Camp Elim In The City
day camps for adventurous kids!
Camp Elim In the City is a summer day-camp program for campers in grades 2-5, hosted by local Colorado churches. It's all the fun of camp, right in your backyard! Each week is centered around Gospel-based teaching, mentorship, fellowship, and fun activities like the rock wall, tomahawks, arts and crafts, bounce house and more.
And there’s something for families too! Have the whole family join Wednesday after camp for s’mores and the campfire, and on Friday for our Friday Fun Fair and closing ceremonies!
Registration opens January 3!
this summer
In the City Thornton | North Metro Church
June 16-20, 2025
In the City Littleton | Orchard Bible Church
July 7-11, 2025
In the City Colorado Springs | Heart of the Springs Church
July 21-25, 2025
Grades 2-5
$175
Registration opens January 3!
camp schedule
Each day at camp looks a little bit different, but here's an overview of what a typical day of camp might look like:
8:30 Check In
9:00 Cabin Breakouts
10:30 Bathroom Break
10:45 Chapel
11:30 Jam Session (Jesus & me)
11:50 Bathroom Break
12:00 Lunch (provided)
12:30 Large Group Activity
1:30 Patch Prep (learn more on our patch program page)
2:00 Snack (provided)
2:15 Large Group Activity
3:00 Chapel
3:45 Cabin time
4:00 Check Out
Daily Check In
Our check in will be available from 8:30 am – 9:00 am each morning. Please do not expect to check-in before then. If you must arrive after 9:00 am, please call ahead to make arrangements.
To speed up the check-in process, please submit all of the following items to Camp at least 2 weeks before your camp begins:
· Balance of the registration fee
· Completed Health Form & Camper Information Form
Campers with medications, allergies, or dietary restrictions should plan to take a little bit more time to check-in on Monday so that they can speak with our medical service supervisor.
Please bring your medications and Medication Authorization Form with you and be ready to turn these in to the medical staff during check in Monday morning.
Daily Check out
Check out will be from 4:00 pm – 4:30 pm Monday through Thursday. Feel free to stay after check-out on Wednesday for our campfire and s’mores! Arrangements for your camper to get a ride home must be noted on the Camper Information Form if you are not planning to come yourself. We are unable to arrange transportation through the Camp Office.
Camp ends Friday afternoon at 1:45 pm. Our closing session for campers with the end-of-week wrap up will start at 1:00 pm. Parents are welcome (and encouraged) to join in! Campers will be dismissed and ready to go by 1:45 pm.
Parents are asked to check out with the camper’s counselor after the closing ceremony so the counselor can make sure everyone is connecting with the right adult to get home safely.
Camper medications will be available for pick up Friday at check out.
What to Bring
· A backpack or daypack
· Folder to take home information
· Jacket or Raincoat
· Good shoes for running activities
· Sunscreen or other sun protection
· Water bottle (Camp Elim will provide a reusable one on Monday)
· Snacks (optional)
· Bible, notebook & pen/pencil
· Medication - NOTE: Per state regulation, all medications and supplements (including OTC medications, vitamins, supplements, and essential oils) must be turned into the nurse during check-in. For more information regarding our medication policy, please contact our office or refer to the information listed on our CampDoc portal.
In addition, on Water Day campers will need to bring:
A bathing suit or other clothing that can get wet
· A towel
· A change of clothes
· Water shoes (recommended but optional)
what not to bring
· No knives or other weapons
· No phones - if a camper needs to contact a parent or guardian, they can notify our staff
· No electronics, such as music players or games. Our goal is for campers to "unplug" while they're here and minimize distractions.
Cancellation policy
Should a camper registration be cancelled by your choice (not Camp Elim’s program changes) then all but $25 will be refunded if Camp Elim is notified in writing at least two weeks before the camp begins. If the cancellation is received less than two weeks before the camp begins, all but the $50 registration deposit will be refunded.
Be a part of in the city!
Have questions about the program or want to learn more? Reach out to us for more information.
Is your church interested in hosting a future In the City day camp? If so, contact our In the City director for more information!
Want to volunteer to be a part of this program? Learn more about volunteering at Camp Elim's programs on our volunteer page, or contact Derick Lehmkuhl for more information!