Camp Sonshine
Day CampCamp Sonshine Day Camp Offers…
Full-day of activities and adventures with the ability to head home at the end of the day.
Group setting designed to grow friendships with friends, new AND old!
Campers may choose to stay for special Friday night experience.
Two day camp locations - both minutes from Lincoln! Learn more below!
Camp Sonshine Day Camp Programs
Select the grade your camper will be entering in the fall to see specific program details:
Explorer Camp (Entering 1st–2nd Grade)
📍 Location
Camp Sonshine
13440 S. 25th St., Roca, NE 68430
🎯 Camp Activities
Explorer campers enjoy a wide variety of activities including:
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Go-karts*
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Archery
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Swimming pool
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Moonbounce
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Arts & crafts
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Inflatable water games
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Outdoor cooking
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Pedal carts
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Nature activities
✨ Theme Day Thursday
Each week includes a special Theme Day where imagination comes to life! Campers enjoy unique, themed activities designed just for Explorer campers and often leave with unforgettable memories.
❤️ Designed for Younger Campers
Explorer Camp provides a structured, active schedule that balances fun with the extra care and attention younger campers need to feel safe, confident, and engaged. *Explorer campers ride in a go-kart driven by their counselor.
🌙 Optional Friday Late Stay
Campers can choose to staylate Friday night at Sonshine, with pickup on Friday night at 9:00 AM.
Adventure Camp (Entering 3rd–4th Grade)
📍 Location
Camp Sonshine
13440 S. 25th St., Roca, NE 68430
🎯 Camp Activities
Adventure campers enjoy a wide variety of activities including:
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Go-karts (campers drive with their counselor as passenger)
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Archery
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Swimming pool
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Moonbounce
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Arts & crafts
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Team-building activities
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Inflatable water games
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Petting zoo
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Sports and water games
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Outdoor cooking
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Nature activities
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And more!
✨ Theme Day Wednesday
Each week includes a special Theme Day where imagination comes to life! Campers participate in unique, themed activities designed especially for Adventure campers.
🌲 Built for Growing Campers
Adventure Camp provides a safe, active outdoor experience where campers build friendships, develop new skills, grow in confidence, and create lasting summer memories.
🌙 Optional Friday Late Stay
Campers can choose to staylate Friday night at Sonshine, with pickup on Friday night at 9:00 AM.
📍 Location
Camp Sonshine – Shiloh
2260 W. Wittstruck Rd., Roca, NE 68430
🎯 High Adventure Activities
Along with many classic camp favorites, High Adventure campers take part in exciting activities such as:
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Off-road go-karts
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Paintball
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Axe throwing
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Archery Tag
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Slingshots
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Kayaking
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Elective activities
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And more!
🚐 Field Trips
High Adventure’s home base is Shiloh, but campers will also travel to the Sonshine campus for additional activities. A sample schedule will be available on the Parent Resources page.
🕒 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Options
Campers may be dropped off directly at Shiloh or at Camp Sonshine if enrolled in Extended Camp or arriving with siblings.
🌙 Optional Friday Overnighter
Campers can choose to stay Friday night at Shiloh, with pickup on Saturday at 8:00 AM.
Leader in Training (LIT) Program (Entering 7th–9th Grade)
📍 Location
Camp Sonshine
13440 S. 25th St., Roca, NE 68430
🎯 Who It’s For
LIT stands for Leader in Training and is open to students entering 7th–9th grade who want to grow as leaders while serving at camp.
🌙 Optional Friday Late Stay
Campers can choose to stay late Friday night at Sonshine, with pickup on Friday night at 9:00 AM.
Why Join the LIT Program?
Teens learn practical leadership skills while helping younger campers and participating in the camp program they love. LITs gain valuable experience that can be included on National Honor Society, scholarship, and college applications.
What LITs Experience
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Hands-on leadership training
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Helping counselors lead camper groups and activities
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Mentoring from trusted adult leaders
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Optional LIT Friday Night Late Stay Experience
LIT Training Day
🗓 Saturday, May 31 | 10:00 AM – 12:00 PM
This orientation helps LITs:
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Understand the program
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Meet other LITs and summer counselors
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Receive their LIT T-shirt
If your camper cannot attend, they will receive this information on the first Monday of their session.
Application Process
1. Register
Parents register their teen through the regular online camp registration system.
