We want to make your Wesley Pines experience as simple as possible. Click below for a downloadable summary of the info on this page!
What documents do I need to bring for camp?
If you are registering your camper online, all of the required questions and forms will be submitted to us through Active.com.
You can also download and print your camper’s registration forms. With this, just make sure you print all forms and return them to us at least a week prior to your chosen camp.
What are your core values?
Our core values here at Wesley Pines are faith formation, leadership development, authentic community, and outdoor appreciation!
What’s new at Wesley Pines for summer 2025?
Great question! Below are a couple of the most important changes to be aware of:
> This summer will be our first hosting Junior High Two-Week Camp! The first week will be a traditional week of camp, and campers will stay over the weekend leading into a second week of unique camp activities.
> We’re also introducing Axe Throwing for Junior High and up! We’ve been hard at work converting an existing structure by the pool into an area where campers can safely take part in this new activity.
Diversity is a gift from God, and we must understand that God loves all people. Camp ministry should invite all people to take part in the love of God. Our role as ministers of God’s love is to offer it as gracefully and as fully as we possibly can. No one should ever be judged or treated differently based on the following: Race, sex, socioeconomic status, intellect, physical challenges, age, ability, perceptions, or any other differences.


What does my camper need to bring to camp?
There are plenty of things that your camper will need during their time at camp. Here are our packing lists to make sure you don’t forget anything!
How can I get in touch with my camper while they are at camp?
Camper Mail
There are a few different options for your camper to receive mail during camp:
- Send mail to 1095 Camp Wesley Pines Rd., Hazlehurst, MS 39083
- Send emails to camper@wesleypines.com
- Drop off camper mail at registration – please write camper names and days on each piece of mail!
We recommend making letters before camp and dropping them off at camper drop-off to be distributed throughout the week at canteen time, or using the email address above.
The best time to send in emails at our camper mail link is from 8:00 am to 1:00 pm. After those times, mail might not be printed off until the next day. Our canteen time to hand out mail starts at 2:30 pm. The cutoff to send emails is Friday.
Mail can be dropped off at the office throughout the week. If you stop by, you can put the mail on the office porch.
If you send mail through postal services, there is a chance for mail to get lost or arrive after camp ends on Saturday. The best time to send mail is Monday – Wednesday.
What do we do for drop-off / pick-up?
This summer, we will continue to hold our camp registration at the Durr-Wise Retreat Center. Registration will begin promptly at 2:00 pm for the majority of camps. Any exceptions to this will be communicated via email closer to the start of your camp session.
In order to complete the check-in process on the day of, we ask that parents/guardians:
- Pay their remaining balance – this can be done over the phone through our camp office (601-892-2341) or by emailing hospitality@wesleypines.com.
- Drop off ALL medications with the Camp Nurse – please bring medications in a ziploc bag with the camper’s name on it.
- Ensure that ALL of your camper’s health history information is accurate and up to date!
Camper pick up will take place at the cabins at 10:00 am. Please be prepared to sign your camper(s) out prior to taking them home. This is to ensure their safety above all else! If campers have additional canteen money left over on their account, you will be given the option to donate the remaining amount to camp or have it refunded. This year, camper medication will be picked up at our Camp Store porch at the Nurse’s table. A lost and found table will also be there, should your camper be missing anything prior to their departure.
Parking
For safety reasons, we are asking ALL parents and guardians to park in the gravel lot near the Tabernacle during both drop-off and pick-up times. Camp staff will be present to help you find a parking space prior to dropping off your camper and picking them up at their cabin!
How do you handle dietary restrictions / allergies?
Our #1 goal is to accommodate the needs of our campers as much as we can. The best way for us to be able to achieve this is with smooth communication between us and our campers’ guardians!
Our campers’ safety while at Wesley Pines is our top concern! We take any and all allergies seriously and prepare for all possibilities.
You can contact our Hospitality Coordinator, Lindsey Epperson, at hospitality@wesleypines.com to discuss any specifics and/or concerns!
If my camper is coming with a friend, can I request them to be in the same cabin?
Upon registering your camper, there will be a section where you can request ONE cabin-mate. However, the camper you requested must also put down your camper as their cabin-mate. We only allow one requested camper so that the kids are encouraged to make new friends!
What kinds of activities will my camper be able to take part in?
We’re glad you asked! Below are some photos of typical activities here at Wesley Pines – including our new High Ropes course, Worship Circle, Home In the Woods, Zipline, and more!
Can my camper bring any electronics? (i.e cell phones)
We do not allow any electronics at camp. We encourage every camper to “unplug” and dive into creation. This helps our process to encourage campers to get outdoors and get into Christ!
What is your refund policy?
CANCELLATION 30 DAYS PRIOR TO YOUR CAMP SESSION
- Notice of cancellation must be received by the Program Director and/or Executive Director in writing (email or postal mail).
- Refund will be the amount paid minus the deposit.
- If camp fees are not paid prior to your camper’s check in day, you will be able to pay at check in. A camper’s registration will be cancelled if payment has not been completed by check in.
CANCELLATION BY MEDICAL REASON WITHIN 30 DAYS OF YOUR CAMP SESSION
- Full refunds will only be given if, prior to the camp session, the Program Director and/or Executive Director receive a signed doctor’s note within 3 days of the cancellation.
- Failure to provide a signed a doctor’s note will merit a refund minus the initial deposit.
DURING/AFTER YOUR CAMP SESSION
- No refund will be made for any reason after the start of your camp session.
IF YOUR SESSION IS CANCELLED
- In the event of Camp Wesley Pines having to cancel a session, you will be given the option to accept a FULL refund or to transfer your payments to another session.
What's your policy on moving campers up or down in age groups for camps?
At Camp Wesley Pines, we try our best to keep our campers with their own peers/friends. However, we do allow for a camper to drop DOWN one grade, but we do not allow for them to climb UP one grade.
For example, if your camper has completed sixth grade they would now be a part of our Junior High Camp. However, if your camper still has friends in Older Elementary Camp, or just wishes to wait another year, then they would be allowed to still register for Older Elementary!
What do I need to know about the store and canteen?
The Camp Store will only be open on Saturdays for parents and campers wishing to shop for camp merchandise (shirts, water bottles, stuffed animals, etc.).
Week-long campers will go to Canteen a total of four times throughout the week, and snacks and drinks range in price from $1 and $2 apiece (this includes sales tax). Campers are allowed to purchase up to two snacks at each Canteen time. Camp Store merchandise will not be sold during these times.
This summer, cash will not be accepted during the week – it will need to be turned in at or before registration. Canteen funds will be added as a part of your camper registration through Active. You will have the option to pick what amount you would like to put on your camper’s account.
I have two campers in different age groups attending different camps. What will that look like?
If they are not a part of the same camp, then they will be separated into different cabins and different activities to better fit their own age range. However, if they are attending camps during the same week, drop off and pick up can still be done all at once due to our staggered times being based on last names.
*If the two campers do not have the same last name, please let us know. We will be happy to make it work for you!*
How are medications handled at camp?
Medications and any medical history should be reported in your camper’s registration, which will then be passed on to our Camp Nurse and Program Director! All dietary needs and food allergies will be reported to our Hospitality Coordinator.
Our Camp Nurse will be responsible for all medications and the distributions of those medications. They will also be at registration for any specific notes and/or instructions your camper’s medications may have.

