Camp Highpoint is for young people who want a week that is fun, meaningful, and spiritually life giving—and for those who are ready to grow in faith even when they feel nervous or unsure. What makes it special is the way we blend unforgettable camp experiences with intentional mentorship, powerful worship, and Bible centered teaching that helps campers see themselves in God’s story. Rooted in Joshua 1:9, our theme is B.O.L.D. Believe, Obey, Lead, Do, and the big idea is that courage is not the absence of fear but moving forward while fear is present. Through Miriam and Moses, campers will learn that breakthrough begins with belief and becomes real when we do what God asks.
There are some things you can’t replace with another program, another weekend service, or another good intention. Camp is one of them.
Camp matters because it does something rare. It takes young people out of the noise of everyday life and places them in an environment where faith can be felt. It creates a space where relationships grow quickly, where conversations go deeper than usual, and where God often becomes more than a concept. When you remove constant distractions and replace them with community, worship, and spiritual activity, hearts have room to soften. Minds have room to listen. And courage has room to grow.
This year, Camp Highpoint is especially meaningful because it is our first camp in seven years. We’re not spending time looking backward, but we are acknowledging something important: a gap like that means many of our young people have never had this experience. They have heard adults talk about camp and the impact it can have, but they have not had their own memories to hold onto. So this year is more than a return. It is a beginning. It is the reopening of a place where young people can build spiritual milestones and discover that faith can be personal, joyful, and strong.
Camp Highpoint is designed to create belonging. At camp, young people share meals, activities, team challenges, and daily rhythms that bring everyone together from morning until night. Those shared experiences build something powerful. Friendships form quickly because they are formed face to face. Young people meet peers who are trying to follow Jesus too, and it changes their perspective. They realize they are not the only one choosing faith. They are not the only one trying to grow. They are not the only one who has questions, fears, and hopes they don’t always know how to express. That realization alone can be healing.
But camp does more than connect young people to one another. Camp connects young people to God in a way that everyday routines often don’t allow.
There is a difference between hearing about God and encountering Him. Camp creates moments where worship is not rushed. Prayer is not awkward. The Word is not just information, but invitation. Sometimes that happens in a chapel service. Sometimes it happens in a small group. Sometimes it happens sitting by the campfire, walking back to the rooms, or talking with a counselor who is simply willing to listen. These moments matter because they show young people that God is not only present in church buildings. He is present in their real life, and He is close enough to change them.
That is why our foundation verse is Joshua 1:9: “Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous… for the Lord your God is with you wherever you go.” This verse is more than encouragement. It is direction. God does not wait until we feel fearless before He calls us forward. He commands courage, and then He anchors that command in a promise: You can move forward because I am with you.
Our camp theme builds on that truth: B.O.L.D. Believe. Obey. Lead. Do. The big idea is simple but life changing: courage is not the absence of fear. Courage is the decision to move forward even when fear is present. Faith does not stop at what we feel or say.
Faith becomes real when we do. We often see in Scripture that breakthrough begins with belief. It is strengthened through obedience. It grows into leadership. And it is completed through action.
To help every camper see themselves in God’s story, we will look carefully at Miriam and Moses.
Miriam shows that boldness can look like faithfulness, attentiveness, and worship. She watched, she spoke, and she praised God’s victory with joy. Moses shows that bold faith is willing to act even when the future is unclear. He believed God’s call, obeyed despite feeling unqualified, led through resistance, and moved forward before he could see the full miracle.
When the week is over, our prayer is not just that campers had fun, though they will. Our prayer is that they leave changed. That they understand they don’t have to be fearless to be faithful. They don’t have to be “ready” to obey. They don’t have to be loud to be bold. They simply have to be willing to do what God asks.
That is why camp matters. One week can become the beginning of a stronger faith and a braver life.
Camp Location:
Central States Conference Campus
3301 Parallel Pkwy, Kansas City, KS, 6614
Age Range: Ages 9-17
Website: www.central-states.org
2026 Camp Schedule:
June 15-21, 2026
Mon | 15th Believe – God Sees Me
Tues | 16th Believe – God Calls Me
Wed | 17th Obey – Even When Afraid
Thurs | 18th Obey – Step Forward
Fri | 19th Lead – Use Your Voice
Sat | 20th Do – Trust God First
Sun | 21st BOLD – Commissioning
Teen Leadership Track is a 10-Day virtual leadership bootcamp. This will allow teens to
utilize these skills during summer camp through storytelling, real-world activities,
biblical principles, and hands on skill building.
