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.

Good question. You do get it back!

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). 

Yes and no. You will stay at camp for one full week (so, from the Sunday you check in until Friday). Then we ask that you go home that Friday through Monday before returning to camp on Tuesday to begin your week of counseling. In other words, you will be at camp for 6 days, go home for 3 days, then return to camp for your week of counseling which is Tuesday through Friday.

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.

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!

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 counsel at Arrowhead, he will use you whether or not you feel prepared. Also remember, you are not counseling alone! You will be co-counseling with one of our summer counselors, and have the rest of staff supporting you too.

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.