Family Camp

Join us for Morningside Family Camp (The Wilds, Nov. 11 - 12). All language ministries will be blessed by the preaching, fellowship, food and activities. Translation in Spanish and Chinese will be available for most sessions.

Families and individuals can choose from a variety of accommodations. Morningside is offering an early bird discount (50% off) October 2 - 16. Payment is required at the time of registration. Cash or check is accepted. Look for our registration table in the lobby through November 6.

Check out our guest speaker, packing list, dress, tentative schedule and activities, accommodations, and rates and make your plans to come. For additional questions, contact Pastor Huffman.

our guest speaker: Jon crocker

Jon and his wife, Andrea, served as missionaries in Mexico City for 10-1/2 years. They have 5 children. Jon is GFA's new Executive Director. He is deeply committed to serving missionaries around the world and is passionate about motivating young people to give their lives to fulfilling the Great Commission. Jon is a bilingual speaker.

packing list and activities

What to bring: Bible, camera, and casual clothes and shoes for informal sessions and recreation. Linens and pillow provided only for those staying in the Lodge and Inn.

What NOT to bring: Alcoholic beverages, drugs, tobacco or cigarettes of any kind, fireworks, ammunition, guns, weapons, scooters, skateboards, rollerblades, drones, magazines, apparel with inappropriate graphics or lettering.

What awaits: Cool Beans Coffee Shop • Land Trolley • Paddle Boats • Canoes Game Room • General Store • Snack Shop • Craft Shop • Frisbee Golf • Archery Range • Slingshot Range • Mountain Hikes • Basketball • Volleyball • Human Foosball Third Falls Zipline • The Giant Swing

Dress: Casual dress is appropriate for the informal camp atmosphere. Modest necklines and knee-length shorts are requested by the camp.

Updated weekend schedule

(Revised since Brochure Printing)

November 11-12, 2022

FRIDAY

5:00 - 7:15 Check-in

6:00 - 7:15 General Store/Cool Beans

7:30  - 8:05 Supper (Dining Hall)

8:30 - 9:00 Funtime (0-4 Childcare) - Fireplace Room

*9:00 - 9:30 Session 1 English (Spanish and Chinese translation) - Fireplace Room

9:30 -  10:15 General Store/Cool Beans/The Snack

SATURDAY

7:30 - 8:00 Cool Beans 

8:15 - 8:45 Breakfast

*9:15-10:15 Session 2 English (Chinese translation) – Fireplace Room

Spanish God & I Time and Freetime

*10:15-11:15 Session 3 Spanish – Fireplace Room

English and Chinese God & I Time and Freetime

11:15-12:30 Giant Swing/Land Trolley/Wall/Craft Shop

12:45 - 1:20 Lunch 

1:20 - 1:30 Group Photo in front of General Store

1:30 - 5:30 Freetime 

1:30 - 5:15 Craft Shop

1:30 - 5:30 Boats

1:45 - 3:15 2nd and 3rd Falls Hike and ZIP (arrive by 2:45 to ZIP)

2:30 - 5:15 General Store/Cool Beans/The Snack

3:00 - 4:00 Archery/Superslide (Tentative)

5:30 - 6:05 Supper/Dismissal 

* Nursery and childcare available

• Ages 0-2 should be taken to Conference Room B (lower level of Inn II) before services and be picked up there immediately following the services.

• Ages 3-4 should meet their leaders in Conference Room A (lower level of Inn II) before services and be picked up there immediately following the services.

• Age 5-5th grade should meet their leaders at the Pavilion before services and be picked up there immediately following the services.

Freetime Activities

Daytime and Lighted Activities                   Saturday Freetime Activities

Volleyball                                                         Boating (Adult supervision/life jackets for all)

Basketball                                                        Self-service Hikes (Adult supervision)

Soccer Arena                                                         -Turtle Rock (Trail across the grass to the right of Lake)

Human Foosball                                                    -2nd & 3rd Falls (Follow to ZIP then Trail signs)

GaZEEball                                                        Frisbee Golf (Disc and map by Land Trolley)

Mini Golf

rates and accommodations

Adult rates for meals, lodging, and activities range from $50 (Sat. only) to $150 per person, and a 50% discount is available through October 16. For full details, pick up our brochure in the lobby.

Lodge Rooms: Motel rooms in the main building, with one queen-size bed and two sets of bunk beds, including linens and pillows.

Inn Rooms: Located 150 yards from the Lodge area. Motel rooms with one queen-size bed and one set of bunk beds, including linens and pillows.

Duplex Cabins: Located down the hill, several hundred yards from the Lodge area. Each unit is an individual, winterized cabin with one queen-size bed and four sets of bunk beds and large bathroom. No linens or pillows provided.

See above for schedule updates since brochure publication.