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Family Day at HoneyRock

We can't wait to see you at Family Day!

Coming to Family Day will help you experience what has happened in the life of your camper!

Register for Family Day

Registration for Family Day begins on November 15, 2024. To register for your camper’s Family Day: 

  • Access your HoneyRock account   
  • Select “New Registration.”  
  • Select “Register My Family” 
  • Select your camper session’s Family Day
  • Follow the steps to complete the registration. 

2025 Family Days at HoneyRock

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Family Day For:

  • Intro-Res Camp

Additional Information:

  • Time: 9:00 a.m - 1:30 p.m.
  • Food: lunch provided
  • Activities: parent one-on-ones with your camper’s counselors, time to walk around HoneyRock with your camper and engage in some of the activities, a closing worship service, and a presentation by HoneyRock Executive Director, Matt Erickson

You'll take home your campers on Family Day!

This is the approximate schedule for 2025. Specific times and activities may vary slightly.

Upon Parent Arrival: 

Please plan to arrive for Family Day between 8:15-8:45 AM. You can check in for Family Day, sign up for one on one with your camper's cabin leaders, or visit the camp store during this time. Complementary coffee will be available outside the chapel at this time.

9:00 AM | Welcome Meeting and Camper Pick Up

At 9:00 AM there will be a short welcome meeting in the chapel. This meeting will contain essential information for how to make the most of your family day as well as all necessary logistical communication. Parents will be oriented in how to reunite with their camper. Please do not miss this meeting.

9:45 AM |  Parent 1:1's / Free Time to explore camp / Beehive Window and Outdoor Store Open

During this time parents can participate in a one on one with their camper's cabin leader. In time not spent in the one on one, families can enjoy most activity areas. Campers have fun sharing their favorite areas with their parents! 

*Please also use this time to load your camper's luggage into your car.

11:45 |  Intro-Res Camp Closing Ceremony

Celebrate your camper’s growth and experience at HoneyRock with our closing ceremony. Enjoy a time of worship alongside your camper as well as testimonies and an awards presentation

12:30 PM | Lunch on Lawn w/ HoneyRock Ski Show

Enjoy lunch with your family on the Chrouser Lawn! Families can spread out around HoneyRock to eat their lunch or enjoy the HoneyRock Ski Show down at the waterfront.

1:30 | All Families Depart HoneyRock

To help our team transition for the next session of campers, we ask that you depart HoneyRock at 2:00 pm.

You'll take home your campers on Family Day! 

Family Day For:

  • Res Camp Session 1
  • Advance Camp Session 1
  • Voyageur Session 1

Additional Information:

  • Time:
    • 9:00 am - 1:30 pm for Residential Camp
    • 9:00 am - 1:30 pm for Advance Camp and Voyageur Programs
  • Food: lunch provided
  • Activities: parent one-on-ones with your camper’s counselors, time to walk around HoneyRock with your camper and engage in some of the activities, a closing worship & awards ceremony, and a presentation by HoneyRock Executive Director, Matt Erickson

You'll take your campers home on Family Day! 

This is the approximate schedule for 2025. Specific times and activities may vary slightly.

Upon Parent Arrival: 

Please plan to arrive for Family Day between 8:15 – 8:45am. You can check in for Family Day, sign up for a one on one with your camper’s cabin leaders, or visit the camp store during this time. Complementary coffee will be available outside the chapel at this time.

9:00 AM | Welcome Meeting and Camper Pick Up

At 9:00 am there will be a short welcome meeting in the chapel. This meeting will contain essential information for how to make the most of your family day as well as all necessary logistical communication. Parents will be oriented in how to reunite with their camper. Please do not miss this meeting.

9:45 |  Parent 1:1's / Free Time to explore camp / Beehive Window & Outdoor Store Open

During this time parents can participate in a one on one with their camper's cabin leader. In time not spent in the one on one, families can enjoy most activity areas. Campers have fun sharing their favorite areas with their parents! 

*Please also use this time to load your camper's luggage into your car.

