Lodge Camp
4th-6th Grade & 7th-9th Grade
4th-6th Grade & 7th-9th Grade
DROP OFF DAY
The first day of camp is a different experience for everyone. For some, excitement is high in anticipation of the adventure ahead, for others, it might be their first time away from home, and they are nervous! Their counselor's mission is to meet them where they're at, get to know them, and help them adjust to the new environment.
For Lodge campers on this day, they will get settled into their bunk rooms, get to experience chapel, and play a large group game before settling down for the night in the bunk rooms at the Main Lodge!
GETTING TO KNOW YOUR BUNK GROUP
On the second day of camp, Lodge campers wake up to a hearty breakfast in the dining hall prepared by our camp kitchen staff. On this day, each bunk group will set out to complete their first of many team-building activities. These activities are designed to challenge campers to learn life skills, such as how to work well with others, communicate, and solve problems.
Of course, no day at Inspiration Hills is complete without praise and worship, chapel, Bible studies, and TAWG (time alone with God). In the afternoon, campers also get to experience OAT (open activity time). This is a free time in which campers can enjoy our various games and activities at their own pace. OAT activities include the pool, canteen, basketball and sand volleyball courts, slip n slide, and much more.
GETTING TO THE DEEP STUFF
After another day of camp, campers are learning to be more comfortable in their bunk group. The day starts with breakfast, another initiative, lunch, chapel and worship time, OAT, and a group activity.
For 7th-9th graders, these activities include our high ropes course and axe-throwing. For 4th-6th graders, it includes canoeing and archery tag.
However, what makes day three really special is the evening chapel, in which the gospel message is presented to campers. During this night, some campers will choose to give their lives to the Lord for the first time. Campers also get an opportunity to talk about their faith one-on-one with their counselor and ask any hard questions they may have.
EXPLORING "WHAT NOW?"
On this day, the campers once again wake up to another breakfast and another exciting day ahead of them. This is the last full day of the week.
After OAT and dinner, the LODGE HYPE NIGHT begins! The night consists of bunk group time and campfire worship.
FINAL CHAPEL!
After a long, exciting, life-changing week of spending time with friends and with the Lord, it's time to wrap up the summer camp experience. After breakfast, each camper packs up their things and participates in one final large group game.
During lunch, parents are welcome to bring their lawn chairs and come before noon for a big cookout and to enjoy final chapel. This chapel includes a recap of the week and one last opportunity for all campers to praise the Lord together before departure. We encourage campers to share with their families what they learned at camp on the ride home.
Got a question? We’re here to help.
During move-in day, counselors will wait for all of their campers to be present to move in. We encourage you to get your pictures and goodbyes in before the campers move into their bunks.
Drop off for all overnight camps is at the main lodge. There will be staff and signage to guide you through the process.
Yes, please list ONE camper as a bunkmate! Our team will do their best to put them in the same bunk group.
You may RSVP with the day camp coordinator at Monday registration or call the office at 712-986-5193.
Our Mission is to provide an environment in which the individual will come to know and grow in Christ and be challenged for life in God’s Kingdom.
1242 280th St | Inwood, IA | 51240
ihills@inspirationhills.org
712-986-5193