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Dates & Pricing 2026

Kids Camp Week 1: TBD

Kids Camp Week 2: TBD

Starter Camp 1: TBD (Mon AM-Wed AM)

Starter Camp 2: TBD (Wed PM-Fri AM)

Kids Camps: Completed Grades 2-5th or 7-11 years old

Starter Camp: Completed K-2nd or 5-6 years old

Camp Location:

Heartland Conference and Retreat Center

3201 County Rd 225, Marengo, OH 43334

KIDS CAMP

Early Bird (TBD)
$TBD

Regular Registration (TBD)
$TBD

Late Registration (TBD)
$TBD

STARTER CAMP

Early Bird (TBD)
$TBD

Regular Registration (TBD)
$TBD

Late Registration (TBD)
$TBD

When campers give $30 or more towards our special summer project, they will receive a limited edition BGMC T-Shirt.

We encourage every camper to bring something!

2026 Kids Camp BGMC Project

 
 

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Who Are You?

A list of Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) are at the bottom on this page.

 

Kids Camp 2 Speakers

Derek and Kristan Sanborn

Meet Derek and Kristan Sanborn

Derek and Kristan have been serving as Next Gen Pastors at Peoples Church in Cincinnati, Ohio, for 25 years. With a heart for children and families, most of their ministry has been dedicated to helping kids know Jesus, live with purpose, and understand that they don’t have to wait until they’re older to make an impact—because they are God’s leaders right now!

Together, Derek and Kristan have four amazing kids: Lily (17), Isaac (16), Paisley (14), and Max (12). The home is always full of fun, noise, and plenty of adventure. They are passionate about taking big, sometimes complex truths from God’s Word and making them simple and easy for children to understand.

Their message to every child is this: You are BRAVE. You are SMART. You are LOVED. You are a LEADER.

When they’re not ministering, Derek loves being outdoors and would fish every day if he could. While Kristan adores her chickens, loves to walk around the neighborhood, and always goes above and beyond for her family.

Starter Camp 1 Speaker

Josh Holdeman

Pastor Josh Holdeman and his wife Kristin, serve as the Lead Pastors of Lighthouse Assembly of God. They have been serving in the Lead Pastor role since January 2024, but have been faithfully serving in Kids ministry for over 16 years. Together they are heavily involved in the Richmond community and are dedicated to meeting people where they are at.  

They have been married since 2010 & are blessed with the best two children, Micah & Brynn.

Junior Bible Quiz 

Click on the buttons below to access this years JBQ question set

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Ohio Kid Min offers four camps for children from kindergarten through 5th grade. These camps have been a staple of a great summer in the Ohio Ministry Network. Our camps take place at Heartland Conference Retreat Center. Heartland is a beautiful year-round Christian camp, conference and retreat center.

 
 
 
 
 

HEARTLAND CONFERENCE AND RETREAT CENTER

3201 COUNTY RD 225
MARENGO, OH 43334

 
 

Frequently Asked Questions

You’ve got questions? We’ve got answers!

  • You can log into Ultra Camp here: Ultra Camp Login

  • Right here! :)

  • A fund is in place to receive donations to help students with a financial need to attend camp. To request financial assistance, complete the Summer Camp Financial Assistance Application and submit it to Ohio Kids Ministry by April 24, 2025, to be considered for the 2025 Summer Camps. Financial Assistance is granted based on the availability of funds. To make a donation to the Summer Camp scholarship fund, make your check payable to Ohio Ministry Network and mail it to Ohio Kids Ministry – Camp Scholarship, 8405 Pulsar Place, Columbus, Ohio 43240.

  • Once you are on the Ultra Camp Log-in page, you should be able to request a password reset. If you are still unable to get to your account, please email camp@ohioministry.net with your name and the difficulty you are having.

  • To attend kids camps, students can be coming out of 2nd-5th grade (7-11 years old). To attend starter camps, students can be coming out of kindergarten-1st grade.

  • The likely cause for students not appearing under a profile is that they are linked to another profile. Email camp@ohioministry.net with the campers name and we can resolve the issue in the backend.

  • Church IDs are associated with specific camps. If you plan to attend a different camp than your church is attending, please contact your church camp leader to set up an additional ID specific for that camp.

  • Yes, Heartland’s staff is prepared to accommodate common dietary restrictions during their week of camp with us.

    Please email us with any food allergies or dietary restrictions to: foodservices@heartlandretreat.com.

  • As a rule, all medication including vitamins must be given to the camp nurse. Special consideration can be made for EpiPens and inhalers. Click here to download the “Self-Carry Form” which must be completed by a physician prior to camp.

  • Yes! Please use the template below:

    (Camper’s Name and which camp)
    Heartland CRC
    3201 CR 225
    Marengo, OH 43334

  • For Kids Camp 1 & 2, drop off is Monday between 9:30am-11:30am and pick up is Friday at 11:30am (You are welcome to join us for service at 10:00am).

    For Starter Camp 1, drop off is Monday between 9:30am-11:30am and pick up is Wednesday at 11am (You are welcome to join us for service at 10:00am).

    For Starter Camp 2, drop off is Wednesday between 12:15pm-1:15pm and pick up is Friday at 11am (You are welcome to join us for service at 10:00am).

  • Absolutely! Please email camp@ohioministry.net.

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