FAQs About Round Lake
Is there a dress code for youth camp?
With regard to clothing: Any fashion (dress, accessory, or hair style) that distracts from the spiritual atmosphere or presents a safety risk will not be permitted, such as, plunging necklines, bare midriffs, short shorts, jogging shorts, short dresses, brief swim wear, or immodest tight apparel. Inappropriate secular advertisements are not permitted. Shirts are to be worn by men and boys in public at all times, except while swimming. One piece swim suites are required for girls at the waterfront.
What activities are there for kids to do during group recreation and free time?
Swimming, row boats, pontoon boat rides, paddle boats, tricycle float boats, water slide, water trampoline, basketball, volleyball, carpetball, visit the camp store, rock climbing wall, group initiatives, softball, field sports, fishing, and crazy field games planned by each program dean.
What do I bring to Camp?
Bedding: Sheets, pillow, blanket or sleeping bag. Clothing for classes, recreation, dress-up occasions. Personal items, Bible, notepad and pencil/pen, money for the camp store (Canteen) and Missions, toiletries, towels, bathing suit (one piece). Other items to consider would be camera, flashlight, insect repellent, jacket or sweatshirt, rain poncho.
When is swimming and boating allowed?
This area requires utmost safety. Swimming is permitted only when a Round Lake lifeguard is on duty. No swimming on Saturdays or after 8:00PM. No one is to be thrown in the lake.
Are campers allowed to use the telephone?
Campers are not permitted to make phone calls unless it is an emergency determined by the Dean or Camp Coordinator.
Can I take my camper directly to Wilderness Camp?
Wilderness Camp is 50 minutes South of Round Lake (Lakeville). If you live within 45 minutes of North Eastern Licking County, you would be better off taking your camper straight to Wilderness Camp. If Round Lake (Lakeville) is closer, the Camp will transport your camper to the Wilderness Camp. You must be pre-registered and paid in full before you transport your camper direct to Wilderness. It would help the camp if you contacted them and let them know you are going straight to Wilderness Camp.
How do I register online?
Currently the camp does not have an online registration process. For Retreats you can select the program information you need and print a registration form to send to the Camp. For summer camp you can download the Ripple or a Registration Card off of this website, print it off and send it to the camp.
How can I be a faculty member for a week of camp?
Each Summer Dean is responsible for choosing his or her volunteer staff. Volunteers are to be members of a Christian Church or Church of Christ. Each Dean is expected to get some references for each volunteer that he or she does not personally know. You may contact the Summer Dean by: If you would like to make a Dean aware that you are interested in volunteering for a summer session, you must fill out an online Volunteer Faculty Application. It will be forwarded to the appropriate Dean.