A&M Youth
Every moment of Horizon is focused on these two goals: helping students know Jesus and how to walk with Him each day. We are passionate about these two things and committed to glorifying God in all we do.
Here are some of the details about Horizon:
When: June 22-27, 2025
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Who: Current 7th-8th graders
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Where: Oklahoma Christian University in Edmond, OK
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Cost: $275 (if you sign-up by May 14. $310 otherwise)
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Sign-up Deadline: May 14 / until spots are full
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Questions you might ask about Horizon:
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What is included in the registration cost? Just about everything. Camp, travel, food while traveling. You will need $20 for a key deposit, but you'll get that back, assuming you keep up with your room key. :) The only other things you might want to have money for is snacks or pizza at camp. When camp gets closer we will find out the prices for these things and let you know.
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Who all will be there? Well, first of all, you. Yep...at least we hope you will join us. It will be a better week if you are there. There will also be other middle schoolers from our church. And students from around 15 other churches in Texas and Oklahoma.
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Do I have to pay the full registration cost when my student signs up? You can if you want. But you do not have to. All registration is completed on the Horizon registration page. When you sign-up you can either:
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1) Pay the full amount on the Horizon sign-up page
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2) Use the coupon code "2025AM100" to sign-up at no cost, and then pay our church the same way you usually pay for retreats.
If you do this, you can:
a) pay a $100 deposit.
b) pay the entire $275.
c) pay what you are able to. If you need a scholarship, extra time, a different amount, etc., talk to Monty or Heather.
Cash or checks can be put in the youth box. (Checks should be payable to our church.)
Credit or debit payments can be made through the church app or church website - make sure you choose "Youth and Family" for the fund, and then let Monty know you're paying with a card.
Final balance due no later than June 22 when we go to camp.
The 2025AM100 code basically allows you to pay our church instead of camp...and is a great option if you need flexibility in paying or only want to pay a deposit right now. (And btw, the 100 in the 2025AM100 coupon code is for 100% off.)
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If you have any questions about the registration or payment stuff, talk to Monty or Heather anytime.
Where will I sleep at night?: We stay in Oklahoma Christian dorm rooms. Our youth group students will be staying in rooms together. Students will need sheets for a twin-bed or a sleeping bag. You may or may not be in the same room as your closest friends (but no worries, you'll see your friends all the time...and you might even make some new friends.)
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How will we get to camp?: On the church bus. We'll leave on Sunday, June 22 at
around 7:30am. We will return on Friday, June 27, probably between 7:00 and
9:00pm.
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What if I don't want to wear my seatbelt on the bus?: You will need to get your
mom or dad to take you to camp. : )
Are there counselors?: Yes, you will have a college-age counselor from our church
or from another church.
Are there alligators?: No. To go to a camp with alligators, please find a church that
goes to Louisiana or Florida for summer camp.
What should I bring?: Bible, towel, personal items, clothing, sheets or a sleeping
bag, pillow, pen, notebook, tennis shoes. A more detailed list will be sent out a
few weeks before camp.
Are cell phones allowed at camp?: No, phones are not to be brought to camp.
This is a camp-wide rule. You can reach your parents through Monty or Heather's phone if you need to talk to them. They can also talk to you in this way. We're not trying to keep students from talking to their parents, or vice-versa. We are trying to eliminate problems with 300+ campers who all have their phones. :)
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What if I plan on playing pranks on other students at camp?: Pranks, jokes, or anything else that would hurt someone's feelings or damage property are not allowed at camp. We expect students to respect all people and the facilities at OC. If this is going to be a problem, you may need to wait until another year to go to camp...or go to that camp in Louisiana that was mentioned above.
What if I've never been to Horizon before?: Have no fear, Horizon is an awesome week of faith and friendship and fun. You're in for an awesome week. The only thing you won't like about Horizon is that our group only goes in middle school and you'll only have two opportunities to go to Horizon.
Have you ever been to summer camp?: Wait, is this a question for me, or are you asking a person? I am a webpage. I have never been to summer camp. I have never even been to Walmart. I would like to go camp, but no one will take me.
Can I see a video from camp so I can know what it is like?: Yes, we have some great daily videos from Horizon 2024. You can see them at the bottom of this webpage.
And here is some extra information to know about camp:
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Oklahoma Christian University is in Edmond, Oklahoma (just north of Oklahoma City.)
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We anticipate having around 300 students at Horizon. Most students are from Texas, Oklahoma, and Kansas. A team of great youth ministers
from these states are planning Horizon. -
There is a webpage which has general info about Horizon if you would
like to see it. Here is a link: https://www.horizonoc.org/ -
We'll travel to/from camp in the bus. We will need some parents to go as
"one-day chaperones" for the trip to camp. (They'll be able to return to
College Station that same day. Our counselors have to go to camp a day
early for counselor training meetings. The counselors will take a suburban
up early; our parents who help us get to camp will bring that suburban back
to CS and arrive back to town late Sunday night.) -
We can always use moms or dads who can stay the week of camp and
help out. Your role will be that of a dorm parent or support staff. (Or if
you have medical training, you can be a part of our medical team.)
Understand that you'll be going to work and help make camp a better
place. You will get to see your child some each day, but you will probably
not be in the same dorm as your child, and you won't get to see them
all day-every day. This isn't a good role for "helicopter parents"
(because you would be going to help make camp better for all
students...not just to help make sure your son/daughter eats all their veggies) but it is a good chance to go to camp with our group. And we
can't have camp without some extra help from other adults. Talk to Monty/Heather if you might be able to join us and we'll tell you more. -
We don't want students to miss camp because of financial reasons. We have a limited number of full and partial scholarships for any
students who would not otherwise be able to go. Let Monty know if you need one of these scholarships.
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Camp is a great way to grow closer to God and grow closer to other students in our church family. Connections are made with other students
through shared experiences and a consistent message of faith in God. We've been taking students to summer camp for many years, and we
believe it can make a huge impact in their lives. We hope your son/daughter will be able to be a part of Horizon.
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If you have more questions, just ask. We hope you can join us for Horizon!
Below are the daily videos from Horizon 2024.
Here are some pictures from previous years at camp.
The videos below are from Camp Cornerstone 2022. (Cornerstone was the name of Horizon until 2024.) They should play when you click on them. If they do not, let us know and we can send you a direct link.