FUN FOR THE WHOLE FAMILY!
Family Camp at Heartland Conference Retreat Center is a fun week of camping (indoor sleeping options also available!), swimming, hiking, delicious food, exciting outdoor and indoor activities, and so much more!
Here’s what you can expect to experience at Family Camp:
Every morning, adults, teenagers, and kiddos will gather for worship and ministry in multiple locations at camp. During these services folks of all ages are being cared for and ministered to in age-specific sessions designed especially for them.
Special event staff facilitated activities for the whole family throughout the week include: archery, climbing wall, Fourth of July festivities, hands-on Nature Center experience, swimming, tie-dye shirt making, zip line, and more.
Your family can custom-craft their own experience so it suits your family right where you are. For example:
You can bring your tent or camper and enjoy one of Heartland’s RV sites (full and partial hookup sites available), or you can reserve a dorm-style room for your family in one of Heartland’s lodges. We also have limited space in our hotel style rooms for maximum comfort!
For those camping in the RV park, you can make all your own meals at your campsite, or you can enjoy all meals in the Heartland dining room. Or you can do a little of both!
You can choose your family’s level of participation in the activities offered – go all day every day or balance your days between downtime and activities – whatever works best for you!
You can come for the whole week (check-in on Monday, June 30, and check-out on Friday, July 4), or you can just come for a night or two. Whatever fits your busy family’s calendar the best!
Pricing:
Event Registration rates as low as…
$74.00/person
Camping
$30/night
Housing
$18/night per person in the dorm or $75/week
PLEASE NOTE: Registration rates will increase May 23
There is a non-refundable $50 charge on each registration
Family Camp is a “pick and choose” type registration. There are several options to make it the best experience for your family! Click here to see all the options and pricing that are available to you on registration.
Tentative Schedule:
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9:00a-11:30a Registration and check-in
12:00p Lunch
1:00p Opening Camp session
Various Afternoon Activities: Snack shack, pool, tie-dye, high ropes, archery, Nature Center, knife & axe throwing, climbing wall, etc.
1:30p Youth slingshot paintball
2:30p Bible Study
5:30p Dinner
8:00p Pool and snack shack
8:00p Euchre and Bunko Tournaments
11:00p Quiet hour begins
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8:00a Breakfast
10:00a Morning Session
12:00p Lunch
Various Afternoon Activities: Snack shack, pool, tie-dye, high ropes, archery, Nature Center, knife & axe throwing, climbing wall, etc.
1:30p Creative Camp Craft
2:30p Bible Study
5:30p Dinner
7:00 Worship unplugged
8:00p Wagon rides
8:00p Pool and snack shack
11:00p Quiet hour begins
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8:00a Breakfast
8:00a Men’s Breakout Session
10:00a Morning Session
12:00p Lunch
Various Afternoon Activities: Snack shack, pool, high ropes, archery, Nature Center, knife & axe throwing, climbing wall, etc.
2:30p Bible Study
5:30p Dinner
7:00p Family Hoedown Square Dance
8:30p Pool and snack shack
11:00p Quiet hour begins
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8:00a Breakfast
8:00a Women’s Breakout Session
10:00a Morning Session
12:00p Lunch
Various Afternoon Activities: Snack shack, pool, high ropes, archery, paintball, knife & axe throwing, climbing wall, etc.
1:30p Creative Camp Craft
2:30p Bible Study
5:30p Dinner
7:00p Family Fourth Activities
8:30p Pool and snack shack
10:00p Youth Late Night
11:30p Quiet hour begins
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8:00a Complimentary pancake breakfast
9:00a Check-out and departure
Ohio Deaf Camp:
We are so proud to host Ohio’s ONLY Ohio Family Deaf Camp! There is something for every member of your family, including activities and services for adults AND kids with deaf interpreters, along with other scheduled opportunities for the hearing impaired. Have any additional questions regarding the Deaf Camp part of our Family Camp? Please reach out to our deaf camp director, Mary Green. Click below to email Mary.
Highlights from our last Family Camp experience:
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Frequently Asked Questions:
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Check-in begins on Monday, June 30, from 9:00 a.m. to 11:30 am.
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RV and tent campers should go to the Meadowview RV Park check in building upon arrival. Campers who will be staying in a dorm or hotel style room will check in at the Oakwood Center lobby. Please check in immediately upon arrival before you begin any set up of your camp site or attempt to participate in any activities.
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Yes! In an effort to provide security for our registered guests, we ask that all day guests register to have full access at all the Ohio Family Camp has to offer. Day guests must check in at Oakwood Center. The full day guest rate is $12.00 for ages 12 and up or $8.00 for ages 3-11. Evening Events are $5 per person for arrival after 5pm!
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Yes! You are welcome to join us each morning for our services starting at 10:00a. If you would like to stay after the service, you will need to purchase a day pass at the Oakwood Center Info Desk.
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You can pre-register for a full week meal package during the registration process by clicking the registration button above.
If you would prefer to purchase meals onsite, you will be able to pay by credit card, cash, or check at the registration/information booth in the Oakwood Center daily.
A menu for the week will be available a week before camp on our website, and then in our event booklet onsite.
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A general schedule is listed above! A more detailed schedule will be posted closer to the event.
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Family Camp attire is casual and comfortable! Here are a few specific dress code items to be aware of:
Closed toe shoes are required for most activities
Shoes or sandals and a cover up must be worn when walking to and from the swimming pool
Modest bathing suits are required for all guests
Clothing with inappropriate (non-Christian, non-family friendly) slogans or symbols are not allowed
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Wifi may be available in some places during Family Camp. We do strongly recommend that you avoid using wifi and electronic devices when possible to allow you to enjoy an “unplugged” week with your family and friends.
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Some activities to enjoy at your leisure during Family Camp include hiking nature trails, volleyball, basketball, 9 Square in the Air, Gaga Ball, Pickleball, Disc Golf, scavenger hunts, creeking, and playgrounds for children. Guests are also encouraged to bring indoor and outdoor games to play and invite others to join in!
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The only activity that requires sign-ups is Tie-dye. Please order your shirt during online registration and then sign up for a time slot at check-in.
All other activities are on a first-come, first-serve basis! Please be on time for scheduled activities if you would like to participate.
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Heartland’s Food Services team are available to talk with guests who have food allergies. They can answer questions about ingredients and preparation to help guests discern whether a food item will be safe for them considering their allergies. Just look for the smiling people in the blue Heartland shirts!
We do ask that you please report any severe food allergies to us on the registration form when you register. If you have any questions, contact Heartland Guest Services at 740.747.0220 or by emailing guestservices@heartlandretreat.com.
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Dogs can only be in the Meadowview RV Park area and must be leashed and also secured when you are away from the campsite.
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For the safety of all guests and in compliance with Heartland’s rules and insurance requirements, no unapproved ATV’s may be brought to Family Camp or used by guests. The only approved ATV’s will be in use by event security.
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Golf cart rentals are available on a first-come-first-serve basis and must be reserved by May 22. The rental fee is $300.00 for the full week of Family Camp (Monday-Friday). Drivers must be at least 21 years of age and provide proof of valid car insurance upon arrival to Family Camp.
