Entering Grades 3-7
Geneva Shores is an overnight camp program for children entering 3rd – 7th grades. Geneva Shores is on the west side of Lakeshore Drive, on the shores of Lake Michigan. Not every session is the same length (some end on Friday and some on Saturday) and different sessions are offered to different grades (4th-6th, 4th-7th, or 3rd-6th). Choose a session that works for your child to attend, and make sure to be aware of a few basic guidelines prior to registration.
A week at Geneva Shores means energetic counselors guiding campers through a week of making friends, trying new things and worshipping together. Some of campers’ favorites from Shores include playing Capture the Flag, making dinner over the fire, swimming in the pool or Lake Michigan, and dancing at songs and skits!
On shores, campers practice cooperation with friends, independence in living at camp for a week, and learning how to engage with scripture. Approachable and cheerful counselors walk with campers as they discover what Jesus means to us.
Special guests Joel Schoon Tanis and Steve Carigon join with Geneva staff for this unique camp experience. Songs and skits gatherings combine comedy and art to share Bible stories under their leadership. Campers can participate in a large group art project as a highlight of the week in addition to all the typical camp activities.
4 1/2-days & 4-nights. This camp session is a little shorter than the others, but we’ll still pack tons of fun into the week!
| 7:00am | Wake up and Polar-bearing (optional) |
| 8:30am | Breakfast |
| 9:15am | Songs and Skits |
| 10:00am | Bible Study |
| 11:00am | All Camp Game |
| 12:00pm | Lunch |
| 12:45 | Quiet Time |
| 1:30pm | Interest Groups |
| 2:30 | Activity Rotations – During this time each cabin has the chance to try a variety of camp activities. Every hour groups will rotate through the pool and splash park, the beach, arts and crafts, the store, archery, the jumping pillow, field games, playground time, the slip n slide, gaga ball, 9 square, sidewalk chalk, volleyball, nature walk, Frisbee golf and water games. |
| 5:30pm | Dinner |
| 6:15pm | Quiet Time |
| 7:00pm | Evening Activity |
| 7:45pm | Songs and Skits |
| 8:30pm | Snacks and Bed |
• Some sessions fill up very quickly – we recommend having a backup session (or two) in case your first choice fills up.
• Campers can come in individually, in pairs, or a fill-a-cabin. We do not allow groups of three, four, five, etc., and we do not allow one camper to come with two buddies
• Prior to the start of registration, we encourage you to create your family’s account.
• For more info, read through the FAQs!
All items should be labeled with camper’s full name
Note: This packing list is also included in the Printable Confirmation Packet below and in the confirmation we emailed shortly after you registered.
These items are not permitted and will be held by the counselor and returned at the end of the week.
Geneva Shores has a camp store filled with snacks, drinks, apparel and other Geneva branded items. You can add funds to your camper’s account for them to use at the store while they’re at camp. Funds can be added to your camper’s account in the registration portal while you’re getting them signed up for camp, or anytime leading up to their session.