Our Summer Camp Story

Summer Bash is a non-denominational Christian summer camp in Statesboro, Georgia. Summer 2026 will be our 7th camp — five days at 7th Mile Farm filled with nightly worship, morning workshops, recreational games, rock climbing, and evangelism. The schedule is full, the worship is loud, and every year we watch students leave forever marked by God.

The dream started in June 2011, the night Jonathan and Ashley House first met. Jonathan had just passed his licensing exams to become a financial advisor and laid out his plan over that first conversation: use that career to one day fund a summer camp for youth. Ashley's jaw dropped — she had the same dream, with a business plan already written. Eight years later, in 2019, they ran their first Summer Bash. What began as a 3-day camp has since grown into the 5-day experience it is today.

Jonathan and Ashley now pastor Cove Ministries and direct Summer Bash together — still chasing the same calling they stumbled into on day one.

"Year after year we get to watch God move in the lives of these students. It's hard to believe that in just 5 short days, lives are eternally changed — yet it happens without fail. We're passionate about giving youth a fast track into the gospel: a real relationship with Christ they can walk out in their everyday lives." — Jonathan & Ashley

What to Expect

PURPOSE

The purpose of Summer Bash is for students to learn practical ways to hear God speak, encounter the vital importance of the Bible, and grow in a real relationship with Christ. Camp is also a great time for worship, small groups, team building, quiet time, and recreational activities.

SUPERVISION/STAFF

All campers will be under the direct supervision of counselors at all times. 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 3rd to Sunday, June 7th. Departure will be from 2400 Union Church Rd, Bishop, GA 30621 at 8 AM, Wednesday, June 3rd and we will return Sunday, June 7th at 4:30 PM to the same address in Bishop, GA.

Camp Location: 7th Mile Farm 7436 GA-46, Statesboro, GA 30458

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, SUMMER BASH 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

Clothing & Gear