About Us
Christ in the Center. Kids at the Heart. Fun for All.
Our Story
The camp was established in 1954 on an eighty-acre tract of land donated by the Harold Nebel family of High Hill. The camp was originally established by fifteen churches in eastern Missouri due to overcrowding at other Missouri camps. The desire was to not only have needed space, but to have a camp that was easily accessible to area churches. In our first summer, we hosted 105 campers and 20 volunteer faculty in tents.
The camp now a large worship facility, two retreat lodges, three log cabins, a dorm, a dining hall, various outdoor meeting areas, a pool, lake, and other recreation activities.
We are currently serving around 30 member churches and host over 1,600 campers and an additional 400 volunteer faculty every summer. Additionally, the camp has become a facility that can be used year-round for retreats and rentals.
God is using High Hill as a place of fellowship in nature for many people every year.
Our Mission
High Hill Christian Camp exists to provide facilities and programming where youth, adults, and families encounter Jesus.
Our Vision
High Hill Christian Camp seeks to keep CHRIST in the center of everything we do.
- CHALLENGING
- – Equipping the next generation of Christians
- – Providing a life-changing experience
- – Dynamic growth physically, mentally, emotionally, and spiritually
- HAVEN
- – Safe and Secure
- – Encountering Jesus
- – Hospitable
- – Disconnecting from the noise
- REVELANT
- – Fun and Engaging
- – Camper-focused
- – Cutting edge and culturally aware
- INTEGRITY
- – Biblical foundation
- – Christ-centered
- – Authentically honest, vulnerable, and humble
- SERVANTHOOD
- – Leadership
- – Passionate
- – Stewardship
- – Excellence
- TOGETHER
- – Extension of local churches
- – Equip and partner with local ministries
- – Relationship building both individually and church-wide
- – Engagement opportunities through outreach, volunteerism, and missions/ministry
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Our Team
High Hill Camp employs several year-round employees in addition to part-time staff and volunteer faculty during the summer.
For any question relating to summer camp, please email: office@highhillcamp.org
For questions relating to retreats (using our facilities): retreats@highhillcamp.org
JOHN HANCOCK
Executive Director
John is head of the full and part-time staff. He is also in charge of public relations/church visits, fundraising, programming, and long-range planning. John began serving at High Hill in January 2016.
Cell Phone: 636-466-0582
Office Phone: 636-585-2262
Email: director@highhillcamp.org
MELISSA STEPHENSON
Guest Services Manager
Melissa coordinates all our retreats, oversees our kitchen for both retreats and summer camp, and assists with summer programming. Melissa began serving at High Hill in April 2024.
Cell Phone: 636-377-8786
Office Phone: 636-585-2262
Email: retreats@highhillcamp.org
CHARLIE STEPHENSON
Programming Director
Charlie works to plan summer camp, helps with camp maintenance, and assists with public relations/church visits, fundraising, programming, and long-range planning. Charlie began serving at High Hill in April 2024.
Cell Phone: 636-359-3854
Office Phone: 636-585-2262
Email: program@highhillcamp.org
BRIAN GLORE
Facilities Manager
Brian oversees the daily upkeep and maintenance of the camp, assists with improvements, manages paintball for camp and retreats, and assists with retreats and church visits. Brian began serving at High Hill in May 2017.
Cell Phone: 314-852-8051
Office Phone: 636-585-2262
Email: brian@highhillcamp.org
LORI HANCOCK
Office Manager
Lori is our bookkeeper, camp registrar, assists with summer programming, manages our office, and handles all things promotion. Lori began serving at High Hill in January 2016.
Cell Phone: 636-466-0292
Office Phone: 636-585-2262
Email: office@highhillcamp.org
Our Board of Trustees
High Hill Camp is advised by a Board of Trustees made up of members of our partner churches.
BRANDON HAMMOND
Board President
Brandon is on staff at O’Fallon Christian Church
SHAWN HUCKABA
Secretary
Shawn attends Harvester Christian Church (Troy)
MARK WALTERS
Vice President
Mark attends Harvester Christian Church (St. Charles)
RANDY DIEBEL
Trustee
Randy is on staff at Wentzville Christian Church
BEN HARRIS
Trustee
Ben is on staff at Greentree Christian Church
DONNA MYERS
Treasurer
Donna attends First Christian Church Washington
JASON PIERSON
Trustee
Jason is an elder at High Hill Christian Church
what we believe
High Hill Christian Camp operates under a biblically-based understanding that:
The Bible teaches that Jesus Christ is the one and only Son of God who died for our sins and arose from the dead (1 Corinthians 15:1-8). The Bible is the infallible, inspired Word of God (2 Timothy 3:16) and is the ultimate authority in all we say and do. Each person was biologically made intentionally by God, male or female, in His image, without mistake, for the purpose of serving Him. (Genesis 1:27, Psalm 139:13-14 and Ephesians 2:10). In addition, we believe that marriage is to be between man and woman and is a sacred relationship that paints a picture of God’s love for His bride, the Church (Ephesians 5:31-32). While all persons have worth in God’s eyes, all have sinned and fallen short of the glory of God (Romans 3:23). According to the Bible, the forgiveness of sins and the promise of eternal life are available to all who trust Jesus Christ as Savior and Lord (John 3:16). Becoming a Christian involves repenting of sins, confessing faith in Jesus Christ, and being baptized into Him (Romans 10:9; Acts 2:38). The church is the body of Christ and exists on earth to save the lost and to edify the saved and is empowered in this task by the Holy Spirit (Ephesians 4:1-16). One day, Jesus Christ will return to earth for His church and He will reign forever as Lord of Lords and King of Kings (1 Thessalonians 4:13-18).