SonRise offers an opportunity to share fun, faith formation and fellowship with people with intellectual and developmental disabilities. Youth (14 and up) and adult volunteer companions are paired one-on-one with a camper who has a developmental disability for five days. Together, they participate in Bible study, worship and camp activities. Companions assist campers with daily living needs.
Please give prayerful consideration to becoming a volunteer companion. Your gift of time could result in a positive experience that you will never forget!
SonRise
SonRise has three goals:
- Sharing the love of Jesus Christ with adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities by providing a Christ-centered camp or retreat.
- Providing a time apart for people with disabilities and their families or people who support them.
- Engaging volunteers as companions for people with intellectual and developmental disabilities.
Location
6720 Ridgeview Rd., Anderson, IN 46013
Grounds
14 rustic, forest acres featuring an air-conditioned, 25,000 sq. foot retreat center including a chapel, dining hall and five cabins.
SonRise Camp
SonRise Camp is a five-day summer Bible camp experience. Volunteers arrive on Monday and campers arrive on Tuesday. Camp ends Saturday morning. Through Bible study, devotions, worship and camp recreation, a Christian community is formed that results in faith formation or many. There are eight camp sessions each summer that provide an experience for up to 240 campers with developmental disabilities.
The cost for for one camp session is $495 (discounted rates for early payment are available; please see the application for details). Due to the high demand for openings, please submit your application early. Campers may attend one session per summer.
The suggested donation for volunteers is $125.
To help sponsor a camper or volunteer, click here.
Download: Camper Application
Download: Volunteer Application
Camping Sessions
2012
- June 11 to 16 View Photos from the first week of 2011 Camp!
- June 18 to 23
- June 25 to 30
- July 9 to 14
- July 16 to 21
- July 23 to 28
- July 30 to Aug. 4
- Aug. 6 to 11
SonRise Retreat
SonRise Retreat lasts from Friday through Sunday. Volunteer companions and adults with intellectual and/or developmental disabilities are paired and empowered through one-on-one Christian fellowship. Activities include Bible study, arts and crafts, campfire, karaoke, dancing, hiking and enjoying the great outdoors. .
The cost for one retreat session is $165. Due to high demand for openings, please submit your application early. Campers may attend three weekend sessions.
The suggestion donation for volunteers is $65.
Download: Camper Application
Download: Volunteer Application
Retreat Sessions
2012
- Feb. 10 to 12
- March 9 to 11
- April 27 to 29
Favorite Camper Activity
The dance and the Friday night worship service.
Unique Tradition
Worship and prayer before each meal and the team and companion devotions.
Why Volunteer?
It is a powerful, Christ-centered mission trip that will forever change your life. It gives you a healthy perspective on life.
Contact
Email SonRise staff