Teen Camp at Cedar Lake Ministries
Open to campers entering 7th-12th grades. July 6-11, 2025. $515 for the week.
About Teen Camp
Teen Camp is designed for campers entering 7th through 12th grades. During this week of camp, campers will have the opportunity to challenge themselves – both in physical camp activities as well as in their faith. Some of the activities for this age group include the climbing tower, zipline, the giant swing, classic archery, disc golf, night games, and so much more! Campers will attend chapel twice a day and have an opportunity to spend Time Alone with God on a daily basis.
Activities at Cedar Lake Ministries
Chapel Sessions
Worship
Archery
TAG Time
Climbing Wall
Team Building
Slacklines
Crafts
Laser Combat
Black Hole Slide
Group Games
Kayaks & Canoes
Rec Room
Kandy Kabin
Playground
Swimming
Tubing
Gaga Ball
Typical Teen Camp Schedule
- 7:00 AM – Rise and Shine
- 7:45 AM –Morning Devotions
- 8:00 AM – Breakfast
- 9:00 PM – Morning Session
- 10:30 PM – Activities
- 12:00 PM – Lunch
- 1:00 PM – Time Alone with God
- 1:30 PM – Swimming/Tubing
- 2:30 PM – Kandy Kabin & Rec Room
- 4:30 PM – Cabin Clean Up
- 5:00 PM – Dinner
- 6:00 PM – Evening Session
- 7:30 PM – Kandy Kabin & Rec Room
- 9:00 PM – Night Game
- 10:30 PM – Cabin Devotions
- 11:00 PM – Lights Out
Cabin Information
Arrival & Departure
- Be prepared to pay the final balance if you have not paid in full.
- Bring your camper’s regular or emergency use prescription medication in its original container. You will give this to the camp nurse for the week. See “Packing List” below for detailed information.
- After you check in, you will be directed to your camper’s cabin to meet their counselor for the week and get them settled in a bunk!
- Remember to bring your ID – we’ll check that with our approved list.
Packing List
- What to Bring
- Tennis Shoes (with closed backs and heels)
- Water Shoes
- Shorts (modest)
- T-Shirts – camp can get messy so we encourage you to leave your favorites at home!
- Modest Swimsuit (one-piece swimsuit or tankini for girls)
- Pajamas
- Jacket, Rain Coat
- Sweatshirt/Sweatpants for evenings
- Bible – we would be happy to give you one if you do not have one
- Notebook, Pen/Pencil
- Sleeping Bag and Pillow
- 2 Towels – Bath & Swim
- Washcloths
- Personal Toiletry Items, Sunscreen, Bug Spray
- Flashlight
- Water Bottle (with camper’s name)
- Regular or emergency use prescription medications (e.g. inhalers, EpiPen®, solid or liquid meds)
- What NOT to Bring
- Cell phones – CLM holds a “no cell phone” policy for campers to allow them to “unplug” from normal distractions
- Smart Watches
- Electronic Games
- Radios, iPods, iPads, laptops, video games, or similar electronics.
- Clothing or items with questionable, suggestive or misleading slogans, logos, etc.
- Valuable items or additional cash
- Non-prescription drugs, alcohol, tobacco
- Weapons of any kind: knives, firearms, tasers
- Fireworks
- Lighters
Refund Policy
All registrations must be paid in full 14 days prior to the event.
A $50.00 Non-Refundable deposit is due per registration. Any cancellations will forfeit the deposit.
Cancelling a registration(s) within 45 days of an event, you are obligated to 60% of your event fee.
Cancelling a registration(s) within 14 days of an event, you are obligated to the full event fee.
In the event that Cedar Lake Ministries is not permitted to host an event due to legal reasons or restrictions imposed through Executive Order, Local Health Department Order, or any similar legal restriction or circumstance of similar effect, Cedar Lake Ministries will retain the deposit. The deposit may be transferred toward ANY future Cedar Lake Ministries Program event or guest. Additional fees paid may be requested as a refund. In all other circumstances, Cedar Lake Ministries’ cancellation policy outlined above will apply.
