Welcome to Roundup!

Roundup is not a "summer camp" with a rigid schedule. Our activities are designed with the intent that we get to know each other better and spend time with our families away from the distractions of day-to-day life. This is a family retreat. We hope you will enjoy the selection of activities available and keep coming back!

Each family is responsible for their children during activities as well as free times. We are not camp counselors. Please require children to keep curfew (this means to be in your lodging area at designated times). Tuesday and Wednesday nights, this means go to your cabin at 10:00pm and lights out at 11:00pm. On Thursday night we will add an additional half hour due to activities.

​Moms who must attend without their husbands can easily recruit help. Volunteers are ready and willing. Please do not let this situation keep you from coming to camp or participating in any activities (especially the Mom's Shootout). We will facilitate any help we can to ensure your children are supervised and you have an uplifting week of camp.

Guidelines and
Camp regulations​:

Pettijohn Springs camp rules:

Please read these carefully:
  • Absolutely NO visitors are allowed during camp.
  • Please pick up after yourself and your family.
  • Leave each area as clean as you found it (or cleaner).
  • At departure, place all trash in dumpsters and turn the heaters off in the cabins.

Leave at home:

Please do not bring the following:

Nerf guns, pets, fireworks, firearms, knives, skateboards, rollerblades, scooters, or bicycles, weapons of any kind, alcohol, tobacco, electronic devices (i.e. mp3 players, iPods), or the usage of cell phones by a minor outside of communication with parents.

No early arrivals​:

We appreciate the enthusiasm and helpfulness of our campers; there are, however, a number of responsibilities that board members must fulfill at the last minute in order to make our opening day go smoothly. Therefore, we ask our campers not to arrive before the advertised 3:00-5:00 p.m. registration time.

​Thank you for your cooperation.

Camper checkout:

Campers who check out before Friday must contact a member of the Registration Committee prior to their departure.
Dress Code Adherence
Please ensure that every member of your family is following the guidelines for appropriate attire while at camp. If someone does not adhere to the dress code you may be asked to leave camp.

Not Allowed:
Clothing advertising alcohol, tobacco, gambling, any musical groups, or political affiliation and/or endorsements; shorts of any kind; sleeveless shirts and tank tops; spaghetti straps; low necklines; bare midriffs; short skirts/ dresses, or tight form-fitting clothes, and such like. This applies to men/women/girls/boys alike.

​The Roundup Board neither wants nor expects to be the "modesty police." Please comply with the Dress Code and continue to remember our Christian responsibility to each other and to our Father.

Penalties:

If you do not abide by these rules and Christian principles, you will be asked to leave. The Roundup board desires this to be an enjoyable and uplifting retreat. Your cooperation is much appreciated.

PDA policy:

No kissing, hugging, holding hands, or similar expressions of affection between non-married couples.

No unsupervised children:

The campgrounds include 135 acres of forest and ponds in addition to the main premises. Please do not allow children to go into forests or around water areas without adult supervision.

Liabilities:

Pettijohn Springs Christian Camp and Roundup Board Members will be held harmless for all injuries, damages, and losses arising out of all activities and any situations created on the premises by the user and/or members of their groups. Pettijohn Springs and Roundup will not be responsible for stolen or lost items nor damage to vehicles. Facility users enter and bring all personal items, equipment, and vehicles onto Pettijohn Springs Christian Camp premises at their own risk. If injuries occur, please notify the Roundup Board immediately.

Camper policies:

Youth cell phones are to be reserved for communication with board members, communication with parents, and for camp related activities only.

​As much as we would love to see you, if a member of your family has a fever or illness please stay home until at least 24 hours after the symptoms are gone.

Only campers who have registered for Roundup will be permitted on the Pettijohn Springs campgrounds. No outside visitors, please.

We are a homeschooling Christian camp. We therefore require that any camper of school age (K-12th) must be home schooled to attend Roundup.

Recommended Packing:

  • (For those with infants) High Chairs with straps to attach to folding chairs
  • Two dozen cookies per family
  • Memory Work Sheets for each student
  • Clothing (including modest sleepwear, robe for night trips to outdoor bathhouse, jacket/coat, closed-toed shoes, etc.)
  • Toiletries (towels, personal hygiene items, etc.)
  • Twin bedding (pillow, sleeping bag/blankets & sheets)
  • Bring an air mattress if you prefer it to the mattresses provided by the camp
  • Ear plugs
  • Personal mugs/water bottles (for drinks between meals)
  • Any & all medications you or your family require
  • First aid supplies
  • Flashlights
  • Bibles & notebooks
  • Walkie-talkies & cell phones (these are allowed for communication with parents and board members, and for camp related activities only)
  • Chargers for walkie-talkies & cell phones
  • Assorted snacks & drinks (meals will be provided)
  • Umbrella
  • Sun screen & bug spray
  • Sports equipment (baseball/glove, fishing supplies, etc.)
  • Any items necessary for Game Night
  • Any curriculum you wish to share during the Moms’ Shootout
  • S’mores for the campfire must be provided by individual families
  • Lawn chairs (for the campfire or other events)
  • Games