HSM is heading back to Biola University for an unforgettable week of growth, fun, and life change! Summer Camp is all about deepening your faith, building incredible friendships, and making memories that will last a lifetime. If you’re a student entering 9th–12th grade in the fall of 2025, you won’t want to miss this amazing opportunity. Mark your calendars and join us for HSM Summer Camp 2025!
SAVE THE DATE:
HSM Summer Camp 2025 will be June 28th-July 2nd at Biola University! Make sure you mark your calendars!
Frequently Asked Questions:
How much does camp cost?
The student cost for camp this year is $539 + 3% credit card processing fee. We also offer a payment plan that will breakdown the registration into payments.
All leaders get to come to camp for free!
I’m not sure if I can afford the cost for camp – what are my options?
We don’t want finances to stand in the way of your son/daughter coming to camp! We have payment plans and scholarships available based upon need.
Can my son/daughter request to be in a cabin with specific friends and/or leaders?
Yes! There is space on the registration form for friend and leader requests. We will do our very best to assure each student gets at least one of their requests.
Who are the adult leaders? Can parents come as leaders?
Our leaders are all adult volunteers who have gone through the extensive Saddleback Student Ministries volunteer onboarding process, which includes an FBI background check, fingerprinting, staff interview, orientation, and training. Anyone interested in coming as a leader can contact Brittany Haan at brittanyh@saddleback.com.
What is the student to adult leader ratio?
There will be approximately 1 adult leader for every 6 students at camp. Each cabin/cohort will have 2 adult leaders.
How does transportation to/from camp work?
We will be taking charter buses to/from camp. The busses will depart from and return to Saddleback Church Lake Forest. Some campuses will be meeting us at Biola. Your campus SSM pastor will give you more information when we get closer to July.
My son/daughter has dietary restrictions – who do I contact about that?
We will do everything we can to accommodate dietary restrictions however, we always recommend bringing extra snacks! In your confirmation email there will be a link for food allergies and intolerances that gets sent straight to Biola.
What if my son/daughter gets homesick while at camp?
It happens! Our leaders and support staff will do our best to help your son/daughter get through their homesickness and will keep you in the loop when necessary. If, however, they are not able to bounce back after 24 hours, we will call you to come pick them up.
What if my son/daughter can no longer attend summer camp?
If for some reason your son/daughter can no longer come to camp with us, please let us know ASAP by emailing us at: HSM@saddleback.com
What is the cancellation policy?
Partial refunds are available until June 14, 2025. $99 of the registration cost is nonrefundable. All cancellations beginning June 17, 2025 cannot be refunded in part or in whole.
How does the waitlist work?
We try our absolute best to take as many students as possible with us to summer camp! Spots are filled based on a student's specific grade and gender.
Got additional questions? Email nextgenregistration@saddleback.com