Camp Details
Find out everything you need to know, from activities to directions to what to pack.  We can't wait to see you at camp!  

If you have questions, please contact us at camp@sbrcc.org or 225 927-4673.

Camp Dates and Fees

Dates

Both weeks of camp will be held from June 16-21, 2024

Fees

By May 6, 2024:  $275 plus a non-refundable registration fee of $17.33

After May 6, 2024:  $300 plus a non-refundable registration fee of $18.90

New for 2024 is a $10 discount for each returning camper!  

The last day to register is Sunday June 2nd.  

Fees are for each camper.   In extenuating circumstances, refunds of camp fees will be considered prior to May 6, 2024.   For cases of medical or family emergencies on or after May 6, 2024, please contact us to discuss your specific situation. The registration fee is non-refundable regardless of date.  

Financial concerns should not be a barrier to attending camp.   To request support or get help with extenuating circumstances, please contact a member of South's Camp Committee.   

An optional payment plan is available if you would prefer to spread payments out across several weeks or months.   The default payment plan distributes the total due amount evenly across the 1st and the 15th of each month from the current date through June 1.    The payment plan can be selected as part of registration.  

Packing List

Printable Packing List

What to Bring to Camp


Be sure to label all of your belongings!


What NOT to Bring to Camp

The following items are not allowed at camp.  


As a general rule, if you can’t bring it to school, you shouldn’t bring it to camp.

Activities

Each week is centered around encountering Jesus, encountering community, and having fun. We like to think of the phrase Jesus prayed “on earth as it is in heaven,” hoping to have activities reflective of that phrase.  With this in mind, we strive to have an “unplugged” week, away from the noise and distractions of life and just enjoying being with God and one another.

Encountering Jesus

We strive for every camper to encounter Jesus.  Related activities include:


Encountering Community

We strive for every camper to feel loved and valued not only by God, but also each other. Campers will spend time building relationships with one another. Related activities include:


Having Fun

Fun is an adjective we hope is always at the top of the list when people describe camp.  While fun activities vary, they may include:

Safety First

Encounter's safety plan includes child protection training, as well as staff screening through background checks, interviews and references.  A certified lifeguard, nurse, and CPR-trained personnel will be on-site during the session.   Our goal is for parents to feel confident with their children spending a safe week with us.

COVID-19 protocols, if necessary, will be shared closer to the start of camp.   As a general rule, Encounter staff will follow recommendations from the State of Louisiana and the CDC that are in effect for June 2024.   

Fabulous Food

Experienced volunteers prepare healthy, delicious, home-cooked meals for Encounter's campers.   Meals are kid/teen-friendly and well-balanced, featuring fresh fruits and vegetables.   Encounter staff adhere to proper cleanliness standards, making for a top-notch culinary experience at camp. 

How to Have a Great Week at Camp

Contacting Campers at Camp

If you need to reach your camper while at camp, for example due to a family emergency, please call the South Baton Rouge Church of Christ office at 225 927-4673.  

Campers love receiving mail while at camp!   We highly encourage you to bring any letters and packages for your camper with you to check-in on Sunday.  Staff will be present to collect mail for you.  If you wish, you may mark letters and packages with a particular day of week, and we will deliver them according to your instructions.  

  

Location,  Check-in & Check-out

You may check your camper in from 4:30-6 pm on the Sunday at the start of camp.   You may pick your camper up starting at 8 am on Friday, 6/21/2024.   All campers must depart no later than 10 am.  

We recommend the route described below when driving from Baton Rouge.   

Detailed Directions from Baton Rouge

From Baton Rouge, take I-12 East, and take the Walker exit (Exit 15). From there, head north, and then turn right on Florida Blvd (US 190). After a mile and a half, take a left onto N Corbin Rd (LA-449 N). Follow LA-449 N into Pine Grove as seen below. After taking a right onto LA-16 and then a quick left back on to LA-449, you will take a right onto Shiloh Baptist Church Rd (across from NAPA Auto Parts store) and will pass a USPS Post Office on your right. You will follow this road, passing Shiloh Church on your left, until you reach Lion King Retreat Center. Please follow signs for Encounter to check in. Some mapping services may incorrectly route you to Bluff Rd off of LA-16. This is incorrect as this is a private, service road.

Encounter will take place at the Lion King Retreat Center*

*Encounter is sponsored by the South Baton Rouge Church of Christ and is not an official function of Lion King Ministries.