Summer Youth Opportunities 2024
WCC Summer Programming for Youth
WCC offers various programming for both Student Ministries and Sonlight youth this summer! Learn more and register.
Student Ministries
Camp Lakewood Project: Counselors & Counselors In-training
June 8 to 14 | Grades 8 to 12
Who: Students in Grades 9 to 12 (Counselors)
Who: Students in Grade 8 (Counselors-in-Training) – See Ryan Langeland for application.
Where: Camp Lakewood | 6815 S. 1100 E., Wolcottville, Ind.
Cost: Free
Registration Closed
High school students are needed to serve in leadership roles and share the Gospel with elementary school-aged children. Eighth grade students are also welcome to serve as counselors in-training to help prepare them for a future role as a camp counselor. The goal for all counselors is to share the Gospel with elementary school-aged children and develop as Christian leaders in a camp environment.
JAM Preparation Camp
June 24 to 28 | Grades 7 & 8
Where: WCC
Cost: $100 (Students are responsible for budgeting their cash for the week’s seven to eight meals.)
Registration closed
Middle schoolers tend to experience tremendous growth in their faith when they share it with their peers and younger students. The JAM Preparation Camp, which will take place simultaneously with JAM Camp, will provide a perfect outlet for this opportunity since middle schoolers will be serving as coaches for kindergarten through fourth graders during JAM Camp, which will take place in the evenings. During the day, seventh and eighth graders will have a stake in planning and executing JAM Camp from the ground up—assisting camp staff with program creation, station development and outside set-up.
Momentum
July 16 to 21 | Grades 9 to 12
Where: Indiana Wesleyan University | Marion, Ind.
Registration Closed
Momentum is an annual, national youth conference for students in Grades 9 to 12. Momentum helps students connect with God and helps them understand where they belong in God’s kingdom and how they can know God’s purpose for their lives. The conference provides an atmosphere conducive to learning, listening, serving and following Jesus. Students come to this experience expecting to encounter God, to be challenged in their faith and to be reminded of truths from God’s Word. Student will also strengthen relationships with their peers and have fun!
Camp with an Impact Counselors/Interns
July 22 to 26 | Grade 11 and Older
Where: Camp Adventure | 5121 N. 1000 E., Pierceton, Ind.
Cost: Free
High school seniors and those older are needed to serve as counselors at Camp with an Impact, a camp designed to help students grow deeper in their relationship with Christ and build a foundation for lifelong faith. High school juniors are eligible to serve as interns at the camp, which students have credited with defining their faith experience.
Sonlight
JAM Day Camp
June 25 to 27 | K to Grade 4
Where: WCC
Cost: Free
Registration Closed
This Vacation Bible School-style worship arts program is designed to help children develop skills in and appreciation for some of the various forms of worship. The hope is that children will also grow to understand how they can use these gifts to worship the Lord. Each camper will choose and develop skills in three of the following areas: dance, digital art/drawing, drama, puppets, percussion, serving, singing and speaking/narrating. All activities will take place outdoors, weather permitting. Older students in WCC Student Ministries along with adult volunteers will teach and coach the younger children. Snacks will be served each evening. Parents are invited to a camp wrap-up worship event June 27 at 7:30 p.m.
Camp with an Impact
July 22 to 26 | Grades 5 & 6
Where: Camp Adventure | 5121 N. 1000 E., Pierceton, Ind.
Cost: $275 (scholarships available) | Deposit: $75
WCC campers and staff will rule the roost at Camp Adventure when Camp with an Impact kicks off! CWAI is a multi-day and night summer camp specifically designed for students who are currently in fifth and sixth grades. Loaded with activities, authentic worship, creative teaching and opportunities to make new friends, students get to unplug from their daily distractions and live encouraged and equipped to focus on their relationship with God.