2. Supplemental Application
LITs complete a supplemental application designed to help them think about leadership goals and expectations for the program. See more information on our parent resources page!
Teen Adventure (Entering 7th–9th Grade)*
📍 Location
Camp Sonshine – Shiloh
2260 W. Wittstruck Rd., Roca, NE 68430
🎯 Teen Adventure Activities
Along with many classic camp favorites, Teen Adventure campers participate in exciting activities such as:
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Off-road go-karts
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Paintball
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Axe throwing
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Archery Tag
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Slingshots
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Kayaking
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Elective activities
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And more!
🚐 Field Trips
Teen Adventure’s home base is Shiloh, with trips to the Sonshine and Solaris campuses for additional activities. A sample schedule will be available on the Parent Resources page.
🕒 Drop-Off & Pick-Up Options
Campers may be dropped off directly at Shiloh or at Camp Sonshine if enrolled in Extended Camp or arriving with siblings.
🌙 Optional Friday Overnighter
Campers may stay Friday night at Shiloh, with pickup on Saturday at 8:00 AM.
*Teen Adventure is not offered during Sessions 5 or 10.
Day Camp Details
Lunch
Please send a nonperishable sack lunch with your child each day. Lunch is not provided or included in tuition, and refrigerators are not available.
Camp Locations / Hours
Camp Sonshine
- Address: 13440 S. 25th Street, Roca, NE 68430
- Programs: Explorer (1 – 2), Adventure (3 – 4), LIT (7 – 9)
Camp Sonshine – Shiloh
- Address: 2260 W. Wittstruck Rd, Roca, NE 68430
- Programs: High Adventure (5 – 6), Teen Adventure (7 – 9)
Staggered Drop Off & Pick Up Between The Two Day Camp Locations
Drop Off/Pick Up at Sonshine – 9:00-9:20 and 4:20-4:40
Drop Off/Pick Up at Shiloh – 9:20-9:40 and 4:00-4:20
Have kids at both day camp locations? Drop both kids off at Sonshine drop off OR utilize one of our affordable, convenient bus stops and we will transport the kids to the right location!
Activities
Classic Camp Activities – Get ready to sample a smorgasbord of activities: archery, go karts, swimming, snack shack, gaga ball – try it all!
Outdoor Adventure – Get outdoors and enjoy God’s creation while building forts, going on a nature hike/treasure hunt, campfire cooking and much more!
Tacky Tuesday – Tacky Tuesday is an optional way day campers can show off their creativity and imagination! Check out Tacky Tuesday Themes in the FAQs below!
Theme Day – Adventure Theme Day is Wednesday & Explorer Theme Day is Thursday! Campers are welcome to and encouraged to dress accordingly, but not required to. Check out the Theme Day Themes for your session below in the FAQs!
Specific Summer Information
- Registration Confirmation – Once registered, you will receive information via email.
- Parent Guide – Our parent guide will be sent out in early May.
- Top Ten Reminder Email – In the week before your session, reminder emails will be sent to you.
All of this and more can be found on our Parent Resource page for other helpful materials.
Bus Transportation
Safe & Fun! – Our specially-trained bus counselors supervise and make the ride fun & comfortable for campers!
Affordable – Our new lower prices for make it affordable for families!
Convenient – We’ve doubled the convenient locations for 6 options and more times available!
Bus Transportation Cost
$20 per camper AM
$16 per camper PM
Drop Off/Pick Up Times & Locations
Southwest High School (14th & Pine Lake)
7:45 – 7:55 AM / 5:35 – 5:45 PM
Lincoln Berean Church (70th & Nebraska Hwy)
7:50 – 8:00 AM / 5:35 – 5:45 PM
First Free Church (84th & Van Dorn)
8:00 – 8:10 AM / 5:20 – 5:30 PM
Parkview Christian (1st St. & Superior)
8:00 – 8:10 AM / 5:30 – 5:40 PM
Christ Lincoln (70th & Yankee Hill)
8:15 – 8:25 AM / 5:05 – 5:15 PM
Zion Church (27th & Old Cheney)
8:20 – 8:30 AM / 5:05 – 5:15 PM
*No Bus Routes on Friday PM. We encourage all campers to stay for the Friday evening program!
Extended Camp
This option is convenient for both working parents and those without a viable bus stop option. Staff-supervised Extended Camp programs are offered both before and after the regular camp day. Extended Camp starts as early as 7:30 AM and runs as late as 6:00 PM.