11:45 | All Camp Closing Ceremony

Celebrate your camper’s growth and experience at HoneyRock with our closing ceremony. Enjoy a time of worship alongside your camper as well as testimonies and an awards presentation

12:30 PM | Lunch on Lawn w/ HoneyRock Ski Show

Enjoy lunch with your family on the Chrouser Lawn! Families can spread out around HoneyRock to eat their lunch or enjoy the HoneyRock Ski Show down at the waterfront.

1:30 | All Families Depart HoneyRock!

To help our team transition for the next session of campers, we ask that you depart HoneyRock at 2:00 pm.

Family Day For:

  • Res Camp Session 2
  • Advance Camp Session 2
  • 2:22
  • Voyageur Session 2

Additional Information:

  • Time: 
    • Residential Camp: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
    • High School Programs: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Food: lunch provided
  • Activities: parent one-on-ones with your camper’s counselors, time to walk around HoneyRock with your camper and engage in some of the activities, a closing worship & awards ceremony, and a presentation by HoneyRock Executive Director, Matt Erickson

You'll take your camper home on Family Day!

This is the approximate schedule for 2025. Specific times and activities may vary slightly.

Upon Parent Arrival

Please plan to arrive for Family Day between 8:15 – 8:45am. You can check in for Family Day, sign up for a one on one with your camper’s cabin leaders, or visit the camp store during this time. Complementary coffee will be available outside the chapel at this time.

9:00 AM | Welcome Meeting and Camper Pick Up

At 9:00 am there will be a short welcome meeting in the chapel. This meeting will contain essential information for how to make the most of your family day as well as all necessary logistical communication. Parents will be oriented in how to reunite with their camper. Please do not miss this meeting.

9:45 | Parent 1:1's / Free Time to explore camp / Beehive Window & Outdoor Store Open

During this time parents can participate in a one on one with their camper's cabin leader. In time not spent in the one on one, families can enjoy most activity areas. Campers have fun sharing their favorite areas with their parents! 

*Please also use this time to load your camper's luggage into your car.

11:45 | All Camp Closing Ceremony

Celebrate your camper’s growth and experience at HoneyRock with our closing ceremony. Enjoy a time of worship alongside your camper as well as testimonies and an awards presentation

12:30 PM | Lunch on Lawn w/ HoneyRock Ski Show

Enjoy lunch with your family on the Chrouser Lawn! Families can spread out around HoneyRock to eat their lunch or enjoy the HoneyRock Ski Show down at the waterfront.

1:30 | All Families Depart HoneyRock!

To help our team transition for the next session of campers, we ask that you depart HoneyRock at 2:00 PM.

You'll take your camper home on Family Day!

Family Day For:

  • Res Camp 3

Additional Information:

  • Time: 9:00 am - 1:30 pm
  • Food: lunch provided
  • Activities: parent one-on-ones with your camper’s counselors, time to walk around HoneyRock with your camper and engage in some of the activities, a closing worship & awards ceremony, and a presentation by HoneyRock Executive Director, Matt Erickson

You'll take your camper home on Family Day!

This is the approximate schedule for 2025. Specific times and activities may vary slightly.

Upon Parent Arrival

Please plan to arrive for Family Day between 8:15 – 8:45am. You can check in for Family Day, sign up for a one on one with your camper’s cabin leaders, or visit the camp store during this time. Complementary coffee will be available outside the chapel at this time.

9:00 AM | Welcome Meeting and Camper Pick Up

At 9:00 am there will be a short welcome meeting in the chapel. This meeting will contain essential information for how to make the most of your family day as well as all necessary logistical communication. Parents will be oriented in how to reunite with their camper. Please do not miss this meeting.

9:45 | Parent 1:1's / Free Time to explore camp / Beehive Window & Outdoor Store Open

During this time parents can participate in a one on one with their camper's cabin leader. In time not spent in the one on one, families can enjoy most activity areas. Campers have fun sharing their favorite areas with their parents! 

*Please also use this time to load your camper's luggage into your car.

