Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary
Christian-based overnight camp for elementary children with a focus on water activities.
▌ Editor's read The Asbury Hills website loads successfully and provides detailed information about their summer camp programs. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health and safety. Asbury Hills is a ministry of the United Methodist Church, indicating a church-based ownership model. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks and extensive training. Google reviews for Asbury Hills show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 290 reviews, with many parents praising the positive impact on their children and the caring staff. The camp offers various overnight programs, including 'DRENCHED' for elementary campers, focusing on outdoor activities like swimming, hiking, and ropes courses, alongside spiritual development. The camp celebrated its 60th anniversary in 2023, highlighting a long history of operation.
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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited
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Since 196660+ years operating
Who thrives here Ages 7–10
Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary 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 overnight/sleepaway program.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1966 (60 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 7–10
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 150 Asbury Dr, Cleveland, SC 29635, USA
- Phone: (864) 836-3711
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: $750 per session
↗ What parents like
- Focus on water activities
- Christian-based program
↘ Watch for
- Limited session details online
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary
- What ages does Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary accept?
- Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary is open to children ages 7–10. 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 Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary cost?
- Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary publishes $750/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- What are Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary's hours?
- Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary accredited?
- Yes — Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 60 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 Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary?
- Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary is operated by a faith-based organization, with 60 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 Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary provide lunch?
- Yes — Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.
- How does Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Cleveland?
- Asbury Hills DRENCHED for Elementary is one of 7 overnight/sleepaway camps in Cleveland 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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