Camp Dates & Information

July 23-26, 2024
  • Camp will start on Tuesday, July 23, 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 26. Closing Ceremony begins at 7pm and should run until about 8pm.

Camp Costs & Discounts

Camp Costs
Camp Cost for Overnight Campers: $320
Camp Cost for Day Campers: $275
Non-Refundable Deposit: $75
 
Discounts
2 Children from same Family: 10% Discount
3 or More Children from same Family: 15% Discount

Check-In & Pick up of Day-Campers

Day campers will be mixed in with overnight campers, though they may not have their own bunk (unless one is open). The schedule for day campers is:
  • Drop off daily around 8:00am in the Dining Hall (during their groups breakfast time, 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. 

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)
  • Sunscreen/Bug spray
  • ​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 Snacks

  • Snack Shop funds are included in camp cost!
    • Kids are well fed with relatively healthy camp food. However, kids LOVE the camp snack shop, where they can buy ice cream, candy, and water. Pricing is very reasonable at the snack shop. 
  • We know that kids get hungry running around all day, so each night after the evening activity we offer all kids a light snack before going to bed.

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. 

Camper Mail

Packages and letters are an important part of the experience for kids. Please be sure you are writing your child’s name and the day you want the mail to be delivered on the item.

Below are the options for sending your child mail:
  1. Drop off Mail/Packages at check-in. There will be bins for the applicable days that you can put your mail in
  2. Regular USPS Mail:
           (Child’s Name)
           Friendship Camp
           2349 Campground Rd.
           Hastings, MI 49058
    3. Email: [email protected]
           Put your campers name in the subject. Only 1 camper per email please.
          Emails received by 4pm will be delivered SAME DAY

General Tips

Things TO DO:
  • Tell your child about your memories from camp, if you had any.
  • Tell your child that this will be an amazing week, and by giving these four days their best, they will build memories for a lifetime. 
  • Tell them if they are homesick, to write you a letter. Send an envelope addressed to you with a stamp and paper and we can mail it to you. 
  • Send mail for delivery throughout the week. (See above for how to send mail). 

Things to NOT DO: 
  • Send electronics along with your child. 
  • Tell your child they can call if they're homesick. (This ALWAYS makes the homesickness worse). 
  • Tell your child that they can come home if they don't like it. 
  • Pack medications for your child. These should always be given to the camp nurse for dispensation. ​

Directions to the Campground

The campground is located at 2349 Campground Road, Hastings MI 49058
This is just south of Hastings on M-37