Our campers have a TON of fun, but most importantly learn about Jesus Christ. From awesome staff and deep relationships to exciting activities and outdoor adventures, you’ll find that Wesley Woods is no ordinary summer camp! Join us and see why we’re Christ centered, others focused, and seriously fun!
MY FIRST CAMP ADVENTURE
Ages 4- 6 Years | $ 90
Our youngest friends join us for their first camp experience! They’ll join us for a fun day of classic camp activities like swimming in the pool, meeting the farm animals, Bible stories, and s’mores around the campfire. Drop off from 8-9am, pick up from 4:30-5pm.
Sessions:
Week 6: July 17, 2024
Week 7: July 24, 2024
Week 8: July 31, 2024
**NEW 2024** WESLEY WOODS WEEK LONG DAY CAMP
Ages 6- 13 Years | $ 250
Optional: $25 transportation fee (drop off and pick up) offered weeks 1-10 from the First United Methodist Church in Indianola.
Experience camp while still sleeping in your own bed at night! Campers will experience classic camp activities like canoeing, climbing the rock wall, and archery with swimming in the pool or pond daily. Lunch provided. Drop off at 8am, pick up from 4:30-5:00pm daily. Choose between pick-up/drop-off at Wesley Woods or a location in Indianola that will be communicated to parents closer to the summer.
Sessions:
Week 1: June 10 – 14, 2024
Week 2: June 17 – 21, 2024
Week 3: June 24 – 28, 2024
Week 4: July 1 – July 3, 2024*
Week 5: July 8 – 12, 2024
Week 6: July 15 – 19, 2024
Week 7: July 22 – 26, 2024
Week 8: July 29 – August 2, 2024
Week 9: August 5 – 9, 2024
Week 10: August 12 – 16, 2024
*No camp on July 4-5, 2024 | $150
HORSE DAY CAMP
Ages 9– 14 Years | $ 380
This is your chance to get a taste of summer horse camp and still sleep in your own bed at night. Spending part of each day in the barn will be complemented with other summer camp activities (may include: swimming, archery, low ropes, hikes, crafts). Lunch provided. Drop off from 8-9am, pick up from 4:30-5:00pm daily.
Sessions:
Week 6: July 15 – 19, 2024
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Offer the highest quality, christ-centered summer camp program in the region;
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Provide a safe, supportive environment where children develop leadership skills, build life-long friendships, and gain self-confidence;
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Welcome campers from a variety of backgrounds (i.e., age, gender, race and ability);
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Help campers develop self-confidence, self-respect, and an appreciation of an individual’s own worth;
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Encourage campers to grow as responsible members of their families and citizens of their communities; and
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Be good stewards of the resources and rich environments that we operate our programs in.
8:00 – Drop off begins at Wesley Woods or Indianola First United Methodist Church
8:30- Camper Free Time Activity; Travel to Camp from FUMC.
9:00 – 11:45 – Activity Periods (Archery, Canoeing, Climbing Wall, Horses, and more!)
12:00 – Lunch
1:00 – 2:00 – Visiting the Camp Store and Bible Study
2:15 – 3:45 – Swimming Time
3:45 – End of Day Wrap Up; Depart for FUMC Drop site
4:30 – Pick Up Begins
5:00 Pick up Ends
One of the keys to ensuring your child has a great camp experience is to come prepared. A little planning can get your child’s day camp experience off to a smooth start and help ensure they have an experience to remember! Be sure your child gets a good night’s sleep and starts their day with a healthy breakfast.
WHAT TO BRING TO CAMP EACH DAY
BACKPACK
Please place your child’s water bottle, bug spray, and sunscreen in the backpack. No wheeled backpacks.
SUNSCREEN
Help your child apply sunscreen before they arrive. Please mark the bottle with your child’s first and last name. Your child, grades K – 8, may keep their sunscreen with them. Leaders will keep sunscreen in a safe place for our younger campers. (Sunscreen is only needed during the spring and summer months, or as deemed necessary by the parent.)
WATER BOTTLE
Water bottle filling stations are located throughout Camp Wesley Woods. Campers are encouraged to keep their water bottle filled and to drink water throughout the day. Some campers fill water bottles with ice at home to help keep water cool throughout the day.
SHOES
All campers must wear closed-toe sneakers or sandals with a heel strap. Some campers choose to bring crocs for pool/ swim time. Campers are required to wear shoes during activities and while at camp and on busses.
BATHING SUIT & TOWEL
Campers swim at day camp and track out camp. Depending on your child’s swim time, your child may need to wear his/her swimsuit under their regular clothes. Please include a dry towel on each swim day. You may also want to include an empty plastic bag in your child’s backpack to hold their wet swimsuits and towels.
CAMP STORE MONEY
Campers will get the opportunity to visit that Camp Store daily while they attend Day Camp. In the camp store, there is a variety of Camp Merchandise (t-shirts, sweatshirts, stuffed animals, etc.) and snacks available for purchase. Money is collected at the beginning of the week to create a store account and any remaining balance will be refunded at the end of the session.
WHAT TO LEAVE AT HOME
Electronics, games, phones or music players
Candy
Personal sports equipment
Money or valuables
Toys
Flip-flops or open heeled sandals
Weapons