2026 Camp Programs

What follows is a list of the summer camps offered at Wakonda this summer. You will find descriptions, dates and age ranges for all of programs. When you find the one you are interested in, click the button below the description that says "Register Now!" to be taken to our online registration for that program.

Scholarship information, the health form and a suggested packing list can be found under the resources tab in the registration program, as well as on the website under "Info For Parents" on the green menu bar.

How to make sure you can access your registration again later to make changes or payments.
If you register as a guest you will not be able to come back into your registration to make changes, view the paperwork, or make payments unless you access the registration using the link provided in the confirmation email. So please create an account or save your confirmation email. Should you find that you cannot access your registration, please contact Wakonda at 330-735-2740 or the Christ Presbyterian Church office at 330-456-8113.

Finishing Grades 6-12 - Artistic Adventure
June 30 - July 2

Campers will be given guided instruction as they work through various artistic projects. They will also be able to still take part in all of their favorite camp activities such as canoeing, swimming, games, hiking, etc. If you have an interest in visual art, regardless of your skill level or past experience, this camp is for you! 

Finishing grades K-2

Discovery - June 28-29
     This event is perfect for first-time campers! They experience all the best parts of camp and one safe overnight stay.  They’ll take part in games, swimming, crafts, Bible study, hikes, & s’mores. Give your little ones an experience they will always remember, at Wakonda!

Voyagers ( Finishing grades 2-5) - June 30 - July 2
​(see below under grades 3-5)​
     This is a classic camp experience at Wakonda. All of our favorite camp activities can be found in this program: craft time, hiking, cooking a meal over the fire, spending time at the lake, playing games, sleeping in a cabin and eating in the dining hall. This is a great intermediate step for campers who liked Discovery camp. It is also a great initial experience for first-time campers.

Finishing grades 3-5

Wakonda Forever! - June 14-19
     This is a camper favorite. Wakonda Forever gives campers the chance to experience some of their favorite characters and stories.  Games and activities will be themed to match some of our favorite fandoms: Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, & more. Join us as these epic sagas come to life!

​Explorers - June 21-26
     Campers will learn about the world around them as they focus on topics such as animals, tracking, plants and their uses, species identification, the 10 essentials, and others! Campers will have the chance to take part in experiments, scavenger hunts and observation of the natural world.

​Voyagers (Finishing grades 2-5) - June 30 - July 2
     This is a classic camp experience at Wakonda. All of our favorite camp activities can be found in this program: craft time, hiking, cooking a meal over the fire, spending time at the lake, playing games, sleeping in a cabin and eating in the dining hall. This is a great intermediate step for campers who liked Discovery camp. It is also a great initial experience for first-time campers.

Choose Your Own Adventure -–July 5-10
     Campers will have two opportunities each day to choose the activities they want to do. They can enjoy all the classic aspects of Wakonda and try something new. Potential activities could include: Drama, Arts, Photography, Soccer, Field Games, Nature Hikes, Dance, Swimming, Kayaking, and more! The activities will be based on the talents and interests of our summer staff.

Finishing grades 6-8

Wakonda Forever! - June 14-19
     This is a camper favorite. Wakonda Forever gives campers the chance to experience some of their favorite characters and stories.  Games/activities will be themed to match some of our favorite fandoms: Marvel, Harry Potter, Star Wars, and more. Join us as these epic sagas come to life!

​Outpost: Roughing It - June 21-26
      In this outpost experience, campers will take part in some of their favorite camp activities. They will also learn various campcraft and survival skills. Skills might include helping to prepare/ clean up meals counselors are making over the fire, outdoor safety, the 10 Essentials, species identification, knots, etc. This more rustic camp experience is very popular with campers. Campers stay in rustic cabins.

Outpost: Up All Night - June 30 - July 2
     Is your camper a night owl? Would your child like to stay up late and sleep all morning, even at camp?? Campers will spend two nights at Wakonda in this outpost experience* - playing late-night games, going on night hikes, and sleeping until lunch. They will experience camp in an exciting new way! Campers stay in rustic cabins.

​Choose Your Own Adventure -–July 5-10
     Campers will have two opportunities each day to choose the activities they want to do. They can enjoy all the classic aspects of Wakonda and try something new. Potential activities could include: Drama, Arts, Photography, Soccer, Field Games, Nature Hikes, Dance, Swimming, Kayaking, and more! The activities will be based on the talents and interests of our summer staff.

Finishing grades 9-12

Senior High: Seeking the Great Spirit
     Our senior high campers have three options to choose from: Camper ONLY; Staff Assistant ONLY (training); or Camper & Staff Assistant. Campers for all options of this camp stay in rustic cabins.

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Camper ONLY - June 14-19
     Teens who desire to only be campers will have the classic camp experience with a twist: each day, they will choose their favorite activities from the provided options.

Staff Assistant ONLY (training) - June 17-19
     Those who desire to only serve as Staff Assistants will have a shorter experience, during which they will learn about what it means to serve in this role. Workshops will be focused on various aspects of camp leadership.

Camper & Staff Assistant (training) - June 14-19
     Teens who want to experience camp as a camper and have the chance to lead as a staff assistant later in the summer get the best of both worlds. In the first part of the week, they will choose their favorite activities from the provided options; in the second part of the week, they will have workshops that will train them in camp leadership.

Events For All Ages

Wakonda For All - Sept. 5-6- $58 per adult & $38 per child
     Campers of all ages are invited to come back to Wakonda and relive or make brand new memories at camp - all are welcome at this camp! Join us for the weekend as we explore nature, play games, and learn about God together. Come as a family or come on your own! (Children must be accompanied by a parent or guardian.)
​     Stay for lunch on Sept 6th at the Annual Wakonda Ox Roast (donation for lunch not included in the registration cost).

Wakonda - Ox Roast Fundraiser - Sept. 6- No Cost - Donations Accepted
     Everyone is invited to share in good food and good company in a beautiful setting at Camp Wakonda, in Sherrodsville, OH. The Ox Roast is an annual fundraiser and we do not charge for you to attend or eat. All donations are appreciated.