Teddy Bear

June 26-27 — 1-3 Grades

Teddy Bear is an action-packed overnight camp experience full of fun, laughter, and great memories. Campers can choose to bring a special adult guest — their “Teddy Bear.” Boys may bring a dad, grandpa, or older brother (16+), and girls may bring a mom, grandma, aunt, or older sister. Bringing a Teddy Bear is completely optional, but about 40% of campers enjoy sharing the experience with someone special.

With games, singing, chapel, and plenty of silliness, campers get a great taste of what camp is all about — and of course, an introduction to Jesus.

What Goes on at Teddy Bear

Evening: Community & Worship

Dinner

Campers gather again as a camp family to enjoy dinner and reflect on the day.

Evening Worship & Speaker

Each evening includes a worship service with music and a speaker who shares a message designed to encourage, challenge, and inspire campers in their faith, building on the theme of the week and what campers are learning.

Night Fun & Wind-Down

Each evening wraps up with fun group games and activities, often followed by a campfire, before campers return to their cabins for a short devotion, prayer, and a calm wind-down to prepare for a good night’s rest.

Morning: Starting the Day Out

Morning Flag Raising & Prayer

We begin each day as a whole camp by raising the flag and opening with prayer. This sets the tone for the day and reminds campers that everything we do is centered on faith, gratitude, and community.

Breakfast & Camp Cleanup

Campers enjoy a hearty breakfast together to fuel up for the day ahead. Campers take a short amount of time to tidy cabins and shared spaces. This helps build responsibility and care for the camp community.

Meet the Deans of Teddy Bear

Kori Machado

Kori serves as Youth Minister at St. Elmo Christian Church and has a deep passion for helping kids grow in their faith. Alongside Erin Waggoner, she has faithfully served as Junior 1 Dean for more than a decade, creating a consistent and trusted camp experience year after year.

Kori is the proud mom of Lainey and loves volleyball, basketball, and investing in the next generation. Bond Camp holds a special place in her heart — it’s truly her favorite week of the year. She brings energy, creativity, and a genuine love for kids to everything she does.

Erin Waggoner

Erin is the Youth Minister at Copper Creek Christian Church and a lifelong Bond Camper at heart. Having grown up attending camp, she now loves investing in the next generation and helping kids experience the same joy and spiritual growth she did.

Married to Ben and mom to Ezri, Erin brings compassion, creativity, and plenty of fun to Junior 1. She’s known for her big heart, energetic personality, and just the right amount of wacky to make camp memorable. Erin truly loves kids — and she loves everything about Bond Camp.