Information for Parents
CAMP DATES
July 25-28, 2023
Camp will start on Tuesday, July 25, with check-in from 8-9am in the Tabernacle, a large building in the
middle of the campground. Weather permitting, initial check-in will be outside, south of the Tabernacle.
Camp will be for 1st-8th grade students, looking at the grade in the fall. 1st grade students are encouraged to attend as day campers.
Camp concludes in the evening on Friday, July 28. Closing Ceremony begins at 7pm and should run until 8pm.
The cost of camp is $250, with discounts if more than one child in the family attends.
Camp will start on Tuesday, July 25, with check-in from 8-9am in the Tabernacle, a large building in the
middle of the campground. Weather permitting, initial check-in will be outside, south of the Tabernacle.
Camp will be for 1st-8th grade students, looking at the grade in the fall. 1st grade students are encouraged to attend as day campers.
Camp concludes in the evening on Friday, July 28. Closing Ceremony begins at 7pm and should run until 8pm.
The cost of camp is $250, with discounts if more than one child in the family attends.
Job Openings
Are you interested in joining the team? We have several openings for this year, working with crafts and activities. While these are volunteer positions, room and board are included, and parents who have children attending receive a 50% discount on their children's registration. Go to this page for more information and to apply:
Staff Info
We strive for a 1:5 ratio between counselors and kids, with our younger counselors having a smaller ratio. We also ensure a ratio of 1:5 adults to children, even while utilizing teenage counselors. Those ratios are much smaller (and therefore more personal) than required. We also have numerous staff on the campground, working with activities, crafts, food, rallies, and other areas, and they provide support for the counselors and kids in many ways. Many have been on staff for numerous years. Most are also active in their local church's children's ministries.
Please also contact Courtney Smit for additional information.
Are you interested in joining the team? We have several openings for this year, working with crafts and activities. While these are volunteer positions, room and board are included, and parents who have children attending receive a 50% discount on their children's registration. Go to this page for more information and to apply:
Staff Info
We strive for a 1:5 ratio between counselors and kids, with our younger counselors having a smaller ratio. We also ensure a ratio of 1:5 adults to children, even while utilizing teenage counselors. Those ratios are much smaller (and therefore more personal) than required. We also have numerous staff on the campground, working with activities, crafts, food, rallies, and other areas, and they provide support for the counselors and kids in many ways. Many have been on staff for numerous years. Most are also active in their local church's children's ministries.
Please also contact Courtney Smit for additional information.
Check-in and Pick-up of Campers
On the first day of camp, check-in is between 8-9am in the Tabernacle, a large building in the middle of the campground. Weather permitting, initial check-in will be outside, south of the Tabernacle.
Please be on time so that your child can meet their counselor and set-up their bed before the first rally at 9:30am.
Camp concludes the evening of Friday, July 28th after the bonfire.
On the first day of camp, check-in is between 8-9am in the Tabernacle, a large building in the middle of the campground. Weather permitting, initial check-in will be outside, south of the Tabernacle.
Please be on time so that your child can meet their counselor and set-up their bed before the first rally at 9:30am.
Camp concludes the evening of Friday, July 28th after the bonfire.
Packing List
- Bedding (including pillow)
- Toiletries like soap, shampoo, deodorant, toothpaste/tooth brush, and towels.
- Bible and pencil
- Small notebook
- Modest play clothes and shoes you can run in.
- Modest swimwear (girls should have one-piece)
- Optional: a small bag to carry around Bible, water bottle, pencil, notebook, etc.
- Note that electronics should be left at home. If electronics/phones are brought, they will be stored in the office and returned after camp.
Camp Costs and Sibling Discounts are as follows:
Campers: $250
If 2 campers from the same family: 10% Discount ($225 each)
If 3+ campers from the same family: 15% Discount ($212 each)
Day campers will receive a discount of $20.
Campers: $250
If 2 campers from the same family: 10% Discount ($225 each)
If 3+ campers from the same family: 15% Discount ($212 each)
Day campers will receive a discount of $20.
Camp Snacks
Kids are well fed with relatively healthy camp food. They shouldn't be hungry. However, kids LOVE the camp snack shop, where they can buy ice cream, candy, and water. Pricing is very reasonable at the snack shop. Kids should be able to get ice cream and a water for under $2.
NEW in 2023, Snack Shop funds are included in the camp cost!
Kids are well fed with relatively healthy camp food. They shouldn't be hungry. However, kids LOVE the camp snack shop, where they can buy ice cream, candy, and water. Pricing is very reasonable at the snack shop. Kids should be able to get ice cream and a water for under $2.
NEW in 2023, Snack Shop funds are included in the camp cost!
Daily Updates from Camp
Do you want to see daily updates from camp? Go into Facebook and search for the group, "Winding Creek Camp". We plan to post daily updates at the camp's group on Facebook.
Do you want to see daily updates from camp? Go into Facebook and search for the group, "Winding Creek Camp". We plan to post daily updates at the camp's group on Facebook.
Day Campers
Day campers will be mixed in with overnight campers, though they will not have their own bunk (unless one is open). The schedule for day campers is:
Day campers will be mixed in with overnight campers, though they will not have their own bunk (unless one is open). The schedule for day campers is:
- Drop off daily at 8:30am in the Dining Hall (except for registration day), where counselors will meet them.
- Pick-up in the evening is 8:30pm in the Tabernacle, as soon as the evening activity is finished.Some evening activities will run a little later, but please still meet in the Tabernacle.
Scholarship Information
Limited scholarships are available. For more details, and to apply, please use the following form:
Scholarships
Limited scholarships are available. For more details, and to apply, please use the following form:
Scholarships
Mail Call for Campers
Packages and letters are an important part of the experience for kids. Kids especially love receiving packages and cards. If you would like, write the day of the week you would like it delivered in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope or package.
Mail can be sent to:
(Child’s Name)
SPY CAMP
2349 Campground Rd.
Hastings, MI 49058
Some parents prefer to drop off mail at registration, even writing the day they want it delivered on the mail. This is a great option, and ensures that their child will receive it on time.
Email is another way to send mail. Please be sure to
Please make sure mail is delivered on time. Sometimes mail is received after camp, and can only be returned to the sender.
Packages and letters are an important part of the experience for kids. Kids especially love receiving packages and cards. If you would like, write the day of the week you would like it delivered in the lower left-hand corner of the envelope or package.
Mail can be sent to:
(Child’s Name)
SPY CAMP
2349 Campground Rd.
Hastings, MI 49058
Some parents prefer to drop off mail at registration, even writing the day they want it delivered on the mail. This is a great option, and ensures that their child will receive it on time.
Email is another way to send mail. Please be sure to
- put your camper's name in the SUBJECT line,
- send to only ONE camper per email, and
- keep it to one page.
Please make sure mail is delivered on time. Sometimes mail is received after camp, and can only be returned to the sender.
