Newberry Springs, CA, USA
An eight-acre lake with a giant slide and rope swing gives young campers a distinctive place to spend time outdoors. At Ironwood Camps’ Junior Camp, children in grades 4–7 take part in a Christian overnight program at a desert campsite. Lake recreation is part of the experience, but the camp also focuses on encouraging children to serve others and put their faith into practice at home, at church, and in their communities. The stay brings those ideas to life as campers share activities, meals, and time together away from their usual routines.
Much of camp life happens with a cabin group led by a counselor. Groups join outdoor activities, share stories, and explore the lake’s slide and rope swing. Personal devotions offer time for Christian reflection, while campfires bring campers together each evening. The program balances active recreation with faith-centered moments, giving children different ways to participate throughout the stay. Counselors guide groups of seven to eight children, making the small-group structure an important part of the Junior Camp experience.
Living at camp adds another dimension. Campers stay in cabins and share meals at the Homestead dining facility, beginning with dinner on arrival day and finishing with breakfast before departure. The overnight format allows children to experience more than a single day of activities, from time with their cabin group to evening campfires. Junior Camp may appeal to families seeking a Christian program that combines outdoor recreation with personal devotion, or to children who enjoy water activities, group experiences, and the chance to take part in camp life alongside peers.
| Ages: | 9–13 |
| Type: | Overnight |
| Gender: | Co-Ed |
| Setting: | Desert, Lake |
| Lodging: | Cabin |
| Water: | Water, Swimming |
| Religious: | Religious, Bible, Christian |
| Meals Type: | Provided |
| Address: | 49191 Cherokee Road, Newberry Springs, CA 92365 |
| Newberry Springs | |
| USA |
You won’t be charged yet. The camp will contact you to confirm all terms first.
| Dates | Days | Price | Apply |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jun 7 - Jun 12, 2027 | 6 | $595 | |
| Jun 7 - Jun 12, 2027 | 6 | $936 | |
| Jun 14 - Jun 19, 2027 | 6 | $595 | |
| Jun 14 - Jun 19, 2027 | 6 | $936 | |
| Jun 21 - Jun 26, 2027 | 6 | $595 | |
| Jun 21 - Jun 26, 2027 | 6 | $936 |
Junior Camp welcomes children in grades 4–7 for a stay beginning on Monday and ending on Saturday. Christian teaching encourages campers to serve others in their everyday lives. Personal devotion time helps children develop a routine of reflection.
Counselors guide small groups, and campers participate in a range of activities with their cabin. Storytelling adds an imaginative element to the program. The lake offers a giant slide and rope swing, and evening campfires create time for conversation and sharing.
Meals begin with Monday dinner and finish with Saturday breakfast. Food is served at the Homestead, with menu choices tailored to the youth or adult group being served. The kitchen cannot accommodate special-diet requests. Campers with dietary needs should bring supplementary food; a refrigerator, microwave, and toaster are available for this purpose.
Junior campers are organized into cabin groups. Families bring their own bed and bath linens for the overnight stay.
The youth registration form collects health and behavioral conditions, allergies, medications, dietary needs, activity restrictions, immunization information, and insurance details. Families must notify camp about exposure to a communicable disease during the two weeks before attendance. A parent or guardian completes the medical release for a minor.
A counselor guides a group of seven to eight children and helps them take part in camp life.
Families can contact the camp office by phone or email to ask about availability or discuss a late arrival.
All guests check in at the camp office on arrival. Families expecting to arrive late should notify the office so it can hold their reservation. Pack bed and bath linens, toiletries, a flashlight, a Bible, a notebook, and writing supplies. For driving directions, use the Harvard Road approach and follow Cherokee Road to the Way Station registration office.
Early-bird discounts apply to 2027 Junior Camp registrations before March 1 and before May 1. The standard price applies after May 1.
