Summer Camp
A Fun Way to Encounter Jesus
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Children’s Sessions – completed 3rd – 6th grade.
Student Sessions – 6th – 12th grade.
Combined Sessions – completed 3rd – 12th grade.
During Combined Sessions, child campers (3rd – 6th grade) have a different schedule and a different speaker than student campers (6th – 12th grade). The only time that they intermingle is if you have a group of child campers and student campers who are from the same church because they will be staying in the same bunkhouse.
Session 1 - Children
May 30th - June 3rd, 2027
Speaker: James Lasley
Session 2 - Combined
June 4th - 8th, 2027
Speaker: Ryan Scantling (Children) & Zac Workun (Students)
Session 3 - Children
June 10th - 14th, 2027
Speaker: Shaq Hardy
Session 4 - Students
June 15th - 19th, 2027
Speaker: Ryan Murphy
Session 5 - Students
June 21st - June 25th, 2027
Speaker: Ricky Smith
Session 6 - Students
June 27th - July 1st, 2027
Speakers: Ryan Sweat
Session 7 - Combined
July 2nd - 6th, 2027
Speaker: Chad Cannon (Children) & Taylor Johnson (Students)
Session 8 - Students
July 7th - 11th, 2027
Speaker: Brennan Washington
Session 9 - Children
July 13th - 17th, 2027
Speaker: Mike Seabaugh
Session 10 - Children
July 19th - 23rd, 2027
Speaker: Thad Stout
Session 11 - Combined
July 26th - 30th, 2027
Speaker: Josh Hunter
Speakers
James Lasley (Session 1)
James serves on staff at Bradfordville First Baptist in Tallahassee, Florida as the College & Young Adult Pastor. Originally from Little Rock, Arkansas, he spent the past eight years serving as a Youth Pastor and Pastor of Children & Families, where God grew in him a deep burden for the next generation. James loves walking alongside students and young adults as they ask big questions, build meaningful relationships, and take steps that will determine the trajectory of their entire lives. He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry from Midwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. James enjoys hunting and fishing, spending time with friends, and cheering on the Razorbacks and the Seminoles with his wife, Hannah.
Ryan Scantling (Session 2 - Children)
Ryan Scantling has been the Lead Pastor at East Side Baptist Church in Fort Smith since 2024. Before that, Ryan led some of the largest college ministries in Arkansas as an employee of the Arkansas Baptist State Convention. Ryan and Allie have two daughters under the age of 3. Ryan has a Business Degree from Arkansas Tech, a Master of Divinity in Expository Preaching, and a Master of Theology from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary.
Zac Workun (Session 2 - Students)
Zac Workun serves as the Student Ministry Specialist for Lifeway Students and is the co-founder and network lead of Youth Ministry Booster. For 20 years, Zac has served students, families, and ministry leaders through the local church, helping churches think more deeply about discipleship, culture, leadership, and the changing world in which teenagers are growing up.
Before joining Lifeway, Zac served in local churches in Oklahoma and North Carolina, leading middle school, high school, and college ministries. He earned his undergraduate degree from Oklahoma Baptist University and a Master of Divinity from Duke Divinity School.
Outside of ministry, Zac is an enthusiastic reader, gamer, car-camper, occasional folk musician, devoted black-coffee drinker, and unapologetic breakfast-food enthusiast. He and his wife, Karen, are raising and coaching two energetic boys, Isaiah and Gideon.
Shaq Hardy (Session 3)
Shaq Hardy grew up in foster care. At 17, everything changed when he encountered Jesus and His Word. That moment didn’t just give him hope, it gave him a mission. After serving as a pastor for nine years, Shaq now continues a thirteen-year itinerant preaching ministry as a Bible teacher, preacher, and content creator. Through preaching, teaching, and digital content, he uses every platform to help people cultivate a faithful relationship with Jesus. Shaq is passionate about making the truth of Scripture clear, faithful, and accessible for students, adults, and the local church. His heart is to help people know Christ deeply, follow Him faithfully, and build their lives on the Word of God. As President of Orphan No More Foundation, he also leverages his platform to serve foster and adoptive families and remove barriers for children waiting for forever homes. The same God who rescued him from the foster care system is now using his story to help others find hope, healing, and family.
Ryan Murphy (Session 4)
Ryan serves as the Middle School Pastor at Osborne Baptist Church in Eden, North Carolina, where he is passionate about helping students develop a personal, growing faith in Jesus. He also has the opportunity to speak at camps and student events throughout the year. More than anything, he loves pointing the next generation to Jesus. He and his wife are raising three kids and love doing life and ministry together. He loves the Carolina Hurricanes, collecting Pokemon with his son, and hanging out with his family all weekend!
Ricky Smith (Session 5)
Ricky serves at the Lead Pastor of Calvary Baptist Church in Columbus, Georgia and provides leadership to the multi-faceted ministry with a commitment to make disciples in the Chattahoochee Valley and to the ends of the earth. Ricky continues to train and equip Nextgen leaders through a national conference and is active in the local Fellowship of Christian Athletes campus and camp ministry. He received a bachelor’s degree in Christian Education with an emphasis in Youth Ministry from Bryan College, in Dayton, Tennessee. Ricky has been married to his wife, Hilary, since November 1996. He is the father of two girls, Tennyson and Moreland. Georgia Bulldogs and all Atlanta Pro Teams. Go Braves!
