summer camp

Junior Escape

Ages 8-12  /  $350

Jr. Escape I - June 17-21

Jr. Escape II - July 8-12

Jr. Escape III - July 22-26

Jr. Escape IV - July 28- August 2

Junior Escape camp introduces QUEST TIME where you choose your own adventure from a great selection of activities like nukem, archery, crafts, milk jug lacrosse, moleball, mountain boarding, and more! Spend 5 amazing days at camp having fun, making new friends, and learning about our awesome God!

Check In: 8:30 am, Monday     
Closing Rally: 2:45 pm, Friday

  • 8:00 Wake up

    8:30 Flag Raising and Prayer

    8:45 Breakfast

    9:30 Camp Clean up

    10:00 Worship and Fusion (Message)

    10:30 Small Group

    11:00 Quest (Choose your activity)

    12:00 Lunch

    1:00 Rest Time

    1:30 Waterfront

    4:00 Quest

    5:00 Cabin Activity Time

    5:45 Dinner

    6:30 All Camp Game

    7:00 Worship and Fusion

    8:00 Cabin Activity

    9:00 Snack

    9:15 Campfire

    9:45 Flush and Brush

    10:15 Bed Time

  • Overnight campers will receive breakfast, lunch, dinner and an evening snack. On Monday they will receive lunch, dinner and an evening snack is served. On Fridays only breakfast and lunch are served.

    Due to camp sizes we can only accommodate allergies. If your child has a food allergy please contact the office to discuss their needs.

    If your child is a picky eater please contact us for your options. We are often restricted in what we serve because of food allergies and cannot always provide a camper’s safe food ie peanut butter.

    A sample menu is below. This changes depending on food availability and allergies:

    Monday

    Lunch: chicken nuggets, fries, veggie bar.

    Dinner: burgers, chips, baked beans, salad

    Snack: Rice Crispy Treats

    Tuesday

    Breakfast: Breakfast Scramble, yogurt, cereal, fruit

    Lunch: Sloppy Joes, Tots, Green Beans, Veggie Bar

    Dinner: Tacos, Rice, Refried Beans

    Snack: Brownies

    Wednesday

    Breakfast: Breakfast Sandwiches, cereal, yogurt, fruit

    Lunch: Mini-Corndogs, Fries, Fruit, Veggie Bar

    Dinner: Chicken Parm, Broccoli Garlic Bread, Salad

    Snack: Chex Mix

    Thursday

    Breakfast: French Toast Sticks, yogurt, cereal, fruit

    Lunch: Hot Dogs, Baked Beans, carrots, watermelon

    Dinner: Chicken Drumstick, mashed potatoes, corn, salad

    Snack: Smores

    Friday

    Breakfast: Pancakes, sausage, fruit, cereal, yogurt

    Lunch: Pizza, salad bar, fruit

  • 1.Drop off: You may drop mail off in the office during check in to be delivered throughout the week.

    2. USPS: If you are sending mail through USPS please do so early in the week to ensure delivery. Our mail does not arrive until early evening most days.

    If you would like to send mail to your child while at camp, please mail letters using this format so that we can ensure it reaches your child.

    "Your Camper's Name and Cabin"

    c/o SON-Life Camp and Retreat Center

    189 126th Ave

    Wayland, MI 49348

    Any packages coming from major retailers like amazon, walmart, or target will be held onto and distributed at check out.

    Campers may give any letters they would like to send to their counselor who will give it to our office to be mailed. Please make sure you have provided a self-addressed stamped envelope with you camper.

    3. Email- Emails are printed out at 10:00 am each day for delivery at lunch time. Emails received after this time will be handed out the next day.

    Email office@son-lifecamp.org and in the subject line please include your child’s first and last name and cabin number.

    Campers do not have access to a computer and will not be able to email you back.

  • Cancellations are assessed a $50 administration fee. All cancellations must be made at least 30 days prior to the first day of the session you are registered for in order to receive a refund.

    Cancellations less than 30 days will not receive a refund, except in the case of an unusual circumstance.

  • Check in occurs at two seperate times for day campers and overnight campers. We ask that you do not arrive before your check in time. If you are checking in campers for two different camps please check in the first one, get them settled and then return to the check in line at the correct time for your second camper.

    Overnight Camp Check-in: 8:30 am

    Overnight Camp Closing Rally/Check Out: 2:45 pm

    Closing rally is on Friday and is an opportunity for all campers to share about their week, our theme verse/song, and watch our weekly video.

  • Scholarships are available please call 269-792-2081 or email office@SON-lifecamp.org for more information.

    2024 Scholarship Application

  • The safety of your child is our main priority.

    We have a health officer on site 24/7. They are trained to distribute medications, treatments of minor bumps and scratches, and trained to handle any serious emergencies.

    All of our staff and volunteers are background checked and interviewed. We take care in selecting and training our staff and volunteers so that every child is safe.

    Whenever we are near or using the waterfront area certified lifeguards are on duty. Our lifeguards are supervised by our waterfront director who has specific training in managing of the waterfront and lifeguards.

  • Campers may request up to one cabin partner. We cannot guarantee more than one partner due to cabin sizes, staffing, and the distribution of ages that sign up.

    Both cabin partners must write each others name down.

    Both campers must be the same gender and within two grades. Please note that the older camper will be placed with the younger camper.