Rates & Transportation
Full Week Options
| Program | Price |
| Sprouts (grades 1-3) | $600 |
| Juniors (grades 4-5) | $600 |
| Junior High (grades 6-8) | $775 |
| Youth (grades 9-12) | $775 |
Parents Weekend Program
Safety is TAF’s top priority and to help support this priority, all parents who wish to attend TAF’s Parents Weekend Program must be registered. Name tags will be issued to all registered parents to identify who is authorized to be with the camp. Parents who choose to stay and eat off campus will also need to be registered.| Adult (ages 13 and above) | Child (ages 6-12) | |
On campus: Lodging and Meals
| $150 | $105 |
Off campus: Meals Only
| $105 | $90 |
| TAF Night Only (No lodging, no meals) | Free | |
| Children under 5 | Free | |
Transportation
Driving Your Child to TAF
For parents who are driving their child to TAF, please plan on arriving between 1 PM and 4:30 PM ET on Sunday.
The address to Manchester University is 604 E College, North Manchester, IN 46962. When you arrive, you will see signs directing you to registration for each program. Each program is housed in a separate building so please use the campus map to check in to the appropriate residence hall.
Click here to view a full campus map of Manchester University.
Bus Information
TAF organizes buses to transport campers to the summer conference on Sunday, July 26, 2026. Buses will be open for check-in 30-60 minutes prior to departure.
Buses originate from one of three cities: Chicago, Detroit-area, and St. Louis. The fee for the Chicago and Detroit buses is $100 per person, and the fee for the St. Louis bus is $140 per person.
Buses will NOT be making stops between the scheduled stops. Bathrooms are on board and passengers should either eat beforehand or bring a lunch or snacks/drinks.
Seats are limited and are available on a first come, first served basis so please reserve early!
| CHICAGO AREA | DETROIT AREA | ST. LOUIS |
Pickup Location: Oakbrook Mall (Macy’s Parking Lot) Departure: 12:30 PM CT Estimated Arrival: 4:30 PM ET | Pickup Location #1: Somerset Mall in Troy, MI (Parking Lot across Somerset South) Departure #1: 12:00 PM ET Pickup Location #2: Briarwood Mall in Ann Arbor, MI (Bus Stop between Macy's and Sears) Departure #2: 1:00 PM ET Estimated Arrival: 4:00 PM ET | Pickup Location: St. Louis Galleria Mall (Parking Lot facing Hwy 64, Macy's South Entrance) Departure: 8:45 AM CT Estimated Arrival: 4:30 PM ET |
Fort Wayne Airport Shuttle
Van shuttles are also available to transport campers flying in or out of Fort Wayne International Airport (FWA). The fee is $160 per person for round trip shuttle service to/from FWA or $80 for one way.
Flights into FWA should arrive before 4 PM ET on Sunday, July 26. Flights departing from FWA should leave before 2 PM ET on August 2. Please email flight information to operations@tafworld.org by June 30, 2026.
Please be sure to input your child’s contact and flight information during registration, or email these details to operations@tafworld.org.
Financial Aid
Families who need financial assistance with registration costs may apply for financial aid. While applications are accepting on a rolling basis, we encourage all applications to be submitted by May 15, 2026. Please note that aid is limited and is offered on a first come, first served basis. Attendees will still need to pay for the full amount of the conference during registration. If approved, a reimbursement will be processed prior to the start of TAF. For any questions regarding financial aid, please email the Executive Director at ed@tafworld.org.
Cancellation Policy
If you need to cancel your registration, please email hello@tafworld.org to request a refund. To receive a full refund, cancellation requests must be received by 11:59 PM CT on June 30, 2026. Any cancellation requests received after June 30, 2026 will be eligible for a partial refund of 80% until July 15, 2026, and 60% until July 24, 2026. Refunds will not be issued for cancellations received after July 24, 2026. Please allow 6-8 weeks after the end of the TAF summer conference to receive your refund. Refunds will not be given for early dismissal due to homesickness, misconduct or medical reasons.