Faith. Community. Inclusion. Joy.
At Wayzata Community Church Summer Camp, life isn’t paused—it’s lived fully.
We were made by God for faith, community, inclusion, and joy, and that’s exactly what camp is all about. It’s a place where kids experience life the way it’s meant to be lived—together, with purpose, and with hearts open to God’s love.
What Makes WCC Camp Unique
Faith
We believe that following Jesus is transformative. Camp is filled with opportunities for kids to be fully themselves, to know that God loves them exactly as they are, and to explore what it means to follow Jesus in community—day by day.
Values
We believe that theology matters. At WCC, we proclaim that God is loving and inclusive above all else. We believe that God makes no mistakes—every person is a unique and unrepeatable miracle worth celebrating. Our goal is to include every child in our camp ministry, encouraging them to grow in faith and life as the person God created them to be.
Camp That Lasts All Year
The relationships, growth, and faith that begin at camp don’t end when the week is over—they continue to flourish in our year-round ministries. When your child returns to WCC on Sundays or Wednesdays, they reconnect with leaders and friends, deepening the seeds of faith that were planted at camp.
Mark Your Calendar
📆 Camp Kick Off: Sunday, January 11 at all worship services
📆 Registration Opens: Tuesday, January 13
Children’s Camp Session 1: June 15–18
High School Camp: June 21–26
Children’s Camp Session 2: July 7–10
Middle School Camp: July 12–17
Friends are always welcome—so spread the word and get ready for the best week of the summer!
Is WCC Summer Camp Right for My Child?
FAQs
Check-in & Return Procedures
All Camp sessions check in at 12:00 noon on the first day of your camp session. Check-in takes place in the Gym and West entrance at Wayzata Community Church, 125 Wayzata Blvd. East. All campers will be returned to the church at 12:00 noon on the final day of the session. (The bus may be 10-15 minutes delayed, based on traffic.) Cabin assignments will be communicated at check-in.
Transportation
Campers are transported to and from Chi Rho Center on school buses, operated by professional drivers. Please make sure that your camper’s luggage makes it into the luggage trailer. Chaperones will be on each bus to ensure a positive experience on the way to and from camp.
Late arrivals/early departures
We strongly discourage partial camp experiences due to late arrivals and/or early departures. The experience of camp is designed with the expectation that all campers will be there for the entire camp session; any changes in the makeup of the camper population affects not only the absent person but all of those in camp. Any late arrivals or early departures must be approved by the Camp Director, at least 7 days prior to the camper’s session.
Food & Lodging
All meals take place in the dining hall, with meals prepared by the kitchen staff, and served by the Work Crew. Please notify us of any dietary restrictions your child has.
Camp Store
Campers have the opportunity each day to buy snacks and specialty items at the camp store. Camp store deposits can be made in advance in Campsite. You will also have the opportunity at check-in to deposit money into your camp store account. Parents should use their own discretion in the amount of money that is deposited in their camp store account. Refunds will not be offered from the camp store.
Policy Concerning Campers Eligibility
We accept all individuals. We want to make sure that our camp reflects the wide open, inclusive love that we know through Jesus.
Registration Process
Beginning Tuesday, January 13, 2025 at 10:00 a.m. CST, register online for Summer Camp 2025 at www.wayzatacommunitychurch.org/camp. If you have not created an account in Campsite already, you will begin by creating an account for your family, including all your 2025 campers. Have your campers’ current health immunization and insurance card handy when you go online, as this information will be required during the registration process. A non-refundable deposit of $100 is required for each registered camper. NOTE: We highly recommend that you create your family account in Campsite ahead of time, as this will make the registration process on January 13th more efficient.
Cabinmates
We recognize that a sense of security begins at the time of registration when kids can request other students to be their cabinmates. We offer a chance to request three cabinmates, and will go to great effort to accommodate at least one of these requests. However circumstances do arise that make it impossible to grant every request. Please be aware that groups are often divided between different cabins. All requests must be made 14 days prior to camp.
After registration is completed
1. Following the completion of enrollment in Campsite, including the $100 deposit, you will receive an email confirming that your child is registered.
2. Changes made after your child has been registered for a camp session will be based on space and availability and require approval by the camp registrars. You may not change the registration of any child but your own. To request a change, send an email to Kathy Handy at khandy@wayzatacommunitychurch.org.
Payment & Refund Policy
All payments for camp are made through Campsite. Payments will be charged to your credit card on file.
– A $100 non-refundable deposit is due at enrollment.
– In addition to payment-in-full at enrollment, we offer the following two-payment option: 1) Pay 50% by March 15th, and 2) Pay remaining balance by May 1st.
No refunds will be given after May 1, 2026. Please contact Dave Knoll with questions about camp payments at dknoll@wayzatacommunitychurch.org or 952-473-8877.
Camp Fees
High School Camp – $630.00
Middle School Camp – $630.00
Elementary Camp – $595.00
Fees include all lodging, food, transportation, and a camp t-shirt. Space at Camp is limited. Register early to claim a spot in your preferred session. Campers can only attend one session, excluding Work Crew.
Where is WCC Summer Camp Located?
Chi Rho Center is situated on a beautiful peninsula on the shores of Lake Sylvia. Its location offers greater ease and access for all campers on one of Minnesota’s most pristine lakes. For more than four decades, Chi Rho Center has been an outreach of St. John’s Lutheran Church of Minneapolis. We are excited to be partnering once again with St. John’s, as we share a passion for camp and retreat ministries.
Chi Rho Center | 5750 Porter Ave NW | Annandale, MN 55302