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Texas Adventure Camp
Residential coed summer campGet ready for an exciting week of adventurous fun! Located in the Hill Country of New Braunfels Texas, your experience will be packed full of a variety of activities that will challenge each camper and create lasting memories.
50 foot swings, canoeing through the rapids, rock climbing and rappelling, a 450 foot zip line, an overnight campout @ Enchanted Rock, tubing on the river, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, paintball games, archery, high ropes, a dance, swimming, caving, and much more await to push you to new heights!
Sessions are 1 week for 9 - 16 year olds.
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Camp Crestridge
Residential girls' summer camp
Camp Crestridge for Girls is located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of Western North Carolina. We are a Christian camp with a recreational emphasis. We help our campers to grow physically and mentally through our skill classes, socially through interactions with the staff and their cabinmates, and spiritually through our cabin devotions and Morning Watch times. Our staff are strong Christian role models that are great examples for their campers. We are ACA accredited and members of Christian Camping International. Come and experience Christian camping at its finest!
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Camp Highlander
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Highlander is a co-ed residential summer camp devoted to the growing and nurturing of boys and girls, ages 5-16 in a safe, fun-filled environment since 1957. Located in the North Carolina mountains, our goal is to give children memories to fill their hearts, friendships to last a lifetime, and achievements to give them confidence while encouraging them to build character and strong values that will remain with them always. Our qualified and caring staff are able leaders, dedicated to providing each child with an exciting summer of adventure, while maintaining the highest standards of safety.
Our program consists of over 35 activities with five primary disciplines including sports, waterfront, arts, horseback riding and wilderness experience. One thing that makes Camp Highlander so unique is our wonderful off-camp adventures. Whitewater rafting trips to the Nantahala River, overnights in Pisgah Forest, water-skiing at Lake Keowee, swimming in the beautiful waterfalls and Looking Glass Falls . . . taking our campers into the magical Appalachian mountains is the highlight of their experience. At Camp Highlander, we are committed to teaching our campers a deep respect for nature and an increased awareness of not only themselves, but of their peers and surroundings.
Camp Rio Vista for Boys
Residential boys' summer camp
Experience summer camping at the oldest private summer camp in the Southwest, located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country. Rio Vista, along the crystal clear Guadalupe River, has provided thousands of boys, ages 6-16, with a wholesome, fun-filled, learning experience since 1921. Traditions, beautiful and well-maintained facilities, exciting programs emphasizing confidence, success and fun, your choice of activities, and lifelong friends and memories await you here. Our dedicated staff reinforces the ideals and philosophies of the camp and instructs and leads in a fun, wholesome environment. Camp season runs early June through early August. One, two, and four week sessions available. Don't miss out on one of the best experiences of your life and register today!
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Camp Sierra Vista for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Come experience exciting and challenging activities, meet new friends and develop lifelong memories all in a fun, wholesome and gorgeous environment. Located along the crystal clear Guadalupe River in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, our private residential camp is hidden among the Texas hills, beckoning with fun-filled programs and life-changing opportunities which will last a lifetime. Dedicated staff, your choice of activities, comfortable and modern rock cabins, delicious meals, good times, positive influences and a 4:1 camper-counselor ratio all come together at Sierra Vista. Camp season runs from early June to early August. One, two and four week sessions are avialble for girls ages 6-16. Don't miss out on one of the best experiences of your life and register today!
Catalina Island Camps
Residential coed summer camp
Catalina Island Camps is a Summer Resident Camp for boys and girls ages 7 through 15. The camp facilities are located at Howlands Landing on the California side of Catalina Island, 22 miles from Southern California. 150-180 boys and girls ages 7 to 15 participate in the camp's waterfront and land programs.
Activities include: sailing, skin diving, water-skiing, sea-kayaking, climbing wall, ropes course, and many others.
Camp Arrowhead for Boys
Residential Summer Camp for Boys
Located in the mountains of Western North Carolina, Camp Arrowhead is a Christian, high-adventure summer camp for boys ages 6-16. Sessions range from one to seven weeks, and since 1937, generations of campers have experienced life-changing summers at Arrowhead.
Our passion is to help every boy become the man God created him to be. Because we are small, and because we actively create a partnership with parents, we will know the specific hopes and needs of your son. Because we are passionate, your son will benefit from the tremendous excitement, experience and energy of our summer camp staff. And because our team has a boy's heart for fun, your son will find comradary and know that he is loved.
Set along our very own sparkling clear trout stream, Arrowhead has 217 acres of beautiful woodlands, waterfalls, streams, meadows and trails for boys to explore, camp and ride. We also take advantage of over 2 million acres of nearby mountain forests and rivers of National Forest lands.
Boys live in cabins with others their age and our exceptional counselors.
Campers ride horses, Blacksmith, hike, bike, paddle, water-ski, sail and climb the premiere areas within Western NC. Come join our family!
