We’re heading to Expeditions Unlimited this year for Summer Camp! We’ll be at camp from Thursday, June 6th - Sunday, June 9th. This weekend-long experience is for both middle school and high school students and space is limited so get registered!

This summer our camp theme is illumination. Without transformation, there cannot be illumination! ”You are the light of the world—like a city on a hilltop that cannot be hidden. No one lights a lamp and then puts it under a basket. Instead, a lamp is placed on a stand, where it gives light to everyone in the house. In the same way, let your good deeds shine out for all to see, so that everyone will praise your heavenly Father.” - ‭‭Matthew‬ ‭5‬:‭14‬-‭16‬ ‭NLT‬‬

Jessica Bowman • Middle School Director

  • Mom to Tristan (15), Avalynn (13), and Aslan (11)

  • Been in ministry for 17 years with husband & Co-founding Pastor, Tommy

  • Former High School Healthy Educator and volleyball Coach

  • Trained in CPR and First Aid

  • Committed to helping kids, students, and families find and follow Christ.

Joe Stephens • High School Director

  • Dad to Adonis (2) old and Zaria (2 months) 

  • Married for three years to Angela.  

  • In high school ministry for the last 16 years. 

  • Former football and track coach 

  • Trained in CPR and First Aid 

  • Athlete, gamer, and food enthusiast 

  • Committed to lifting students to find and follow Jesus. 

Sam McDowell • Speaker For The Weekend

  • Dad to Caleb (8), Josiah (6), and Hannah (4)

  • Married for 12 years to Elizabeth. 

  • I have served in pastoral ministry with students and young adults for 12 years.

  • Author of ParentEquip & Lecturer at Family Pastor Institute.

  • Favorite things include traveling the world with Elizabeth, family camping, listening to audiobooks, gaming, and TopGolf. 

  • Passionate about helping families be healthy and function like God created them to!

Chris Chrismond • Worship Director

  • Married to Kylie Chrismond for 12 years

  • Dad to Cohen (11), Rhett (8), Elias (6), Dean (4)

  • Worship Ministry for 17 years

  • Loves playing Basketball, Working Out, Watching Bluey with my kids

  • Loves helping people engage with the Holy Spirit through worship and encountering God in their lives

Arrive At Mission:

  • Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale

  • Date: Thursday, June 6th between 3:30pm - 4:00pm

Depart Mission:

  • Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale

  • Date: Thursday, June 6th at 4:30pm

Arrival At Expeditions:

  • Location: E11844 County Rd DL, Baraboo WI 53913

  • Date: Thursday, June 6th at 7:30pm

Depart Expeditions:

  • Location: E11844 County Rd DL, Baraboo WI 53913

  • Date: Sunday, June 9th at 1:30pm

Arrival At Mission:

  • Location: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale

  • Date: Sunday, June 9th at 3:30pm *Parent meeting will be at 3:00pm. Join Joe and Jess as they bring you behind the scenes to reflect on all that God has done over the weekend!

  • Neon colored clothes

  • Bible, notepad and pen

  • Sleeping bag and pillow

  • Sleeping pad (if tent camping)

  • Sweatshirt/Fleece Jacket/Coat

  • Rain Coat

  • 2-3 changes of clothes (shorts, pants, t-shirts)

  • Long Pants/Longer Shorts for Rock Climbing

  • Underwear

  • One Piece Bathing Suit

  • Shoes for indoor activities

  • Gym Shoes/Hiking Shoes for Challenge Course/ Rock Climbing

  • Sleeping attire

  • Towel

  • Toiletries: Soap, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, hairbrush, lip balm, etc.

  • Water Bottle

  • Flashlight/headlamp

  • Sunglasses

  • Sunscreen

  • Bug spray

  • Camera

  • Pants/long sleeve shirt/shoes/headlamp (if caving)

  • Water shoes or strap sandals (if rafting)

  • Alarm Clock (optional)

  • Electronics- cell phone, iPads, game systems, all screens 

  • Drugs, alcohol, tobacco, e-cigs, vapes

  • Firearms or fireworks

  • Clothing with vulgar slogans

  • Prank or gag items

  • Weapons of any kind

  • A bad attitude

Expeditions Unlimited restricts cell phone use. It is a cell phone free camp. For that reason, each student will be asked to leave their cell phone and any other electronic devices at home. This is a zero tolerance policy. 

Every adult leader will have their phone and students can request a phone call whenever they’d like to call home. If an emergency arises and you need to reach your student you can call either Joe Stephens at (708) 244-0860 or Jessica Bowman at (630) 229-3330.

Jessica Bowman will send out a text upon arrival and departure, as well as a morning and evening text to all parents and guardians while at Camp. This is to check in and inform you how we are doing. A week before camp, we will run a test text. At that time, you will be able to add any phone numbers to this text thread. 

There is no shortage of fun things to do at Expeditions Unlimited! The Oasis, a High School only canoe trip, paddle boating, kayaks, paint ball, mountain biking, high ropes course, mountain climbing, and so much more!

There will be two adults volunteer leaders per cabin who have a background check, form complete, complete training, and will sleep separate from students but are connected for supervision. Middle school and High school students are together during free time, meals and worship nights.

Ratio is 2 adult volunteer leaders: 10-12 students 

$200 covers transportation, lodging, meals, activities, t-shirt and more!

When families put aside $15.50 for 13 weeks, $22.50 for 9 weeks, $40 for 5 weeks, Summer Camp would be paid for! Start planning today.

Come browse through a wide variety of beautiful hanging baskets and garden flowers!

Where: 82 Stratford Drive, Bloomingdale
When: Saturday, May 11th from 5:30pm - 6:30pm & Sunday, May 12th from 8:30am - 12:30pm

Mix & Match Flower Flats: $32
Hanging Pots: $35