For those completing grades 9-12

Located at the Pioneer III campsite near the pond, Outpost camp offers a more rustic and hands-on camping experience for adventurous campers looking for a challenge. Unlike most other camps at Hartman Center, Outpost camp cooks most of their meals over an open fire. If you like camping and having fun in the outdoors, then Outpost camp is the camp for you. Lodging is in the Adirondacks which are three sided buildings with a wood floor and canvas curtain on the front side. Mattresses are supplied for sleeping.

Open to all ages

A venture for either congregations or individuals to come together for an intergenerational experience of camping. Camps are usually 3 days long. Experience Wednesday evening’s all-camp vespers; share in Thursday’s all-camp picnic and talent show. Visit the craft shop, swimming pool, and nature center. Enjoy Bible studies, cookouts and campfires.

For those completing 12th grade through Adult

Here is a new and unique camp experience…using prayer shawl ministries and their spirituality emphasis as a basis, doing other camp kinds of things alongside the knitting/crocheting, maybe even creating a couple of hammocks for some spots at HC as a group, this promises to be a very popular and relaxing time. No experience required…teaching these skills is a part of the experience.

For those completing grades 6-9

Dive into a week of water fun at Hartman Center. Anything that deals with water - this camp will have! From a wet time in the pool to creek hiking, fishing, rafting and tubing. And don't forget classic Hartman Center camping fun in addition to learning about water ecosystems and water conservation. And don't rule out a trip to a water cavern and possibly...water balloons!!

For those completing grades 9-12

This camp is designed to help these emerging adults to work at being in community and dealing with the issues of emerging young adults. You will experience camp from a more mature level doing many things that younger campers do not have the opportunity to do but also learning a little more about being a leader. Faith building and learning how to express your faith and live your faith are all a part of this camp experience.

An intergenerational Experience (minimum age 5)

This camping experience will provide parent(s) and child(ren) unique opportunities for personal and family growth within an intergenerational community. It will also provide an extended period for family members to be together in an outdoor setting. Games, hiking, swimming, cookouts, campfires, Bible study, and vespers will mark these three days of faith and fellowship.

A brand new experience in family and Christian living and fellowship!

Here’s a new opportunity for all God’s people: we’re combining the worship and Christian community of the old camp meeting with the activities of a camping resort. You can bring your own camper (we have water & electric hook-ups); stay with family or a few friends in one of our cabins or Michaux Lodge; or share a room with young adults in the Stone House. Stay for ½ week or a whole week. There will be many options for all ages for Bible study, spiritual practices, and learning something new. We will have crafts, games, swimming, offsite trips and time for just relaxing! Every night we will have the opportunity to worship together. There will also be fireworks for the 4th of July!

Come to Experience God:

• in the beauty of Hartman Center
• in rest and relaxation
• in Christian Community
• in worship

Please note that there are family maximums for this week: $850 for the week long experience and $500 for the half week – either Sunday-Wednesday or Wednesday to Saturday. If you are bringing a tent or trailer the maximum is $600 for the full week and $350 for half week. It’s a GREAT way to enjoy the holiday week with your immediate family and your extended Christian family!!

On your registration form please put what facility you would like to be housed in: Michaux Lodge, Cabins or Stone House. Buildings will be filled on a first come first served basis.

For those youth completing grades 7-9

Located at the Pioneer III campsite near the pond, Outpost camp offers a more rustic and hands-on camping experience for adventurous campers looking for a challenge. Unlike most other camps at Hartman Center, Outpost camp cooks most of their meals over an open fire. If you like camping and having fun in the outdoors, then Outpost camp is the camp for you. Lodging is in the Adirondacks which are three sided buildings with a wood floor and canvas curtain on the front side. Mattresses are supplied for sleeping.

An intergenerational experience (minimum age 5)

An opportunity to be “partners in creation” with that special someone in your family; to bridge the ages with a rich camp experience filled with fun and excitement – hiking, swimming, sitting around the campfire, singing, creating crafts. This can be a special and unique time to connect with grandchildren and introduce to them God’s creation.