Wellspring Texas
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camp
Wellspring Texas campers are young males and females with a common goal: to lose weight while having fun. Boys and girls ages 11-18 enjoy an amazing summer of weight loss, fun, and friendships. Rapid and dramatic weight loss is achieved through a proven and comprehensive program provided by a staff of trained professionals. Set against the incredible backdrop of the Big Hill Country, on the sprawling 200-acre campus of San Marcos Baptist Academy outside of Austin, Texas.
Team sports like soccer, football, tennis, and kickball along with swimming, hiking, canoeing, biking, rafting, kayaking, climbing, and aerobics are just some of the activities that campers enjoy in a very supportive environment. Nutrition and culinary classes paired with the delicious food served in the dining hall guarantee knowledge of and love for new foods. Cognitive Behavioral Therapy with a "BC" (Behavioral Coach) in group and individual sessions knits these elements together into comprehensive lifestyle change for rapid weight loss and long-term weight control.
Camp Olympia
Residential coed sports camp
Camp Olympia is a private residential sports camp for boys and girls ages 7-16. Two and three week sessions. Individualized scheduling for our 40 different activities, air conditioned cabins, and 1-4 counselor to camper ratio. Our beautiful location on Lake Livingston in Trinity, Texas is the perfect setting for fun, sun and adventure.
Activities include: waterski, wakeboarding, golf, horseback, challenge course, sailing, team sports, volleyball, gymnastics, kayaking, football, basketball, baseball, softball, frisbee, Junior Golf Academy, ping pong, weightlifting, archery, riflery, dance, fishing, DVD production, swimming, arts & crafts, and SCUBA.
Camp Grady Spruce YMCA
Residential Coed Summer Camp
Established in 1949, YMCA Camp Grady Spruce is all about relationships. We strengthen relationships with God, His creation and each other.
Camaraderie, joy, and memories are created along the shores of stunning Possum Kingdom Lake. Campers fall asleep under a star-filled sky and wake to the sun rising over the lake.
Camp Grady Spruce is made up of three individual camp sites: Main Camp (7-12 yr old boys), Ray Bean Camp (7-12 yr old girls), Frontier Camp (13-16 yr old co-ed). All camps offer activities such as water skiing/wakeboarding, sailing, and horses. Frontier offers Adventure Trips and leadership opportunities.
Camp is more than natural beauty and activities. It is a place where kids try new things, learn to live in community, appreciate the uniqueness and beauty of each other and experience the example of Christian living.
Character development is the most important benefit of the CGS experience. We embrace four core values: honesty, respect, responsibility and caring.
Camp Honey Creek for Girls
Residential girls' summer camp
Located in the beautiful Texas Hill Country, Camp Honey Creek offers a safe camping experience for girls ages 6 to 17. Our goal is to make each girl feel better about herself and others. The majority of senior staff members are educators and have been associated with camping for over 20 years. Individual attention is not just a phrase, but a REALITY at Camp Honey Creek!
Traditional camp activities are offered; swimming, horseback riding, riflery, archery, tennis, chorus, workshop, challenge course and campcraft. We offer 10, 22, or 31 day options with 2 sessions per summer.
Camp Shield
Residential camp for boys
Here at Camp SHIELD, we strive to teach today's boys to become tomorrows' leaders. Through leadership training, fellowship and various outdoor activities, Camp Shield will give your son valuable tools to navigate life successfully.
Activities include: Paintball, Strategy Games, Survival Skills, Rappelling, Team Sports, Archery, Riflery, Camping, Swimming and Water Activities, Obstacle Course, Physical Training and much more. . .
Wellspring Camps
Residential Coed Fitness and Weight Loss Camps
Wellspring Camps provide a scientifically-based behavioral change program focused on long-term weight loss. The goal of Wellspring Camps is to expose campers who are more than 20 pounds overweight to different ways to get in shape and lose weight so that they continue to be active after camp ends.
Campers are typically grouped by age and gender, maximizing the program for each participant's needs and body type. In addition to recreational activities, campers meet with doctorate-level behavior coaches to make long-lasting changes in attitude and self esteem.
With a Wellspring Camp near you, you can enjoy the benefits of a scientifically based approach, a large pool of resources, smaller programs than traditional weight loss camps, diet camps or fat camps, and the chance to implement healthy lifestyle change in a supportive and fun environment. This summer, you may choose from 12 Wellspring programs: New York, Florida, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin, California, Texas, Vancouver, United Kingdom, Wellspring Academy and Wellspring Family Camp.
Camp Woodmont
Residential coed summer camp
A smaller-sized traditional summer camp with extremely close owner supervision. Camp owner Jane Bennett, along with her two children, camp directors Tyran Bennett and Alyson Bennett Gondek are hands-on camp directors with extensive qualifications (see below).
