Courageous!
Have I not commanded you? Be strong and courageous. Do not be afraid; do not be discouraged, for the Lord your God will be with you wherever you go.
Joshua 1:9 (NIV)
Welcome To Family Camp!
Greetings from the Root Family!
Welcome to Family Camp 2023! This year we invite you to “Be strong and courageous”!
We are pleased to be able to serve for the 5th time as your camp deans. We hope your family, like ours, finds Bay Shore to be a special place year after year!
To get instant updates and access to the full and complete daily schedule, Download the app today!
$38 RV Camping Site
&
$21 Tent Camping Site
Registration Form
Download the kids registration form.
Sunday Night to Friday Night Evangelist
Pastor Jason Combs
Pastor Jayson Combs
Jayson’s passion and call to ministry has led him to serve families in the Waterford community for over 20 years. He took his first role in full-time ministry in the year 2000, having served at the same church for the past 23 years. Currently, he is an Elder at The River Church, which has eight locations in both Oakland and Genesee counties. Jayson is also the Location Pastor in Waterford and oversees all other Location Pastors.
His wife, Laura, has been a life-long Bay Shore camper. Jayson and Laura met in the Thumb of Michigan and have been married for nearly 20 years. They have one son, Silas, who is 13 years old.
Worship Leader
To Be Announced
There is always great worship at Family Camp and this season will be no different! We'll be announcing who will be leading us at a later date.
Featured Guests
Guest speakers for Saturday and Sunday will be announced as we get closer to Family Camp, so check back later for more details.
Bible Study
Bible Study Times
9:00AM - 10:15AM
10:30AM - 11:45AM
Guest speakers for bible studies will be announced as we get closer to Family Camp, so check back later for more details.
Food Service
Camp-Wide
Family Cookout
$8 / person
- $5 Kids 5 to 11
- Free Kids 4 and under
Sunday Lunch
$13 / person
- $7 Kids 5 to 11
- Free Kids 4 and under
- (Breakfast & Dinner - See Weekday Rates)
Weekday Meals
Breakfast
(All you can eat. Beverages included.) $8 / person
- $4 Kids 5 to 11
- Free Kids 4 and under
Lunch
(All you can eat. Beverages included.) $9 / person
- $5 Kids 5 to 11
- Free Kids 4 and under
Dinner
(All you can eat. Beverages included.) $10 / person
- $6 Kids 5 to 11
- Free Kids 4 and under
Kids Programming
God Squad, JR. High, & SR. High
Leader names will be announced as we get closer to Family Camp. Check back for more later.
Infants to First grade
Note: Group divisions are made according to the grade your child will enter in the fall
- PINK BANNER – Infant to Tykes (ages 0-2 years)
- LIGHT BLUE BANNER – Toddlers (ages 2-3 not yet potty trained)
- PURPLE BANNER – Lord’s Lambs (3 year-olds)
- YELLOW BANNER – Kiddie Kampers (4 year-olds)
- BLUE BANNER – Joyful Juniors (Kindergarten)
- RED BANNER – King’s Kids (1st grade)
Full-time
All-week Child Programming $45 / week
- All kids newborn to 18 years old must be registered.
Part-time
Child Programming For Specific Days $10 / day
- All kids newborn to 18 years old must be registered.
Evening Only
Child Programming For Evening Worship $7 / day
- All kids newborn to 18 years old must be registered.
Jesse Karls - Youth Dean
Jesse Karls is back for his 18th year serving as the director of Impact Student Ministries! He grew up attending Bay Shore Camp, spent 12 years serving as a youth pastor, and now works as a missionary in the marketplace proclaiming the good news of Jesus Christ to anyone who will listen. Jesse loves God and loves people (particularly youth). He and his wife, Jenn, have 5 kids: Josiah, Abby, Levi, Benjamin, and Naomi, and reside in the Chicago area.
Sarah Brooks - Kids Dean
Sarah grew up attending many events and activities offered by Bay Shore Camp where she learned at an early age to stay focused on Jesus and rooted in Christ. The grounds of Bay Shore have always defined safety to Sarah, especially in regards to her trust of Jesus. Now as a mom, she desires her daughters and other children know the safety of Jesus’ love and protection of being rooted in Him.
Typical Daily Schedule
Tentative daily schedule from Family Camp 2022, which is subject to change for 2023 and due to weather and availability. Please download the APP to stay up-to-date.
