Students: Middle & High School
2026 Summer Camps!
Summer Camp Registration opens Tuesday, March 3rd
Join us for an unforgettable experience at Students Summer Camp! This is an opportunity for students to connect with friends, leaders, and God through dynamic worship, meaningful messages, and authentic small groups where they’re known and cared for.
In past years, Hope Students attended camp with an organization called Christ in Youth. This year, we’re excited to attend alongside the youth ministry of Willow Creek Community Church. If you’d like to know more about this change, please read the FAQs.
Middle School Camp:
When: Thursday, June 25–Sunday, June 28, 2026
Where: Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbannais, Illinois
Who: Current 5th–7th graders
Cost: $379 Early Registration through May 15th
$425 Late Registration after May 15th
Register for Middle School Camp here!
High School Camp:
When: Thursday, July 16–Sunday, July 19, 2026
Where: Olivet Nazarene University in Bourbannais, Illinois
Who: Current 8th–12th graders
Cost: $379 Early Registration through May 15th
$425 Late Registration after May 15th
Middle School
Sunday, 10:30–11:30 a.m.
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High School
Sunday, 12–1:15 p.m.
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Hope Students ministry supports middle and high school students through their spiritual journey. By connecting in a Christ-centered community, we intentionally build meaningful memories and enjoy Christian fellowship while digging deep into the Word of God. It is our prayer that every Hope student will grow in their love for God and for one another.
Would you like to help with Students? Areas of need include:
HS Greeter: Greet our high school students as they enter the room on Sunday afternoons with a warm and welcoming presence and help new students get connected.
Weekly, biweekly, or flex schedule, 11:50 a.m.–12:20 p.m.
Room Parent: If you are the parent of a middle or high schooler, you can join this team to help support your child’s ministry. Ways to serve here include, but are not limited to, helping organize student serving opportunities, caring for your students’ small group leaders, helping plan events for students, etc. Whenever there is a need, Michelle will reach out to the team to see who might be interested in helping. Contact Michelle if you’re interested in serving!
Contact Michelle Castle or Mike Lee with any questions or if you would like to receive the weekly email updates.