Summer 2026

DAY CAMP PROGRAMS

DAY CAMP PROGRAM GOALS

Day camp started at Gretna Glen in 1988 as a way to serve our community and allow children to explore what it would be like to be an overnight camper. Our program will enable kids to GROW!

• Gain Age-Appropriate Independence
• Recognize Self Worth
• Open Doors to New Experiences
• Walk in Christian Faith

SAMPLE SCHEDULE

• 7:30-8:45 Extended Day (register on-line)
• 9:00 Arrive settle in and check in with friends
• 9:15 Kick off the day with Large Group Bible Discovery and Worship
• 9:45 Open Play Options with Counselors
• 10:30 Morning Activity Rotations (Fishing, Boating, Theme Fun, Games, Nature)
• 11:15 Lunch & Singing
• 12:30 Pool / Waterslide
• 1:45 Theme Activities Fun
• 3:00 Daily Closing, Singing & Snack
• 3:30 Camper Pick Up
• 3:30-5:30 Extended Day (register on-line)

EXTENDED DAY INFORMATION

Extended day is available for an additional fee. You may register your camper for AM Extended Day ($25), PM Extended Day ($25), or both. Extended day drop off and pick up times are as follows: Morning extended day: children may be dropped off anytime between 7:30am and 8:45am for an indoor game time. Afternoon extended day: pick up time is between 5:15pm-5:30pm. This allows campers to go enjoy an additional activity after the end of regular day camp. To register for Extended day please select the extended day program available for that week and designate AM/PM.

OVERNIGHT PROGRAMS

All Gretna Glen children and youth campers will have the opportunity to share in the camp experience filled with singing, Bible Discovery, worship, crafts, nature, swimming, boating, fishing, campfires, hiking, archery, sports, games, and much more. Each program is designed specifically to be age appropriate. Youth campers may have the opportunity to take part in off-site trips, high and low ropes challenge courses, and theme-based programming.

Summer Camp gives campers an opportunity to:

Create an open environment for discussion and allow them to share where they are in their faith walk.
Share in the experience of being a team player and learn the importance of inclusion.
Discover new talents and creativity while stepping out of their comfort zones and overcoming fears.
Learn how they can be a helpful and contributing community member.

Our camper's will leave Gretna Glen with new tools and experiences that will help them to THRIVE in their local communities:

• Try New Experiences:Camp is great exposure to new people, news skills, and new challenges.
• Hear Good News:We are here to share in the joy of knowing and following Jesus Christ!
• Reset and Renew:We work hard to create a place where campers can be themselves, and rest.
• Inspire One Another: Community experiences and culture creation are key.
• Value Themselves: Campers learn they can do more than they thought possible.
• Explore Possibilities: Asking questions about their faith, their future, and their world.

CAMPER IN LEADERSHIP TRAINING

As we move forward into this summer and beyond, we have decided to sunset the CILT (Camper in Leadership Training) program name and rebrand it into something new. We are super excited to continue offering this program, and we want to grow it in a way that better aligns with our long-term goals. Youth ages 13-16 will still have the opportunity to gain meaningful leadership experience here at Gretna Glen through a quality training period and a hands-on role for a week as part of our summer camp team. While some aspects will look a little bit different, we are thrilled for what’s to come!

We are still finalizing the program details and expect to launch the updated version in late December or early January. If you are interested in this opportunity, please fill out the form below and we will contact you as soon as the details are finalized.