Summer Camp FAQs
Summer Camp is a life-changing experience. In our world today that is constantly connected and on-call, camp offers kids the opportunity to disconnect from everyday life and connect deeper with God. Kids will experience God's creation, create new friendships, experience new activities, and leave on-fire for God. Our desire is that their camp experience will live on into their home, school, and church life after coming to Grace Adventures.
There is a $100 non-refundable deposit when you sign up your child for camp.
Canceling your campers's camp registration within 14 days of the camp, you are obligated to the full camp fee.
Worry-Free Registration: In this time of uncertainty, we know planning ahead can be a challenge. That’s why if you or your camper has a COVID-19 related issue preventing them from attending our camp program, we will refund any money you have paid, including registration deposit.
A COVID-19 Related Issue Could Be:
- Your camper or a family member in your camper’s household tests positive for COVID-19
- Your camper or a family member in your camper’s household exhibits symptoms of COVID-19
- Your camper comes in close contact or a family member in your camper’s household comes into close contact with someone testing positive for COVID-19 (as the CDC guidelines and local health department define close contact)
- Your camper’s quarantine period from testing positive for COVID-19 or being in close contact with someone positive for COVID-19 overlaps your camper’s summer camp dates
- Health and Safety orders, such as those through MDHHS, don’t legally allow events and gatherings in your county or Grace Adventures’ local health department doesn’t allow the events to run
- Grace Adventures deems it unsafe to run the event
Worry-Free Registration applies to Summer Camp 2021 registrations only.
Yes! We understand that not everyone can afford the cost of camp. Camp is an investment. But we don't want anyone to be turned away from an experience at camp because of finances. We have multiple different discounts and a scholarship fund that helps countless kids come to camp that otherwise wouldn't be able to. Please visit our Scholarship page for more information.
Of Course! Campers can request Cabin Mates on the registration form. We will house up to 4 friends together in a cabin. There is even a discount if the friend has never been to Grace Adventures before.
All of our camps are Age-Graded to meet your child at the developmental stage that they are at. Activities and lessons are scaled to create the greatest impact possible. Find the camp that fits your childs age and read the descriptions for information about that camp. You can also call our office and we would be happy to talk with you about what each camp offers.
We are happy to accommodate some dietary needs and restrictions that our guests may have. We are pleased to offer gluten free, dairy free, peanut/tree nut free and vegetarian options. If your allergy/dietary restrictions fall into any of these four categories please inform us at least one week prior to your experience by filling out those needs on your online health form. If your allergy/dietary needs exceed those listed above please contact our Food Service Director, Pam Schutter, at or 231-873-3662 to make arrangements to bring your own food.
We will have a designated area in the dining room equipped with a refrigerator and a microwave for individuals bringing their own food to use. Please make sure your food is clearly labeled. In addition to the aforementioned area, a table will be set up that will have clearly labeled food prepared by the kitchen staff in a corner of the dining room.
We will provide a copy of the menu upon request.
All summer we have a trained Health Officer, certified as required by the State of Michigan, that is in charge of managing and dispensing medications to campers as well as attending to any unfortunate bumps or scraps that may happen.
Please list those medications and dosages on the registration form and bring the medication (in its original container) with you when you check-in to camp.
All medications will be returned when the camper checks-out of camp.
You can view photos of your camper by logging into your account and from your Account Dashboard select "View Photos". You'll be sent to our photo albums where you can choose your campers particular camp, day of the week, and even select via facial recognition.
You can allow grandparents or other authorized people to view your camper's photos by selecting "Manage Guests" from your Account Dashboard to give them permission to view photos or send e-mails to your camper.
Yes, there is a $100 non-refundable deposit when you sign up your child for camp. The balance will be due 10 days your camper's arrival date. You may choose at any time to pay your balance online by logging in.
Yes they can. While we highly recommend that your child is immunized to decrease the risk of any potential illnesses that may come onto campus during the summer, your child does not need to have the immunizations in order to attend camp.
At camp we have a zero tolerance for behaviors like bullying, threat to harm self or others, theft, and assault. Our counselors go through 20+ hours of behavior management training at the beginning of the summer.
If a situation arises, the camper will be removed from the situation and have a conversation to recontract for future behavior. If the behavior persists, parents will be contacted to make a plan to move forward.
At no point will a camper be deprived of food, sleep or basic needs and corporal punishment will never be used. We expect 2 things from every camper, Respect for self and others and Responsibility for their own actions.
We know that because many kids are away from home for the first time they may have a difficult time missing family and we desire to create a safe environment where they feel heard, loved and cared for.
We train our staff to look for signs of homesickness and how to have conversations and redirect camper’s attention in positive ways. If a camper has a hard time engaging in camp our staff will contact parents to work together and decide on a course of action.
Unless there is an issue where the camper is no longer physically safe or threathening the phyiscal safety of other campers, we highly discourage campers talking to their parents during their camp experience.
Your trust in us is extremely important and we understand that campers are able to open up emotionally, socially, and spiritually better if they are fully immersed in the camp experience and not contacting home.
The best way for you to sign up for Summer Camp is online. Click the "Register Now" button on any summer camp page to log-in, or create an acccount, and sign up!