All counseling staff are college students and undergo extensive interviews, background checks and on-site director-led training including five days of climbing and high ropes training led by nationally known trainers, a four-day American Red Cross Lifeguard, CPR and First Aid certification class led by camp director and Red Cross instructor Tyran Bennett; and Archery certification. Both directors are certified horseback riding instructors and we also send staff to a horseback safety clinic. We top off all this specialty training with a full week of camp policy and activities training immediately prior to camp start.
Our family-type atmosphere means we can get to know every camper; it gives younger campers a feeling of reassurance and belonging and older campers a chance to grow and contribute in a community of support. Our traditional program includes extensive arts/crafts and performing arts as well as sports, aquatics, horseback riding, high adventure and much more.
Website: www.campwoodmont.com(706) 398-0833 or (770) 457-0862 or (423) 472-6070
Established in 1981
Camp Ridgecrest
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp Ridgecrest for Boys: Impacting lives for God's glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, Camp Ridgecrest is designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering a Christian camp program that has been thriving since 1929. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys offers over 25 activities taught by solid Christian role models. Our staff are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for children and youth ministry. Join us for an unforgettable experience of fun encompassing physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
Twin Lakes Summer Camp
Coed Camp with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Twin Lakes Summer Camp is focused on providing an environment that is both safe and fun, while being intentionally grounded in Biblical teaching. For the past 40 years, Twin Lakes has shown the love of Christ to campers from a variety of backgrounds. During their session, each camper participates in each of our exciting activities - Horseback riding, Wild Wilderness Adventure, Games, Challenge Course, Riflery/Archery, Rock Climbing, Waterfront, Leather crafts and Kayaking. Biblical narratives serve as the theme each week, and come to life during assembly times as the whole camp experiences the story on Friday's Bible adventure.
The loving, highly qualified staff are carefully selected and genuinely enjoy developing relationships with each child and seeking to help him/her make the most of their week at camp. A medical doctor and healthcare staff oversee the health and safety of the camp program.
YMCA Camp Lakewood
Residential coed summer camp
YMCA Camp Lakewood, a branch of the YMCA of Greater St. Louis is a co-ed summer residential camp for ages 6-17, located 75 miles south of St. Louis between Potosi and Steelville, MO. Set amidst 5,000 beautiful woodland acres with a private 360-acre lake, Camp Lakewood is a true escape. Your child will forget all about television, video games, and mp3 players while discovering the ultimate childhood experience, all within a safe and trusted environment.
Programs at Camp Lakewood are based on the YMCA's four core values: Caring, Honesty, Respect, and Responsibility. We believe in making your camper stronger in spirit, mind and body! At Camp Lakewood, your camper can attend our Traditional Summer Camp Program, participate in the Ranger Program, work on leadership skills in our Leaders In Training Program (LIT), or focus on a special elective of our regular camp program like Horsemanship.
Campers ages six to eight can experience a taste of the summer camp program through Mini-Camp. We also have Tween Camp for campers ages 9-10 or Pre-Teen Camp for ages 11-12.
We welcome children of all nationalities and denominations and pride ourselves on the cultural diversity of our campers and counselors.
Camp Champions
Residential coed summer campCamp Champions is a co-ed summer camp for children ages 6-18. Located in the Hill Country of Central Texas, on Lake LBJ, it is the ideal place to spend a summer.
We have created a program full of traditions and great activities. From waterskiing to horseback riding to sports to cooking classes to climbing walls to archery, we have 30+ activities to challenge and delight our campers. Evening and special activities provide a sense of magic and community for our campers.
We strive to partner with our parents to help their children grow into the Champions they are meant to be!
Rocky River Ranch
Residential girls' summer camp
Rocky River Ranch has been committed to inspiring independence in girls and young women since 1953. Our mission is to create an engaging environment where girls can discover their strengths, learn leadership skills and try something new everyday while making life-long friendships. The ranch's brand, the Triple-R, stands for respect: respect for self, respect for others, and respect for nature.
Through our leadership program, RRR is where strong girls become strong women. A Rocky River girl is given opportunities on every level for success. This is a creative, challenging and nurturing place, where each child is encouraged and celebrated. We are a small, private camp offering one-week, ten-day, and two-week sessions to campers ranging in age from 7 - 14 years old.
Texas Adventure Camp
Residential coed summer campGet ready for an exciting week of adventurous fun! Located in the Hill Country of New Braunfels Texas, your experience will be packed full of a variety of activities that will challenge each camper and create lasting memories.
50 foot swings, canoeing through the rapids, rock climbing and rappelling, a 450 foot zip line, an overnight campout @ Enchanted Rock, tubing on the river, Schlitterbahn Waterpark, paintball games, archery, high ropes, a dance, swimming, caving, and much more await to push you to new heights!
Sessions are 1 week for 9 - 16 year olds.
