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Summer Camp Fun in 2024!

2024 Summer Programs

Splash Zone

June 30 — July 5
Ages 8-12

Splish-splash! Have you ever wished to spend more time at the Waterfront while at Aldersgate? Let’s start the summer off right with Splash Zone! In Splash Zone, campers will participate in water-based fun from racing sunken canoes and competing in slip & slide kickball to a floating lunch and sandcastle building. Campers may also get a chance to Soak their Counselor before the end of the week!

Night Owls

June 30 — July 5
Ages 13-17

Hoo-hoo! Do you like to stay up all night? Are you a night owl? Then this week at Aldersgate is for you! Our Night Owls will have marvelous opportunities to experience all the fun the evenings can be. Join us for a Glow-in-the-Dark Carnival and stargazing. In addition, campers will participate in many of our camp classics like Skittle Skattle Battle and Night Raiders.

One Day Adventure

June 28
10 a.m. – 4 p.m., optional dinner: 4:30 p.m.

Ages 4-10

Want to come to camp but not sure what you’ll find? Don’t want to sleep over alone? Don’t worry! One day adventure is for YOU! Come and spend the day. Hike, boat, play camp games, and toast marshmallows to build S’mores. It’s a day to remember!

Lil’ Gators Mini

July 7 — July 9
Ages 7-10

Lil’ Gators Mini is a 2-night camping program for campers who are interested in experiencing Aldersgate for the first time. Lil’ Gators Mini will have jam-packed days of trying something new! You can be an artist in the art room, play Gaga Ball or Carpetball, or be a nature explorer going on wilderness expeditions to the bog or the Slingshot Range. Come make new friends, discover your favorite parts of summer camp, and become a part of our Aldersgator community.

Lil’ Gators

July 7 — July 12
Ages 8-12

Once you’re an Aldersgator, you are always an Aldersgator! This is a program for young campers who are interested in experiencing all the fun of Aldersgate in one whole week! Our Lil’ Gators will go on wilderness expeditions and bog walks, be creative in the art room, and play sports and games like Gaga Ball. Lil’ Gators will also enjoy Aldersgator games like Skittle Skattle Battle, Hungry Hungry Gators, and Rescue the Aldersgator.

Athletes, Artists & Aldersgators

July 7 — July 12
Ages 13-17

Are you interested in an Aldersgator Expedition? Do you want to explore all of the various summer activities at Aldersgate? Our Aldersgator Expedition will go on wilderness expeditions and visit the Slingshot Range, participate in Tie-Dye Tuesday and other art room adventures, and play Nuke Em. Aldersgator Expedition will also enjoy Aldersgator games like Skittle Skattle Battle, Hungry Hungry Gators, and Rescue the Aldersgator.

This year campers will have the option of signing up for a Musical Theater experience throughout their Aldersgator week! Campers who choose this option will work together to create their own experience- concentrating on acting, music, or both!

Sports & Games

July 14 — July 19
Ages 8-12

Run, jump, shout and join us for Sports & Games! If your favorite places at Aldersgate are the basketball court, soccer field, or gaga pit, this is the week for you! During this energetic week, Sports & Games campers will spend their time playing their favorite sports, new wacky games, and board games, too. Sports & Games campers can participate in life-size board games, discover new friendships among their teams, and compete in the Aldersgate Olympics.

Hangout Trek

July 14 — July 19
Ages 13-17

Let’s choose your own adventure! Aldersgate has so many wonderful ways to spend your whole day. In Hangout Trek, it is up to you and your cabinmates to decide how you spend your time at camp. Whether you want to hang out around the campfire, spend more time at the lake, or play even more sports and games. Together you’ll have the opportunity to choose your favorite camp activities and assemble a schedule packed with awesome, adventurous fun!

Leaders-in-Training

July 28 – August 2
Ages 16-17

Do you love spending time at Aldersgate? Are you interested in learning more about yourself, becoming a leader, and camp? Have you ever thought “I wish I worked here!”? If yes – we encourage you to join us at our Leaders-in-Training camp. This week is dedicated to developing leadership and teamwork skills and learning about Aldersgate’s history while still spending plenty of time participating in your favorite camp activities. Help lead activities with younger campers, spend a night in the Yurts, cook over the fire, enjoy the waterfront, and tackle team challenges with us as a Leader-in-Training!

Aldersgate Adventure Jr.

July 28 – August 2
Ages 8-12

Aldersgate Adventure Jr. is for younger campers who have an adventurous spirit! Come and experience a week in the Aldersgate Outpost while living in the Yurts. Hike around camp, nock arrows at the Archery Range, or cook breakfast over a campfire. Each day will be a chance for a new adventure as we grow in our faith and friendships!

Animal Exploration: Horse or Fishing Edition

July 28 – August 2
Ages 13-17

What could make any camp better? Animals! In Animal Exploration, a camper can choose either horse or fish camp. Horse camp will travel to Stillmeadows Ranch to learn how to tend to animals and ride a horse! Fish camp will learn about fishing and grow as a fisher on Aldersgate’s peaceful waters: Pleasant Lake and Brantingham Lake. In addition to these special animal programs, campers will participate in camp classics like playing sports & games, swimming at the waterfront, tie-dye and crafts, and field games!

Animal Exploration Jr.: Horse or Fishing Edition

August 4 – August 9
Ages 8-12

What could make any camp better? Animals! In Animal Exploration, a camper can choose either horse or fish camp. Horse camp will travel to Stillmeadows Ranch to learn how to tend to animals and ride a horse! Fish camp will learn about fishing and grow as a fisher on Aldersgate’s peaceful waters: Pleasant Lake and Brantingham Lake. In addition to these special animal programs, campers will participate in camp classics like playing sports & games, swimming at the waterfront, tie-dye and crafts, and field games!

Aldersgate Adventure

August 4 – August 9
Ages 13-17

Join us for the final adventures of Summer 2023! Aldersgate Adventure will spend the week living in Yurts at the Aldersgate Outpost, where you can cook meals and hang out with new friends around the campfire. Test your survival skills and go on adventures of the week, including a floating lunch in a canoe on Brantingham Lake, checking out the stars at night, and nocking arrows at the Archery Range. Aldersgate Adventure will also participate in camp activities like Skittle Skattle Battle, scavenger hunts, and the Aldersgate Olympics.