*mouthwash
*Body Soap
*floss
*Bug spray
Hair accessories/headbands
*2-3 Towels
Deodorant
Plastic shower caddy to hold all shower products
Misc/Creature Comforts
Laundry Bag (labeled with camper’s name)
Flashlight
Stationary/Post Cards/Envelopes (pre-addressed)
Stamps
Extra Batteries
Pens/Pencils
Battery-Operated Fan
Lingerie Bag (for socks and underwear)
Sunglasses
Reusable Water Bottles (labeled)
Folding Chair (optional)
Shoe box/Sm plastic container for art projects (Optional)
Costume/dress up materials for special activities (Optional)
1-2 Hats One Large and One Small
Disposable Camera (Optional)
Hammock and Tarp or Tent Optional (For overnight Campout)
Cards/Games/Books (for bunk time)
Shoe Bag (Optional)
Necessary eyewear - prescription glasses or contact lenses
backpack
Prohibited Items
Food
Weapons of ANY kind
Electronics
The above items are NOT PERMITTED on camp property. If a camper is found using any of the above items, the item will be taken by the staff and stored in the camp office to return to the parent/guardian.