Elementary Programs
Programs for campers entering grades K-5
Day Camps and Buckaroos
The adventure begins! Day Campers and Buckaroos will grow in self-confidence through these safe introductions to camp. The programs include all of the fun and faith-filled camp activities, but with a shorter time at camp to meet your camper’s needs.
For Day Camps at your congregation, contact Program Director, Deacon Stephanie Engel, at program@sgrcreek.org
EXPLORERS
(Entering Grade 5K-3)
Explore Sugar Creek during this exciting one- or three-day adventure! Activities may include fun games, nature time, swimming, crafts, pony ride and Bible story time. Come as an individual, a church group or with family or friends.
Choose from two formats: Come just one day or choose a progressive 3-day program. Offered Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday during Explorer weeks. The programs beings at 9am and ends at 3pm each day.
Cost: $35/day or $85 for 3 days.
3 day options: June 16-18, June 30-July 2, July 14-16, July 28-30
1 day options: June 16, 17, 18, 30 July 1, 2, 14, 15, 16, 28, 29, 30
Adults attending with their campers will be asked to pay $10 at check-in to cover the costs of the noon meal, snack, materials and facility use. 1 pastor or youth leader may attend for free per group.
Foresters
(Entering Grade 5K-6)
A full week of learning and growing outdoors! Foresters will divide into groups and enjoy age level appropriate activates. Enjoy horse/pony rides, crafts, games, pool parties, and daily faith activities. This is a great option for first time campers and returners alike.
Offered Monday-Friday every week. The program begins at 8 a.m. and ends at 5:30 p.m. each day.
Cost: $250
Dates and Themes:
- June 16-20, Trail Trekker – Finding God in the Journey
- June 23-27, Water Wonders – Splashing with God
- June 30-July 4, Superheroes of Faith – Bible Heroes and You
- July 7-11, Eco-Stewards – Taking Care of Creation
- July 14-18, Joyful Noise – Creative Expressions of Faith
- July 21-25, Neighbors of the World – Joining God’s Mission
- July 28-Aug. 1, Holiday Extravaganza – Seasons’ Meanings
- Aug. 4-8, Discovery Island – Exploring God and STEAM
Buckaroos
(Entering Grades 2-3)
Say “howdy” to a safe, fun introduction to camping! Campers will meet new friends, stomp in the creek, roast hotdogs over the fire, have a staff-led pony ride, and swim in the pool!
Buckaroos will also learn about God during daily Bible story time, devotions, and engaging worship. These campers stay in our Seeker cabins which have electricity and are near the shower house and main dining hall. The perfect, safe introduction to traditional overnight camp.
Please note pick-up and drop-off times: Group A arrives Sunday afternoon and departs at 6pm on Tuesday. Group B arrives Wednesday at 9am and departs on Friday at 1pm.
Cost: $250
Dates: June 22-24, June 25-27, July 6-8, July 9-11, July 20-22, July 23-25
Classic Camps
Come enjoy some of the most beloved programs of Sugar Creek where you will make life-long connections and grow in faith through camp activities like cooking over a fire, arts and crafts, creek stomping, and so much more!
SEEKERS
(Entering Grade 4)
Seek out new adventures, experiences, and new friends at Sugar Creek with this week-long program! Campers will be busy all week with activities including horseback riding, crafts, challenge course, campfires, pool party, and daily faith-based activities such as Bible story time, devotions, and interactive campfire worships! Seekers stay in our Seeker Cabins which have electricity and are located close to our storm shelter and the shower house.
Cost: Tiered Pricing
Dates: June 15-20, July 13-18, July 27-August 1
PIONEERS
(Entering Grade 5)
The Pioneers have settled in Frontier Town! These campers will enjoy horseback rides, teambuilding at challenge courses, campfires, and swimming at the pool, and daily faith activities such as Bible story time, devotions, and interactive campfire worship! The Pioneers stay in cabins at Frontier Town where they will take ownership of various town functions such as collecting chicken eggs, caring for animals, and learning how to cook with a woodfired stove!
Cost: Tiered Pricing
Dates: June 22-27, July 6-11, July 27-Aug. 1
Tiered Pricing for Everyone
All youth should be able to experience Bible camp, regardless of a family’s financial abilities. Sugar Creek offers voluntary, 3 tiered pricing to better meet needs. The actual price of a traditional week of camp is approximately $800/week, far lower than the national average thanks to donations, help from churches, amazing volunteers and more. You pay what you can afford while the difference will be met by donations.
Summer 2025 Tiered Prices:
Tier 1: $795 – closest to covering the actual cost of your experience
Tier 2: $595 – subsidized for families needing the option to make camp more affordable
Tier 3: $495 – reflects more subsidies from churches, fundraisers, and camp supporters
Please consider selecting the highest price you can afford, to help more kids receive scholarship money for camp. Families with three or more children attending camp can also receive a significant discount for each child after the first two. The tier selected will not affect your child’s camp experience. Costs for some programs, like Riverboaters or Explorers, have a set rate due to certain cost factors.
“Camperships” are often available at your home congregation; contact your church for info. For additional Camperships, please fill out an application form. With God’s help, your kids can have this meaningful adventure!
