Junior Winter Camp

Summary

Christ-centered Winter Youth Camps for 4th-6th-grade students

Hartland's Preteen Winter Camp offers awesome team recreation, competitive sports tournaments, great worship music, and challenging messages. It's all designed to build a strong faith in Christ and deepen students' walks with Him.

Enjoy delicious, all-you-can-eat meals, friendly staff and a huge variety of fun activities.

Hartland's winter camps offer a high-quality, spiritually focused experience at a very affordable price.

In a culture shouting to focus on yourself, believe in yourself, get plenty of "me time," and pursue happiness above all else, the timeless echo of the Bible emerges. It reminds us that life's purpose surpasses self-indulgence; it's a canvas to reflect the divine. God created us for one primary purpose: to glorify Him. "Thus says the Lord, 'Bring my sons from afar and my daughters from the end of the earth, everyone who is called by my name, whom I created for my glory'" (Isa. 43:6–7). Life is wasted when we focus on ourselves instead of living for the glory of God, not just in the big things but in every area of our lives, even routine things like eating and drinking. "Whether you eat or drink, or whatever you do, do all to the glory of God" (1 Cor. 10:31). So let's take some time this winter to "fix our eyes on Jesus" (Hebrews 12:2) and a lot less time focusing on ourselves.

 

Activities

Dates and Speakers

February 2 - 4, 2024

  • Speaker: Jordan Niles

    Photo of Jordan Niles

    If there is one thing you need to know about Jordan, it is that he lives to have fun! He loves coffee, a good book, or a walk in nice weather. When he is not out having fun, he is at home hanging out with his beautiful wife, Danay and two kids, Patrick and June. Jordan grew up in church but didn’t fully understand the gospel until later in life. So now he has a desire and passion to see the next generation grow up in love with Jesus and a true view of the gospel. - Jordan Niles

  • Music: Trevor Saephan

    Photo of Trevor Saephan

    Hey! I’m Trevor Saephan. I am married to my beautiful and amazing wife Maddie. I have been working in Pre-Teen ministries over the last year and it has been incredible to serve alongside my wife to this amazing age group of young disciples. For fun, I like cooking with my wife, playing some sports, and playing music.

Details

WHAT TO BRING

Clothing: Hartland Christian Camp is located at an elevation of about 4500 feet, with temperatures varying greatly.

  • Lots of warm clothes
  • Good walking/hiking shoes or boots
  • Jacket/sweatshirt, etc.
  • "Grubbies" (clothes that can get dirty, muddy, etc.)
  • Plastic bags for wet and/or dirty clothes
  • Towels
  • Sleeping bag (in a large trash bag to keep it dry)
  • Pillow
  • Maybe an extra blanket
  • Soap, shampoo, toothbrush, etc. 
  • Chapstick (it's dry here)
  • Water bottle
  • Bible
  • Camera (not a smartphone or iPhone)
  • Flashlight
  • Spending money for the Snack Bar/Gift Shop, music CDs, quarters for ping pong and foosball machines.

Please put camper's name on everything!  If you find that your child has lost something, call the Camp Office at (559) 337-2349. Found items are only held for two (2) weeks after camp.

WHAT NOT TO BRING

  • Electronic devices of any kind
  • Alcohol
  • Tobacco
  • Drugs (unless prescribed by a doctor)
  • Firearms
  • Fireworks

DRESS CODE

We have the unique opportunity to create a setting that fosters spiritual, relational, and personal growth.  Your dress can help or hinder that goal so please be modest.  While this list does not include every imaginable article of clothing or fashion trend, here are some guidelines to help you keep everyone's best interests in mind.

  • Tops end where bottoms begin.  Your midriff belongs behind one or the other.
  • Underwear belongs UNDER your other clothes.  Don't go showing it off.
  • Sleepwear is for sleeping in.  Please don't wear your jammies around camp. 
  • Yoga pants are for doing yoga in.  Save the tight-fitting pants/shorts for the gym back home or cover them with a long shirt.
  • And as ironic as it may sound, the longer the shorts the better.  At least fingertip length, please.

That about “covers” it - please do likewise (pun intended).

PARENTS

Hartland is very isolated and there are no gasoline stations nearby. Make sure you fill up before you come up the mountain. If you are coming through Visalia, the last place to buy gas is in Lemon Cove. If you are coming from the North, the last place will be in Fresno.

 Note to Parents
 Directions to Hartland

Medical

It is our desire to provide a fun, yet safe, environment for each camper. In order to accomplish this, a Registered Nurse is on-site and available 24-hours-a-day to assist with medical emergencies, first-aid, and administration of medications. Please ensure that medical forms are filled out completely. All campers' medications must be in their original containers, labeled with name and clear instructions.
Medications should then be placed in one labeled zip-lock bag per individual. These bags are to be turned in to the nurse upon check-in.

 Medical Release Form

 Special Dietary Needs

Promo

2024 PROMOTIONAL MATERIALS

Please feel free to download the resources below for use in promoting this event at your church. High quality printed 11 x 17 posters can be sent to you upon request. Please email info@hartlandcamp.com to request printed posters.

Promo Packet includes videos, logos, posters, bulletin inserts, flyers, packing list, and more.

Individual Registration

INDIVIDUAL REGISTRATION (Currently Waitlisting for this event as of 11.2.2023)

Register here for campers who are NOT attending with a church group (contact the church to register with a group).

Rate
$264 per person  

Includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, program, and recreation.

SCHOLARSHIPS

Need a little help with the finances? Hartland is committed to the idea that no one should miss out on camp due to a lack of funds. Click here to learn more.

A non-refundable registration fee of $40 will hold your reservation.

Register Online

Group Registration

GROUP REGISTRATION (limited space remains)

For leaders who plan to bring a group of campers.

Group Rate
Campers with church groups $226
Counselors FREE
(1 Counselor per 7 Campers)  

Includes 2 nights lodging, 6 meals, program, and recreation.

How it works

Our part:
We give you a discounted rate for each camper. Plus, each camper and counselor will receive free access to recreation activities. We provide you with access to Hartland's online registration system. This easy-to-use system streamlines the process of registering campers, collecting medical forms, sending confirmation notices, and creating rosters (paper forms also available). We also provide you with a free promotional video, posters, bulletin inserts, and flyers to get the word out to your students and parents.

Your Part:

  1. You decide how many camper spots you want to reserve and submit your request below.
  2. You secure the spots by signing a contract and making a non-refundable registration fee of $40 per camper
  3. You collect the completed registrations and money from your campers.
  4. You give the campers the confirmation information, medical forms, etc.
  5. You supply one counselor for every 7 campers. There is no charge for the counselors to attend camp.
  6. 2 weeks prior to camp, you give Hartland one check for the balance of the camp fees due, cabin assignment sheets, completed medical forms, and volunteer counselor applications.
  7. You agree to comply with California guidelines for youth serving organizatons (AB-506, etc.).
  8. You pay Hartland via check. Those churches/organizations opting for credit/debit/text payments will be charged a 3% processing fee.
SCHOLARSHIPS

Need a little help with the finances? Hartland is committed to the idea that no one should miss out on camp due to a lack of funds. Click here to learn more.

 

Register Online