Boys Overnight Camps
Experience a week of unforgettable fun, friendships, and personal growth at Haycock with one of our overnight camp weeks! Each day is a new adventure, with Bible lessons and outdoor adventure activities led by godly male role models. Campers build friendships with other boys, grow in their faith, and leave with lasting memories and a positive impact on their lives.
Stockade
Ages 8-10
Ages 8-10
Stockade camp offers a fun and reassuring environment for boys to become comfortable being outdoors and being away from home. Campers will experience an introduction to rifles, archery, rock climbing, and more.
Trailblazers
Ages 10-12
Ages 10-12
Trailblazers camp provides a week for boys to try new activities and develop a love for the outdoors. This program introduces canoeing, .22 rifles, and high ropes, and gives boys the opportunity to discover what they love about God’s creation.
Battalion
Ages 12-14
Ages 12-14
Battalion camp is a memorable action-packed week that will be a highlight of your son’s summer! Campers stay in lean-tos and are introduced to some of our most exhilarating camp activities like shotguns and canoeing on the Delaware River.
| June 22-27 | July 6-11 | July 13-18 | July 20-25 | July 27 – Aug 1 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Haycock Experience | The Haycock Experience | Marksmen | River Adventure | Wings and Wheels |
| Mountain Climbers | Outpost Camp | Paintball Adventure | ||
| Go Kart Week |
Take the thrill of camp to the next level with one of our adventure camps! In addition to participating in regular camp activities and lessons, these camps spend some time discovering challenging new activities and honing their skills.
The Haycock Experience: Try a little bit of everything in this action-packed week! Campers will have an outdoor rock climbing experience, play paintball, take an all-day canoeing excursion, and drive go-karts.
Marksmen: Spend each day honing your shooting skills, and get the chance to shoot .22 rifles, shotguns, archery, and handguns.
Mountain Climbers: Try bouldering at Haycock Mountain, rock climbing at High Rocks, and an overnight hike on the Appalachian Trail.
River Adventure: Take to the water in this week! You’ll do several day canoe/kayak trips and an overnight camp-out on the Delaware River.
Outpost Camp: Make your own campsite from scratch, and learn outdoor skills like knot-tying, outdoor cooking and orienteering.
Paintball Adventure: Spend some time each day playing paintball across all of our Haycock OPS fields.
Go Cart Week: Spend the week learning the basics of go cart repair and having fun driving on camp’s track.
Wings and Wheels: Campers will get time in a cockpit with an aviation instructor, as well as spending a few days driving go-karts on camp.
Boys Mini Camps
Ages 7-12
Ages 7-12
Mini Camp is perfect for the first time camper or those who wish to get a taste of overnight camp. This is the best of summer camp crammed into one-half week. Ease your way into a full week away as our low camper-to-counselor ratio fosters quick relationships and an atmosphere of comfort for those new to camp.
Father/Son
Mini Camps
Mini Camps
Experience the fun of Haycock together at our Father/Son Mini Camps! Choose your lodging between staying in the cabins or camping outdoors, and participate in your favorite Haycock activities together. This is a great way to introduce a boy to camp, or to share in all the fun of camp together!
Daily schedule
This is what a typical day in a boys camp week looks like.
| 8:25 AM | Morning Lineup |
| 8:30 AM | Breakfast |
| 9:15 AM | Bible Ex (Worship and Bible Lesson) |
| 10:15 AM | Cabin Activities* |
| 12:30 PM | Lunch |
| 1:15 PM | Cabin Activities* |
| 2:30 PM | Pool Time |
| 5:00 PM | Down Time (Cabin Devotions) |
| 6:00 PM | Dinner |
| 7:00 PM | The Great Game |
| 8:00 PM | Night Game (counselor hunt, capture the flag, etc.) |
| 9:00 PM | Evening Event (bonfire, night swim, etc.) |
| 10:00 PM | Cabin Devos and Bedtime |
what to bring
- Bedding (Sleeping Bag or Twin Sheets & Blanket)
- Flashlight
- Clothing, including long pants, a sweatshirt, and close-toed shoes
- Toiletries
- Rain gear
- Swim suit and beach towel
- Bug spray and sunscreen
- Water bottle
- Bible
- Camp store money (recommended $15-30) can be added at online registration or brought to camp.
PLEASE LEAVE AT HOME:
- Axes, hatchets, knives
- Cell phones, tablets, music players, etc.
- Electronic games
- Drugs, alcohol, cigarettes
- Pets
- Matches/fireworks
forms
Most forms can be completed online on UltraCamp. Click here to see if there are any uncompleted online forms required for your registration. The following forms must be completed online:
- Health History Form
- Summer Camp Release Form
- Camper Code of Conduct Form
- Summer Camp Physical (May substitute a suitable physical for school, sports, etc. from the last 12 months.)
- Medical Insurance Card
All medication to be administered at camp MUST be accompanied by a signed doctor’s note! Please download or print off the Medication Release Form and send it to your doctor. It can be uploaded to the Document Center or brought to camp with the medication. The only exceptions to this policy are medications included on our Standing Orders.
Frequently Asked Questions
Where do campers stay?
Campers in our Stockade and Trailblazers programs stay in cabins, which have electricity. Campers in Battalion stay in Lean-To sites, which are about a five-minute walk from main camp.
When is drop-off and pickup?
Check-in begins at 3:00 PM on Sunday. Our closing ceremony is at 6:00 PM on Friday, with dinner to follow.
(Mini Camp programs will have a different drop-off or pickup time; check your email for specific times.)
How can I contact my son during camp?
You can email your camper using your UltraCamp account by clicking here. We prefer to only allow phone calls home in case of emergency; if you would like to schedule a phone call with your son contact the camp office or email [email protected].
Can I send my son mail at camp?
Letters and packages should be addressed as follows:
Full Camper Name
Haycock Camping Ministries
3100 School Rd.
Kintnersville PA 18930
What is camp's policy regarding dietary needs?
Camp will provide 3 balanced meals a day. It is not always possible for camp to accommodate the needs of individual campers with significant dietary restrictions. We ask that you provide pre-made frozen meals as an alternative for any dietary restrictions.
Are scholarships available?
Yes! You can fill out the Request for Financial Aid form on UltraCamp to apply for a scholarship.
What if my son has medications he needs to take?
All medication must be accompanied by a Medication Release Form form signed by your doctor. Medication must be brought in its original container.
Is a physician’s signature required for summer camp?
YES! Be advised that doctors’ policies differ. If your child had an exam recently, a new one may not be required. Contact your doctor as soon as possible and arrange to have the health form signed.
What activities will my child do at camp?
- The following is a list of what camp activities are included in each program. This list is not complete; other activities and games are included week-to-week.
- All Summer Camps: Giant Swing, Archery, b/, Rock Wall Climbing, Low Ropes, Rifles
- Stockade: Air Rifles, Slingshots, Low Ropes, Craft, Arrow Tag
- Trailblazers: .22 Rifles, Ziplines, Canoeing, Hiking, Tomahawks
- Battalion: .22 Rifles, Ziplines, Canoeing, Hiking, Tomahawks, Shotguns
Adventure Camps: Depending on the program, most adventure camp weeks participate in Rifles, Archery, Giant Swing, and Ziplines in addition to their adventure activities.