THIS MUST BE THE PLACE

Bring your people.
Make room to gather.

Plan a church retreat or group rental with the requirements and arrangements in view.

Who can rent

Minnetonka Christian Camp is operated to promote wholesome recreation, education, and Christian fellowship. Church and rental groups whose purposes accord with the camp’s may rent; groups must respect Minnetonka’s statement of faith.

Group responsibilities

  • Before arrival, provide a Certificate of Liability Insurance naming Minnetonka Christian Camp as an additional insured.
  • Run background checks on every person 18 years and older.
  • The group leader is responsible for conduct and any loss or damage. Damages are billed at replacement cost plus labor.
  • Provide your own first aid/CPR-certified adult, first aid supplies, and emergency transportation.
  • Sponsors maintain supervision of every member of their group.

Group rental rates

Rates per camp rental agreement — confirm current rates with the camp office.

Source: August 2023 group rental contract, the newest rate source supplied by the camp. These are group rental rates, not individual summer-camp tuition.

ItemContract rate / terms
Camper fee$17 per night per person, plus $10 per meal per person. Rates are for a 24-hour rental period.
Rental deposit$1,000 non-refundable, applied to the rental fee if there is no cancellation. This is not a damage deposit.
Motel under a group rentalCamper fee plus an additional $50 nightly charge, billed to one person in the room. Two motel rooms are provided at no additional cost under the contract.
Payment timingPayment is due the day of arrival; final payment is due before leaving camp.

[NEEDS DECISION: confirm August 2023 contract rates are current; retain the source date until confirmed]

What’s included

Chapel, cafeteria, welcome center, and the listed camp activities/facilities are included at no extra charge under the group contract. Specialized activities require staff-supervised scheduling.

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Individual & small stays

Individual and small-stay bookings use a different pricing structure from the group camper fee.

[NEEDS DECISION: whether to publish individual-stay rates; no unapproved invoice rates are shown]

[NEEDS CONTENT: cottage rate, wedding packages, day-use rates, minimum group size, and seasonal pricing]

Payment methods

[NEEDS DECISION: current accepted payment methods; the policies and recent invoices differ]

Do not use the donation button for lodging or rental payments. Contact the camp office for booking payment arrangements.

Check-in & checkout

  • Every vehicle stops at the camp office. Bring the liability insurance form. Each guest receives a wristband, then lodging is assigned.
  • Report group headcount and turn in completed registration, health, waiver forms, and the Church Roster.
  • Dorms must be vacated by 11:00 AM on checkout day.
  • Before departure: pick up litter, return sports equipment, kayaks, canoes, and life jackets, take trash to the dumpster, sweep/mop dorms, and check under bunks.
  • No residue-leaving tape, tacks, nails, or screws on buildings.

Provided & bring your own

Provided: specified amounts of toilet paper, paper towels, trash bags, and cleaning materials; life jackets, kayaks, canoes, bats, balls, goals, basketballs, and volleyballs; motel bedding, towels, and washcloths.

Not provided: transportation, medical equipment, musical instruments, or sound systems. Renters supply these at their own expense.

Meals & dietary arrangements

Drinks are included with all meals. No advance menu is published; the camp will coordinate on request.

Notify camp staff of all food-related allergies and contact susan@minnetonkacamp.com before arrival. Make special dietary arrangements in advance with the kitchen supervisor; the camp can assist with storage and preparation equipment where available.

[NEEDS DECISION: final dietary-needs wording: reconcile the contract and policies]

Secure your rental

Mail the signed final agreement page and deposit check to:

Minnetonka Christian Camp
PO Box 267
Clayton, OK 74536
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