DATES: June 9-21, 2024

AGE GROUP: Those who have completed BASIC

COST: $462

For students who have completed BASIC, HomeBase is the unique opportunity to spend 7 days learning more about your specific spiritual gifts, passions, strengths, and weaknesses, as well as learning intensive Bible-study techniques. On top of that, you’ll learn more about ministry at Arrowhead and then be placed in cabins to counsel alongside of one of our summer staff for 6 days! After finishing HomeBase, you may be able to volunteer as a SOC in the areas of program, counseling, cooking, or maintenance.

HomeBase is NOT a requirement to become a summer staff. This program is an extension of BASIC with the added opportunity to volunteer as a S.O.C. for other weeks in the summer.

*If a camp is filled, you are still able to register and put your child on the wait list. You will receive a call if a spot opens up. If your child does not get in to camp, you will receive a full refund.

  • Register by April 1st for an early registration discount of $20.00.
  • Register by May 1st for an early registration discount of $10.00.
  • If you are registering more than two children for camp from your home this summer, you are eligible for an additional $50.00 off the registration price for your third+ child. Please contact camp to have us apply the discount to your registration.
  • Scholarship help is available. If finances are a problem, please check with your church first for assistance. If you do not attend a church, or if funds are not available there, please contact Arrowhead to inquire about scholarship funds.

WHAT TO EXPECT

HomeBase teaching times will dig deeper into and expound upon the fundamental lessons covered in BASIC, with considerable time spent discussing the marks of a healthy church. Throughout your time in HomeBase, you will also partake in self-reflective activities designed to reveal more about who God has shaped you to be. As a result of these lessons, we hope to begin training you to do ministry on your own. In preparation for your week of counseling, you will undergo many of the same activities that our summer staff experience, including planning and leading devotionals, memorizing Scripture, using evangelism tools, and sharing your personal testimony. Then, during your last week of HomeBase, you will counsel a group of campers alongside our summer staff!

WHY IS THERE AN APPLICATION?

We hold our summer staff to the highest of standards in regard to the Christian lifestyle. That’s not to say that we hire only perfect people…but we do expect that those who work at Arrowhead have a sincere heart for the Lord and a desire to disciple young people. We expect the same of our HomeBase students, so the application helps us learn a bit about how you’ve grown since going through BASIC.

HOW DOES THE APPLICATION PROCESS WORK?

Once your registration, application, and deposit have been received, our team will review your application. They spend ample time praying about each candidate and discussing the overall dynamic of the group. Once the team has reached a decision, we will send you an email to let you know whether you are able to do HomeBase or not at that time.

DO I GET MY DEPOSIT BACK IF I'M NOT ACCEPTED?

Good question. You do get it back!

WHAT ARE REASONS PEOPLE DON'T GET ACCEPTED?

Another good question. One reason may be that we have already reached our camper capacity. Another reason may be that the leadership team thought it would be better for you to be involved in HomeBase the following year (because of age, maturity, or your relationship with other already-accepted students. For example, sometimes it is really good for a brother and sister to do HomeBase together, but other times, it may be best for the brother and sister to do it different years). 

WHAT IF I CAN'T BE THERE THE WHOLE TIME?

Generally, we have seen that students who miss parts of HomeBase miss out on valuable learning moments and group development. That said, sometimes it is necessary for a student to leave for part of a day, such as for a family emergency or a school exam. In those cases, we are happy to try to make something work. In all other instances, however, we would ask the student to choose between HomeBase and the conflicting event/function/camp. Please call or email camp if you’d like to discuss a potential schedule conflict with us.

CAN I DO LAUNDRY DURING HOMEBASE?

No. Please pack enough clothing to last. However, if we do an activity that gets your clothes extremely dirty (such as the swamp walk), we will wash and dry those clothes for you. A good time to do laundry would be when you go home between your first and second week here!

WILL I BE READY TO CSOC BY THE SECOND WEEK?

That’s a tough question to answer . . . but we think the answer is yes! And even if you feel unprepared, remember that God does not call the equipped, but he equips those whom he calls. And if you’ve been called to CSOC (Counseling Slave Of Christ, basically an assistant counselor) at Arrowhead, he will use you whether or not you feel prepared. Also remember, you are not counseling alone! You will be with one of our summer counselors, and have the rest of staff supporting you too.

ARE THERE SPECIAL EVENTS I SHOULD KNOW ABOUT?

Yes. During HomeBase, we will participate in a service project, usually involving outdoor work that may be located off camp grounds. All students should bring appropriate attire that can get dirty.

REGISTRATION OPENS JANUARY 5, 2024

DEDICATED TO
MAKING DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST
THROUGH CAMP MINISTRY

 

DEDICATED TO MAKING DISCIPLES OF JESUS CHRIST THROUGH CAMP MINISTRY.