For 43 years, Sonlight has sought to live out Christ’s mission and empower youth to become all that God intends them to be. Inspired by our mission to “Be With Kids, and Show them God”, we are so grateful to be able to provide a space away for youth.

The Sonlight leadership team is diligently working on creative and innovative ways to make this summer the best one yet for both our new and returning campers. We continue to seek ways to remain faithful to Christ’s mission in raising young people for God’s reign. Whether for a weekend retreat, backpack trip, or week long camp – we hope to make Sonlight a place of God’s rest and blessing for whoever might want to avail themselves of this ministry.

 Thank you for entrusting us with the care of your children and youth—Sonlight continues its ACA-accreditation so that our programs and facilities will be the best that they can be. We are blessed by the continual commitment of campers, parents, guests, and donors who consider Sonlight to be a home away from home.

We look forward to greeting you soon with a warm “Welcome home!” and of course, offering you fresh-baked cookies.

Mary, Claire and Winston

“Music can change the world because it can change people.”

– Bono

Jammin’ Jukebox

This summer we are celebrating the power of music with our weekly banquet night theme: Jammin’ Jukebox! Through the gifts some of us are given to play instruments all the way to the background noise of the radio on car rides –  music is all around us. It has the ability to encapsulate memories, produce emotions, and bring people together in a way unlike noneother. Recognizing the true fashion of music’s uniqueness, we invite you to use your creativity to come up with whatever suits your musical style best!

Some ideas:

• Dress as your favorite genre of music (country, rock, pop, indie, etc)

• Dress like your favorite artist/musician/band

• Music Conductor

• Dress as your favorite instrument

• Dress as a Broadway show character

• Disc Jockey (DJ)

• Jukebox party – 1950’s style dress

• Let your creativity run wild!

How do you hire and train your staff?
We hand-pick college students through our selective hiring process. Pre-summer, our staff go through an extensive 10-day orientation and training. Our summer staff are fully trained in areas such as child development, homesickness, bullying, behavior management and safety. You entrust us with your child and we do not take that lightly. We want your child to have the best summer camp experience possible.

What other opportunities does Sonlight offer for high school kids?
Sonlight offers a variety of other summer programs for high school students.

10-Day High School Camp: 

Still have more questions? Call us! Mary Marugg, Director or Claire Madera, Program Director: 970.264.4379 . Visit American Camp Association’s www.campparents.org for advice, how to choose the right camp, the impact of summer camp on child development and helpful information. We believe in the benefits of summer camp. We hope you will too!

All activities are intentionally programmed to relate to today’s teens in meanginful ways. Some examples of our High School Camp activities:

• Peak hikes in the San Juan National Forest
• Team building and low ropes course
• Rafting  (dependent upon adequate river flow)
• Axe Throwing
• Digglers (mountain scooters)
• Dodgeball
• Archery
• Daily worship and small groups
• Frisbee golf
• Geocaching
• Bouldering wall
• Sonlight’s famous “Messy Games”
• Arts and crafts
• Evening activities (dance party, thematic night games, etc)
• Themed meals
• Soccer
• Volleyball
• Campfire skits and songs

Should you cancel your registration, there will be a $150 cancellation fee. If you cancel your registration within 14 days of the start of the camp and we are unable to fill your child’s space there are no refunds. There are no refunds or pro-rated pricing for early departures or late arrivals.