What to expect..
Program Connection gathers program professionals from camp and conference ministries to share good ideas and learn from one another’s experience. Whether you’re new at this or have been doing it for a long time, we all have something to share! The connections built and ideas shared at this conference become part of ongoing conversation and community around the work we do.
One of the great things about this conference is that participants have a say in the topics discussed. The group gathered will crowd source topics for discussion at the beginning of the conference. We then will vote on which of the suggested topics we would like to adopt as our discussion topics, and participants will take turns facilitating conversations throughout the week. Time for rest, recreation, and reflection will be part of the program, too. We’ll post specific details as they develop!
Examples of past topics discussed include:
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Staff training
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Day Camp activities
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Supporting staff mental health
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Creative Marketing strategies
and so much more!
Cost
Prices below include lodging, meals, and programming.
Single occupancy rooms - $425
Double occupancy rooms - $350
Multi occupancy rooms (3 or more) - $295
Commuter - $175
For double or single occupancy, participants can expect to stay in Burghen Center, Cornerstone Lodge, or Overlook Lodge. For multiple occupancy, participants will likely stay in McCorkle, Saunders, or Kimmons Cabins. You can view all of these spaces here.
For Families
Some participants may wish to bring their family with them. We'd be thrilled to welcome spouses and/or children to Camp Hopewell! Participants should know that Hopewell is not able to provide childcare during the event, and sometimes, conversations might be had that would not be appropriate for children. If you are interested in bringing your child, feel free to contact our Program Director, Lindsay (lindsay@camphopewell.com) to discuss what this might look like.
Rates for additional adults are the same as above, as there is no additional fee for the programming provided.
Rates for children are as follows:
Children 4+ - $220
Children under 4 - no additional cost
Getting here
Coming by Car?
Plan to arrive to 24 County Road 231, Oxford, MS between 4-6pm. One of our staff will be at the pavilion right when you drive into Camp to greet you and direct you to your cabin. If you arrive earlier, reach out to Lindsay directly, and she will help direct you.
The conference officially begins with dinner at 6 PM in the Edwards Dining Hall, and we will jump right into our work together after that.
Coming by Plane?
On the first and last day of Program Connection, Camp Hopewell will provide an airport shuttle from Memphis International Airport (MEM). The cost for the shuttle is $35 one-way or $50 round-trip.
For those wanting to use the shuttle, please plan to arrive to MEM no later than 4 PM on Sunday, January 10.
On Friday, January 15, the shuttle will leave no earlier than 5:30 AM, which would have the shuttle arriving to the airport around 7:00 AM. As such, departing flights for those using the shuttle service should be scheduled for no earlier than 8:00 AM.
Free Day Options
One Wednesday, we will have a free day! Take some time to get some additional rest, or go on an adventure with your camp director pals - the choice is yours! Here are some options:
1. Explore Oxford, MS
Just 15 minutes from Camp is Oxford, MS, a small college town, home to the University of Mississippi.
Things to do in Oxford include:
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Shop on the Square
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Our personal favorites are Square Books (& its sister stores, Off Square Books, Square Books Jr., & Rare Square Books)
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Music lovers would likely enjoy the record store, End of All Music
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Grab some coffee at a local spot (such as Heartbreak Coffee)
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Frozen Yogurt at Yaya's Frozen Yogurt
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Visit William Faulkner's home, Rowan Oak
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Enjoy a tour of our friends' Methodist camp down the road - Camp Lake Stephens
2. Visit Memphis, TN
Another option for participants is an adventure in Memphis, which is about 1.5 hours from Camp Hopewell. There are lots of things to do in Memphis. Here are some ideas..
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Visit the National Civil Rights Museum
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Check out the Memphis Pyramid, now home to a Bass Pro Shop!
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Eat Memphis BBQ
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Visit the Memphis Zoo
3. Take a Hike
There are many hiking options in North Mississippi.
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Tishimingo State Park (1 hr 35 minutes from Camp)
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Clear Springs Nature Trail (41 minutes from Camp)
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Bailey Woods Trail (16 minutes from Camp)
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Explore the trails at Camp Hopewell
Registration will be live here beginning November 5!
If you have any program-related questions, feel free to contact Lindsay, our program director, at lindsay@camphopewell.com. Registration related questions can be directed to our Registrar, Stephanie.