For those youth completing grades 7-10

With the success of the PSU Women’s Volleyball team over the past 4 years, there is a new excitement for this wonderful game. From team volleyball to doubles volleyball, all kinds of fun will be had exploring the ways a group of individuals need to work together to become a team. A trip to PSU might even be in the works!

For those completing grades 9-12

I scream – you scream – we all scream for ICE CREAM! That’s right…the theme of this senior high camp is ice cream. From home made to visiting various local establishments…you can indeed build Christian community around this refreshingly cool treat. Don’t think that’s all there is, however…there will be plenty of other surprises along the way!

For those completing grades 4-6

Junior campers have a taste of the outdoors as they live in the A-frames of Pioneer I and eat their meals in the Pioneer “dining hall.” Nature, Christian fellowship, and Bible study are combined to develop a feeling of community in the group. Leadership is shared in the planning of activities such as hiking, crafts, rafting, swimming and games throughout the week. The Pioneer I area is an outdoor camping experience. The A-frames have wooden roofs and floors and canvas end flaps. There are flush toilets and hot showers in the shower house, but there is no electricity available. This style of small group living in the woods is designed to build close relationship among campers as they experience true fellowship and acceptance, high levels of concern, communication and trust – a real taste of Christian community.

(minimum age 5)

This is not your “typical” Grandparent/Grandchild camp! Gail Landers, who is trained as a “Project Learning Tree” instructor, will involve campers in hands-on-nature knowledge building activities. You will really have an opportunity to be “partners in creation” with that special someone in your family; to bridge the ages with a rich camp experience filled with fun and excitement – hiking, swimming, sitting around the campfire, singing, creating crafts. You and your grandchildren will really begin to understand what it means to be good stewards of God’s world.

For those completing grades 3-5

This camp is designed for the camping first timers. The camp will start in the Stone House, the original farmhouse of the Hartman property and will conclude with a night of camping out in tents. It’s exciting to learn about taking care of nature and “leave no trace” camping. This will be a wonderful first time experience that will lead to a love of camping for years to come.

For those youth completing grades 7-11

With the ever increasing popularity of golf, and with several inquiries about this type of camp, we are again offering a golf camp. This camp will include the normal camping experience of Hartman Center but will also be looking at the game of golf and how it can be a spiritual experience and a life long learning experience. Instruction will be a part of the camp but you will need your own set of clubs. Different aspects of golf will be explored and the week will culminate with at least one outing at a local course. This camp also has the possibility of Parents coming along with their child. Check with Director for more info!!

For those completing grades 2-4

This is a week-long experience where campers stay in cabins and receive a well-rounded introduction to camping under the guidance of helping and caring counselors. Cooperation and friendship develop as campers swim, hike, create crafts, study the Bible and participate in many other wonderful and creative camp activities.

For those completing 4th grade through Adults

Camp of the Heart: an autistic/mental retardation/Down’s Syndrome camp. This camp is designed for anyone with these types of disabilities! You will enjoy many different activities while at camp, including: games, singing, dancing, crafts, walks, nature, and a lot of fun. The camp will be in Michaux Lodge which is totally handicap accessible. We will have several volunteers on hand, but if you are willing to come with your loved one and if you think they will need your presence you may do so for only $25. Kara Druckenmiller, the director, is a certified special education teacher who has worked with handicapped people in many different environments. She will be looking at the needs of each individual and designing the camp to meet their needs so each individual is able to have a good time. To help in this process, please include with your registration a one page description of the individual: disability, independence level, medical needs, likes and dislikes and if someone will be staying with the individual. This experience will be a growing, enriching, spiritual experience for everyone involved!

For those youth completing grades 3-6

A new perspective for Junior Campers! Rachel Hackenberg will be helping campers to understand what it means to be “at one” with creation. How do we camp out but leave no trace behind of our ever being there? How do we keep from getting lost in the woods? What plants are edible? How do we survive in the wild? Sound like fun? Join us and invite a friend to come along!!

For children completing grade 3

For some, this will be the first time away from home. A three-day experience will serve as a gentle and interesting introduction to camping. This 3 day camp experience will be in our cabins and meals are served in the dining hall. This particular Getting Started experience is held in conjunction with a Pioneer Adventure camp where some activities will be together and some separate. This is a gentle way of introducing Hartman Center to new campers.

