A Program with a Purpose

The right camp should be one of the most fun-filled growing experiences of a child’s life- A place of belonging where new skills, meaningful friendships, a spirit of adventure, and a love for God are all developed through unique outdoor programs. At Pleasant Hill we are dedicated to providing an exciting recreational camp program that integrates basic biblical truth into daily camp life and provides a week full of fun and growth that leaves a lasting positive mark on each camper that attends.

A Staff with Committment

We start recruiting our staff in January, visiting colleges and universities around the region in search of just the right young men and women to serve as counselors and support staff. We require each summer staffer to be both emotionally and mentally mature in addition to a strong Christian commitment to insure that your child is not only in good hands but also in good hearts.

After a thorough screening process including a written application, interview, and comprehensive background check, each staffer completes a full week of training. Courses cover everything from CPR/ First Aid and safety procedures, to methods for teaching each of our fun camp activity areas. We consider it an honor to be trusted with your child for the week and aim to retain your trust through the use of quality programs facilitated by a trained, mature and competent summer staff. Pleasant Hill is directed by a 15 year veteran of summer camp administration.

A Place with Impact

CAMPS

Adventure Camp (ages 7-12)

We pack this week full of summer camp adventures. By morning you and your cabin group will explore all sorts of activity adventures such as canoeing, marksmanship, camp craft, team building events, the climbing tower and more. After a delicious lunch you will chart your own course by choosing from a wide range of afternoon electives like archery, horseback riding*, creative arts, ,river tubing, rock wall, mountain biking, swimming, ropes course, drama, nature hikes and more all of which are offered on an age appropriate basis. Whether you mount up for a horseback ride or launch your canoe for a glide on Pleasant Hill Lake you are sure to have a great time.  Afternoon swim time is followed by the camp's game room and snack shop at the Eagle's Nest. Evenings are marked by more crazy games and our evening fireside complete with Smores and all of your favorite traditional camp songs.  It is during our evening fireside that you’ll get to know God in a new and fresh way and learn that he loves you without condition or limitation.  We’ll show you a new way to look at who you really are and we think you’ll like what you see!           

Featured Activities of the Week:

·         A Horseback Ride*

·         Outrageous Games and Skits!

·         Thursday Evening Banquet and Hoedown

·         An Menu of Exciting Activity Electives

Electives:
Mountain Biking, Rock Wall, Mountain Boarding, Archery, Riflery, Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music Sign Language and Mime, Canoeing, Tubing on the lake, Tubing on the river, Fishing, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee and more.

Mini Adventure Camp (ages 6-8)

Not ready for a full week of camp. Try Mini Camp. Camper's who are not yet ready for a full week long program might fit well into this half week session. Many of the same activities are offered including archery, swimming, crafts, canoeing and more. Campers under age 8 receive a staff led pony ride instead of a trail ride. Mini camp runs Sunday thru Wednesday and is designed for campers 6-8.

Horselovers Cowboy Camp

Saddle up pardner" camp is just around the bend. If you're a camper who loves horses, this is the camp for you. Each evening you'll spread out your bed roll at the Outpost* section of our camp where you'll have the chance to stair at the stars on a clear evening from your Platform Tent or Conestoga Wagon. Every morning after a hearty Outpost breakfast you'll climb aboard the Wild West Express Train (new for 2008) where you will chug on down to the main camp and catch your ride the the horse coral. Here you'll take trail rides, learn some cowboy logic, and receive some in the saddle riding skills instruction. Your afternoons will be filled with swimming, electives, camp store at the Eagle's Nest and so much more. You'll love everything from the water rodeo and the moon lit hoedown, to the Wild West Express Train and nights around the campfire. So kick up your heels and come enjoy some big western fun at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Center.

Featured Activities of the Week:

·         Moonlit Hoedown

·         Daily horseback riding with in the saddle riding instruction

·         Cowboy Logic

·         Transportation to and from the main camp aboard the Wild West Express Train

Electives:
Mountain Biking, Rock Wall, Mountain Boarding, Archery, Riflery, Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music Sign Language and Mime, Canoeing, Tubing on the lake, Tubing on the river, Fishing, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee and more.

