FAQ
What is camp?
This is a 5-day summer camp packed with fun, friendship, and powerful moments with God. Each morning, students will spend time in devotionals, and every evening we’ll gather for services with worship, teaching, and intentional ministry time.
Throughout the day, campers will enjoy a wide variety of activities! From swimming in the pool and lake, to games like 9 Square, dodgeball, mini golf, and more, there’s something for everyone. With both indoor and outdoor options, every day is full of fun, new experiences, and opportunities to build friendships!
Camp is one of the best ways for students to truly connect with our youth ministry. It creates space to build lasting friendships, grow in their faith, and experience God in a real and personal way. We’ve seen God do incredible things in students’ lives at camp, and we would love for everyone to be part of it!
Throughout the day, campers will enjoy a wide variety of activities! From swimming in the pool and lake, to games like 9 Square, dodgeball, mini golf, and more, there’s something for everyone. With both indoor and outdoor options, every day is full of fun, new experiences, and opportunities to build friendships!
Camp is one of the best ways for students to truly connect with our youth ministry. It creates space to build lasting friendships, grow in their faith, and experience God in a real and personal way. We’ve seen God do incredible things in students’ lives at camp, and we would love for everyone to be part of it!
Where is camp?
Fresh Summer Camp 2026 will take place at Lake Williamson, located about 1.5 hours from our church in Carlinville, Illinois. This beautiful camp setting provides everything we need for an incredible week together.
Students will stay in comfortable, updated lodging and enjoy great meals, along with access to fun on-site amenities like the lake and a variety of activities throughout the week. It’s the perfect environment to get away, build friendships, and experience all that God has for us this summer!
Students will stay in comfortable, updated lodging and enjoy great meals, along with access to fun on-site amenities like the lake and a variety of activities throughout the week. It’s the perfect environment to get away, build friendships, and experience all that God has for us this summer!
Will my teenager be safe?
Your student’s safety is of utmost importance to us! Each adult on campus will have secured a background check. Students will be placed in cabins based on their age and gender. Bathroom facilities are gender specific as well.
There is also always a lifeguard present during pool and lake hours.
There is also always a lifeguard present during pool and lake hours.
What about meals and snacks?
From dinner on Tuesday to lunch on Saturday, each meal will be covered by camp! The cost of meals is included in registration.
The campground features a café area where students can purchase snacks, drinks, and treats throughout the week. It will be open at select times during camp. Students are welcome to bring money if they’d like to buy anything. The café accepts cash as well as card and most payment apps for convenience.
If your student chooses to bring any snacks, please be sure they are nut free! If your teenager has any allergies please list them in the appropriate section when registering them so we can be sure to accommodate.
The campground features a café area where students can purchase snacks, drinks, and treats throughout the week. It will be open at select times during camp. Students are welcome to bring money if they’d like to buy anything. The café accepts cash as well as card and most payment apps for convenience.
If your student chooses to bring any snacks, please be sure they are nut free! If your teenager has any allergies please list them in the appropriate section when registering them so we can be sure to accommodate.
Who do I tell if my student has allergies?
There is a field in the registration form to note any allergies or medical conditions. Please be sure to indicate it on the registration form.
How will my teenager get to and from camp?
Our camp will take place in Carlinville, Illinois, about 1.5 hours from Fenton. Transportation will be provided for all students—we’ll be traveling together to and from camp.
If you would like to bring or pick up your student separately, please let us know. Specific times of leaving and arriving will be sent out closer to camp, but plan on leaving for camp Tuesday afternoon and arriving back to St. Louis around mid-afternoon on Saturday!
If you would like to bring or pick up your student separately, please let us know. Specific times of leaving and arriving will be sent out closer to camp, but plan on leaving for camp Tuesday afternoon and arriving back to St. Louis around mid-afternoon on Saturday!
Are cell phones allowed at camp?
We do have a strict cell phone policy at camp with the primary purpose being that we really want students to be able to disconnect from everyday life and be fully present with what God is doing at camp.
We highly encourage you to not send your students with a phone this year. If students do bring a phone, we will be keeping them in a secure lockbox in a space that leaders have access to.
Parents will have access to our youth pastor’s phone number, as well as all of the contact information for the camp, in case of emergency. We highly encourage parents to talk to their students about these restrictions before coming to camp, so that it can be a great experience for everyone.
We highly encourage you to not send your students with a phone this year. If students do bring a phone, we will be keeping them in a secure lockbox in a space that leaders have access to.
Parents will have access to our youth pastor’s phone number, as well as all of the contact information for the camp, in case of emergency. We highly encourage parents to talk to their students about these restrictions before coming to camp, so that it can be a great experience for everyone.
What should I tell my teenager to pack for camp?
We will send a parent pack with all the details for packing closer to July. Please watch your email for that information!
Are registrations refundable?
Registrations are not refundable, but they are transferable. If you would like to transfer your registration to a different youth, please email fresh@lifechurchstl.com.
How can I contact you?
Feel free to email fresh@lifechurchstl.com with any questions! We will also ensure that you have email and phone number information during the camp week.