Camp Florida

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Camp Florida
Florida Elks Youth Camp
24175 SE Hwy 450
Umatilla, FL 32784
United States

Dates
May 25-29, 2026
Application Deadline

Camp Florida is located in Central Florida at the breathtaking Florida Elks Youth Camp in Umatilla—just a short drive from Orlando and all its attractions. We’re excited to offer campers 5 days and 4 nights packed with adventure, friendship and spiritual growth. Our goal is to create an environment where each child can strengthen their relationship with God and with one another. This year’s theme, “Follow Me,” will guide campers as they learn what it means to follow God’s way of life.

Camp Florida features a wide variety of activities, including daily Christian living classes, archery, arts and crafts, campus improvement projects, evening campfires, canoeing, field games, swimming, and— for campers 9 and older—an exhilarating high ropes course.

Dorms are organized by age, and campers must be between 5 and 12 years old by Aug. 1, 2026. To attend, children should be able to stay overnight away from parents/guardians for the full duration of camp and shower independently. We will also offer a mini-camper program for younger children (under 5) so the whole family can enjoy the camp experience together.

We are always looking for enthusiastic and patient teens and adults to join our staff as counselors, activity coordinators, lifeguards, nurses, and more. Volunteers should share a strong commitment to creating the safe, uplifting atmosphere we call “The Zone,” which is essential to every camper’s experience. Teen staff are welcome as space allows, and we recommend that those ages 13–15 have a parent or guardian on staff.

Come be part of Camp Florida—and help create memories that will last a lifetime!

Application

PLEASE apply as EARLY as possible . . . we are an early camp and need time to plan and purchase correct amounts for everyone.

All applications must be submitted online by May 1, 2026. Applications AFTER May 1, 2026 will only be accepted if we have space and appropriate time available.

Payment Deadline

All payments should be mailed at the time of your application. Your application is not “complete” until payment is received. (If you have need for additional time, please contact me to discuss).

Staff

If you desire to serve at camp, please apply and indicate at least four areas where you would be willing to serve. If “anywhere” is one of your selections, it helps to know your preferences, so please make additional selections.

Arrival

Staff, please arrive at 1:30 p.m. on May 25. Camper arrival is at 4:15 p.m. the same day.

Payment Options

Our new application system allows payment to be made online with a credit card, debit card or online bank transfer. Paying online is our preferred method of payment.

If you need to mail a check you must send it to the Home Office using the following address:

United Youth Camps
c/o United Church of God
PO Box 541027
Cincinnati, OH 45254-1027

The memo line in the check needs to be completed as follows: "Tuition - [camper(s)' names]"

Camp Fees

Campers (ages 5-12): $195
Mini Campers (under age 5) + Mini Camper Adult: $150
Staff: (ages 13-18) $50, (ages 19+) no fee
Add an additional $30 for any application after May 1
Family Cabin: $100 per night 
Hotel Room: (only adults 18+) $125 per night 
Staff tie-dye T-shirt: $10

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