Camps Kite
News Articles

Confirmation Retreat 2019 Camp Camp

Mark your calendars for West Ohio Camps’ 2019 Confirmation Retreats. This is a great opportunity to supplement the confirmation experience for 6th - 9th grade UMC youth who are part of a confirmation class at their church. Confirmation Retreats... (read more)

Campers Have Gone, But Work Continues at West Ohio Camps Camp Camp


Temperatures will soon be cooling and leaves will be falling, but that doesn’t mean West Ohio Camps have rolled up the sidewalks. In fact, we are nearly as busy off-season as we are during the summer. The teams at Camp Wesley, Camp... (read more)

Pastors of the Week Enhance the Camp Experience Camp Camp

The West Ohio Camps’ experience is about fun, friendship, and especially faith. To enhance that faith component, several pastors join our camps each summer as Pastors of the Week. Their involvement greatly enhances our camps’ Christian ministry... (read more)

Leadership Change at Camp Wesley Camp Camp

The Ohio Conference Camping and Retreat Ministries is sad to announce the resignation of Camp Director Phil White at Camp Wesley. Phil has served as an exceptional leader for three years. Under his direction, Camp Wesley’s summer attendance and... (read more)

Youth Help Others During Camp Wesley’s Challenge and Mission Camp Camp Camp

Sometimes camp isn’t just about fun and friends. Sometimes it is about celebrating faith and sharing that with others. Campers at Camp Wesley’s Challenge and Mission Camp experienced that first hand this summer.

... (read more)

Otterbein Staff Member Allison Leads at Young People's Convocation Camp Camp

Last week, Otterbein Staff Member Allison traveled to Johannesburg, South Africa, for the 2018 Global Young People's Convocation (GYPC). Held every four years, the GYPC brings young people together from all over... (read more)

How to Build Your Own West Ohio Camps Campfire Camp Camp

You and/or your kids may be home from summer camp, but you can still enjoy a favorite camp activity.How about firing up the fun with a campfire? There’s nothing like sitting with family and friends, letting the dancing fire entertain you, and... (read more)

Questions to Ask Your Child About Camp After Camp Camp Camp

Sometimes your camper is beyond excited to tell you about their camp experience. Other times they are overwhelmed and tired after all of the full-filled, action-packed days. Some kids may even be sad that camp is over and they have to go home.... (read more)

5 Ways Kid Campers Become Adult Leaders Camp Camp

Kids may think that they are coming to camp to have fun, but along the way, they are also growing into wonderful, confident, and compassionate men and women.According to a report from Harvard Business Publishing ... (read more)

Family Camp at Widewater Celebrates 36 Years Camp Camp

Family Camp is a retreat where your whole family can enjoy summer camp fun while strengthening family bonds and learning more about Jesus. This is the 36thyear for this fun for the family at Camp Widewater.

... (read more)