It’s All About Jesus!

Get ready for an unforgettable week at High Five—a high-energy, high-impact, Bible-based day camp designed for kids from preschool through fifth grade! Jump into an adventure filled with your favorite activities, exciting new experiences, and most importantly, growing in your love for Jesus. High Five is a week of worshiping Jesus and discovering how He sees us—valuable, precious, unique, and loved. It’s faith and fun all rolled into one amazing week!

High Five is happening at multiple campuses, and each one brings its own unique experience! Find the campus nearest you for details, then click the location to learn more and secure your spot.

Aurora
June 15–19
Elgin
June 15–19 Save the date!
More details to come. Registration opens soon.
Crystal Lake
June 22–26
Rolling Meadows
June 22–26

Registration is now open for Rolling Meadows, Crystal Lake, and Aurora!

1) High Five Campers register for the options available based on the grade they will enter in fall 2026. The age range of early childhood programs varies from campus to campus. Please see each campus’s specific page for details.

2) High Five Volunteers are students who have completed fifth grade through adults. Men, women, high school students, college students, grandmas, grandpas, young and old all serve in High Five.

Student volunteers in sixth through tenth grade may serve only if they have a parent or guardian who is also serving at High Five. Only students currently serving in Harvest Kids during weekend ministry or Awana can serve without a parent on-site. The registration fee for student volunteers entering grades 6–10 covers a t-shirt, lunch, snacks, and training. 

Adults and grandparents who register to serve receive a volunteer discount code. Enter that code when you register your children/grandchildren and receive a significant discount on your registration. The discount code is valid for all the children in your family.

Because we provide excellent care for the children in our care, every volunteer is required to complete a background check and training.

How Do High Five Camper Fees Work?

High Five costs $85, with the option to purchase an additional t-shirt ($10). Adult volunteers receive a discount. Please see the Join Us and Serve page for details.

High Five is for everyone, so if we can assist you with a scholarship or setting up a payment plan, please do not hesitate to ask. We invite you to ask early, as scholarships will be granted on a first-come, first-served basis. Scholarship applications open on April 1, 2026, and you can request assistance.  

Will there be a full refund if my child is unable to attend High Five?

We will refund your payment in full before May 31, 2026, at 11:59 PM. After that date, we will refund your payment, minus a $25 supply fee.

Questions?

All comments, questions, and feedback can be directed to the High Five staff at the campus you are attending:

Aurora: Katie Mendoza – [email protected]

Crystal Lake: Pastor Ben France – [email protected]

Elgin: Dave Pearson – [email protected]

Rolling Meadows: Hannah Paternoster – [email protected]

Harvest Groups Podcast

Helpful conversations about Community and Discipleship Groups (D-Groups) at
Harvest Bible Chapel in Chicago.
Community Group Leader Podcast
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 1
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 2
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 3
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 4
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 5
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 6
Community Group Leader Podcast | Episode 7
D Group Leader Podcast
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 1 | Share Your Story
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 2 | Goals and Expectations
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 3 | HEAR Journals and Scripture Memory
D-Group Starter Guide Conversation 4 | Accountability and Prayer
Conversation 1 D-Group Multiply Guide | Who, Why, Where?
Bonus Episode 1 | Am I Ready to Lead a D-Group?
Conversation 2 D-Group Multiply Guide | Identifying Potential Members
Bonus Episode 2 | How to Select the Right People for Your D Group
Conversation 3 D-Group Multiply Guide | Inviting Potential Members
Bonus Episode 3 | How to Invite People to Your D-Group
Conversation 4 D-Group Multiply Guide | Celebrate & Commission

Community Group Outreach/Service Ideas

Create homeless blessing bags together, distribute to homeless outreach in area or keep in your car to give out.  

Serve at The Ruth Project either downtown Elgin or at the farm 

Serve together at Feed My Starving Children 

Contact campus ministry team to “adopt” a single mother in the congregation, and provide her with ongoing support (babysitting, groceries, gifts of encouragement)  

Contact local elementary/middle/high school and ask to provide regular blessing baskets to teachers   

Contact local senior/assisted living facility and offer to host a praise and worship night or ongoing Bible study 

Serve at local soup kitchen  

Sign up to serve with Habitat for Humanity  

Find more Volunteer opportunities at https://www.volunteermatch.org/ 

Contact the Lead Team