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For kids who

have completed

Kindergarten-2nd Grade

or 5-6 years old

Starter Camp 1: July 14-16 (Mon AM-Wed AM)

Starter Camp 2: July 16-18 (Wed PM-Fri AM) 

Starter Camp

Early Bird (Before May 21)
$160

Regular Registration (May 21 - 30)
$175

Late Registration (after June 30)
$195

All camp holds release on May 7th

Order your camp t-shirt on your registration for $15

T-shirts on site will be $20, and sizing is not guaranteed

Drop Off & Pick Up

For Starter Camp 1, drop off is Monday between 9:30am-11:30am and pick up is Wednesday at 11am (You are welcome to join us for service at 10:00am).

For Starter Camp 2, drop off is Wednesday between 12:15pm-1:15pm and pick up is Friday at 11am (You are welcome to join us for service at 10:00am).

Who Are You?

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are at the bottom on this page.

 

Starter Camp 1 & 2 Speakers

Nate and Sharon Grenier have been married since 2007 and are blessed with four daughters. Nate holds a master’s degree, and Sharon has a degree in elementary education. Together, we have served as children’s pastors and consultants in various churches and communities.

Currently, we own a missional coffee shop, Coffee Connections, located in Hilliard. Our shop plays an active role in community engagement. We have utilized our kids’ ministry training to connect with various groups in Hilliard, creating a family-friendly coffee shop that fosters relationships and community.

We have been a part of Starter Camp for over seven years and truly love the dynamic of camp ministry. We look forward to serving your children and teaching them the basics of Jesus’ life and how it applies to their own lives.

2025 Starter Camp BGMC Project

 
 

This year, we are raising $25,000 for World Serve Ethiopia.

All the money raised will be going to help aid the Bishoftu Women’s Center in building these incredible resources below!

 
 
 

Junior Bible Quiz 

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Ohio Kid Min offers eight camps for children from kindergarten through 5th grade. These camps have been a staple of a great summer in the Ohio Ministry Network. Our camps take place at Heartland Conference Retreat Center. Heartland is a beautiful year-round Christian camp, conference and retreat center.

 
 
 
 
 

HEARTLAND CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER

3201 COUNTY RD 225
MARENGO, OH 43334

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!

  • You can log into Ultra Camp here: Ultra Camp Login

  • Right here! :)

  • A fund is in place to receive donations to help students with a financial need to attend camp. To request financial assistance, complete the Summer Camp Financial Assistance Application and submit it to Ohio Kids Ministry by April 24, 2024, to be considered for the 2024 Summer Camps. Financial Assistance is granted based on the availability of funds. To make a donation to the Summer Camp scholarship fund, make your check payable to Ohio Ministry Network and mail it to Ohio Kids Ministry – Camp Scholarship, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, Ohio 43240.

  • Once you are on the Ultra Camp Log-in page, you should be able to request a password reset. If you are still unable to get to your account, please email camp@ohioministry.net with your name and the difficulty you are having.

  • To attend kids camps, students can be coming out of 2nd-5th grade (7-11 years old). To attend starter camps, students can be coming out of kindergarten-1st grade.

  • The likely cause for students not appearing under a profile is that they are linked to another profile. Email camp@ohioministry.net with the campers name and we can resolve the issue in the backend.

  • Church IDs are associated with specific camps. If you plan to attend a different camp than your church is attending, please contact your church camp leader to set up an additional ID specific for that camp.

  • Yes, Heartland’s staff is prepared to accommodate common dietary restrictions during their week of camp with us.

    Please email us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions to: foodservices@heartlandretreat.com.

  • As a rule, all medication including vitamins must be given to the camp nurse in their original containers. Special consideration can be made for EpiPens and inhalers. Please email camp@ohioministry.net for a self-carry form that must be completed by a physician prior to camp.

  • Yes! Please use the template below:

    (Camper’s Name and which camp)
    Heartland CRC
    3201 CR 225
    Marengo, OH 43334

  • For Kids Camp 1 & 2, drop off is Monday between 9:30am-11:30am and pick up is Friday at 11:30am (You are welcome to join us for service at 10:00am).

    For Starter Camp 1 and 3, drop off is Monday between 9:30am-11:30am and pick up is Wednesday at 11am (You are welcome to join us for service at 10:00am).

    For Starter Camp 2 and 4, drop off is Wednesday between 12:15pm-1:15pm and pick up is Friday at 11am (You are welcome to join us for service at 10:00am).

    For 3 Day Camp 1, drop off is Monday between 9:30am-11:30am and pick up is Wednesday at 11:30am.

    For 3 Day Camp 2, drop off is Wednesday between 1:30pm-2:00pm and pick up is Friday at 11:30am.

  • Absolutely! Please email camp@ohioministry.net.