Ryan Sweat (Session 6)
Ryan Sweat is a student pastor at The Church of Eleven22 in Jacksonville, Florida. He has been doing student ministry for 14 years. His core belief is that a life following Jesus is better than anything the world has to offer. He is passionate about showing how practical, life giving, and inspiring the Word of God is. Ryan lives in Atlantic Beach, Florida with his wife, Karen, and four kids: Sinclair, Aspen, Summit, and Indy. He graduated from Florida State University (Go Noles!). He loves sports, winter, hiking, BBQ, and Chick-fil-A.
Chad Cannon (Session 7 - Children)
Chad grew up in a Christian home, but didn't become a Christian until he was a junior in high school. Chad was going to be a PE Teacher, but felt a call to ministry after college and has been doing ministry for the past 26 years. He has been married for 26 years with three kids that are 21, 19 and 16 years old. Chad is a sports junkie and has a small Landscape company.
Taylor Johnson (Session 7 - Students)
Taylor, his wife, and their three children live in middle Tennessee. Taylor is a graduate of Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary. The first two decades of his ministry were spent serving in kids and next-generation ministries. Today, he serves as the Campus and Teaching Pastor at The Church at West Franklin in Franklin, Tennessee.
Brennan Washington (Session 8)
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Mike Seabaugh (Session 9)
Mike Seabaugh hardly needs any introduction to those who are familiar with Camp Siloam. Mike has been the “Big O” at camp for 30 years. His method of storytelling and bringing the Gospel to children is our largest week of camp. The only place you can experience Mike's creativity for children is at Camp Siloam. When you do, you will not forget it. Each year Mike brings a mix of theatrical camp favorites such as Carmen San Diego, sprinkled with his imaginative presentation of biblical stories. Mike definitely has a gift for capturing the attention of kids and those who are kids at heart.
Thad Stout (Session 10)
Thad Stout has been preaching and teaching at children’s camps for more than 30 years and loves being part of the Camp Siloam family. With an “Eyeballs click!” to get everyone’s attention, Thad loves laughter, crazy illustrations, great camp fun, and telling the true and exciting stories of the Bible in a way kids can understand and remember. Behind all the fun is a deep desire for every camper to know Jesus Christ personally, to know what is true, to discover that God’s Word can be trusted, and to leave camp excited about a life of knowing and following Jesus.
Josh Hunter (Session 11 - Both)
Josh serves as a Pastor at The Austin Stone Community Church in South Austin and has spent much of his ministry serving students and kids. He has a deep love for camp and the unique way God uses it to build relationships, grow faith, and shape lives. Josh has served 17 summers in camp ministry in a variety of roles, including leading and directing camp programs, and camp continues to be one of his favorite places to serve. Josh is passionate about teaching God’s Word, developing leaders, and helping people take their next step with Jesus. He loves creating spaces where students can encounter God, build meaningful community, and make memories that last long beyond the summer. Originally from Memphis, Josh is a huge fan of the Memphis Grizzlies. Since moving to Austin, he’s also become a passionate Texas Longhorns and Dallas Cowboys fan. He lives in Austin, TX, with his wife, Haley, and their two sons, Sonny and Stevey.
Costs
Non-Refundable Deposit – (per person; applies to final cost) $100
Campers – (completed 3rd grade – 12th grade) $375
Leaders – (age 19+ for Student and Combined Sessions & ages 18+ for Children’s Sessions) $230
Diamond Rooms – (requires a $100 non-refundable deposit; rate is IN ADDITION to camper/counselor fee) $375
*There is no exceptions for the grade requirements of campers and the age requirements of leaders in each type of session*
Scholarships Open in 2027!
A Day at Camp
What does a day at Camp Siloam look like? It varies between Children’s, Student, and Combined Sessions. Here’s a Children’s Schedule, which outlines a typical day of camp:
8:00 AM – Breakfast & Cabin Clean Up
8:30 AM – Quiet Time
9:00 AM – Drama and Worship
10:00 AM – Group Time
11:00 AM – Hype
11:30 AM – Color Wars
12:30 PM – Lunch
1:30 PM – Free Rec/Activity Rotations
5:30 PM – Dinner
7:00 PM – Worship
8:15 PM – Group Time
9:00 PM – Free Rec/Night Games
10:00 PM – Brush and Flush
10:30 PM – Lights Out
What to Bring
We want you to have a great time at Camp Siloam and have everything you need, so here’s a list of what to bring…and what to leave home!
Packing List
- Shorts
- T-shirts
- Rain Coat
- Adventure Sandals
- Tennis Shoes
- Swimsuit
- Socks
- Underwear
- Sleeping Bag
- Pillow
- Deodorant
- Toothbrush
- Toothpaste
- Soap
- Shower shoes
- Towel
- Washcloth
- Flashlight
- Bible
- Notebook
- Pen or Pencil
Do Not Bring
Handheld Gaming DevicesAlcoholTobaccoRecreational DrugsGunsKnivesFireworks