Resources from Your Bible Camp

Confirmation Camp (Entering 7-10 Grade)

Embark on a thrilling adventure with your youth at Confirmation Camp! Nothing beats bonding over meaningful activities, making new pals, learning from caring young adults of faith, and soaking up the beauty of nature. Clergy and ministry leaders lead optional daily 90-minute congregational time to grow lasting relationships within your church group and focus on your class's unique needs. Adult leaders get to join in on the fun too! So pack your bags, invest in your youth with an all-week immersion in faith and life together, and create unforgettable memories to inspire lifelong discipleship through crucial connections to the life and ministry of your church.

Sugar Creek Bible Camp is excited to offer 2 weeks of Confirmation Camp this summer:

Option 1: June 16-21

Option 2: July 28-August 2

Once you have selected the week your congregation will be attending, please fill out This Form to hold your spots and begin the GHRID process...Read More Here

Ministry Leader Planning Meeting: All leaders participating in the confirmation camp will be invited to a planning meeting before the summer. Please fill out this interest survey to help select dates.

Sample Schedule for Confirmation Camp

Flyer for your Confirmation Families

Summer 2024: Created to Be!

This year's theme will allow campers to explore the amazing people that God has created them to be through "identity markers" like brave, disciples, authentic, and more! Campers of all ages will enjoy celebrating that God has created each of us this summer.

If Confirmation Camp weeks do not work for your congregation, let us know! Almost any week or program can be adapted to meet your needs. Instead, cruise down the Mississippi on a houseboat together or cultivate lifelong bonds through an adventure program. Promote a certain week as your congregation's camp week for campers of all ages. Contact Program Director, Stephanie Engel, for more information.

NEW! Sugar Creek has added 4 new programs, expanded 2 current programs, and brought back WYLDE a Youth Gathering alternative experience for individuals or youth groups! Explore 20+ summer programs at www.SugarCreekBibleCamp.org/summer-camp. Your church has something exciting at Sugar Creek for all of your families this summer. Adult volunteers are needed as well. "Come and see" who and whose we are Created to Be.

LEAD and Summer Staff

Camp is where courageous leaders, community builders, and change-makers are found and formed! There are two amazing ways young people can have a meaningful summer filled with community, faith, and life-changing experiences. Please share these opportunities.

LEAD is a 4-week program for youth entering 11-12th grade that will empower High Schoolers to grow in leadership skills while shadowing summer staff. This program is entirely covered by scholarships PLUS a small spending stipend at the snack canteen.

Application HERE

Sugar Creek is also hiring young adults for counselors, support staff, and leadership positions! Build the skills needed for any professional journey; virtually any position can be made into a custom internship. Please encourage young adults in your congregations and lives to consider joining this amazing community.

Application and more information HERE

Thank you for encouraging young people to be part of the amazing ministry of your Bible camp!

Youth Retreats & Rentals

Your Bible Camp is open year-round and is eager to work with you to find the right programs for your congregation or creating new ones together.

Youth Retreats

Sugar Creek offers retreats for Elementary School, Middle School, Confirmation groups, and High School youth. You bring your people and Sugar Creek handles the rest! More information HERE

La Crosse Area Synod Pre-Youth Gathering Retreat

Save the Date: April 5-6. More information coming soon.

This retreat will allow your Youth Gathering crew (adults + youth) to bond and prepare before heading down to New Orleans. It's your chance to meet and collaborate with other congregations from the La Crosse Area Synod also heading to the Youth Gathering!

Rentals

Got a committee or two at your church? Need more energy, focus, and bonding? Sugar Creek is ready to host your team! Groups of all sizes can take advantage of the adult-friendly facilities for day or overnight experiences. Program Director, Stephanie is excited to plan memorable and productive youth, adult, council, and intergenerational retreats with you. Call soon for best dates, meal options, and your first choice of conference facilities.

Plan It! with Peer Ministry

Tuesday, April 30

10:00 am-4:00 pm

Cost $125 per Church includes up to 2 people

Good ministry comes from good planning. Kelsey Blinn, Sugar Creek alumnus and currently program specialist with Peer Ministry, will be leading a Plan It! workshop. You will gain new tools for planning great faith formation ministry for your own, unique context. Come to collaborate with your peers from other churches and ministry sites for important dates, fundraising tricks, relevant post-pandemic programming, and more. High-speed WIFI is available. Bring your team of volunteers, clergy, and staff and leave with an entire year of ministry planned with confidence. Cost includes materials, meals and Plan It! Digital Guide for your congregation's unlimited use.

Enjoy opportunities to network and relax at Sugar Creek after the workshop. Lodging one or both nights in modern, comfortable cabins or lodges available by request.

Whatever your unique needs, Sugar Creek is here every day and exists to joyfully help you with your ministry! Our experienced staff are available for congregational visits, to come to brainstorm with you over coffee, to provide a beautiful and comfortable sacred space for a sabbath renewal for you and your family, and to provide life-changing experiences for people of all ages. What are your struggles right now?

God's Peace,

Dcn. Stephanie M. Engel

Deacon Stephanie M. Engel

Program Director

program@sgrcreek.org

(608)734-3113