Camp Better
Monday, July 20 - Thursday, July 23, 2026
The Details
Dates: Monday, July 20th - Thursday, July 23rd, 2026
Location: Rochester Campus | 2052 Saint Paul St. Rochester, NY 14621
Drop-Off: 9:00 AM
Pickup: 12:00 PM
Cost: $15 per student to help offset the cost of the camp t-shirts and supplies. If this is a financial burden to your family, please contact kidsmin@northridgerochester.com
*Registration closes July 1st at 11:59PM
JOin Kids MiN FOR a life changing camp experience!
Camp Better is an opportunity for Northridge Kids Ministry to invest more quality time into the lives of the kids we serve while equipping them with a Biblical foundation and Christian worldview. Over the course of four years, we will tackle the following questions:
What is Truth?
Who do I Worship?
Who is God? Who am I?
Who is the Church?
All students who have completed 2nd-5th grade (2025–2026 school year) are invited to attend.
What will my Kids Learn this year?
Our theme for 2026 is “What is Truth?” Kids will learn the following:
What is truth?
What is the source of truth?
Who is our highest authority?
Is truth a feeling? How do I know right from wrong?
What to Expect
Worship
Faith Building Experiences
Small Group Discussions
Large Group Games
Snacks
Crafts
Daily Themes
Questions
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Just like we have done before, NYM Serve Team members will drive students to and from the WKND. Vehicle assignments will be based on campus, grade, and gender.
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Yes, we will have two camp nurses for the full duration of the event. These individuals will be available at registration to discuss any questions or concerns.
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A set of clothes for each day
Clean clothes for sleeping in each night
A set of clothes you don’t mind getting dirty
T-shirt and swim trunks for water games
Rain jacket
Attire for a Rodeo (think flannels, hats, etc.)
One pair of Closed toed shoes/sneakers/boots
One pair of Sandals/Crocs/Water shoes
Appropriate Swimwear:
Guys: We are asking male students to wear appropriate swim trunks and are encouraging shirts to be worn for water activities.
Girls: We are asking female students to wear one-piece bathing suits and are encouraging shorts to be worn for water activities.
Toiletries
Sunscreen
Bug spray
Towels (including both a bath towel and pool towel)
A Bible
A Journal
A Pen or Pencil
Refillable Water Bottle
Spending Money (for lunch on the way to and from camp. Students also can bring funds to purchase merch/knick-knacks/milkshakes/snacks/etc. while at Saranac Village)
Extra Snacks
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We are praying for warm and sunny weather, so students are encouraged to wear late-summer clothing. It would be a good idea to also pack a pair of sweatpants/jeans and a sweatshirt/hoodie in case of colder weather in the evenings.
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Students are welcome to bring their phones. Aside from transportation to and from Saranac, we are encouraging students to refrain from using them throughout their time at camp. We believe that camp is best experienced disconnected from technology and fully present with the NYM family.
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Yes! We are prayerfully preparing to offer student baptism during the WKND. If your student is interested in being baptized at the WKND, we are encouraging them to pre-register by completing Northridge’s baptism pipeline, found here. As the NYM team receives these applications, we will confirm your student’s interest in baptism at the WKND. Parents of students being baptized are welcome to come for the lakeside baptisms on Sunday evening, and we will be sure to partner with parents as we prepare for this!
Register For Camp Better 2026
Register For Camp Better 2026
See you at Camp Better!
*Registration closes July 1st at 11:59PM