High Ropes: Twelve elements, and three levels increasing in difficulty (and height). How much you do is up to you!

Swing by Choice: You can swing from the tippy top, or from lower to the ground!

Worship Circle: A time for us to praise, heal, laugh, and hear the Word as a community.

Field Games: Will it be Sproutball, Capture the Flag, or something completely different?

The Tower: Climb the rock wall, ascend the Playpen, or be a spotter. Everyone can get involved!

Low Ropes: Balance, swing, lift, and think your way through every activity. Flex those teamwork muscles!

Home In the Woods: Build a campfire and cook your own dinner over it (with supervision). Where else can you do that?

Zipline: Hold on to the handlebars, or pretend you’re a bird. Either way, it’s a blast!

Lake Time: Paddle out on Lake Copiah, go fishing, or paint – all while watching the sunset!

Skit Night: Perform a skit with your family group, dance, and wrap the night up with worship!

Camper Choice: Bake brownies, make salsa, or work with other cabins to prepare a skit for Skit Night!

Archery: Ready, aim fire!
Contact Us
If you have any other questions or are confused about any of the answers above, please feel free to reach out to us by any means listed below or by filling out the form to the right.
(601) 892 - 2341
1095 Camp Wesley Pines Rd, Hazlehurst, MS, 39083
M-F: 8am-4:30pm, S-S: Closed
Growing FAITH, building FRIENDSHIPS, and having FUN since 1961!
FAITH FORMATION | LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT | AUTHENTIC COMMUNITY | OUTDOOR APPRECIATION