Summer Urban Immersion
for middle and high school students
This ministry stretches our kids. It gets them out of their comfort zones. They focus on building relationships and must face difficult truths about generational poverty. The layers of learning and faith are deep. Our kids see the face of God in the people of Camp Washington, and they are changed.
- Rev. Lori Bievenour, St. Peter’s UCC, Carmel, IN
Primary Focus
Youth engage with children from the urban core in enrichment programming: worship, recreation, creativity, reading, writing and fieldtrips to local attraction.
Team Training
Biblical foundation for mission work
Devotional materials
Poverty sensitivity
Diversity, equity and inclusion
Other Activities
Light construction and home improvement projects
Prepare and serve community meals
Partnerships with other local/global non-profit organizations
Local attractions and site-seeing
2026 Summer Program
Sunday evening through Thursday afternoon
June 7 - 11
June 14 - 18
June 21 - 25
June 28 - July 2
July 12 - 16 - booked
July 19 - 23
Early Bird Pricing through April 13
$220 per person
Payment required upon arrival
$250 per person
if confirmed after April 14
Includes secure lodging on campus, two meals per day, project materials, and a t-shirt.
“The most meaningful experience for me was being with the kids each day and interacting with them. When we serve we think we will deplete ourselves but in ministry and serving for God, we end up fuller than when we started. This is always surprising to me and blesses me so much.”
- High School Youth Group Member
Interested? Complete this interest form - no obligation!
Recruiting Now for Summer Staff
Do you enjoy working with children?
Then take a meaningful and uplifting part-time job this summer as Summer Program Staff. Staffers lead recreational activities, arts and crafts, educational enrichment, food service and take fun field trips.
Summer Program Staff is a part-time position beginning June 1 through July 30.