WHAT IF YOU COULD CHANGE THE DIRECTION OF YOUR CHILD’S LIFE?
If you are raising a child with an incarcerated parent, this is for you.
No one ever expects to be in this situation.
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Whether you’re a single parent, a grandparent, a relative, or another caregiver, raising a child who has an incarcerated parent comes with unique challenges.
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YOU MAY BE WONDERING…
How can I give my child meaningful, fun experiences when our budget is already stretched?
What options do I have for active, in-person experiences when outdoor play isn’t always safe?
Where can my child safely learn new skills and try new things with adults I can trust?
How can my family find connection and stability when life often feels unpredictable?
Where can I talk openly about our situation without feeling judged or misunderstood?
How can I find community for my child that’s going through similar thing?
… AND YOU’RE NOT ALONE.
In North Caroline, nearly 19,000 children are impacted by a parent’s incarceration.Â
Kids with an incarcerated parent are three times more likely to become justice-involved one day.
Families impacted by incarceration often report feelings of isolation and shame.
You want your child to have access to safe, meaningful summer opportunities that encourage learning and development.
We do too.
That’s why we partnered with Angel Tree
Camp Monroe is a Christ-centered summer camp that provides children with a safe, structured, and engaging environment during the summer months. Through age-appropriate activities, trained staff, and a consistent daily routine, campers are encouraged to try new things, build confidence, and form positive relationships.
Campers at Camp Monroe participate in a full schedule that include outdoor recreation, waterfront activities, group games, creative programs, and time for reflection and faith development. Each child is placed in a cabin group with peers their age and is supported by screened, trained counselors who prioritize safety, care, and supervision.
Our goal is to create a summer experience where children feel welcomed, supported, and challenged in healthy ways—while giving families confidence that their child is in a trusted and well-organized program.
What is Angel Tree?
Angel Tree camp is a part of Prison Fellowship Ministry that connects children with an incarcerated parent to a week of fun, adventure, and faith-based community.
The Angel Tree program provides children impacted by incarceration with the opportunity to attend Camp Monroe at no cost to their family. Campers experience a safe environment, structured activities, and positive role models throughout the week.
WHAT’S INCLUDED
Camp Monroe is more than just an awesome time away at camp, it’s your family’s entry point into a decade of support, community, and opportunities…
A WEEK OF ADVENTURE
See your child flourish in a safe, beautiful environment!
> Grow confident in new skills such as rock climbing, water activities, arts and crafts, archery, and more!
> Experience time away from screens!
> Play games and have fun in the great outdoors!
MEANINGFUL RELATIONSHIPS
>Forge lasting connections! We intentionally assign kids to cabins by age and gender.
> Create bonds with peers through cabin groups.
> Enjoy focused care and leadership from trusted counselors.
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LEADERSHIP DEVELOPMENT
>Build skills that last a lifetime! We see campers grow in confidence throughout the week in themselves.
> Grow through leadership training sessions
> Utilize teamwork to achieve goals.
> Engage in creative problem-solving tasks, like team challenges and ropes course navigation.
MESSAGES OF HOPE
>At the heart of camp is the hope of the gospel!
> Experience high-energy times of worship during morning and evening gatherings.
> Learn about God’s love from highly qualified Christian speakers.
> Participate in meaningful times of reflection.
CAMP MONROE IS FREE
Here’s why…
The cost of our programs is covered in full by Angel Tree Ministries, making it possible for us to offer Camp Monroe at no cost to the families in our program.
The value of a week at Camp Monroe includes:
HOW IT WORKS…
Camp Monroe registration is completed online and is designed to be simple and supportive.
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Fill out basic informationÂ
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Choose the week that works best for your familyÂ
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Fill out Health form, pickup form and Angel Tree form.Â
FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS
What are the dates for Camp Monroe?
Week 1: Sun-Fri, June 7-12
Week 2: Sun-Fri, June 14-19
Week 3: Sun-Fri, June 21-26
Week 4: Sun-Fri, June 28-July 3
Week 5: Sun-Fri, July 5-10
Who will be with my child?
Camp is run by a team of staff. Every staff member goes through a thorough review process before being accepted.
We aim for an 8 to 1 camper to counselor ratio, ensuring our campers receive a high level of individualized care.
What if my child can’t swim?
Kids do not need to be able to swim to participate in water activities at Camp Monroe! We have skilled lifeguards on duty during all water activities, and all campers take a swim test to gauge camper’s swim ability.
Every activity, from archery to climbing, is designed with beginners in mind! Our camp staff teach kids the skills they need to be successful.
What does my child need to bring?
Whatever they have! We send out a list with all the suggested and non-permitted items in our camper welcome packet. Send what you can, and your child can grab anything else they need from our camp closet, which is well stocked with all kinds of supplies.
