S-Core
Serve, Grow, Have Fun Along the Way
What is S-Core?
How much does it cost?
The cost is $375. This includes all the meals, housing, and activities for the duration of the program. We also recommend bringing some extra cash in case you want to purchase items from the camp store. Full payment is required at the end of registration.
S-Core Goals
- Find the joy in serving others while exploring the fundamental concepts of servanthood.
- Begin to understand your identity in Christ; how you’ve been created to serve the church and God’s kingdom.
- Learn to share the Gospel.
- Learn to share your testimony.
- Learn the importance of work and taking initiative.
- Explore missions.
- Ask questions about life after High School.
- Wrestle with big questions.
- Develop one idea of how you can help your youth pastor.
Who Is S-Core for?
S-Core is for campers who are completing their freshman year through seniors graduating in 2027.
What will the S-Core team do at camp?
The S-Core team will serve in many ways our staff serves, but they are still considered campers. They will help with camp preparation and welcoming churches, serve meals, clean dishes, and help with cleaning the dining hall. S-Core will hold daily small group Bible studies , small group discussions, have time with camp leadership, and be involved in team-building initiatives. At the end of each week they will help turn camp over for a new week.
Here's what a typical day in S-Core looks like:
6:30 AM – Wake Up
7:00 AM – Devo
7:30 AM – Eat Breakfast
8:00 AM – Serve Breakfast/Clean
9:00 AM – Finish Cleaning
10:00 AM – Group Lesson
11:30 AM – Break
12:00 PM – Eat Lunch
12:30 PM – Serve Lunch/Clean
1:30 PM – Assist with Rec Activities
5:00 PM – Eat Dinner
5:30 PM – Serve Dinner/Clean/Prep
8:00 PM – Attend Evening Worship
9:00 PM – Free Time
Mid-Session Trip
Over the weekend after the first week of their session, S-Core campers will . The canoe trip has become one of the most unifying experiences of the S-Core program. Camp Siloam will provide the tents, meals and canoeing equipment. Pack with the canoe trip in mind. (Typically, the trip is down the beautiful Buffalo River. However, this may be subject to change as water flows vary each session.) Please note: Campers who cannot swim will be required to wear a lifejacket for the entire float trip.
What will S-Core study?
S-Core campers will do inductive Bible Study exploring what it means to “come to serve” as Jesus did. You will explore who you are in Christ and how you’ve been created to serve the church & the Kingdom through personal assessments & group discussion. You will also practice sharing your testimony as well as learn & practice sharing the gospel.
When are the terms?
S-Core terms are two weeks long, and there are four 2027 terms to choose from:
Term 1
Dates: June 4th - 14th
Term 2
Dates: June 15th - 25th
Term 3
Dates: June 27th - July 6th
Term 4
Dates: July 7th - 17th
Term 5
Dates: July 19th - 30th
Term 4
Dates: TBA
What should S-Core bring?
- 2 Weeks of clothes and toiletries (free laundry room available mid-term)
- Closed-toed shoes are required for working in the dining hall.
- Shorts
- T-Shirts
- Raincoat
- Coat
- Jacket
- Adventure Sandals
- Tennis Shoes
- Jeans
- Socks
- Underwear
- Long Sleeve Shirts
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Floss
- Soap
- Shower Shoes
- Towel
- Washcloth
- Flashlight
- Bible
- Notebook
- Pen or Pencil
Do Not Bring
Handheld Gaming DevicesAlcoholTobaccoRecreational DrugsGunsKnivesFireworks