SEEKERS

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Oct 26

Written By Molly Conover

SEEKERS

Site: Camp Vermillion
Ages: Completed grades 2–4
Cost: $540-$725*

A week filled with the all the great things camp has to offer! New friendships are formed as campers play, sing, worship, and laugh together. Opportunities to explore your faith are woven through each day as campers discover God’s presence on the waterfront, around the campfire, on the ball field, and in the laughter around the lunch table. It will be week of memories you won’t soon forget.

*See full fee schedule here.

PROGRAM DETAILS

The programs at Camp Vermilion strive to build on each other, providing new experiences and opportunities every few years. The Seekers program is the first week-long program for younger campers. For those who participated in our Discoverer or Venturer program, having the chance to spend a whole week at camp is the next step for them. But we also get many first-time campers as Seekers who can't wait to get in on all that a week of camp offers!

The Seekers program provides campers with a foundational summer camp experience. They learn to share space with others, they push their own comfort level by trying out new skills, such as canoeing or art, they learn to be a humble winner and gracious loser at games, and they become familiar with the flow of camp. Meals are enjoyed with the wider camp community, worship is experienced in new ways, and Bible studies help them explore their faith through questions and conversation.

Seeker campers live in a cabin with generally 6-7 cabin mates and one of our staff.

Housing at Camp Vermilion in generally in the Border Lakes cabins, which is a close walk to our main bathhouse. These cabins have five bunk beds and a sink.

TYPICAL DAILY SCHEDULE

7:00 - Polar Bear Swim (an early morning jump in the lake; optional)

7:45 - Morning Mai (morning devotion time with other cabins)

8:00 - Breakfast

8:40 - Kapers (chores or tasks to help keep the camp clean and comfortable for all)

9:15 - Games

9:30 - Morning worship

10:00 - Bible study with their cabin group; also called Rubbaboo

11:15 - More games and activities

12:00 - Lunch

12:45 - Quiet Time

1:15 - Afternoon Grovers - usually two or three activity periods with a variety of activities; includes swimming, creative arts, field games, canoeing, learning a skill, nature activities, and more. A trip to the canteen is usually part of the afternoon schedule

5:30 - Supper

6:15 - Cabin Time

6:45 - All Camp Game

8:15 - Canteen or snack; prepare for evening campfire

9:00 - Campfire - sometimes with entire camp community, sometimes with other Seeker cabins

9:45 - Prepare for bed

10:00 - Evening cabin devotions; also called Wattape

10:20 - Lights out

While each day will follow this basic flow, our staff will occasionally shake things up to provide a special activity or experience throughout the week. This might include a theme day, a special hike or activity in the afternoon, or other experiences that relate to the summer theme. Seekers also have a cookout meal during their week, where they begin to learn basics of campfire cooking alongside our staff.

Seeker campers have the chance to interact with the other week-long campers during their time at camp. Each day there are opportunities for all programs to gather in community - for morning worship, a game, evening campfire, or some afternoon activities. Sunday nights and Thursday nights are common all camp times, where the full community kicks off their week together, and then celebrates their community on Thursday.

We can't wait to spend a week with your Seeker camper and help them experience all that camp has to offer. If you have more questions about this program, please contact us!

ABOUT ELEMENTARY CAMPS

Whether you are coming the day or an entire week, our programs provide elementary campers with a Christ-centered and fun camp experience. Campers will have a chance to meet new friends and grow in their faith as they enjoy time in God’s Great Northwoods!

Our Elementary programs start and end each day in prayer and worship. In between there is time for playing in the lake, games, creative arts, exploring nature and sharing with your cabin group. Not sure about camp? Try either our Discovers Day Camp or Venturers two-night camp. Can’t wait to experience all that camp has to offer? Join us for an entire week. Whatever your interest, we have something for you!

Other Elementary Programs

FLEX FAMILY CAMP

Voyageur Family Camp is spending time together in the beauty of the north woods. Each day includes opportunities for worship and Bible study, as well as swimming, canoeing, creating, games, and simply spending time together as a family. Our hope is that your family will be renewed in your time at camp – as you share meals, worship, play and grow in your faith together.

BWCAW Canoe Camp

BWCAW Canoe camp is the place to both learn the basics and build on your skills. Campers spend time each day canoeing, camping, and learning other outdoor education skills while immersed in the BWCAW. Campers (9 -11 gr) will head into the BWCAW for a 3-night canoe trip. This camp will also provide leadership / outdoor development, opportunities for spiritual growth and teamwork.

T1-D Connections Camp

A connection camp for youth with Type 1 Diabetes and their parents to fellowship together.

HOCKEY CAMP

(Ages 9-14) Hockey Camp is a Camp Hiawatha tradition. For 40 years, players and coaches have been gathering to combine their love of hockey with the faith foundation that makes them good team players both on and off the ice. While we take our hockey seriously, we also take learning and growing as a community seriously.

DISCOVERERS DAY CAMP

A first taste of camp without spending the night. Discovers Day Camp runs from 8:30am - 4:00pm Monday - Thursday for campers looking to discover camp and parents looking for a safe and fun day camp option for summer child care.

VOYAGEUR FAMILY CAMP

VENTURERS

(Completed grades 2–4) This two-night program is another great way to introduce your child to an overnight experience without committing to a full week of camp.

SEEKERS

(Completed grades 3–4) A week filled with the all the great things camp has to offer! New friendships are formed as campers play, sing, worship, and laugh together. It will be week of memories you won’t soon forget.

TREKKERS

(Completed grades 5-6) A balance of familiar camp activities combined with new opportunities are what the Trekker program is all about. Mixed in with favorite camp activities - swimming, games, crafts, canoeing, campfire – are faith conversation that go a bit deeper and more challenging cooking and camping skills are tried.

RENDEZVOUS

Rendezvous is a fun, Christ-centered camp experience for campers with intellectual/developmental disabilities. It is three days packed with everything camp has to offer – games, swimming, worship, campfire, Bible study, creative arts, and the chance to make new friends with our staff and fellow campers!

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Molly Conover

Molly is a freelance multi-disciplinary designer and content strategist based in Duluth, MN. With over a decade of experience in web and graphic design, she’s passionate about helping businesses create authentic, impactful brands. When she’s not designing, Molly loves solving creative challenges and collaborating with others to bring fresh ideas to life.