Camp Cherith

Camp Cherith offers separate weeks for girls and boys for ages 6 to 18. The program also lists Family Weekend, Mother-Daughter Weekend, CILT (Campers in Leadership Training) for girls who have completed tenth grade or are older, and BILT (Boys in Leadership Training) for boys who have completed tenth grade or are older. Camp rentals can be accommodated from mid-August through mid-October.

Programs

• Girls Camp — 6-18 · Separate weeks for girls at Camp Cherith.
• Boys Camp — 6-18 · Separate weeks for boys at Camp Cherith.
• Family Weekend — Listed as a camp program.
• Mother-Daughter Weekend — Listed as a camp program.
• CILT (Campers in Leadership Training) — Completed tenth grade or older · Two-year leadership program for girls; requires two weeks at camp during each of the two summers.
• BILT (Boys in Leadership Training) — Completed tenth grade or older · Two-year leadership program for boys; requires one week at camp during each of the two summers.

At a glance

• Ages: 6–18 years old

About the provider

Camp Cherith says it helps campers discover Christ in every phase of life by nurturing spiritual formation, building meaningful relationships and community, developing life skills and individual gifts, and fostering a deep appreciation for God’s creation. The camp is a member of the Association of Cedarbrook Camps. Camp Cherith also states that campers are taught how to make Christ real in every phase of their lives.

• Camp Rentals — Rental groups can be accommodated from mid-August through mid-October.

Separate weeks for boys and girls. Weekly capacity is 110 campers. Campers are taught how to make Christ real in every phase of their lives. CILT participants must be 16 years old by August 31st of the year they are starting or have finished 10th grade, must have completed at least one week as a Cherith camper, and must meet additional listed requirements.

What families say

“We pray before every meal and activity. We try to apply Christian principles to everything we do.” — Aleah Nelson, Camper, Staff Member, and Operations Commitee Member

“The chapel. You’re surrounded by God’s creation and it’s just a place where we always are worshipping and just able to really feel His presence. It is a beautiful place and you know that God is at work there.” — Aleah Nelson, Staff Member

“I really like sitting under the white tent and looking over at the lake, usually in the morning as the sun’s coming up.” — Chad Schlemmer, Staff Member

Last updated November 4, 2026.