*Aurora Buck Discounts apply to these programs and are possible from the generous support of our churches. They are available through our supporting churches.

Aquatics - 15 years old by June 2

June 3-7 - Aquatics camp main purpose is to train Red Cross certified waterfront lifeguards in a spiritual environment. Red Cross requires online reading and testing prior to waterfront test. It is blended learning as there is online training prior to skill development. Online training will take up to 7 hours to complete and is closed 48 hours before the beginning of the program on campus. Program runs Monday 4 pm to Friday 2 pm with required prior online training requirements. $50 Deposit, $375 Total camp fee

Big MAC (Maturing As Christians) - 8th-9th Grade

June 9-14. The Big MAC program is our entry level experience for the leadership programs and has an application process. Highly recommended for those entering 8th or 9th grade. It will develop their leadership skills not only for working in camp but in any leadership environment. An application with reference forms will be sent after registration is recieved. $50 Deposit, $470 Total Camp fee. Approximately 8-10 hours available for Community Service.

WHOLE

Wilderness Hands On Leadership Experience - 9th - 12th Grade

June 14-20. Participants will ideally have completed previous Lake Aurora leadership camps or be highly recommended. Leadership and teamwork principles then focus toward service working with Voice in the Wilderness campers in meal prep, lessons and wilderness acitivities. An application with reference requests will be sent after registration is recieved. $25 depost, $75 total camp fee. Community Service hours available.

Alpha

The Alpha Program uses high school youth to intern in vital support positions (kitchen help, dishwasher, assistants, etc.) for summer camp in two week sessions. Limited to 12 campers per session. Applications for Alpha are sent after the registration is received in the camp office with payment. Applications are evaluated in May. The program fills quickly. Each session of 2 weeks and earns the participant a camp scholarship for one week of camp. (Less than two week session earns the participant a reduced scholarship) Download and print the paper registration here. Complete both sides and send to camp. A questionaire/application will be sent to the camper for completion prior to entrance to program.

*References and questionnaire to follow registration

Spiritual Survival is a unique experience developed to challenge high schoolers both physically and spiritually while developing their leadership skills. Led by Army Reserve Trainer, Randy Garland.

Voice in the Wilderness is an entry level primitive base camp experience utilizing Kissimmee State Park and it's Florida history components. Campers will experience God's creation while learning outdoor cooking and living skills. Led by Army Reserve Trainer, Randy Garland.

The big trip for high schoolers is adventuring the north Florida Springs with snorkeling, tubing, canoeing the blue springs of North Florida.

These programs are limited to 18 campers and are dependent on weather conditions and river water levels.

The Peace River trip is a primitive tent camping experience along the banks of the river. First and last night are located on the Lake Aurora campus. Campers have cooking groups to prepare, cook, and clean up. They are taught tnet and canoe skills prior to leaving campus.

These adventures stretch campers comfort zones as most trips experience primitive camping sites off campus. Take a "walk on the wild side!"

Dates and programs are tentative and subject to change.

*Aurora Buck Discounts apply to these programs and are possible from the generous support of our churches. They are available through our supporting churches.