SIXTH GRADE CAMP
Our goal at Sixth Grade Camp is for your students to experience Jesus through the wonder of His Creation.
Our curriculum is based on the same science standards you are teaching in your classes. We demonstrate the power, creativity, and intelligence with which Jesus created the universe and we dive into how God uses science to reveal Himself. Our classes are designed to broaden your students' perspectives and encourage them to think critically about the world they live in.
Programs are run from the first week of October through the first week of November.
2025 Available Dates:
March 4-7
Theme Verse
"For since the creation of the world God's invisible qualities, His eternal power, and divine nature, have been clearly seen, being understood from what has been made, so that men are without excuse."
- Romans 1:20
Classes
This is a sampling of some of the classes we offer, they may be subject to change.
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Students will learn how God equipped them to use their physical senses to be aware of the world around them. We will discuss the importance of physical awareness to survival as well as how physical awareness can deepen our spiritual awareness. Throughout the week, students will be challenged to take their eyes off of themselves so they can see God and others more clearly.
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Students will learn the basics of an ecosystem. We will discuss the critical role each organism plays in its relationship with one another and how God thoughtfully designed organisms to live together to perfectly provide everything the ecosystem needs to survive. Students will learn what their role is in an ecosystem and their responsibility as stewards of God's creation.
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Students will learn how God designed organisms to adapt to their changing surroundings. As environments change, animals, plants, and other organisms have the ability to adjust their behavior or physical appearance to adapt to survive, demonstrating how intricately designed God's creation is.
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Students will learn about the ecosystem of an oak tree. We will discuss how God designed all of the organisms that live in and around oak trees specifically to interact with each other. Students will investigate the main three types of oak trees that grow in the California Chaparral, learning to identify them based on their bark, leaves, and acorns.
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Students will learn the basic survival needs of ancient civilizations. We will discuss the Kumeyaay people who lived in Southern California. We will discuss the idea of stewardship and how we can efficiently use, without exploiting, the resources God has given His people.
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In this special evening presentation, students will learn about the components with which God has constructed the universe. We will unpack the vast immensity of space, revealing to them a glimpse of how big our God is. Our goal is to wow the students with the intelligence, creativity, and power of the God who created both the universe and them.
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On the last full day of camp, students will apply what they have learned on an all-afternoon adventure. They will go on an instructional hike in which they learn about the native plants and their uses for outdoor survival. They will practice building shelters and a solar still to collect water. Students will also learn the key components of making a fire in order to heat the lunches they make.
Included Activities
Zip Line // BMX Track // Giant Playground
Dakota's General Store // Farmyard // Archery
// Night Games // Campfires
Pools (seasonally available) // Gaga Ball // and more!!
6th Grade Camp FAQs
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Schools can check students in between 9:00 - 10:00 am on Tuesday
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Check-out is from 12:00 - 1:00 pm on Friday
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CLICK HERE FOR A PACKING LIST
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October in Jamul can have warm days and cool nights, sometimes with rain. Be sure to check your weather app and pack an appropriate sleeping bag, some warm layers, and rain gear.
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We recommend at least $30-$50 for your student. That is enough for snacks, souvenirs, and other fun things throughout the week.
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Our camp store sells treats – candy, soda, chips, and ice cream, along with souvenirs such as – rocks, arrowheads, small jewelry, sunglasses, shirts, hats, and more. Items cost between $5-$40.
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To discourage homesickness and help your camper enjoy his/her time as much as possible, we work to connect campers with parents in other more intentional and engaging ways. Calling home can sometimes cause further homesickness, so we encourage parents to write letters or send packages. Remember that these will take time to post to camp, so prepare accordingly (see question Can I send mail to my camper? below). Additionally, parents can email campers at any time. Their teacher will relay these messages every day at dinner so they must be sent by 3:00 pm. In the event of an emergency, parents will always be notified of any information regarding their camper(s).
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First aid supplies are always available to the primary medical caregivers of each group to aid campers with any bumps, scrapes, or basic medicines in the event of sickness. In case of emergency, our staff is equipped with first aid training, and we are less than 25 minutes away from the nearest urgent care.
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Yes! Please include that information in your camper’s registration form. If your camper has a serious or life-threatening allergy, please contact the office so that we can best facilitate that need. Our kitchen does not serve nuts, fish, or shellfish of any kind.
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Yes, and it's usually a highlight for campers. Mail is delivered nightly before dinner. Remember to send your emails to campermail@indianhillscamp.com with the subject line "Sixth Grade Camp" by 3:00 pm that day or send mail the week before your camper is due to arrive. Please address your camper’s mail like this:
Indian Hills Camp
Camper Name
Church Name (if applicable)
15763 Lyons Valley Rd. Jamul, CA 91935