“How are you?”
If you’re like most of us, the answer is usually, “Good… just busy.”
Busy has become the norm. Between school, sports, homework, youth group, practices, and family schedules, our kids are moving just as fast as we are. Their calendars are full — but meaningful connection? Deep friendships? Space to breathe? That can be harder to find.
That’s one of the reasons so many Upstate families look to Asbury Hills Summer Camps each year.
Nestled in the mountains of South Carolina in Cleveland, SC, Asbury Hills offers overnight summer camps for kids ages 7–17 from May 31 through July 31. And while the activities are exciting, what truly sets this camp apart is the intentional space it creates for kids to unplug, build confidence, and grow in their faith.
A Week Without the Noise
At Asbury Hills, something rare happens.
Phones are set aside. Notifications disappear. The pressure to keep up fades. Camper’s step into a week where the focus shifts from performance to presence.
Instead of screens, there’s canoeing on the lake.
Instead of scrolling, there’s creek hiking.
Instead of rushing, there’s unhurried conversation in cabins after lights out.
Research shows that meaningful friendships require hours — sometimes hundreds — of shared experiences. At camp, kids spend over 120 hours together in one week. That kind of time creates space for real connection.
Some campers arrive knowing no one. Others come with friends. All leave having built deeper community than they imagined possible.
Adventure That Builds Confidence
Campers have opportunities to try:
- Rock climbing
- Giant swing
- Water slides
- Canoeing
- Archery
- Creek hiking
- Alpine Tower
- And more outdoor adventures
But it’s more than just activities. It’s the moment a child rings the bell at the top of the climbing tower. The first time they step off the giant swing. The courage it takes to try something new. Each experience builds confidence — not because they were the best at it, but because they were brave enough to try.
Growing Closer to God
Faith is woven into the rhythm of camp life at Asbury Hills.
Through worship, small group discussions, cabin devotions, and quiet moments in the beauty of the mountains, campers are encouraged to deepen their relationship with Christ in a way that feels authentic and personal.
In a world that constantly demands more, camp creates space for kids to rest in who they are — and whose they are.
Many families share that their children come home not just sun-kissed and tired, but steadier. More confident. More grounded. More aware of God’s presence in their lives.
The Details Parents Want to Know
Location: 150 Asbury Drive, Cleveland, SC 29635
Dates: Overnight Weekly Camps, May 31 – July 31
Ages: Coed, 7–17
Cost: $715–$1425
Phone: 864-836-3711
Website: asburyhills.org
Email: office@asburyhills.org
More Than a Break — A Reset
Summer doesn’t have to be just another packed schedule. It can be a reset.
A week to unplug.
A week to try new things.
A week to build friendships that last beyond the season.
A week to grow in confidence and grow closer to God.
If your child needs space to breathe, to belong, and to be reminded of who they are, Asbury Hills might be exactly what this summer needs.
You can learn more and register at asburyhills.org.