Summer Camp Details - The Refuge | Summer Camps + Retreats + School Programs in Ayden NC

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Check-in & out times & what to bring lists

Discovery Day Camp (June 9-12, June 23-26, July 21-24, July 28-July 31, August 4-7)

Check-in: 9:00am: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday
Check-out: 5:00pm: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday
Thursday – Day Campers will stay for dinner, hayride, and campfire with s’mores, Pick up at 8:00pm

Wagon Riders Day Camp (June 2-5, 2025)

OVERNIGHT CAMPS – CHECK IN & CHECK OUT TIMES

Mission Week (July 6-11, 2025)

Culture Proof (July 13-18, 2025)

Discovery Overnight Camp (June 8-13, June 22-27, July 20-25, July 27-August 1, 2025)

Adventure Overnight Camp (June 8-13, June 22-27, July 20-25, July 27-August 1, 2025)

Bathing Suit (Girls -1 Piece or tankinis / Boys – Trunks)
Towel – Bath and Pool
Water Shoes for Canoeing(croc type shoes work great)
Water Bottle
Bug Spray
Closed Toed Shoes
Sun Block
Toiletries
Bible, Notebook & Pen
Twin Sheets, Blanket & Pillow or Sleeping Bag & Pillow
Flashlight
Money for Camp Store (Shirts/Hoodies – $20-40, Hats – $25-30, Snacks – $1-$2)
Mission Camps – Gloves & Work Clothes
NO CELL PHONES FOR OVERNIGHT CAMPS – Camp Staff & Office have phones for emergencies or needed calls

Swimming, Aqua Park, and Tubing: Swimming is in designated areas only where certified lifeguards are present at all times. All elementary campers will be given a swim test by the lifeguards to ensure that everyone is safe in the water. The Aqua Park area is lifejacket required for all campers regardless of swimming ability. Tubing will require a lifejacket for all campers regardless of swimming ability. All Tubing activities are overseen by Refuge staff.
Canoeing, Kayaks & Paddle boards : Canoes, kayaks, Paddle boards can only be used when camp staff are present. US Coast Guard approved lifejackets must be worn at all times, regardless of swimming ability.
Visitor Control: Whenever camp is in session, visitors must check-in at the office and be given a visitor’s pass which must be worn at all times unless they are accompanied by camp staff.
Appropriate Clothing: Campers should dress in ways that help others focus on inward values and not outward appearances. Campers wearing clothing with inappropriate language or slogans will be asked to change into something more suitable. No tank tops for boys or girls.
Prohibited Items: Firearms, other weapons, fireworks, tobacco or vaping products, alcohol or drugs and knives are not allowed at camp.