Teen Adventures (ages 13-16)

Teen Adventure Camp

Featured Activities of the Week:

·         Moonlit Luau

·         Overnight Canoe trip*

·         Tubing on the lake

Electives:
Mountain Biking, Rock Wall, Mountain Boarding, Archery, Riflery, Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music Sign Language and Mime, Canoeing, Tubing on the lake, Tubing on the river, Fishing, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee and more.

Teen Horselovers
Saddle up pardner" camp is just around the bend. If loves horses, this is the camp for you. Each evening you'll spread out your bed roll at the Outpost* section of our camp where you'll have the chance to stair at the stars on a clear evening from your Platform Tent or Conestoga Wagon. Every morning after a hearty Outpost breakfast you'll climb aboard the Wild West Express Train (new for 2008) where you will chug on down to the main camp and catch your ride the the horse coral. Here you'll take trail rides, learn some cowboy logic, and receive some in the saddle riding skills instruction. Your afternoons will be filled with swimming, electives, camp store at the Eagle's Nest and so much more. You'll love everything from the water rodeo and the moon lit hoedown, to the Wild West Express Train and nights around the campfire. So kick up your heels and come enjoy some big western fun at Pleasant Hill Outdoor Center.

Featured Activities of the Week:

·         Moonlit Hoedown

·         Daily horseback riding with in the saddle riding instruction

·         Cowboy Logic

·         Transportation to and from the main camp aboard the Wild West Express Train

Electives:
Mountain Biking, Rock Wall, Mountain Boarding, Archery, Riflery, Arts & Crafts, Drama, Music Sign Language and Mime, Canoeing, Tubing on the lake, Tubing on the river, Fishing, Basketball, Soccer, Volleyball, Flag Football, Ultimate Frisbee and more.

 White Water Adventure

Need more adventure?  Join us for a whitewater excursion to the Lower Yough River in Ohio Pyle PA.  We’ll depart camp on Wednesday afternoon the 2^nd of July and camp in Ohio Pyle State Park nearby our destination.  The next day you’ll experience the thrill of class 3 and 4 rapids as you tackle Cucumber Rapids, Dimple Rock, and Bruner Run.  At mid-day we’ll stop for a deli style lunch before taking back to the river.  After you’ve conquered the rapids we’ll head back to our camp site for a well deserved BBQ dinner and a good night’s rest.  On July 4^th we’ll take in a surprise adventure on our way home to see a fireworks display in Loudonville!  Camp ends Saturday morning with a huge brunch and tubing on Pleasant Hill Lake!  Check out is at 1pm.

 LIT (Teens in Leadership Training)

Sign-up for a two week LIT session and you are not a camper any more!  During your two week LIT session you’ll help in various areas of camp such as maintenance and grounds and food service.  During evening firesides and programs you’ll jump in behind the scenes, helping with props, skits and adventure games.  You’ll get a first hand look at how camp operates and have the opportunity to impact the quality of our camp thru your service.  LIT Team Leaders (counselors) will be with you along the way.  You’ll also participate in Bible Studies designed just for you as you learn a Biblical view on the importance of Leadership by Example.  Applications for the LIT program should be submitted to the camp office and should contain a 1 page essay on why you would like to participate along with your full contact information and any previous camper experiences and where.  Applications will be evaluated in part on clarity of communication and thoroughness.

Kinder Camp (PS- KG)

Hey parents, grab some quality time with your young camper.  Youngsters age preschool – kindergarten experience 24 hours of summer fun with their parent or grandparent.  They’ll enjoy Adventure Camp activities such as archery, canoeing, crafts, campfires, swimming, and a pony ride and more.  They’ll even have a chance to scramble up our new Rock Wall!  A guardian accompanies their camper for the weekend. Features a full schedule of parent and child activities.

 Family Camp(s)

Need some time with the whole family? Try family camp.  Days are open to enjoy the wonders of our beautiful camp and Mohican area sites such as Big Lyons Falls and the Covered Bridge.  The evenings are a wonderful time to come together around the campfire to enjoy fellowship, new friends and camper pies! Family Camp is held at Outpost, our primitive camping area. Outpost has a central bath and shower house. Platform tents are available as well as RV and camper parking. Step into the Great Outdoors at Family Camp!  To make reservations, call our office at 419 938-3715.  Family camps are a weekend experience and are offered by donation.

• Memorial Day Family Camp
• 4^th of July Family Camp
• Labor Day Family Camp

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