3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness
Hanging Rock Christian Camp offers a 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness overnight program focused on Christian teachings and...
▌ Editor's read Hanging Rock Christian Camp's website loads successfully, detailing their 2025 summer camp information. The camp is ACA accredited, with its accreditation expiring in 2025, indicating adherence to recognized safety and quality standards. The website states that the camp has been operating for 75 years, suggesting extensive experience in youth programming. The 'About Us' section mentions that all staff and volunteers undergo background checks. The camp is a Christian organization, making its owner type 'church-synagogue-mosque'. The 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness program is an overnight camp. Google reviews for Hanging Rock Christian Camp show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 233 reviews, with reviewers frequently praising the positive spiritual environment, engaging activities, and caring staff. Social media handles found are @hangingrockcamp on Instagram and 'hangingrockcamp' on Facebook.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 195175+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 8–10
3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness fits middle-elementary campers — old enough for skill-building to land, young enough that friend-group dynamics and counselor warmth still matter more than program rigor. Parents at this age band tend to prioritize a balanced rhythm of structured activity and unstructured play, which is the actual differentiator inside any given religious program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1951 (75 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 8–10
- Address: 6988 S State Rd 263, West Lebanon, IN 47991, USA
- Phone: (765) 893-4581
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-22.
↗ What parents like
- Faith-based learning
- Wilderness activities
↘ Watch for
- Pricing not yet available
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness
- What ages does 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness accept?
- 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness is open to children ages 8–10. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
- How much does 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness cost?
- 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. 2026 pricing TBD as of 2026-04-22. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Is 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness accredited?
- Yes — 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 75 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness?
- 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness is operated by a faith-based organization, with 75 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness provide lunch?
- 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness compare to other religious camps in West Lebanon?
- 3rd & 4th Grade Wilderness is one of 18 religious camps in West Lebanon that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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