Steven Gritten.
Elder Steven Gritten of Champaign, First Presbyterian, in a teaching conversation with a camper/counselor.
Hiking near Camp Carew.
Calvin Hall.

Confirmation Camp

for youth in the 6th‑12th Grades

March 15–17, 2024

This weekend camp combines the fun of being at Camp Carew with focused instruction led by Presbyterian pastors and ruling elders. These instruction sessions are designed to be both a review for young people who are receiving quality confirmation instruction in their home churches and a thorough introduction to confirmands from congregations not currently offering confirmation classes. Over the years the Camp Carew staff and board have developed a curriculum that includes topics such as:

Young learners are invited to browse through these Confirmation Class Materials written by the Rev. Dr. Stu Smith.

There is a $50 registration fee for Confirmation Camp. Scholarships are available.

Register for Confirmation Camp

Schedule for Friday

Schedule for Saturday

Schedule for Sunday


The Camp Carew logo.

Camp Carew welcomes campers from all religious traditions.
Camp Carew is a drug- and alcohol-free environment.
Camp Carew complies with the American Camp Association and the CDC guidelines as they pertain to Camp Carew.

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