Extended Camp Cost
7:30 – 8:45 AM, $35/week or $10/day
4:45 – 6:00 PM, $35/week or $10/day
**All Extended Camp programs take place at Sonshine (25th Street Location). High Adventure/Shiloh campers who would like to utilize Extended Camp, please drop off / pick up at Sonshine.
Late Stay & Overnighter
For a $25 registration fee, campers enjoy dinner and a fun evening of special camp activities on Friday night! Activities may include large group games, campfire cooking, roasting marshmallows, and a special bonfire time—creating unforgettable camp memories.
Late Stay (Sonshine | 1st–4th Grade & 7th–9th Grade)
Campers may stay for Friday evening activities, with pick-up at Camp Sonshine at 9:00 PM, followed by an end-of-session celebration.
Overnighter (Shiloh | 5th–9th Grade)
High Adventure campers can stay overnight on Friday for a campout experience at Shiloh.
Pickup: Saturday at 8:00 AM (10:00 PM Friday pickup available upon request).
Includes an end-of-session celebration Saturday morning.
FAQs
Here are some brief answers for some of the most commonly asked questions about camp. If you have additional questions, please feel free to contact the office.
Q: What are the day camp hours?
A: We have a staggered Drop Off & Pick Up between the two day camp locations.
Sonshine Location Hours – 9:00 – 4:20
Shiloh Location Hours – 9:20 – 4:00
Campers enrolled in our Extended Camp program can come to Sonshine Location as early as 7:30 AM and/or stay as late as 6:00 PM.
Have kids at both day camp locations? Drop both kids off at Sonshine drop off OR utilize one of our affordable, convenient bus stops and we will transport the kids to the right location!
Q: When will I receive detailed information about camp?
A: Most of the details are already on our website! Check out our Camper Parent Guide Here!
Also, the weekend before every session, you will receive information in the mail about your child’s session of camp AND a call from your child’s counselor.
Q: How are campers split into counselor groups?
Age & Gender – Campers are grouped with other campers of a similar age and same gender.
Friend Requests – You may request up to 2 friends to be placed within the same group and your friends must request you as well. We will do our best to honor these requests but cannot make any guarantees.
Q: What is Theme Day?
A: Theme Day is where we take imagination to the next level! Theme Days are always a memorable favorite for campers as they are designed to be full of specialized, unique activities created especially for campers to use their imagination!
Campers are encouraged to dress up for theme days, but it is optional.
Weekly Themes Coming Soon!
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NOTE: Theme Day for Adventure program is on Wednesday. Theme Day for Explorer program is on Thursday.
Q: What are the rates & dates for camp?
Q: What do I send with my camper each day?
Q: How do I get photos of my camper having fun?
Sign up for Waldo Photos – 2 Great Options To Get Your Camper’s Photos!
FREE GALLERY via Web Browser
Wait until the end of your session and we’ll send you a link to our online Waldo Gallery! You can find your campers photos among all the photos we take during the week.
$10 FOR FACIAL RECOGNITION
- Sign up for Waldo Facial Recognition Service on your Camp Sonshine online portal by Monday morning at 10 a.m.
- Monday or Tuesday you will receive a text message from Waldo Photos with instructions to upload a new photo of your camper and set up your account to get your camper’s photos sent to you throughout the week!
Q: What do I send with my camper for the Overnighter? (Shiloh only!)
A: You just need the basics! A sleeping bag, pillow, and an extra set of clothes for the morning! Bonus items would be jammies, a toothbrush, toothpaste. Pro tip: put it all in one bag for easy moving!
Q: Do you have programs for my special needs child?
Q: What if I want to carpool?
A: We HIGHLY ENCOURAGE carpooling if you can. Less cars, means sharing resources with fellow camp parents and safer traffic for all!
Don’t know who to carpool with? If you would like to be placed on a carpool list, please contact the office. Please know that the interested families will make all the arrangement and that Camp Sonshine can not be responsible for arranging individual carpools.
Want a tour of Camp Sonshine?
Our New Parent Orientation on Saturday, May 9 will be the perfect time to meet camp directors and staff and get a tour of campgrounds! Can’t make it to the Open House? Call the office or fill out the form to schedule a tour!
Directions to Camp Sonshine’s Day Camp Locations
Directions to Camp Sonshine (Base Camp)
Directions to Camp Sonshine – Shiloh
