summer camp
Day Camp
Ages 6-10 / $205
Day Camp I - June 16-20
Day Camp II - July 7-11
Day Camp III - July 28-August 1
What could be better than five incredibly fun days of summer camp? Join us each morning for field games, crafts, skits and songs, scavenger hunts, delicious lunch, paddle boats, swimming, tubing, snacks, and Bible time!
Day Camp provides campers with the chance to meet new friends, learn more about God and have fun!
When registering there is an option to campers to spend the night on Thursday for $35. This evening experience allows campers to join in on evening activities, have snack around the campfire and sleep in a cabin. This is perfect for campers who are interested in spending the night, but not ready to join us for Primary Experience.
Check In: 8:00 am, Monday-Thursday
Check Out: 4:30 pm, Monday - Thursday
Friday Check In: 8:30 am, Friday. (This is a change to give campers spending the night more time to eat breakfast)
Closing Rally: 3:15 pm, Friday
Optional overnight stay on Thursday for an additional $35. Space is limited for this experience.
If your child wants to be grouped with a friend, list that friend as a “cabin partner” on the registration form. They must be of the same gender and within two years of age.
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You have the option for your day camper to spend the night on Thursday night. This option can be added to your registration online or through the office by Wednesday at 10:00 am.
Please note space is limited for this option. Since these are younger campers we keep the overnight group smaller. We cannot guarantee space for the overnight.
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Every day varies but
8:00 Check in
8:30 Field Games
10:00 Craft
11:00 Worship and a message
12:00 Lunch
1:30 Waterfront
4:00 Last Blast (field game)
4:30 Pick up
For Campers who chose to spend the night on Thursday
5:00 Field Game
5:45 Dinner
6:30 Game
8:00 Snack
8:15 Campfire
8:45 Flush and Brush
9:00 Bed Time
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Each camp will spend around 3 hours each day at our waterfront.
Our waterfront meets State of Michigan Licensing requirements. Lifeguards are on duty when whenever campers are accessing the waterfront.
Our water is divided into a shallow and deep end. Lifejackets are provided for any camper that requires one or chooses to wear one.
On the first day of camp, all campers will be given the opportunity to take a swim test. The swim test is comprised of swimming the width of our swim area 3 times and treading water for 3 mins. If a camper chooses not to swim test or is unable to complete the swim test they will be given a red band. Campers who are able to complete the majority of the swim test are given a yellow band. Campers who complete the entire swim test without struggle receive a green band.
Our goal is to be as safe as possible in the water. Campers must be able to successfully without struggling stay above water on their own for small periods of time.
Red band means the camper may swim in the shallow end and must wear a lifejacket.
Yellow band means the camper may swim in the shallow or deep ends but must wear a lifejacket in the deep end.
Green band means the camper may swim in the shallow or deep end.
All campers must wear life jackets outside of swimming areas when boating, tubing, or blobbing.
These bands help our staff to keep campers safe at waterfront and campers should wear their band the entire week. Due to time and number constraints campers cannot retake the swim test.
Buddy Checks- Every 10 minutes a buddy check is called. Day campers meet their cabin on the beach. All campers are counted every 10 minutes.
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Day Campers will receive a mid-morning snack and lunch.
Due to camp sizes we can only accommodate allergies. If your child has a food allergy please contact the office to discuss their needs.
If your child is a picky eater please contact us for your options. We are often restricted in what we serve because of food allergies and cannot always provide a campers safe foods ie peanut butter.
A sample menu is below. This changes depending on food availability and allergies:
Monday
Mid-Morning Snack: Oranges
Lunch: Chicken nuggets, fries, veggie bar.
Tuesday
Mid-Morning Snack: Goldfish
Lunch: Sloppy Joes, Tots, Green Beans, Veggie Bar
Wednesday
Mid-Morning Snack: Popcorn
Lunch: Mini-Corndogs, Fries, Fruit, Veggie Bar
Thursday
Mid-Morning Snack: Pretzels
Lunch: Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, carrots, watermelon
(Overnight only) Dinner: Chicken Drumstick, mashed potatoes, corn, salad
Snack: Smores
Friday
(Overnight only) Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, cereal, yogurt
Mid-Morning Snack: Graham Crackers
Lunch: Pizza, salad bar, fruit
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Cancellations are assessed a $50 administration fee. All cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to the first day of the session you are registered for in order to receive a refund.
Cancellations less than 30 days will not receive a refund, except in the case of an unusual circumstance.
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Check in occurs at two seperate times for day campers and overnight campers. We ask that you do not arrive before your check in time. If you are checking in campers for two different camps please check in the first one, get them settled and then return to the check in line at the correct time for your second camper.
Day Camp Check-in: 8:00 am. Monday - Thursday
Day Camp Check-out: 4:30 pm Monday-Thursday.
Friday Check In: 8:30 am
Closing Rally is on Friday at 3:15 pm
Closing rally is on Friday and is an opportunity for all campers to share about their week, our theme verse/song, and watch our weekly video.
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Scholarships are available please call 269-792-2081 or email office@SON-lifecamp.org for the application.
TOGETHER
Kids enjoy getting to know each other while playing games, singing songs, crafting, swimming... They get to experience camp as a group.
Day Camp + Camping
If your family stays in our Daisy Park Campground the same week your child is in Day Camp, you get your 4th weekday night free! Ask us about it.