Each summer, our network of churches gather together at Hidden Acres for several days of summer camp fun and Spirit-filled ministry. The days are filled with chapel services, cabin devotionals, specialized workshops, group games, gym and water play; all surrounded by a beautiful camp with high quality facilities and food. Registration opens in early spring, please consider sending your children's ministry to camp with us!
Camp has always been a place that I feel most at home and at peace in my relationship with God. It has always been a time where I've been able to set everything aside to focus on God and His plan for me. Another huge blessing of camp is the formation of friendships. The people I've met through camp lift my spirit and speak words of encouragement to support me in times of need. These lifelong friends have helped me so much as I've grown closer to God!
I fell in love with kid’s camp and what it represented and how this program touched the lives of so many children. All of the adults work so hard to put together the lessons, the activities, the schedule, and the message to reach all the kids and touch their lives. ICN gives kids hope when they feel hopeless, lets kids know they are loved, that they are special, and that they matter.
ICN was pivotal in teaching me how to build a firm foundation for my faith and relationship with the Lord. My camp experience helped connect me with young people who shared my faith and with leaders who have continued to encourage me throughout the years. I still look back on the teachings from ICN when I was eight years old and apply the preaching and scripture to my life today.
I highly value the extreme creativity in communicating the spiritual truths of the gospel at ICN, whether it be the new birth or the baptism in the Holy Spirit. Our kids come back home changed by truly authentic Spirit and Word ministry.
ICN is all about partnership between local churches in Iowa and surrounding states. The best place to start is with your church's pastor or children's ministry leader calling Pastor Isaak Wangler at (515)386-8347 or emailing almjefferson@me.com so that we can start the conversation about you coming into our network. ICN is not like a conference you attend as another face in the crowd; we are a community of churches that know, value and support one another. Let's get to know each other, contact us today!
In order for a church to attend our camp, we require one counselor for every six campers being sent. All campers and counselors must complete our online registration prior to the close of late registration and have their full camp balance paid prior to the start of camp.
The ministry during ICN camp chapel sessions is lead by the Holy Spirit and comes directly from the Bible. Some of the truths often emphasized during past camps are things such as; being born again, 3 parts of mankind (spirit, soul & body), renewing the mind, prayer, walking in the Spirit, overcoming the enemy, fruits of the Spirit, the leading and filling of the Holy Spirit.
Camp Registration Open: March 26th - May 31st
Late Registration: June 1st - 18th
Precamp Leadership Meeting: July 12th
Final Balances Due: July 14th
Camp: July 28th - 31st