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Camp Sonshine

Overnight Camp

Camp Sonshine’s Overnight Camp Programs @ Solaris

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is located just 2 miles south of Firth, NE (25 minutes from Lincoln, halfway between Lincoln and Beatrice).

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offers campers a variety of team and personal challenges and competitions in a loving, community-based camp program!

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Solaris Overnight Camp Programs

Select the grade your camper will be entering in the fall to see specific program details:

Journey Camp (Entering 3rd–6th Grade)

🎯 Who It’s For
Journey Camp is designed for campers entering 3rd–6th grade.

⏱ Program Length
4 days, 3 nights — Monday morning through Thursday evening*
(See Rates & Dates page for details.)

🌲 Program Experience
Journey Camp gives campers a great introduction to overnight camp while experiencing many of the adventures offered at Solaris, including:

  • Go-karts

  • Archery Tag

  • Aerial Park

  • Team-building activities

  • Open-choice activities

Campers build lasting friendships with counselors and peers while enjoying an exciting week of camp adventures.

Expedition Camp (Entering 5th–9th Grade)

🎯 Who It’s For
Campers entering 5th–9th grade in the fall.

⏱ Program Length
5 nights — Sunday evening through Friday evening.

🎯 Camp Activities
Days are filled with many favorite Camp Sonshine activities such as:

  • Archery

  • Go-karts

  • Sports and water games

  • Electives

  • And new adventures unique to our location

🌙 Evening Camp Experience
Evenings include large group games, spiritual development time, and opportunities for campers to share stories and highlights from the day.

Campers will build lasting friendships with counselors and peers while enjoying an exciting week of camp experiences.

Leader in Training (LIT) – 9th Grade

🎯 Who It’s For
Students entering 9th grade.

⏱ Program Length
Held during Journey Week (3-night program) — Monday morning through Thursday evening.

🌲 Program Experience
At Solaris, LITs take part in the camp program they love while developing leadership skills. They gain hands-on experience by assisting counselors and helping lead camper groups and activities.

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Overnight Camp Details

The following is some basic information about our Overnight Camps.

Activities

There are two dormitory buildings on camp grounds, each divided into two sections with separate restroom facilities. Campers are grouped by age and gender and stay with their group and counselor. Each camper is assigned a twin bed and should bring bedding (pillow, sleeping bag or sheets and blanket).

Meals

All meals during the week are provided and included in tuition. Occasional snacks will be served, but campers may also bring additional peanut-free snacks if they wish.

If your child has dietary restrictions or allergies, please include this on the registration form. For special arrangements, contact the camp office.

Expedition Campers: Please feed your camper before arriving on Sunday night.

Sleeping Arrangements

There are two dormitory buildings on the camp grounds. Each building is divided into two separate halves with separate restroom facilities.

Campers will be grouped based on gender and age and will be assigned to a specific building and sleeping area along with his or her group and counselor. Each camper is assigned a twin size bed. Campers will need to pack their own bedding to include a pillow and either a sleeping bag or sheets and a blanket.

Excursions

Campers take a trip to our Day Camp locations to participate in other camp activities such as paintball, the pool, inflatable water slides and more!

End of Session Celebration!

At the end of each session, we celebrate by inviting the whole family for an end of session celebration! We share in the memories made during the week and watch a session highlight video! More info found in our summer overnight camp parent guide!

Grouping

Campers will be grouped by gender and with campers of the same or similar age. You may request up to 2 friends to be placed with your child in the same group. Your camper’s friends must also request to be grouped with your child. We will do our best to honor these requests but cannot make any guarantees.

Specific Summer Information

Once registered, feel free to look at the Parent Resource section for detailed information you’ll need to know before your week of camp. The Parent Guide can also be found on our Parent Resource tab along with other helpful materials.

During the week before your session, you will receive an email with more specific information and important reminders!

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: When and where do I drop off my overnight camper?

A: All campers attending Camp Sonshine’s overnight camp program will need to be dropped off and picked up at Camp Solaris’ multipurpose building The ARKK.

Camp Solaris is located at 2349 State Hwy 34b Spur, Firth, NE 68358.
Directions from Highway 77: Drive to Cortland, NE. Turn East on Apple Rd. Turn South on Highway 34B Spur. Drive .8 mile to Camp Sonshine – Solaris.

Expedition
Drop Off – 6:30-7:00 p.m. on Sunday evening
Pick Up – at 6:30 p.m. on Friday evening.

Journey/LIT Weeks
Drop Off – 9:30 – 10:00 a.m. on Monday Morning!
Pick Up – at 6:30 p.m. on Thursday evening.

Q: What do we need to pack?

A: A complete packing list will be included in the Parent Guide and also sent to you prior to your session. Here is a brief list of the most important items for campers to pack:

  • Bedding (Sleeping Bag or Sheets and a Blanket)
  • Pillow
  • Personal Toiletries (i.e. toothbrush, toothpaste, shampoo, soap, deodorant, etc.)
  • Bath Towel
  • Swimming suit and beach towel
  • Closed-Toe Shoes (old tennis shoes are the best)
  • Change of clothing for 5 full days of camp (shorts, shirts, underwear, etc.)
  • Backpack
  • Refillable water bottle
  • Bible, Journal and Pen

Q: How did you get the name "Solaris"?

A: After about 8 years of being open as an organization, we saw the need for a place for our teen campers to go. Just when we started praying about it, we were graciously gifted a second site from a Nebraska camp. We named it Camp Solaris! 

Solaris comes from two words. “Sol” is latin for “Sun” & “Polaris” is known commonly as the North Star. It is one of the brightest stars in the sky and historically is used for navigation. Our hope is that Camp Solaris points to the one true guiding light in the lives of our campers. 

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Directions to Camp Sonshine – Solaris Location

Firth Location

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Call: 402-423-8746
Email: info@CampSonshineMemories.org

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