Teen Adventure Camp (Ages 13-15)

Come and see what all the talk is about! Between exploring the lake on canoes, hiking to the waterfalls, and outpost camping on campus, you’ll have a hard time picking a favorite!

Camp check-in is on Sunday around 3 p.m.-5 pm.

Our closing ceremony (open to camper families) & check-out is on Friday around 4 p.m.

You will receive more definite times as the summer approaches!

Camp Dates

• Term 1: June 22 -27 
  Term 2:July 6 – 11
  Term 3: July 13 – 18 
  Term 4: July 20 – 25  

*More Information Below. There is no Teen Adventure Option this week, because we will be running our L.I.T. Program

Pricing & Scholarship Options:

Full Price: $495/week

Early Bird Discount (by March 1st): $460/week*

L.I.T Week: $325/week, Discounted Rate to cover essentials of food and lodging

Full Price: $495/week

Winter Discount ( Register before Jan. 1st): 

*In order to receive this $__ discount, you must register and deposit $100 before January  1st

Click Here to find out more about our Scholarship Options!

 What is the L.I.T. Program(Ages 14-15)?

   Our L.I.T. program is a part of our Teen Adventure Camp program and is a transitional program for campers to become staff members. It is a rigorous program that is highly selective and competitive. Therefore, only those campers who are serious about joining staff should participate in the program. 

   This program allows campers ages 14 and 15 to see what being a part of the Pleasant Hill Outdoor Camp family is like. There are two main objectives of the LIT program. First,  we want the LITs to experience the different areas of camp, such as counseling life, kitchen, maintenance, program, and more. We hope to provide them with hands-on and behind-the-scenes experience in making camp happen. Working at camp takes hard work, dedication, and passion. Through this program, LITs get to see and experience how all the moving parts come together to make camp. They may get to experience prepping and serving food in the kitchen, general housekeeping, handling camper situations, and general maintenance activities. Second, the week is designed to help campers grow in skills such as leadership, communication, conflict resolution, decision-making, emotional intelligence, time management, and more. 

   Ultimately, we hope that the camper is challenged to grow spiritually and learn the meaning of Servant Leadership.  We strongly believe in experiential learning and throughout the week the LITs will be challenged to grow through many activities and team-building experiences. One of the benefits of this program is that if the camper is 15 years old and successfully completes LIT week, they will be offered a position for the following summer. Bonus, participating in LIT week can be used to gain some volunteer/community service hours!

How does my camper become involved?

• • Have to be 14 or 15 years old & fit what we are looking for in a LIT Camper
  • Be available on Sunday, July 14- Friday, July 19, 2024, This is our designated L.I.T Week.
  • Your camper will have to fill out an application by April 30th- It is doing it the same way you previously registered- just add the LIT Week cart to your week. Spaces are limited and filling fast! Register Here
  • Pay the required deposit. This will go toward your camper fee. 
  • We are waiving this requirement for Summer 2024: 2 Letters of Recommendation have to be turned in on the camper’s behalf. Campers are encouraged to have two types of recommendations: Spiritual ( e.g. pastor, youth leader, or spiritual mentor who can speak to your faith journey) and Personal, Academic, or Occupational ( e.g. family friend, coach, community member, teacher, boss/supervisor, Previous PHOC Staffer who can provide insights into your character and abilities. These are due April 30th. Submit Here (Instructions here as well)
  • Shortly after April 30th, campers will receive a decision letter
  • If accepted into the program, the camper must confirm their acceptance into the program within a week of the offer. Then LIT week will be added to your registration cart, and the rate is $325 for that program. You can pay toward this total as you are awaiting a response. All payment for this specific program will be due June 16th unless arranged otherwise.

What are we looking for in an LIT?