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We are so excited your son has joined Iron Academy and we are looking forward to taking him on his first Rite of Passage towards his journey to biblical manhood. This page is designed to give you all the information you need to make sure his week (and yours!) goes smoothly! Please do not hesitate to contact us if you have any questions that you can't find the answer to here.

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WHEN?

August 10 - 14, 2026

WHERE?

Camp Oak Hill
Oxford, NC

COST?

$450
Fee will be invoiced through FACTS and will be due the week prior to camp.

WHO?

Crucible Camp is for all 1st year students, regardless of grade. Students who join IA mid-year will attend Crucible Camp at the start of the next school year. Camp activities are supervised by Squires (high school students with Challenge Coins who have demonstrated leadership and responsibility) and IA teachers and staff.

DROP-OFF

Unless otherwise communicated, please drop your son off at Iron Academy at 8:00 am on Monday morning. We will check-in your son, make sure all forms are in order, and begin introducing him to other students. You will have the opportunity to meet teachers and other parents, should you choose to hang out for a bit. Otherwise, you are free to go after checking him in!

PICK-UP

Please plan to pick up your son at Iron Academy sometime in the late afternoon/early evening on Friday. We will communicate when we leave camp and when we have a more precise ETA. Please make any plans needed to be able to check communications and ensure a timely pick-up.

We have a fun and challenging week ahead of us, where your son will develop meaningful relationships with his peers and teachers. He will learn a lot about himself, too, as he is challenged to do hard things.

In addition to some Iron Academy traditions like “Across the Lake” and “Over the River”, we will have yard games (football, corn hole, gaga ball, volleyball, 9-square, etc), pool time, lake time, and more! There will also be many times of devotions, large and small group break-out sessions, and prayer. Of course, we can't forget about bonfires and s'mores, either!

Please make sure all forms are filled out as soon as possible! These forms can also be found on the Iron Academy app.

  • IA Crucible Camp Form Parental permission for your son to attend Crucible Camp. Please be sure to fill out accurate emergency contact info and medical needs, such as food allergies.
     
  • Camp Oak Hill Waiver Required by Camp Oak Hill for your child to participate in activities on their property.
     
  • Medication Form If your son requires a prescription or scheduled medication while at camp, please fill out this form. If no medication is required, please do not submit this one.
     
  • Shirt Size All students will receive a Crucible Camp shirt on the day of the hike. Please fill this out as soon as possible to ensure your son receives the correct size.

download a packing list!

 

Primary Contact:

Candace Armogida    919-780-3111            carmogida@ironacademy.org
*Text is best

Additional contacts, if needed:
Jon Mitchell            919-798-8283              jmitchell@ironacademy.org
Alan Hahn               919-971-1216              hahn@ironacademy.org
Rich Anderson       919-602-3745              randerson@ironacademy.org

*Please note that all staff will be actively engaged in activities with the students during the week, so if a call or text is not answered right away, please be assured we will get back to you as quickly as possible. 

 


 

FAQ's

Will we get any updates? Can I call my son to see how he's doing?

Yes! We will do our best to send an email summary of the day as often as we can, along with pictures if the internet allows! We will also attempt to upload photos to the Iron Academy Families Facebook page as often as we are able.

If you don't hear from us every day-no news is good news! Sometimes the internet service is weak and the email doesn't go through. Sometimes we fall asleep after a long, full day and forget to send it! But, we will not go the entire week without communication. You will hear from us!

Please do not call us unless there is an emergency at home that must be communicated to your son right away. Your son is growing into an independent young man! Our days are packed full of intentional activities and your son will not be available for a phone call.

We know about "camp food", should we pack extra snacks? What if my son has food allergies?

We work closely with the wonderful kitchen staff and chefs at Camp Oak Hill to create a menu that includes a wide variety of nutritional food. We even plan the weekly menu to ensure our students get the appropriate meals they need for the next day's activities! We are very pleased with the quality of the food we are given. Snacks may be packed, but are probably not needed.

We do encourage healthy snacks to be packed for the hike on the last day, such as protein bars or granola bars.

Camp Oak Hill may open their snack bar at some point, if you want to give your son cash for candy, chips, or sodas. $10 - $20 should be more than enough.

If your son has a serious food allergy, please contact us as soon as possible so we can let Camp Oak Hill know with enough time to prepare prior to our arrival.

What are the sleeping arrangements?

We stay in camp cabins, which are comprised of 2 large rooms with multiple bunk beds and 2 bathrooms in the middle of the cabin. Each bathroom has a toilet, shower, and sinks. Students will be in their own cabins, supervised by Squires. Male staff will stay in their own cabin and female staff will stay in their own cabin. All cabins are beside each other and staff is readily available to assist with any needs that may arise during the night.

My son takes medication. What is the procedure for this during Crucible Camp?

Please be sure to fill out the Medication form with as much detail as possible. Medications should be packed for camp in their original, prescription container, and placed in a Ziploc bag that is labeled with your son's name. You will turn in his medication to a staff member at check-in. A selected staff member will ensure that all students take their appropriate medications each morning, afternoon, or evening, as required. Your son's Squire will also be there to help remind him to take it.

If your son requires an inhaler, his Squire will carry it and stay by his side during the hike. This ensures he does not lose it during the strenuous activity and that it is ready available should he need it.

Please feel free to contact us to go over any medical requirements your son has so we can ensure his safety and comfort at camp!