Campers

2024 Summer Camps

“No Other Name”

We’re welcoming campers for the summer of 2024. This year’s theme is, “No Other Name” (Acts 4:12). Join us this summer and learn more about God’s good plan for you.

Read on for more information about camps, packing, rules, and registration.

2024 Summer Camp Events

These 72-hour camps are for young people going into grades 3–8. Whether you’re a first time camper or a returning camper, these camps are full of great things to do. Each unique week of camp features a variety of fun-filled activities.

Youth Camp 1 (Grades 3–8): July 8–11
Youth Camp 2 (Grades 3–8): July 22–25
Youth Camp 3 (Grades 3–8): August 19–22

Arrive: Monday, 2pm
Depart: Thursday, 2pm
Cost: $65 ($25 deposit with registration + $40 at camp)


Teen Camp

These 72-hour camps, for young people going into grades 6 to recent high school grads, are designed for fun and challenge. Purpose, fun, and friends are all main ingredients to these stand-alone camps. Sign up for this and open real life… full and abundant. These weeks have a paintball option with extra $10 fee and paintball waiver.

Teen Camp 1 (Grade 6–Grads): July 15–18
Teen Camp 2 (Grade 6–Grads): August 5–8

Arrive: Monday, 2pm
Depart: Thursday, 2pm
Cost: $65 ($25 deposit with registration + $40 at camp)


Guys Adventure Retreat

This retreat is for boys going into grades 6 to recent high school grads. Join us for a day of manly adventuring through the forest, hiking, building campsites, and woodland challenges. Bring a sleeping bag and anything that can help with a night in the wilderness.

Guys Adventure Retreat (Grade 6–Grads): August 2–3
Arrive: Friday, 1pm
Depart: Saturday, 12pm
Cost: $35 ($15 with registration + $20 at camp)


Defend Yourself!

Retreat for grades 8 to college. We will be diving deep into the book of Colossians as we “See to it that no one takes you captive through hollow and deceptive philosophy…” (Col. 2:8). Those going on the mission trip must attend this event.

Defenders Retreat: July 1–2
Arrive: Monday, 1pm
Depart: Tuesday, 5pm
Cost: $35 ($15 with registration + $15 at camp)


Extra Paintball Events

For high school students to adults. Come for two hours of paintball fun! All necessary equipment is provided. Sign up soon! Spaces limited. Please read and sign the paintball release of liability form with registration.

Saturday, July 13, 2–4pm
Saturday, July 27, 2–4pm
Saturday, August 10, 2–4pm
Saturday, August 24, 2–4pm
Cost: $10


Servant Days

Come, help us get the camp ready! Those going into grades 6 and older can come and do lots of last-minute chores. Bring grubby clothes and a willing attitude. Please let us know if you are coming.

Saturday, June 22
Saturday, June 29
Arrive: 10:30am
Lunch will be provided.


Teen Mission Trip: Camp Science Fair

This mission trip is for grade 8 to college. Space is limited. Must come to the training and do assigned reading in order to do this mission trip. Contact the Paynes for more info and to get all the requirements.

Teen Mission Trip (Grade 8 to College): August 14–17
Arrive: Wednesday 2pm
Depart: Saturday, 11pm
Cost: $50


Game Night!

For grades 6–12.

Friday, August 30
Arrive: 5pm
Depart: TBA
Cost: $3 (includes meal)
Bring your favorite snack to share.


Counselor Training

For those wanting to help this summer by being staff or junior counselors, you need to attend both nights of training. Contact Camp for more information.

Friday, June 28, 6–9pm and Saturday, June 29, 3–5pm

Why Should Your Kids Go To Camp?

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We believe that there are moral and spiritual benefits when your child comes to CHC. In daily life, your child is constantly bombarded by influences that affect their decision-making process, and many of these influences are not good or safe for your child. At CHC, your child will be surrounded by strong and good influences such as godly and fun music, morally strong staff with integrity, and biblical teachings for today.

This simply means that in a culture that says there is no truth or real direction, and everybody is out for themselves, it is increasingly difficult for young people to know how to identify and resist the poor influences they receive. With God’s help and the things that they will learn at CHC, each child will have available the tools they will need to make better decisions… decisions that follow God’s design to give us a full life, not a life of regrets.

What to Bring

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  • Sleeping bag or 3 warm blankets
  • Pillow and warm PJ’s
  • Jacket and long-sleeved shirts or sweatshirts
  • Several shoes / socks / hiking footwear
  • Towel, washcloth and toiletries
  • Flashlight and extra batteries
  • Bug repellant, sunscreen and hand sanitizer
  • Bible (if you have one)
  • Modest swimsuit (1 piece for gals, trunks for guys)
  • A good attitude
  • Bring a blank shirt of any kind, and we’ll silk-screen the camp logo on it

What Not to Bring

  1. No weapons or drugs are to be brought. All medicines are to be turned over to the CHC Health Director upon arrival.
  2. There is no need for extra money or snacks. Snacks are given out each evening. If you bring a snack item, you must make sure it is enough for the whole cabin and that the counselor is informed.
  3. No electronic items such as cell phones, iPods, games, etc. Try a 72-hour electronics fast. You will be surprised that you can and will survive.

Camp Rules

  1. No smoking.
  2. No one is allowed to ring the bell without permission, as this is our main means of communications in normal and emergency situations.
  3. Campers are to be within sight, sound, or knowledge or their counselor at all times.
  4. Once assigned to a cabin, the camper is not allowed in any other cabin.
  5. A general respect of camp property and other campers is expected.
  6. Do not bring cell phones or other electronics, such as iPods, games, etc.
  7. Rules of Christian conduct are to be practiced at all times (i.e. treat others as you want to be treated).
  8. Other week-specific rules will be reviewed upon arrival.

Please review these rules before arriving. Campers who cannot abide by camp rules will be sent home at their parents’ expense. No refund will be issued.

CHC is not responsible for lost or stolen items.

We discourage phone calls from parents. Due to our busy schedule, campers with calls miss out on important doings, and calls can induce homesickness in those who would otherwise be fine. Thanks.

At CHC we strive to provide a safe and fun environment.

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Privacy Policy

Your privacy is very important to us.

CHC is committed to keep your family’s personal and health information safe and confidential. We review and revise policies and procedures to further protect the privacy of your information.

What type of information is collected?

To provide quality care at camp we collect both personal and health information such as campers’ date of birth, address, email address, and health conditions.

How is this information used?

The information that we collect from you is used:

  • to care for the health of campers while they are at CHC
  • to administer medicine as necessary
  • to provide appropriate (and delicious!) food to campers
  • to comply with legal requirements

Do we share your information with anyone?

CHC may need to share the information with healthcare providers in case care is required beyond the scope of camp equipment or staff.

What about photos and videos of campers?

We take lots of photos and videos at CHC. We often use our photos and videos in our newsletter and on our website. If you would prefer that your child not be featured in these or other CHC materials, just let us know. We will never use images of your child for anything other than CHC-related materials.

Questions or Concerns

If you have any questions or concerns about your information with us, contact Directors Raughnsen and Holly Payne, 716-985-5810 or twotim.22@juno.com.

Summer Camp Registration

Registration and Participant Agreement

Please download and print the attached registration and participant agreement. Complete and return the forms with deposit to the camp at the address below. Also complete the paintball waiver if you would like to participate in the optional paintball activity.

Chautauqua Hills Camp
1788 Old Chautauqua Rd.
Gerry, NY 14740

See you soon!