CAMP OF CHAMPIONS USA
a Christian Summer Day Camp for Kids
Make Your Summer Count!
Camp of Champions USA is a place for kids to be themselves in a safe, fun, and Jesus-centered environment.
See Camp in Action!
Check out this highlight video from summer camp 2023
What Are Parents Saying About Camp?
“My 2 children have gone to camp at COCUSA for 2 years, and words cannot express how great our experience with this camp has been. We have been to 2 different locations, and at both facilities, staff at the site and at the office, have been consistent in going above and beyond to exceed our needs and expectations. The staff are positive, uplifting, safe, caring, and fun. The message is Jesus-centered, and the activities range from water activities, competitions, relays, playing on playground equipment, and even field trips. The camp will work with you financially if you are having difficulty, and treat you with respect and care. I recommend this camp to anyone looking for a safe, fun, and Christian based place for your children to attend during the summer. We will surely be coming back next summer.”
“I am so incredibly thankful that [my daughter] has been able to be part of camp this year! She has played hard and made new friends! She has a smile on her face 98% of the time when I pick her up and if she doesn’t it’s mostly because she’s so exhausted!”
“Great camp, awesome counselors and my kiddos want to come back next summer! Thank you - great first experience!”
“Thank you, thank you to everyone over all our years coming to camp. Such a fun place to spend summers!!”
Frequently asked questions
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Part-time enrollment is available on a very limited basis at each camp location. As part-time enrollment he available on a first-come, first-serve basis, we recommend registering right away when registration opens. When the part-time spots are full, no additional spots will be added.
The part-time rate for 2024 is $135 per camper, per session. Part-time enrollment is 3 days or less attendance within a week of Camp.
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There will be a $15 registration fee per camper due when you begin the enrollment process. This fee is non-refundable and will apply to each child in your family.
Our weekly camp fee is $195/camper, with tiered pricing as follows:
$195/week for 1-3 weeks registered
$180/week for 4-8 weeks registered
$165/week for 9+ weeks registered
Payments will be due in installments along the way, with a 10% deposit due when you register, 50% due 3 weeks out from the start date of each session, and the remaining balance due 1 week before the beginning of each session.
You will be prompted to select a payment option to take care of your summer camp balance when you register. We have a variety of automatic payment plans to choose from to make the process convenient for your family.
You can choose an autopay plan that breaks your summer balance down into regular payments, or you can self-pay with cash/check or online via your account. Feel free to choose what works best for your family!
If you choose self-pay (or pay at camp), please note that all payments are due in advance for each week your child is registered for Camp. Please plan ahead to submit payments to us on time each week. You are welcome to make payments via your account online or use the provided envelopes and drop box at the camper sign-in table instead.
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Our summer day camp program runs the majority of the time that kids are out of school.
Summer Camp 2024 will run from late May to mid-August when kids return to school. For most sites, the first day of Camp is the day following Memorial Day (except Pekin Camp which begins June 3rd).
Still Have Questions?
Check out our Parent FAQ Page
COCUSA
YEAR ROUND STAFF
Jonathan Welch
Executive Director
Jonathan Cordes
Lead Director
SUMMER DAY CAMP
Program Overview, Parent Testimonials
What Does a summer at camp look like?
We love to partner with parents like you to help you cut through the chaos of life and make your summer count. That's why we're so focused on giving your child an experience that helps them to thrive by keeping them safe, engaging them through fun activities, and helping them grow in their faith and character through our process of Gospel-centered discipleship. Here's what you can expect if your child joins us this summer:
Support of our year-round leadership team to guide you through registration and address your questions before, during, and after summer camp.
Balance of high and low energy activities to keep each day exciting.
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Summer staff members (students in high school and college) who want to give your child a memorable summer of growth and fun.
Spiritual growth with Bible teaching, focused discussions about Bible stories, and time in prayer throughout the day.
Reinforcement of godly character with weekly Character Awards given to each child.
Prioritizing safety by following our Top 5 Rules.
Groups of 3 - Always stay with at least 2 other people. Never be alone with another person. Stay with your group and within the boundaries.
Be a Leader - Choose to be a leader in everything you do. Set a positive example by showing respect for everyone. Listen, share, and ask for help when you need it.
Good Touch || Bad Touch - Use touch that helps others and makes them feel safe. Good touch = things like high-fives and short side-hugs. Bad touch = things like hitting, sitting on laps, back rubs, tickling.
