Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries is a coed, Christian (United Methodist) church/nonprofit camp in Indiana offering faith-based traditional camp sessions for entering grades K-6 and youth grades 6-13, plus family and adult REYOAD programs. Listed activities include pools, lakes, rivers, hiking, climbing walls, archery, zip lines, and sports, with certified lifeguards for swimming and boating. The camp reports 3,500+ campers and age-banded staff ratios.
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- Families looking for a coed, faith-based traditional camp with sessions for entering grades K-6 and youth grades 6-13.
- First-time campers who may need homesickness support and age-banded staff ratios.
- Kids and families interested in outdoor activities and supervised waterfront swimming and boating.
- No cell phones or tablets for campers or counselors, and parents are discouraged from visiting, calling, or texting during camp.
- The standard menu does not include celiac or vegetarian options; doctor-directed special meals need arrangements and a doctor’s note.
- The $15 deposit is non-refundable; no-show/no-call forfeits 100%, and later cancellations can forfeit $35/$75 depending on event length.
Last season’s sessions (2026)
Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries hasn’t published its 2027 dates yet. These are its 2026 sessions, for reference only: dates and prices usually change for the new season.
| Session | Dates | Price | Per week | Status |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Express Camp (Camp Lakewood) · Grades K-6 | Jun 7 – Jun 10, 2026 | – | – | Ended |
| Impact Camp (Camp Adventure) · Grades 6-8 | Jun 7 – Jun 12, 2026 | – | – | Ended |
| Mini Camp (Camp Rivervale) · Grades K-2 | Jun 14 – Jun 16, 2026 | – | – | Ended |
| Impact Camp (Camp Lakewood) · Grades 3-6 | Jun 14 – Jun 19, 2026 | – | – | Ended |
| Impact Wildfires Camp (Epworth Forest) · Grades 9-13 | Jun 21 – Jun 26, 2026 | – | – | Ended |
| Wander Camp (Epworth Forest) · Grades 9-13 | Jun 28 – Jul 2, 2026 | – | – | Ended |
| Impact MS/HS Camp (Epworth Forest) · Grades 6-13 | Jul 5 – Jul 10, 2026 | – | – | Ended |
| Dramatic Arts Camp (Camp Rivervale) · Grades 6-13 | Jul 19 – Jul 24, 2026 | – | – | Ended |
What it really costs
Camp life
Getting there
Straight-line distance. Driving is usually 20–30% longer.
Questions about Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries
What ages does Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries take?
Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries takes campers from 8 to 19.
When are the 2027 sessions at Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries?
Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries hasn’t published its 2027 dates yet. Last season (2026) it ran: Express Camp (Camp Lakewood): Jun 7 to Jun 10. Impact Camp (Camp Adventure): Jun 7 to Jun 12. Mini Camp (Camp Rivervale): Jun 14 to Jun 16. Impact Camp (Camp Lakewood): Jun 14 to Jun 19. Impact Wildfires Camp (Epworth Forest): Jun 21 to Jun 26. Wander Camp (Epworth Forest): Jun 28 to Jul 2.
Does Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries run a winter camp?
Yes. Impact 2818: Outdoor Ministries also runs winter sessions. Dates for this winter aren’t on its website yet, so ask the camp.
Can campers bring phones?
No cell phones, tablets, or communication devices with campers or counselors; Epworth Forest allows phones at most events.
Is there a visiting day?
No general visiting day; parents discouraged from visiting/calling/texting. Pastors/local church ministers may visit with advance scheduling.
Is it good for first-time campers?
Staff trained to help with homesickness; campers encouraged to stay through the event.
What is the refund policy?
$15 non-refundable deposit; $35 fee within 2 weeks for 2-night-or-less/CIT events; $75 fee within 2 weeks for 3+ night events; no-show forfeits full fee; health/safety cancellations eligible for full refund.
Is financial aid available?
Yes; partial scholarships based on family income, apply online with tax form.
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