Spirit in the Pines

Spirit in the Pines offers Camp Aspire for students entering grades 3-4, Camp Ascend for students entering grades 5-6, Camp Adventure for students entering grades 7-8, and Camp Agape for students entering grades 9-12. The program also offers family camp weekends and off-season options for outside groups from September through May. Camp Adventure includes active and creative options, and Camp Agape is the high school camp program.

Programs

• Camp Aspire — Entering Grades 3-4 · 2-night, 3-night, and 5-night sessions; cabins grouped by same grade; runs concurrently with Camp Ascend.
• Camp Ascend — Entering Grades 5-6 · 2-night, 3-night, and 5-night options; cabin requests can span grades and concurrent sessions; runs with Camp Aspire or Camp Adventure.
• Camp Adventure — Entering Grades 7-8 · Choose-your-own-adventure schedule with active and creative options; can run concurrently with Camp Ascend or Camp Agape.
• Camp Agape — Entering Grades 9-12 · Pinnacle camp program for high school students; students entering Grades 9-10 can also be a LIT at elementary and middle school weeks.
• Family Camp Weekends — Family camp sessions on the weekends.
• Off-Season & Outside Groups — Low cost and independent options for outside groups from September through May; heated cabins available; groups can cook for themselves or have camp cook for them.

At a glance

• Ages: 8–18 years old
• General schedule: Summertime at Spirit in the Pines Camp is filled with age specific youth camp sessions during the week and family camp sessions on the weekends. Youth and adult retreats are held during the fall and winter months.

About the provider

Spirit in the Pines was established in 2001 and is owned and operated by St. Andrew. Sarah Blasing is the Director of Youth Leadership & Outdoor Ministries. All staff members pass a background check and are lifeguard and first aid certified, and a CNA certified camp nurse is staffed for all youth camp sessions. The camp aligns with ACA standards.

• Counselors — Volunteer week-long counselor positions are open for students who have completed 10th grade and above.

All camp rates and dates for Summer 2027 will be published in early to mid October. Registration for Summer 2027 opens on December 5, 2026. Age and grade ranges for summer camps are for the grade the child is entering in the fall following camp. Campers can request smaller cabins, 1:1 staff support, alternate activities, and more during registration.

What families say

“camp is the place where I learned that I am never truly alone.” — camp attendee

Last updated November 4, 2026.