11:45 | All Camp Closing Ceremony

Celebrate your camper’s growth and experience at HoneyRock with our closing ceremony. Enjoy a time of worship alongside your camper as well as testimonies and an awards presentation

12:30 PM | Lunch on Lawn w/ HoneyRock Ski Show

Enjoy lunch with your family on the Chrouser Lawn! Families can spread out around HoneyRock to eat their lunch or enjoy the HoneyRock Ski Show down at the waterfront.

1:30 | All Families Depart HoneyRock!

To help our team transition for the next session of campers, we ask that you depart HoneyRock at 2:00 PM.

You'll take your camper home on Family Day!

Catalyst Family Days

  • 5 & 6 Week Session: Saturday, July 26, 2025
  • 7 & 8 Week Session: Saturday, August 9, 2025

Additional Information

  • Time: 8:45am - 2:00pm
  • Food: Lunch Provided
  • Activities: parent one-on-ones with your camper’s counselors, time to walk around HoneyRock with your camper and engage in some of the activities, a closing worship/awards ceremony, and a presentation on “Helping Your High Schooler Transition Home” by Ashley Paige Kiley, Summer Programs Director. 

Note: You will take your camper home on Family Day!

Here is the sample schedule of a Catalyst Family Day:

8:15-8:45 AM | Parent Arrival & Check-in

  • Check in for Catalyst Family Day
  • Sign up for parent/cabin leader one-on-ones
  • Load camper's luggage into car

9:00 | Welcome Meeting & "Transitioning Home" Session

  • Session Overview: It can be a challenge to translate the growth experienced at HoneyRock over the summer, back into the school year, life at home, or into what's next. Ashley Paige Kiley (Summer Programs Director) will share about ways you can come alongside your camper to launch them back into high school and/or life after summer at HoneyRock.
  • Parents of all Catalyst campers should plan to attend this session. This session serves as crucial training and dialogue in helping you and your camper transition back to life at home after an immersive summer at HoneyRock. 
  • Note: Complementary coffee will be available outside the meeting area prior to the session. 

10:00 | Parent/Cabin Leader 1-on-1s & Free Time

  • Check out the Beehive (Camp Store & Honeybean Café)
  • Attend a 1-on-1 with your camper's cabin leader
  • Explore HoneyRock with your camper, hear the stories and significant memories they made from this summer.
  • Families can enjoy most activity areas

11:00 AM | Catalyst 1 Closing Ceremony

  • Specific to high school programming, this is a time for HoneyRock staff to name the growth in your camper and help them finish their time at HoneyRock well and with significance.

11:45 AM | Lunch on the Lawn 

  • Enjoy a fresh hot lunch on Chrouser Lawn with your family and your camper's HoneyRock community (outdoors weather permitting).

12:30 PM | Catalyst 2 Closing Ceremony

  • Specific to high school programming, this is a time for HoneyRock staff to name the growth in your camper and help them finish their time at HoneyRock well and with significance.

1:30 | All Families Depart HoneyRock

 

 


Additional Information

Registration for Family Day Opens on November 15.

Help us make sure we have enough food for everyone at Family Day by registering! There is no charge to attend. 

Access Your Account > Sign In > Register > A Family > Follow the Prompts!

This day is designed for the entire family—younger siblings are especially invited to come to enjoy the day. You will also meet one-on-one with your child’s counselors to hear from them what has happened in your child’s life.  Parents will have the opportunity to hear about the mission and philosophy of HoneyRock’s programs, explore HoneyRock, and end the day with a picnic lunch on our front lawn.

 

Parents (or other pre-authorized persons) need to pick up their campers after Family Day concludes. Please remember to bring a form of ID.  

Is a grandparent, friend, or neighbor picking up your camper from HoneyRock or the HoneyRock bus? Please access your account to update your transportation information. In order to allow someone other than the camper's parent/legal guardian to pick up a camper, we MUST have the Transportation Authorization Form on record.

We do not allow family pets to attend Family Day at HoneyRock. If you bring your dog, you'll be asked to keep them in your car parked in the shade with your windows down.

HoneyRock is "a place apart" and we ask people not to use cell phones in the main areas of HoneyRock. While we understand that your work may require you to be accessible by cell phone, please take advantage of this opportunity to unplug and fully engage in the HoneyRock experience.