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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. . .
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Cub Creek Science and Animal Camp
Residential coed camps
Yes, we really do have monkeys and 100's of other animals. We are an animal lovers dream come true! Our curiosity guided programs offer a safe place to interact with over 300 animals! 26 week long courses include; Jr Vet, Adopt an Animal, Pottery, CSI, Archery, Survival Skills, Cooking, Crafts, Fishing, Riflery, Build it yourself physics lab and so much more.
Campers come from all over the world. Airport transportation available from the St. Louis International Airport. Located on 240 acres of oak/hickory forest. Our camp offers; modern air-conditioned cabins, swimming pool, fishing ponds, miles of hiking trails and it's own camp zoo.
Shane Weight Loss Camp Georgia
Residential Coed Camp
Featured on The Tyra Show, MTV, 20/20, Dr. Phil and The Discovery Channel, Camp Shane has outstanding facilities and extensive activities. Portion controlled meals with classes in nutrition, dieting and cooking result in superb, proven weight losses. Fun, friendly and family run since 1968. You're going to look and feel great after a summer at Camp Shane. We're a weight loss camp with excellent results but dieting is only part of our awesome program. We don't make being overweight a bigger problem than it is. We're a lot of fun, very friendly and we really care about each other.
At Camp Shane you'll feel comfortable, welcome and good about yourself! We know exactly what you're going through and we're here to help you succeed and have the best time of your life. We have a highly supervised program with great tasting meals and an extensive list of activities.
Charis Hills
Residential Coed Special Needs Summer Camp
Charis Hills is a Christian, co-ed, residential summer camp which helps kids with learning differences build confidence and find success. We have one to three week sessions serving campers ages 7 to 18. We welcome campers with ADHD, learning disabilities as well as high functioning Autism and Asperger's. Campers also receive academic tutoring & enrichment for one activity period a day by certified teachers. Campers discover a highly persoalized, fun filled and nurturing environment while filling their heart's desire to be acceptd and succeed in new activities.
Charis Hills is located one hour NW of DFW International Airport in the beautiful Cross Timbers area! Activities include: swimming, canoeing, kayaking, archery, riflery, therapeutic horseback riding, photography, arts & crafts, animal care, nature crafts & study, Bible study, campouts, Geocaching, drama, dance, team sports and and many, many more! We also have Family Camps during the fall and spring.
Summer Institute for the Gifted
Coed Camps with Residential & Day Camp Sessions
Gifted students ages 4-17 can participate in the renowned Summer Institute for the Gifted (SIG) program. Hosted at pretigious colleges and universities, SIG has an excellent well-rounded program for gifted students as it combines academics, social, cultural and recreational opportunities. Our programs provide students with academic challenges designed to fit their abilities and interests. It also provides them with the opportunity to engage with other students who have similar abilities and interests. Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and an assistant in every class, we are able to individualize the program for each student. Students live and learn on campus for three weeks, leaving with the confidence gained by an experience that is all their own.
Because of our small classes, low teacher-student ratio, and teaching assistants, SIG individualizes the program for each student. Student safety, security and health are our top priority as SIG programs are well staffed for careful supervision. Our more than 25 years of experience have made us the leading organization in the field.
The Summer Institute for the Gifted is the program of the National Society for the Gifted (www.nsgt.org), a not-for-profit 501(c)(3) foundation.
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!
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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.
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 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 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 La Junta
Residential boys' summer camp
Camp La Junta for boys is located in the heart of the Texas Hill Country, alongside a mile of the Guadalupe River. An all-boys program, we specialize in individualized programming, innovative activities and fostering self-confidence through success.
Camp La Junta was founded to provide an opportunity for young boys to get away from the rigors of city life, to excel at exciting activities, appreciate the outdoors, gain independence and build self-confidence and an enhanced self-image.
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.
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 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.
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.
Camp Huawni
Residential coed summer camp
Camp Huawni is a throwback to a simpler time and place for boys (ages 6-15) and girls (ages 6-16) located in East Texas. Our smaller setting and 3:1 camper to counselor ratio make us unique and allows us to invest purely in relationships that result in true personal growth. Camp Huawni has been a safe haven for 47 years where children can be themselves and where lifetime friendships begin.
Our mission at Camp Huawni is to love the kids, or LTK as we call it.
We believe that:
* Simple fun is the most fun
* We were made to play outdoors
* Life is meaningful relationships
* Rich tradition reminds us of who we are
* True personal growth begins and ends with our Creator
Camp Huawni has a total of four sessions, including 2 two-week sessions and 2 one-week sessions, and limits each session to 130 campers. Many campers enroll in up to 4 sessions, a total of 6 weeks. Camp Huawni is a Christian-based camp but welcomes children from any faith background.
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.
Kickapoo Kamp for Girls
Residential girls' summer campFor 80 years, generations of families have enjoyed traditions and shared memories of their summers spent at Kickapoo Kamp. Limiting our enrollment to 110 campers, ages 7-17, allows us to emphasize the "family" atmosphere we feel is so important. Kickapoo offers a fun environment that helps to build self-confidence, self-awareness and self-acceptance. Our counselors are wholesome role models who share common values and are dedicated to children. One, two or three week sessions available.
Activities include: horseback riding, swimming, water skiing, gymnastics, arts & crafts, cheerleading, riflery, archery, tennis, ping pong, dance, fishing, drama, canoeing, flags, aerobic dance, etc.
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 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. . .
