Camper Information

2011 SESSION – "Under the Water"
July 18 – 23, 2011 - All Ages
Camp Director: The Rev. Dr. Kyle Bennett

LOCATION: DaySpring Episcopal Conference Center is located on the banks of the Manatee River in Parrish, Florida. DaySpring is a sacred place set apart and sanctified to the glory of God. Amenities include recreation hall, dinning hall, a 40 acre lake, swimming pool, athletics field, a craft/central meeting building, chapel and lots of woods and beautiful nature trails. All facilities are easily accessible to persons with limited mobility.

ACCOMMODATION: Camper’s sleeping quarters consist of four self-contained cabins equipped with full bathroom facilities. There are 4 cabins, recreation hall, dining hall, a 40 acre lake, swimming pool, athletic field, craft building, chapel and lots of woods.

FOOD SERVICES: The food at DaySpring is first rate. A professional kitchen staff lovingly prepares the day’s meals, which are served buffet style. The menu is varied. There are also salad and fruit bars. Special dietary needs are gladly accommodated. Snacks are also provided. Nobody leaves DaySpring hungry.

STAFF: There will be a large staff of qualified adults, as well as a contingency of college and high school aged counselors, who have all received training and worked previous camping events.

COST: The cost of the camp is $350.00. A non-refundable deposit of $100.00 must be sent upon acceptance. There is some limited financial aid available. We ask that you apply for aid only if it is really needed. Full financial aid will pay $250.00, which is the total balance after deposit, and half assistance will pay $125.00, leaving a balance of $125.00 to be paid at registration.

APPLICATION & REGISTRATION PROCESS:

You are required to first complete the Application Form (click here). The application must be completed by a parent or legal guardian and each question must be answered providing as much information as possible.

The session is expected to be filled before the deadline, so we encourage you to apply early. You will be sent a letter advising you of acceptance or telling you that you’ve been placed on a waiting list.