Christian Camp
2025 Summer Schedules
Summer Camp will run June 2 - August 8, 2025.
Programs with age divisions, directors, dates and prices are listed farther down this page. Some dates may change.
NOTE: Online Registration opens February 20, 2025.
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2025 Poster for Promotion
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Lakeside Campus Events
1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
L123a
June 12-13, 2025
Director: J. Littiken
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$115
4th, 5th, 6th Grade
L456a
June 8-12, 2025
Directors: Fitzgerald/Spencer
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$375
6th, 7th, 8th Grade
CW678a (Campuswide)
June 22-27, 2025
Directors: B. Mehlenbacher and
B. Palmer
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$495
9th-12th Grade
CW912 (campus wide)
July 6-11, 2025
Director: B. Palmer
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$499
1st, 2nd, 3rd Grade
L123b
July 24-25, 2025
Director: K. Haskett
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$115
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4th, 5th, 6th Grade
L456b
July 20-24, 2025
Directors: Canary/K.Haskett
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$375
6th, 7th, 8th Grade
L678a
July 13-18, 2024
Directors: Mocherman/Prater
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$495
2nd, 3rd, 4th Grade
L234
June 29-July 2, 2025
Director: J. Mehlenbacher
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$260
5th, 6th, 7th Grade
L567
June 15-20, 2025
Director: E. Robinson
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$490
6th, 7th, 8th Grade
L678b
July 27-Aug 1, 2025
Director: J. Merrill
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$495
*Aurora Buck Discounts apply to these programs and are possible from the generous support of our churches. They are available through our supporting churches.
Hillside Campus Events
3rd, 4th, 5th Grade
H345a
June 15-19, 2025
Director: Tompkins/Blair
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$375
4th, 5th, 6th Grade
H456b
July 27-31, 2025
Director: Williams
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$375
9th-12th Grade
CW912 (campus wide)
July 6-11, 2025
Director: B. Palmer
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$499
4th, 5th, 6th Grade
H456a
July 13-17, 2025
Director: K. Free
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$375
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6th, 7th, 8th Grade
CW678a (Campuswide)
June 22-27, 2025
Directors: B. Mehlenbacher and
B. Palmer
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$495
*Aurora Buck Discounts apply to these programs and are possible from the generous support of our churches. They are available through our supporting churches.
Specialty Camps
Camp Friendship
Mild Special Needs
June 29-July 1, 2025
6th-12th Grade
Girls' Sports
Volleyball/Soccer
July 20-24, 2025
Director: Johnson/Gotfraind
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$375
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*Aurora Buck Discounts apply to these programs and are possible from the generous support of our churches. They are available through our supporting churches.
Leadership Development Info & Schedule
Aquatics - 15 years old by June 2
June 2-6 - Aquatics camp main purpose is to train Red Cross certified waterfront lifeguards in a spiritual environment. Red Cross requires online reading and testing prior to waterfront test. It is blended learning as there is online training prior to skill development. Online training will take up to 7 hours to complete and is closed 48 hours before the beginning of the program on campus. Program runs Monday 4 pm to Friday 2 pm with required prior online training requirements. $50 Deposit, $395 Total camp fee
Big MAC (Maturing As Christians) - 8th-9th Grade
June 8-13. The Big MAC program is our entry level experience for the leadership programs and has an application process. Highly recommended for those entering 8th or 9th grade. It will develop their leadership skills not only for working in camp but in any leadership environment. An application with reference forms will be sent after registration is recieved. $50 Deposit, $485 Total Camp fee. Approximately 8-10 hours available for Community Service.
WHOLE - 9th - 12th Grade
Wilderness Hands On Leadership Experience
June 6-12. Participants will ideally have completed previous Lake Aurora leadership camps or be highly recommended. Leadership and teamwork principles then focus toward service working with Voice in the Wilderness campers in meal prep, lessons and wilderness activities. An application with reference requests will be sent after registration is received. $25 deposit, $80 total camp fee. Community Service hours available.
Leadership Development Dates, Directors and Fees
Aquatics
June 2-6, 2025
Director: K. Richards
$50 Deposit, $395 total camp fee
WHOLE Leadership
9th-12th Grade
June 6-12, 2025
Director: R. Garland
$25 depost, $80 total camp fee
Big MAC
8th & 9th Grade
June 8-13, 2025
Director: Josh Fell
$50 Deposit, $485 total camp fee
Alpha
The Alpha Program uses high school youth to intern in vital support positions (kitchen help, dishwasher, assistants, etc.) for summer camp in two week sessions. Limited to 12 campers per session. Applications for Alpha are sent after the registration is received in the camp office with payment. Applications are evaluated in May. The program fills quickly. Each session of 2 weeks and earns the participant a camp scholarship for one week of camp. (Less than two week session earns the participant a reduced scholarship)Â Applicants must download and print the paper registration. (Use the link below the session schedule.)Â Complete both sides and send to camp. A questionnaire/application will be sent to the camper for completion prior to entrance to program.$100 application fee. (Transferred or refunded if not selected.)
Alpha Leadership Program | 2025 Program Dates |
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Alpha A | June 8-20, 2025* |
Alpha B (11 Days) | June 22-July 2, 2025* |
Alpha C | July 6-18, 2025 |
Alpha D | July 20-Aug 1, 2025 |
To apply for an Alpha program you must download and print the paper registration. Be sure you complete BOTH sides/pages before submitting it to camp.
*References and questionnaire to follow registration
Life Expedition Info & Schedule
​Spiritual Survival is a unique experience developed to challenge high schoolers both physically and spiritually while developing their leadership skills. Led by Army Reserve Trainer, Randy Garland. Voice in the Wilderness is an entry level primitive base camp experience utilizing Kissimmee State Park and it's Florida history components. Campers will experience God's creation while learning outdoor cooking and living skills. Led by Army Reserve Trainer, Randy Garland. The big trip for high schoolers is adventuring the north Florida Springs with snorkeling, tubing, canoeing the blue springs of North Florida. These programs are limited to 18 campers and are dependent on weather conditions and river water levels. The Peace River trip is a primitive tent camping experience along the banks of the river. First and last night are located on the Lake Aurora campus. Campers have cooking groups to prepare, cook, and clean up. They are taught tent and canoe skills prior to leaving campus. These adventures stretch campers comfort zones as most trips experience primitive camping sites off campus. Take a "walk on the wild side!" Dates and programs are tentative and subject to change
Life Expedition Dates, Directors and Fees:
Voice in the Wilderness
4th-6th Grade
LEViW456
June 9-12, 2025
Director: R. Garland
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$350
Canoe Camp
7th-9th Grade
Peace River
July 6-10, 2025
Director: R. Garland
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$350
Spiritual Survival
9th-12th Grade
LESurv9-12
July 22-27, 2025
Director: R. Garland
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$465
N FL Springs Adventure
9th-12th Grade
LE NFL9-12
July 20-24, 2025
Director: R. Garland
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$495
Canoe Camp
8th-10th Grade
Peace River
July 13-17, 2025
Director: R. Garland
Total Fee / (Aurora Buck Discount*)
$350
*Aurora Buck Discounts apply to these programs and are possible from the generous support of our churches. They are available through our supporting churches.