Financial Assistance
Through the generosity of thoughtful and caring donors, we are able to provide the camp experience to those that otherwise would not be able to attend. If you are in need of financial assistance, you may apply for a scholarship.
Frequently Asked Questions(Summer Camp):
How much money should I bring to summer camp?
We will also accept money at registration. Campers should not have cash on them during their week of camp.
Most parents put between $15 and $30 on their camper’s account to use at the camp store.
Will my child be able to call home or accept calls?
You may call our office (during regular office hours: 9am-4pm) and ask for a ‘Camper Check’ in which our staff will find your camper, ask how they are doing, and we’ll call you back within a half hour! This option gives you peace of mind and doesn’t interfere with their camp experience. We ask that you limit camper checks to 2 per week.
What about my child who has food allergies or other medical conditions?
What if my child gets sick or injured?
While sickness and serious injuries are rare and we do our best to keep camp a safe and pleasant experience for everyone, campers may develop a sickness or incur injury. If a child develops an illness which restricts participation and puts other campers at risk (flu, high fever, COVID, etc.), we will contact the parent or guardian to pick up the child and provide care at home.
In the case of an incident in which your child needs medical treatment (outside that offered by the Health Officer), every effort will be made to contact the parent or guardian, listed on the registration form, prior to treatment at a local hospital.
How do I send mail, care packages or e-mails to my child/camper?
*If you send food, please pack it in sealable containers to ward off bugs and protect campers with food allergies/sensitivities.
Mail Letters & Packages:
Cedar Lake Ministries
℅: Camper Name
PO Box 665
Cedar Lake, IN 46303
Email:
info@cedarlakeministries.org
Subject Line: Camper’s Name
Can my son/daughter be with his/her friends?
Will boys and girls be in the same rooms?
Can I stop by to see my child/camper during their week at camp?
If you must stop by camp for some reason, you need to check in at the office first.
Do you have helpful tips for first time parents and campers?
Many parents are concerned about their first-time campers getting homesick. Feeling this way is normal, and our staff are trained to help campers who may be feeling homesick. We want your camper to have the best possible experience at Cedar Lake Ministries, so if a camper is showing signs of homesickness for more than 24 hours, we will contact you to create an action plan which could include your camper going home.
Here are some things that may help prepare you and your camper for their week at camp:
- Have your child spend a night or two away from home to prepare for their first week of camp.
- Practice doing daily routines independently with younger campers
- Dressing, self-care, showering, applying bug spray/sunscreen
- Pack a special stuffed animal in their suitcase or sleeping bag
- Tell them what they are going to do during their week at camp – remind them of how excited they are
- Make sure to have letters and a care-package for them throughout the week
- Remind them how much you love them and how proud you are of them for going to camp for the first time!
- Talk to one of their friend’s parents to see if they can attend camp together. You can make a cabin mate request during registration to ensure they stay together!
Do you have helpful tips for first time parents and campers?
Many parents are concerned about their first-time campers getting homesick. Feeling this way is normal, and our staff are trained to help campers who may be feeling homesick. We want your camper to have the best possible experience at Cedar Lake Ministries, so if a camper is showing signs of homesickness for more than 24 hours, we will contact you to create an action plan which could include your camper going home.
Here are some things that may help prepare you and your camper for their week at camp:
- Have your child spend a night or two away from home to prepare for their first week of camp.
- Practice doing daily routines independently with younger campers
- Dressing, self-care, showering, applying bug spray/sunscreen
- Pack a special stuffed animal in their suitcase or sleeping bag
- Tell them what they are going to do during their week at camp – remind them of how excited they are
- Make sure to have letters and a care-package for them throughout the week
- Remind them how much you love them and how proud you are of them for going to camp for the first time!
- Talk to one of their friend’s parents to see if they can attend camp together. You can make a cabin mate request during registration to ensure they stay together!