Good Words || Bad Words - Use words that are kind and build each other up. Good words = respectful, encouraging, helpful. Bad words = disrespectful, cursing, threats, gossip, insults.
Treat It Right - Respect all property & equipment at Camp. Don’t damage anything on purpose. Leave your area better than you found it.
OTHER INFO ABOUT SUMMER CAMP AT CAMP OF CHAMPIONS USA
Dates: Camp runs for most of June, July, and August while kids are out of school. You can register for as many or as few weeks as you want or need.
Times: Our daily program runs from about 9:00am-4:00pm. Drop-off starts at 7:30am, and pick-up ends at 5:30pm.
Ages: Children currently in Kindergarten through 6th grade are eligible to attend our program. We also have a Counselor In Training program for current 7th & 8th grade students.
Cost: $195/week per child. We offer discounts for families enrolling multiple siblings. Families may also fill out an additional application for financial assistance, which is available through two scholarship funds.
Locations: We partner with churches to host our camps. We have many locations throughout Central Illinois. Click here to find a location near you.
CAMPER REGISTRATION
Get Registered for camp
HOW WILL YOUR KIDS SPEND SUMMER BREAK?
Could summer pass you by without much to show for it? Will your child continue to grow, mature, and thrive without the routine of the school year? Will your house still be left standing after 3 months filled with restless kids?
Don't regret a wasted summer. Make Your Summer Count!
THESE CAMP PARENTS MADE THEIR SUMMER COUNT!
“[My daughter] has grown by learning more about Jesus and sharing Jesus to the neighborhood kids!”
“We actually tell parents all the time that we love COCUSA and highly recommend it! We go back to when we were kids and we would come home hot and sweaty and tired because we were outside playing. With COCUSA, not only are our kids learning about Jesus, they are getting in a lot of physical activity!
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“We are not a religious family. This was my son’s first experience with Christian faith and he loved it! He quotes verses from the Bible at home, prays meaningful at meal time and requests to listen to Christian rock songs at home that he learned at camp.”
Payment and Refund Policies FOR 2024
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$15/CAMPER
One-time annual fee
Due in full at registration
Non-refundable
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$195/ SESSION*
A tiered rate is applied for sessions. $195/week for 1-3 weeks registered, $180/week for 4-8 weeks registered, or $165/week for 9+ weeks registered.
There is no additional fee for field trips, as each week includes a field trip and the weekly rate reflects that. The only exception to this is holiday weeks or the first week of Camp at a site.
A 10% discount per additional sibling registered for the same session(s) is applied at checkout.
Financial Assistance is available for qualified families. Families who received financial assistance in 2023 will need to reapply for assistance in 2024 to receive a new weekly rate.
Any 4-day/holiday weeks are $165.
Part-time enrollment is available on a limited basis. The part-time rate is $135 per camper, per session. Part-time enrollment is 3 days or less attendance within a week of Camp. Part-time enrollment is available on a first-come, first-serve basis. Sibling Discounts and Financial Aid are available for full time enrollment.
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10% deposit due on your total balance when finalizing session selections. (This initial deposit is capped at a maximum of $100/camper, and will be proportionally reduced for families approved for financial assistance.)
50% is due 3 weeks (21 days) prior to beginning of your registered session.
100% is due 1 week (7 days) prior to beginning of your registered session.
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Schedule changes/cancellations submitted before the refund deadline* for each session are eligible for a refund credit. The refund credit availability will require your written request for change/cancellation to be submitted before the corresponding deadline(s) outlined below.
The Standard Refund Policy Does NOT Cover:
Absences related to illness
Suspensions from Camp due to behavior
All refunds will be automatically added as a credit to your Camp account. You may use this credit toward your existing or future balance for Camp of Champions USA programs. If you would like to receive a payout of the available credit from your Camp account, please submit your request in writing via email (hello@cocusa.org). All refund payouts are mailed in the form of a check within 2 weeks of the refund request.
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We must receive notice via email at hello@cocusa.org by the end of the refund deadline in order to accommodate your schedule changes. Any schedule changes received after the deadline will be considered for the next applicable refund tier.
3+ Weeks (More than 21 days before first day of Camp Session) = 100% Eligible Refund Credit (no charge to change/cancel)
1 Week (20-7 days before first day of Camp Session) = 50% Eligible Refund Credit
Less than 1 week (less than 6 “true” days before first day of Camp Session) = No Refund (change from 2024)