For those youth completing grades 7-9 Back by popular demand!

Have you ever wondered how you would stack up against those other teams who race around the world facing all sorts of challenges along the way? Here’s your chance to compete in teams of two for the first ever “Amazin’ (G)Race” championship. A variety of different spiritual, mental and athletic challenges will be in store for you as you travel around Hartman Center and experience camp from a very unique perspective. You may choose your own partner (bring a friend with you) or let us choose one for you.

For those completing grades 6-9

Designed for the camper who is or who would like to be creative! We will use parts of creation and our minds and talents to make creations of our own. A mixture of all forms of art round out the activities for this event. No special talents required, just a desire to try new things and have fun. Hiking, games, Bible study, and the other activities of camp life are also included.

For those completing grades 4-6

This will be the biggest holiday mix-up mash-up you’ve ever seen! We’ve taken all your favorite holidays, added some you might never have heard of from right here in the US, topped it off with holiday celebrations from around the globe, and put them all in a blender. You won’t believe what comes out! We’ll have typical camp activities plus crafts and games galore. Join us for what we promise will be a jam-packed, whirlwind, weeklong party.p>

For those completing grade 10 through Young Adult

When we started putting this camp together and exploring some eXtreme possibilities, director George Robertson’s comments were, “Oh Wow!” over and over again. This camp will start out with team building on our own Low Ropes course (Co-Op Trail). You’ll be doing some things that normal camps don’t have time for. Then later in the week, you’ll travel to nearby Camp Krislund and challenge yourself on their two different High Ropes courses and also their 50 foot climbing tower, complete with a 500 foot Zip Line off the top! Talk about eXtreme!!

For those youth completing grades 6-8

The fascinating world of forensic science comes to Hartman Center! Campers will explore a variety of activities associated with investigating mysteries that pop up in our everyday world. The week ends with a mystery that campers will use their new skills to try and solve.

For those completing grades 5-7

Recreational (non-instructional) swimming for campers with a special interest in pool activities. Campers will play games in the pool and come to appreciate water safety. Other activities include hiking, crafts, Bible study and “land games.”

For those finishing 9th grade through Adult

The Bible tells us that our bodies are “temples” for God to reside in, but many times we do not take care of our bodies. This camp will be a practical application of our faith taking time to pamper your body and learning how to take better care of it through things like meditation, aroma therapy, body prayer, Reiki meditation, massage therapy, to name a few.

Camper can come for full week or can opt for a half week, either Sunday through Wednesday, or Wednesday through Saturday. Call Hartman Center for details.

For those completing grades 4-6

For those children who love basketball and have a passion for playing it and for learning more about it. You will learn and work on skills that are needed to help you become a better player on the basketball court but also a better person on the court of life by teaching you what sportsmanship is all about. But it’s not all about basketball! You will also experience all that Hartman Center has to offer.p>

For those youth completing grades 6-9

Designed for those youth interested in learning and/or improving soccer skills and techniques. Bible study and fellowship combine to make this a unique blend of the physical and spiritual – body, mind and spirit.

For those completing grades 6-9

Two sports camp enthusiasts, Melissa Snyder and Jen Crothers, come back to share their love of sports with campers. They plan on testing the eXtreme limits of sports and spirituality. This will definitely not be your “normal” sports camp…lots of surprises and eXtreme fun!

For those completing grades 9-12

Offers hands-on leadership training and experience, and is designed to build on the interest and desire of those who look forward to becoming a member of the Summer Service Team one day. Participants must submit a letter of reference from their pastor. Those who satisfactorily complete CIT camp may have the opportunity to serve as volunteer counselors at some point during the remainder of the summer, gaining additional experience in preparation for future service.

For those youth completing grades 8-12

A celebration of faith and Christian life through music and drama. Participants spend most of the week learning and rehearsing, mixed with a good balance of general camp life (Bible studies, recreation, etc.) The week concludes with a presentation for families and friends at the Indian Valley Middle School on Saturday morning at 10 a.m.