Parent Resources
A week at camp is about so much more than fun activities, it is a life-changing investment in your child’s growth. Today, kids spend over seven hours a day on electronic screens while averaging just four minutes playing outdoors and under forty minutes in meaningful conversation. Camp provides a crucial breather from screen saturation, social pressures, and daily distractions, offering a set-apart environment where campers can unplug, explore God’s creation, and discover who they were made to be.
Through shared adventures and intentional community living, campers gain vital life skills like courage, independence, and teamwork. By stepping outside their comfort zones in a safe, supportive setting, kids build lasting self-confidence that stays with them long after summer ends. Surrounded by positive peer influences and dedicated staff who spend countless hours preparing for their spiritual development, campers build lifelong friendships, deepen their relationship with Jesus, and return home equipped to make a meaningful difference.
Preparing for a week at camp comes with plenty of questions, and we want you to feel completely confident before your camper arrives! Our Camp FAQs serve as a comprehensive resource covering every phase of the experience.
You’ll find detailed answers regarding daily life, health, and safety protocols. The FAQs outline how our on-site Health Officer manages and dispenses medications, how our kitchen staff accommodates food allergies and special dietary needs, what safety standards our staff follow, and how our staff sensitively care for campers experiencing homesickness.
Additionally, the guide provides clear instructions on practical details like the cancellation policy, scholarships and discounts, how parents can send letters or Bunk1 emails, and how to access daily camper photo updates. If you ever have a question that isn’t answered in our FAQs, our registrar is always ready to help at registration@graceadventures.org!
Safety is our #1 priority for your child at summer camp! We believe we can only be effective at building relationships and ministering to campers when they feel completely safe, valued, and cared for. To ensure a secure, welcoming environment, our staff are rigorously screened through nationwide background and reference checks before undergoing multi-week, intensive training covering safety protocols, child development, behavior management, and relational problem-solving.
Our commitment to safety spans every aspect of camp operations and activity areas. High-adventure recreation sites are run by trained, certified leaders, and all waterfront activities are fully supervised by Red Cross-certified lifeguards. Additionally, a dedicated Health Officer is on-site 24/7 during the summer to administer medications, tend to minor injuries, and manage health needs so every camper remains safe and healthy throughout their stay.
By following industry-leading camp safety standards, we create a temporary community where parents can have total peace of mind. Our unified team works together with a single focus: providing a clean, physically, and emotionally safe space where campers can step out of their comfort zones, build positive friendships, and experience the love of Christ.
We never want finances to stand in the way of a life-changing week at camp. Grace Adventures understands that today’s world is very uncertain and the cost of camp can be a real sacrifice for many famili
Our need-based camp scholarship program is designed to support families facing financial hardship, ensuring every child has the opportunity to experience camp. Scholarships are made possible through the generosity of donors who believe in the transformative power of a camp experience. Families can easily apply during the registration process by completing the scholorship application and including your most recent tax return.
Once an application is submitted, our team reviews requests confidentially to distribute funds as fairly and broadly as possible. If you need financial assistance, we encourage you to apply early so we can work together to get your camper ready for an unforgettable week!
We offer several ways to make camp more affordable and accessible for every family. From early sign-ups to bringing friends along, taking advantage of our available discounts is a great way to save on your camper’s summer experience while ensuring they don’t miss out on a transformative week.
Families can save by taking advantage of Early Bird registration, locking in lower rates when registering ahead of the deadline. We also offer a Bring-A-Friend discount when your camper invites someone who has never attended Grace Adventures before, giving both families a reason to celebrate. For households sending multiple children, our multi-camper discounts help lower the total cost for the entire family.
Be sure to review the specific deadlines and requirements for each discount during the registration process so you can maximize your savings for the upcoming camp season!
Attending camp with friends makes the experience even more memorable! Campers are welcome to request cabin mates directly on their registration form so they can share their summer adventure together. To keep cabin dynamics balanced and inclusive for everyone, Grace Adventures allows up to four friends to be housed together in the same cabin.
Sharing a cabin gives campers a built-in support system as they adjust to camp life, try new activities, and build lifelong memories side by side. Our cabin leaders work intentionally to ensure that every camper, whether coming with a group of friends or attending individually, feels welcomed, valued, and fully included in the cabin community.
If your camper is bringing someone who has never attended camp before, you may also qualify for special savings! Be sure to check out our Bring-A-Friend discount when filling out your registration form to take advantage of these savings while planning your camper’s stay with their friends.
For questions about bunk mates or to make changes to your request, email our registrar at registration@graceadventures.org and she will be happy to assist.
Getting ready for a week at camp is all about being prepared! To ensure your camper has a comfortable, safe, and fun experience, we’ve put together a comprehensive packing guide with everything they’ll need for their stay.
From outdoor-ready clothing and modest swimwear to sleeping bags, personal toiletries, and Bible study essentials, our checklist covers all the daily necessities. You’ll also find helpful guidelines on modest dress standards and a list of items to leave at home – such as electronics, cell phones, expensive jewelry, and weapons – so campers can fully unplug and connect with others.
Click below to view and download our complete Packing List Guide to start packing for an unforgettable week!
If you have more questions on what to bring or not bring, we are here to help. Email our registrar at registration@graceadventures.org.
We know how important it is to stay connected and see the fun your camper is having throughout their week at camp. Through our photo partnership with Bunk1, parents can view daily photo updates right from their account. You can browse through albums organized by camp and day of the week to get a glimpse of the life-changing experiences happening on campus every day.
Getting started is simple and secure. To view photos, log into your account dashboard and select “View Photos” to be directed to our photo galleries. Bunk1 also offers optional facial recognition technology, allowing you to upload a photo of your camper so the system can automatically notify you whenever new photos of your child are uploaded to the gallery.
In addition to browsing photo albums, Bunk1 provides a way to send one-way emails directly to your camper during their stay, helping you stay in touch throughout the week. Be sure to check your account dashboard prior to camp check-in to set up your photo access and ensure you don’t miss a single moment of your child’s summer adventure!
We understand that unexpected circumstances and schedule changes can arise between registration and the start of camp. To help us plan effectively and ensure every camper has an opportunity to attend, Grace Adventures maintains a clear and straightforward cancellation policy for all registrations.
When you register your child for camp, a $100 non-refundable deposit is required to secure their spot. This deposit goes directly toward preparing for your camper’s arrival, securing facility space, and organizing supplies and staff for their upcoming week of summer camp.
If you cancel within 14 days of the camp start date, you are responsible for paying the full cost of the camp registration.
If you need to request a cancellation, please contact our office as soon as possible so we can assist you. You can reach us via email at registration@graceadventures.org or via phone at 231-873-3662.
Receiving mail from home is one of the highlights of a camper’s week! Getting personal letters, care packages, or encouraging notes lets your child know you are thinking of them while giving them a piece of home to cherish during their stay. We encourage parents, family, and friends to reach out and stay connected throughout camp. If you choose to send physical mail or packages, you can drop them off directly with our registration staff during check-in, or address them using the format below so our staff can deliver them promptly:
“Your Camper’s Name and Cabin (if known)”
c/o Grace Adventures
2100 N Ridge Rd
Mears, MI 49436
To make sure sent physical mail arrives while your child is still at camp, we recommend mailing letters and care packages early in the week, or even a few days before their session begins.
For a faster option, you can send One-Way emails through Bunk1 by logging into your account dashboard. One-way emails are printed and generally delivered to campers around dinner time each day, making it quick and easy to drop a note of encouragement!