PURE AND SIMPLE
The modern world can make kids anxious, lonely, and disconnected. That’s why Camp Deer Run provides an old-fashioned summer camp experience where authentic childhood lives on.
At Camp Deer Run, kids make friends, experience God, and have the most fun of their year, pure and simple.
Summer 2025 Registration Dates
Overnight Camp
EARLY REGISTRATION
BEGINS:
FEBRUARY 9 @ 2PM
EARLY REGISTRATION
ENDS:
FEBRUARY 14 @ 5PM
GENERAL REGISTRATION:
FEBRUARY 16 @ 2PM
Day Camp
CHURCH GROUP REGISTRATION BEGINS:
TO BE DETERMIINED
CHURCH GROUP REGISTRATION ENDS:
TO BE DETERMINED
GENERAL REGISTRATION:
TO BE DETERMINED
2025 Dates and Rates
Overnight Camp
Ages 9-17
ONE WEEK SESSIONS
1ST SESSION: MAY 25 – 30
3RD SESSION: JUNE 15 – 20
6TH SESSION: JULY 20 – 25
TWO WEEK SESSIONS
2ND SESSION: JUNE 1 – 13
4TH SESSION: JUNE 22 – JULY 4
5TH SESSION: JULY 6 – 18
Day Camp
Ages 5-8
DAY CAMP SESSIONS
PEEWEE A: MAY 26 – 29
PEEWEE B: JUNE 2 – 5
PEEWEE C: JUNE 9 – 12
PEEWEE D: JUNE 16 – 19
PEEWEE E: JUNE 23 – 26
PEEWEE F: JUNE 30 – 3
PEEWEE G: JULY 7 – 10
PEEWEE H: JULY 14 – 17
PEEWEE I: JULY 21 – 24
CAMP DEER RUN COMPASS
The Camp Deer Run Compass contains all of the information about our summer camp sessions. The Compass provides an in-depth look at all the ins and outs of a Camp Deer Run session.
Camp Deer Run Retreats
4:12 RETREAT
The 4:12 retreat is a full weekend of Camp that is all about our younger campers, inspired by 1 Timothy 4:12. All 9-13 year olds are welcome for a fun and impactful weekend in the pines.
HOCHE RETREAT
At the Hoche Retreat, our teenage campers, ages 13-17, get a break from the busyness of the school year and reconnect with Camp friends and counselors. It is a relaxed but super fun, spiritually focused weekend.
Family Retreats
Every year we host a Mother-Daughter and a Father-Son Retreat. These retreats are an excellent opportunity to share CDR with your kids and build up your relationship with your children through Christ!
Pre-CAMP Checklist
Our top tips for making sure that you and your camper are ready for their session at Camp Deer Run!
Mail Call!
Campers love getting mail at Canteen! Send your camper a message during their session in the mail or with our email-my-camper tool.
Session Fill Status
1st Session
2nd Session
3rd Session
4th Session
5th Session
6th Session
All sessions are full except for 5th Session. There are only boys spaces remaining in 5th Session. Register soon, spaces will fill quickly!
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
Why Camp Deer Run?
What's the difference between a one and two week session?
One-week sessions run from Sunday to Friday, meaning there are four full days of Camp. Two-week sessions go from Sunday until the Friday of the next week, making twelve full days of Camp. So the biggest difference is that two-week sessions actually have triple the amount of Camp!
One-week sessions are often a great starting point for younger campers, and we pack as much fun, friendship, and worship into these shorter sessions as we can! Click here to check out the one-week session theme days and activities.
Two-week sessions include everything about one-week sessions, but with several extra highlights like Outcamping, the Hawaiian Day slip'n'slide, Killi Kapers, Mellow Night, and much more. Click here to check out the two-week session theme days and activities.
What are the age requirements?
Campers ages 5 to 8 years old are eligible for our PeeWee Day Camps (must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible).
Campers over the age of 9 up to incoming High School Seniors are eligible for overnight camp sessions (must be 9 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible).
How do I register?
To register, visit https://campdeerrun.campmanagement.com/p/campers/login_m.php. General Overnight Camp Registration begins on February 11th at 2:00pm.
What are the cabins like?
Our cabins are intentionally built to be rustic and minimalistic, but also safe and comfortable. There is no air conditioning in our cabins, but campers are encouraged to bring a box fan or other personal fan - this is usually plenty to keep everyone cool at night! Cabins are mostly used for changing clothes and sleeping, so in the heat of the day there is not much time spent in the cabins.
Is Camp Deer Run Safe?
We take extensive measures to ensure the health and safety of our campers. We have at least one medical staff member on site at all times (EMT, Nurse, or Doctor). Campers are supervised at all times and our staff are thoroughly vetted, background checked, and trained on child safety.
To hear more about our safety policies and procedures, please contact our office.
Who are the Staff?
Every summer we hire 65+ college-aged young adults to serve on our summer staff. These staff go through a thorough application, interview, and background check process. Before the summer, all the staff are trained extensively in camper safety. We only hire staff who are practicing Christians who are members of a church body.
What are the dates and prices?
Scholarship Program
Camp Deer Run plays a vital role in the spiritual growth of our campers. It is our hope that we will be able to offer the Deer Run experience to as many kids as possible, never turning anyone away for financial reasons. We have established this campership program as a way to ensure that any family who wants to send their child to camp will be able to, regardless of their financial situation. There are no requirements to apply. If you have a need, we want to help.
APPLICATIONS FOR 2024 SUMMER FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE ARE NOW CLOSED.