Frequently Asked Questions

  • Can adult volunteers and chaperones attend with the students? Yes.. AreaOne camps are designed to strengthen the relationships between the youth workers and students. There are no “counselors” as in a traditional camp. The AreaOne staff is focused on creating the best, most spiritually effective camp so you can focus on your students. You will need at least one adult in each condo. Most condos available are two bedroom condos which sleep six people and require one of the six to be an adult. 
  • I would like my kids to attend but they wouldn’t be with a youth group. Can they come? It might be possible if your students join up with an attending youth group. 
  • Our group of students are from a ministry, not a church. Can we attend AreaOne? Yes, we would love to serve your ministry and students. 
  • What denomination are you and are you backed a church? AreaOne is an evangelical interdenominational ministry and we work with many denominations. We are not supported by any one church. We are supported by individuals who are invested in seeing Bible believing, Christ centered ministries thrive. What we’re best at is creating catalyst events that support your ministry by focusing on the fundamental foundation of our faith. We make room for the distinctiveness of denominations and avoid ordinances of the church. 
  • What’s your theology specifically on baptism? This is a great question and we love when people ask because we are passionate about scripture, biblical worldview training and seeing teenagers meet Christ for the first time. We do not baptize or take communion at AreaOne because we view these as ordinances of the local church. If your church would like to do this we will help make it happen as we do every year for individual churches. Click here for a more detailed look at our theology and feel free to call the President, Kiley Butler at 888.GOAREA1 ext 1. 
  • What is your evangelism philosophy? Do you do long, emotional alter calls? We do present the Gospel of Jesus Christ very clearly and we do create opportunities for students to respond in different ways. Our philosophy is to present the Gospel as powerfully and effectively as we can and expect the students to make their decision as to wether they will follow Christ.  Our priority is to provide opportunities for the church youth staff and volunteers to minister to their students. 
  • What are the youth pastor and church volunteers spiritual roles at AreaOne camps? At AreaOne, we view our role as secondary to yours. Our heart is to create an environment where you can focus on ministering to your students. When all the details of event planning and execution are taken off your plate it frees you and your team up to focus on your students. If you are short on adults and need help ministering to your students we will be there to back you up in any way you desire. 
  • • What if I have some additional students that want to come to camp and it is the day camp is starting? No problem… assuming we have bed space available we will be happy to try to work it out so that they can participate. While we have to have deadlines, our experience is that the students that most need to be at camp are the ones that sign up at the last minute. We will do everything in our power to help you get as many students to camp.
'I renewed my relationship with Christ this week. I was so hurt and confused and AreaOne really helped me with that - 11th Grader
“God told me to stop being scared of what His plan is going to be for me. I’m giving all to Him - Student
“God restored my joy! - Student
“I never thought I could be a missionary but now I know that anyone can be UNSTOPPABLE!” - Student
“God helped me forgive my dad for all of his abuse - Student
'I just reconnected and strengthened my faith - 8th Grader
“I’m running towards God with a peace I haven’t had in a while - Student
'I love this camp! - 7th Grader
'This week God made me realized how much I really need Him in my life - 9th Grader
'This week God let me know He’d always be there for me and He really does love me - 9th Grader