All About Summer in the Son

August 2-3-4, 2024

Summer in the Son - 2025

This year Summer in the Son is August 1-2-3, 2024, at Restoration Acres, 5845 St. Rt. 124, Hillsboro, Ohio 45133.


This event is open to the public, and we encourage you to invite your family and friends.

We have a lot of different activities planned for the whole family! So come out and join us! If you can't camp with us, just come out any time of the day to participate in the activities!


Please read below for more about what we are doing at this year's campout.

If you would like to join us camping, please register here!

Service project

Meal packing

Campfire Worship

We will gather around the campfire at 8:00 pm each evening for singing and a small devotion. If you can't make it for anything else, this would be a great time to visit! (And bring your lawn chair)

Schedule of Events

Friday

Noon - 7pm - Camper Setup


7:00 - Ice cream & Desserts

  • Please bring a dessert to share already cut or sliced
  • in the Exhibit Hall


8:00 - Campfire Worship

  • at the swings


9:00 - Family Movie (with popcorn)

  • under the Pavilion

Saturday

8:00 - Breakfast Together

  • under the Pavilion


9:00 - Worship & Morning Devotion

  • under the Pavilion


10:00 - Various Events

  • Bouncy Houses
  • Gaga Ball **available till 6:00**


12:00 - Pizza Lunch for Everyone Together

  • in the Exhibit Hall


2:00 - Various Events

  • Corn-hole Tournament (under the Pavilion)
  • Bingo (in the Exhibit Hall)


4:00 - Lifeline Meal Packing

  • under the Pavilion


6:30 - Supper Together

  • in the Exhibit Hall


8:00 - Campfire Worship

  • at the swings


9:00 - Hay ride (weather permitting)

Sunday

9:30 - Coffee & Refreshments

  • under the Pavilion


10:30 - Worship Service

  • under the Pavilion


12:00 - Lunch Together

  • in the Exhibit Hall


3:00 - Cleanup Following Lunch

Good Things to Know

  • Lots of standing or walking, bring a lawn chair
  • Public restrooms and showers are available
  • Buildings are NOT air-conditioned
  • There is ample parking
  • First aid station on site
  • Bicycles are allowed (not in the buildings though)
  • 11:00 PM is designated as "quiet time", meaning if you stay up beyond that time, hold down the noise because others have chosen to go to bed and need their rest.
  • This is a non-smoking, alcohol-free event
  • CHILDREN NEED TO BE SUPERVISED

Suggested things to bring with you

FOR THE DAYTIME:

LAWN CHAIRS

A FRIEND

Bug spray

Sunscreen

Rain gear (in case of rain)

Water (drinks, non-alcoholic)

Sunglasses

Comfortable, sturdy walking shoes

(you will be walking on gravel, grass and pavement)



FOR CAMPING:

LAWN CHAIRS

A FRIEND

Flashlight

Trash bags

Towels, wash rags, shampoo for showering

Cooler for food or drink (non-alcoholic)

Totes to put dry food in

Food/snacks to eat (we will provide meals together Saturday and Sunday)

Tarp for tent (for over or under tent)

Battery operated lanterns (extra batteries)

Extension cord

Aluminum foil