Our Summer Camp Story

Summer Bash is a non-denominational, Christian summer camp located in Statesboro, Georgia. Summer 2025 will be our sixth year running camp, and we are excited to continue to see youth meet God every year and leave forever marked by Him! Our camp offers a wide range of activities including nightly worship, morning workshops, recreational games, rock climbing, and evangelism. Jonathan and Ashley House started Summer Bash with a dream that began all the way back to the first day the two of them met nearly 15 years ago. After they got married and began helping with their local youth group, a dream turned into a reality and what started as a 3 day summer camp has now turned into 5 days of life changing fun! Now, Jonathan and Ashley pastor at The Cove Church and have the privilege of keeping their God given dream by directing Summer Bash at 7th Mile Farm in Statesboro, GA. “We are so excited to see the fruit that happens year after year in each and every youth, from just 5 days at camp! We believe in giving these youth a fast track into the gospel, teaching them how their relationship with Christ can be experienced, and then how to live that lifestyle out daily” -Jonathan & Ashley

What to Expect

PURPOSE

The purpose of the Youth Summer Bash is for students to learn practical ways to hear God speaking in the whispers of their own spirit, the vital importance of the Bible, and the word of God in the process. Summer Bash will be a great time for students to be a part of worship, small groups, team building, quiet time and recreational activities.

SUPERVISION/STAFF

All campers will always have direct supervision of counselors. Every adult has gone through a legal background check. No persons under 18 years of age shall be responsible for any group of children. No child will be left unattended indoors or outdoors at any time. Only a parent/guardian or an individual who is on the pickup permission slip may check out campers. Picture identification is required at the time of pick up.

DROP-OFF and PICK-UP

Summer Bash will be from Wednesday, June 4th to Sunday, June 8th. Departure will be from The Cove Church at 8 AM, Wednesday, June 4th and we will return Sunday, June 8th at 4:30 PM at The Cove Church.

Camp Location: 7th Mile Camp 7436 GA-46, Statesboro, GA 30458
The Cove Church 11 Brown’s Chapel Rd. Lexington, GA 30648

MEDICATIONS

Any medication to be administered must be in a prescription-labeled bottle and have a physician or legal guardian signed note stating the type of medication, frequency of dosage and amount to be given. A medication form must be on file. No exceptions will be made to this rule. It is in the best interest of your child to have any medications properly administered.

EMERGENCY CALLS

1. Jonathan House (706) 614 – 3198 or Ashley House (706) 621-0413

SICK CHILD

At Camp, medical services are minimal. We stock only first aid medical supplies. PLEASE DO NOT SEND YOUR SICK CHILD TO CAMP. We need to be able to contact you at home or at the alternate telephone number listed on your child’s application for you to come and take your child home, should they fall ill. 7th MILE CAMP WILL HAVE ONE RESCUE AND MEDIC ON SITE AS WELL AS AN AED FOR EMERGENCIES. INSURANCE IS THE RESPONSIBILITY OF THE PARENTS. IF YOU DO NOT HAVE INSURANCE, THE RECREATION DEPARTMENT STRONGLY SUGGESTS YOU OBTAIN IT PRIOR TO CAMP. We are only 10 minutes away from Statesboro Hospital.

CONCERNS

Any concerns or comments should be addressed with the Jonathan House, (706) 614-3198 or Ashley House (706) 621-0413.

MEAL & SNACKS

Campers will be provided breakfast, lunch and dinner every day at camp. If your child decides to bring his/her own lunch and snacks, both should be clearly labeled with your child’s name.

PACKING LIST

Tennis shoes & socks
Change of clothes for at least 5 days (2 change of clothes for each day)
Notepad
Swim suit & towel
Flashlight
Blanket/Sleeping bag/Pillow
mattress cover: bedsheets
Towel x2
Toiletries
Bible & Pen
Snacks (if desired)
Reusable Water bottle
Hand Sanitizer
Sunscreen
Garbage/Plastic bag for dirty clothes
Shower Shoes
Bug spray