SUMMER CAMP
A Fun Way to Encounter Jesus
Registration Instructions (Click Here)
REGISTRATION OPENS NOVEMBER 1ST!
Children’s Camps – completed 3rd – 6th grade.
Student’s Camps – completed 6th – 12th grade.
Combined Camps – completed 3rd – 12th grade.
During Combined Camps, 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.
Week 1 - Children
June 2nd - 6th, 2025
Speaker: Zach Wyatt
Week 2 - Combined
June 9th - 13th, 2025
Speakers: Taylor Johnson (Children) & Joe Maldanado (Students)
Week 3 - Children
June 16th - 20th, 2025
Speaker: TBA
Week 4 - Students
June 23rd - 27th, 2025
Speaker: Cole Ragsdale
Week 5 - Students
June 30th - July 4th, 2025
Speaker: Jeremy Freeman
Week 6 - Combined
July 7th - 11th, 2025
Speakers: Thad Stout (Children) & TJ Gilliam (Students)
Week 7 - Students
July 14th - 18th, 2025
Speaker: Sean Emory
Week 8 - Children
July 21st - 25th, 2025
Speaker: Mike Seabaugh
Week 9 - Combined
July 28th - August 1st, 2025
Speakers: Shane Wilbanks (Children) & TBA
Speakers
Zach Wyatt (Week 1)
Zach has served as the director of Youth Leader Collective since 2016 where he is active in connecting, coaching and caring for youth leaders. His passion is to encourage leaders and create spaces where they can engage in a community and build genuine relationships. Prior to serving with YLCo, he served in student ministry for 16 years. He also currently serves as the Discipleship Pastor at Mile Straight Baptist. He and his wife, April, have been married since 2003 and have two sons, Noah (19) and Eli (14). They live in Chattanooga, TN.
Taylor Johnson (Week 2 - Children)
Taylor serves as the Next Generation + Children’s Minister at The Church at Station Hill in Spring Hill, Tennessee. He is a graduate of Trevecca Nazarene University and Southwestern Baptist Theological Seminary and has served in Kids Ministry for the past 21 years. Prior to serving at Station Hill, Taylor served at West Jackson Baptist, Brentwood Baptist, and in Cape Town, South Africa. Taylor is married to Jenai and they have three children, Graham (9), Molly-Anne (8), and Tate (3).
Joe Maldanaldo (Week 2 - Students)
After dedicating 31 years to serving as a youth pastor in the local church, Pastor Joe joined the staff at First Priority of South Florida in 2021. First Priority’s mission is sharing the “Hope of Christ with Every Student” in every middle school and high school across the East Coast. Through strategic church partnerships, students are equipped to lead evangelistic clubs on their campus. Pastor Joe and his wife, Summer, met in Madison, Indiana, at Calvary Baptist Church in 1999. They've been happily married for over 22 years and are proud parents of two children: Colin, 20, and Grace, 15.
TBA (Week 3)
BIO COMING SOON
Cole Ragsdale (Week 4)
Cole Ragsdale is the College Ministry Director of Redeemer Community Church in Birmingham, Alabama. "Redeemer College" serves to 300-400 students weekly to see every college student in Birmingham become a resilient, life-long disciples of Jesus. Cole is passionate about text-centered preaching and seeing students treasure Jesus Christ above all else. Cole obtained a Master of Theology (ThM) with an emphasis in preaching from Dallas Theological Seminary. Cole and his wife, Jameson, have one son, Tate Warren Ragsdale.
Jeremy Freeman (Week 5)
Jeremy Freeman served as the associate pastor of discipleship and missions at Parkview Baptist Church in Tulsa, Oklahoma before becoming the full time senior pastor at First Baptist Church of Newcastle, where he has been since 2009. Jeremy is a sought-after speaker for inspirational events hosted by churches, conventions, conferences, businesses, and schools. Jeremy, his wife, Emily, and their 6 children live in Newcastle, Oklahoma. Jeremy enjoys playing and watching sports, spending time with family, and studying/preaching God’s Word
Thad Stout (Week 6 - Children)
Thaddeus Stout aka "Mr. Thad" has been speaking at camps and children's events since 1994. He writes unique stories designed to drive home the camp theme. Thaddeus is a proud father of three grown daughters and is married to the love of his life, Rachel. The Lord has blessed him with an exciting life that lends to great stories that speak of God's faithfulness. Although he has a doctorate in theology and is the lead pastor of his church, speaking to children is one of his greatest joys. He focuses on clear Gospel presentations and practical Christian living for children.
TJ Gilliam (Week 6 - Students)
TJ grew up in rural, Little Rock, AR. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Melanie, for 22 years now, and has one Senior in High School and one Freshmen in College. He was a student pastor for 15 years in Arkansas and Tennessee prior to joining Strength to Stand (a student conference, camp, and tour ministry in Birmingham, AL). He also served as the Directional Pastor for Christ City Church. TJ has spoken in churches, camps, conferences, retreats, Firefighter schools, school systems and events all over the country and internationally. He is, currently, on staff at Mission of Hope as the Director of HopeGO, the mobilization arm of the ministry.
Sean Emory (Week 7)
Sean Emory is an Evangelist and Perception Artist based in Dallas, TX. Through a combination of stunts, mindgames, and illusions—Sean seizes attention, earns the ear, and proclaims the Gospel. In partnership with local churches across the world, Sean uses the vehicle of performance art to create a strategic platform to reach unchurched, irreligious, and anti-religious for the sake of Gospel proclamation. Sean and his wife Andrea operate as full-time missionaries to cities in the United States and numerous locations around the world.
Mike Seabaugh (Week 8)
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.
Shane Wilbanks (Week 9 - Children)
Shane has over 20 years ministry experience. He has served on staff in churches from 300 to nearly 3,000 attendees. God has called Shane to make known the mystery of the Gospel as he communicates Christ creatively as a speaker, artist & illusionist. Shane has made TV appearance, traveled multiple states as well as ministered internationally.
TBA (Week 9 - Students)
BIO COMING SOON
Costs
Non-Refundable Deposit (per person; applies to final cost) $100
Campers (completed 3rd grade through age 18) $359
Counselors (age 19 and up) $180
Infants/Toddlers (age 0-2) FREE
Mini-Campers (age 2 through completed 2nd grade) $180
Diamond Rooms (requires a $100 non-refundable deposit; rate is IN ADDITION to camper/counselor fee) $359
A Day at Camp
What does a day at Camp Siloam look like? To sum it up, it’s fellowship and fun. Here’s what your schedule might look like:
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 Team Recreation
12:30 PM Lunch
1:30 PM Free time/Activity Classes
5:30 PM Dinner
7:00 PM Worship
8:30 PM Group Time
9:30 PM Open Rec
11:00 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
- Coat
- Jacket
- Adventure Sandals
- Tennis Shoes
- Swimsuit
- 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