Summer Camp
2011
 

Camps Offered

Family Camp: This camp is also know as our Camp Akita Camp Meeting week.  During this week, our camp specializes in family fun and spiritual development.  All guests may participate in various activities varying from, canoeing, tubing, archery, horseback riding, arts and crafts, and sports.  What makes this week different than the others is the spiritual development seminars that take place twice a day.

Cub Camp:  Cub camp is offered to children between the ages of 7 and 9. Each activity offered is tailored to their age level while under the constant supervision of our highly qualified staff.

Junior Camp:  Two weeks of Junior Camp is offered during the summer for children between the ages of 10 and 12.

Teen Camp: Two weeks of Teen camp is offered during the summer for children between the ages of 13 and 17.

Mission

To build a positive camp environment that intentionally supports the spiritual, relational and physical needs of our campers and staff.


Goals

Spiritual

  1. To demonstrate that faith in action is fun. God is invited to be a part of all we do at Camp Akita. Through daily worship times and an awareness of God’s presence throughout the day a friendship with Jesus Christ is encouraged.


Relational

  1. To encourage healthy relationships and be accepting of others. To help campers develop personal confidence in their ability to learn new skills.  To encourage and invite campers to make positive choices about their lifestyle and future, by presenting them with character-building lessons and mentoring them in making positive choices.


Physical

  1. To provide fun-filled, challenging recreational opportunities for children and youth where skills are learned in a systematic and uplifting manner.To strive for a safe environment, where risk is minimized.

Download the Campership Application Form 2011.pdf


Summer Camp Dates and Fees

Family Camp Meeting*                  July 24-30        

Cub Camp                                     June 19 - 25                 

Junior Camp I                                June 26 - July 2        

Junior Camp II                               July 3 - 9                 

Teen Camp I                                  July 10 - 16

               

Teen Camp II                                 July 17 - 23


*For Family Camp Meeting reservation and fees, please call 630-856-2874 or e-mail Norma at ngregory@illinoisadventist.org


Finances

Weekly Rates*  

    $ 295                Base Rate


Discounts

    $ 40                  Constituent Member

    $ 20                  Paid in Full by March 24

    $ 20                  For Second week stay at camp

    $ 20                  For Additional Immediate Family Members


Fees

    $ 250                No Shows

    $ 175                Cancellation within one week prior of the child’s camp

    $ 20                  Transportation (based on availability)


  1. *A non-refundable fee of $25 is included in the price


Register for Summer Camp CLICK HERE!

For questions and inquiries about Summer Camp at Camp Akita  please call us (630) 856-2857 or email us.


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