
Family Camp is an opportunity to bring the whole family and all your friends and enjoy camp together! We invite you to come and grown in faith together as you experience all the things you love about camp—campfire, the pool, the lake, being outdoors, worship, and more!
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SPEAKERS & SPECIAL GUESTS

Kevin Kaufman
Dean
Kevin Kaufman is a business owner with a lifelong passion for ministry, community service, and faith, which began at age 16 during a transformative week at High Hill Camp. He has served as a youth minister, camp leader, and mentor, and for the past 25 years has owned and operated PierTech Systems. Kevin is a devoted husband, father of six, and grandfather of seven who enjoys the outdoors, music, travel, and cheering on the St. Louis Blues and Cardinals.

Greg Hafer
Featured Speaker
Greg Hafer became a Christian at age 10 and has spent his life serving in ministry and teaching. He and his wife Deb have been married for over 50 years and are proud parents to three sons, nine grandchildren, and one great-grandchild. Now retired, Greg served 18 years in local ministry and 28 years at Ozark Christian College, living out his love for God and others through grace and for God’s glory.

Robin Sigars
Featured Speaker
Robin Sigars has served as Senior Pastor at The Bridge in Carthage, MO, for the past 16 years and is also the chaplain for the Webb City High School Football Cardinals. He previously spent 17 years directing conferences for CIY and has ministered at several churches across Missouri. Known for his heartfelt and humorous teaching style, Robin has shared the message of grace and peace through Jesus Christ around the world. He and his wife Jayme have a blended family of 7 children and 16 grandchildren and are devoted fans of the Webb City Cardinals and St. Louis Cardinals.

Lloyd Nicks
Worship + Special Musical Guest
Lloyd Nicks is a gospel artist and songwriter whose 15-year journey led to breakout success with the GRAMMY®-winning hit “That’s My King,” recorded by CeCe Winans. Raised in Cahokia, IL, his music is shaped by personal trials, including the loss of his mother and a difficult childhood. Through his Common Ground Initiative, he creates opportunities for others while blending gospel, urban, and contemporary styles with authenticity and purpose.

Keith Buddemeyer
Featured Speaker
Keith is a native of First Christian Church, Washington MO, and attended HHCA as a young camper and again as Dean for MAD (Music, Art, and Drama) Camp and Teddy Bear Camp. In full-time ministry since ’86, youth ministry until ’19, and now serves as “Care & Missions Minister” for WellSpring Christian Church in Spring Hill TN, where he and his bride Shari have been for 13 years.

Garry Unger
Featured Speaker
Garry “Iron Man” Unger played 16 seasons in the NHL, including eight with the St. Louis Blues, and set a record with 914 consecutive regular-season games from 1968 to 1979. A seven-time NHL All-Star and member of the Blues Hall of Fame, Garry became a follower of Christ in 1980 while playing for the Atlanta Flames. He and his wife Bev, married since 1974, have three daughters, seven grandchildren, and enjoy biking, traveling, and coaching their grandson’s hockey team.

Russ Taff
Special Musical Guest
Russ Taff, hailed by Billboard as “the single most electrifying voice in Christian music,” is a six-time GRAMMY® and 16-time Dove Award winner. He’s been inducted into the GMA Hall of Fame three times—for his solo work, and as a member of The Imperials and the Gaither Vocal Band. His decades-long career, marked by powerful songs like “We Will Stand” and a deeply personal journey of faith and healing, was featured in the 2018 documentary Russ Taff: I Still Believe.

Paul Wingfield
Featured Speaker
Paul has been serving in ministry for over 30 years. For the past seventeen years, Paul has been the Lead Pastor of White Flag Church, located in St. Louis, Missouri. White Flag is a growing church, committed to transforming lives by connecting people to Jesus, His word and community. Paul is blessed with a wonderful wife, Julia, two adult children and three grandsons.

Doug Mickan
Special Entertainment
Doug Mickan is a comic ventriloquist based out of Festus, MO. He and his crazy cast of characters have entertained audiences of ALL ages at churches, camps, schools, libraries, and corporate events across 17 states. Doug loves to bring laughter to any event, but he loves it even more when he also has the opportunity to share the message of Christ. Doug’s full-time role is Associate Pastor over Worship and Music at Faith Baptist Church in Festus, where he has served for the past 10 years. Doug and his wife Cindy have been married for 26 years, and have two children: Saigel (19) & Sennett (15).

Carol Burke
Children's Programming
Raised by wonderful Christian parents, Carol accepted Jesus when she was 10. After high school, she attended St. Louis Christian College prior to marrying her husband of 44 years. Together they have raised 4 children and served as high school youth leaders. Carol has lead Children’s Church and directed Vacation Bible School for over 10 years. She am currently enjoying retirement, camping, traveling, and spoiling 12 grandchildren.

Marcus Pearson
Missionary
Since 1994, Marcus and Ann have served in Nicaragua through HI Nicaragua, leading Christian schools, feeding centers, and ministry efforts supporting 11 congregations. They recently launched a Bible Institute and a Business as Ministry initiative focused on reforestation, water, and renewable energy. Marcus and Ann live near Tipitapa and travel extensively for ministry.
TENTATIVE SCHEDULE
Friday, September 19th
3:00 – 5:00 pm – Check-in at the CMC
5:15 pm – Welcome Reception (Dinner)
7:15 pm – Main Session
9:00 pm – Campfire
10:00 pm – Fellowship & Games
11:00 pm – Lights Out
Saturday, September 20th
8:00 am – Prayer/Devotion
8:30 am – Breakfast
10:30 am Main Session
12:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm – Camp Activities: Family Olympics, Kids Fishing Tournament, Scavenger Hunt, and more!
2:00-4:00 pm Canteen (Camp Store) Open
5:00 pm – All Activities Closed
5:15 – Dinner
7:15 pm Main Session
9:00 pm – Campfire
10:00 pm – Fellowship & Games
11:30 pm – Lights Out
Sunday, September 21st
8:00 am – Prayer/Devotion
8:30 am – Breakfast
10:30 am Main Session
12:30 pm Lunch
2:00 pm Camp Activities Open
2:00-3:00 pm Canteen Open
4:00 – Clean Up & Head Home
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
How does housing work?
Will there be programming for kids/teens?
Yes! Kids programming and activities are planned but may be adjusted depending on final registration numbers. Teens are welcome to join us in main sessions; we will also have designated “teen time.” More info to come.
What activities are open?
What kind of food do you serve?
send any additional questions to office@highhillcamp.org
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