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Many of our Tennessee Wilderness Camps are still adding to their info on their 2020 Summer Camps, Programs, Activities & Classes.
You can contact each camp you are interested in to get the latest info on all their 2020 Summer Wilderness Programs for Teens and Kids.
Summer 2020 Update, Please Read: Many Wilderness camps may be changing their summer plans because of COVID-19. For the most current information, please contact each camp individually.
Some of the Best 2020 Wilderness Camps in Tennessee offer "Early Bird" and/or Multiple Camper Discounts if you enroll in camp before a certain date, or if you are enrolling more than one camper -- check each camp's listing & website for more info, and for info on any available Wilderness Camp Scholarships and Financial Aid.
Many of our Tennessee Wilderness Camps offer Summer Wilderness Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in July, 2020.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Wilderness Camp you're interested in a call to check on Summer dates, times and availability.
Many of our Wilderness Camps will be hosting Summer Reunions for their previous campers, and Summer Open Houses for interested new campers and families. Each camp is different, and some offer activities for the entire family.
Contact the camp(s) directly to see if there are any Camp Reunion or Open House Plans for July, 2020.
Looking for a Great Tennessee Wilderness Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Tennessee Day Wilderness Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Tennessee Summer Wilderness Camps also offer Year Round Wilderness Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Wilderness Programs, too.
Searching for Tennessee Wilderness Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Wilderness Camps are now listing their 2020 Summer Camp Jobs, too. Look for the heading "Summer Camp Jobs" in each camp listing. You can also check any camp's website for their "Work at Camp" or "Summer Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL TN Camps with Summer Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
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FEATURED WILDERNESS CAMP
YMCA Camp Lakewood
Potosi, Missouri
573-438-2155
Ages: 6-17 . Coed Campers. Overnight Camp.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: YMCA Camp Lakewood is an awesome overnight adventure for children ages 6-17! With 5,200 acres and 360-acre lake, kids get outdoors having fun, making friends and learning new skills. They participate in sports, equestrian, arts & crafts, caving, high adventure, water activities and more, and also learn about accomplishment, belonging and character.
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Visit Our YMCA Camp Ocoee Website
423-338-5588
info[AT]campocoee.com
111 YMCA Drive
Ocoee, Tennessee 37361
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our YMCA Camp Ocoee Video
CAMPER AGES: 7-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. YMCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Located in the mountains of Southeast Tennessee, YMCA Camp Ocoee has been providing children with wilderness adventures since 1923. One-week sessions for boys and girls ages 7-17. 4:1 camper to staff ratio. Strong Christian environment. Activities include paintball, whitewater rafting, kayaking, climbing, mtn. biking, camp-outs and many more.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball, Team Sports, and more. Water Activities: Banana Boat, Canoeing, Swimming, Funyaking, Keowees, Fishing, Kayaking, Sit On Tops, Water Games, Water Slide, Water Trampoline Land Activities: Archery, Arts & Crafts, Beading, Basketball, Bible Study, Ceramics, Climbing Tower, Dance & Cheerleading, Drama, Fishing, Flag Football, High Ropes, Hiking, Lanyards, Mountain Biking, Nature Study, Pottery, Riflery, Sand Volleyball, Soccer, Team Sports, Ultimate Frisbee
CAMP LOCATION: Nestled on the shores of Lake Ocoee, Camp Ocoee’s setting is breathtaking. The camp is set deep in the Cherokee National Forest in southeastern Tennessee.
▌Read More about YMCA Camp Ocoee
CAMP FACILITIES: YMCA Camp Ocoee is a wilderness camp. We have 12 open air cabins which to have bathrooms in each cabin. Visit ymcacampocoee.org for more information.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Thanks to generous donors, the YMCA is able to offer camp scholarships on a first-come, first-served basis to anyone who would like to go to camp.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.ymcacampocoee.org for more information and to register online.
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YMCA Camp Ocoee
Be sure to ask each Tennessee Wilderness Camp about the amount of wilderness instruction and the overall intensity of their wilderness program.
Some Top Tennessee Wilderness Camps offer rigorous daily wilderness training and lots of intensive wilderness experience. Other great Tennessee Camps offer wilderness and nature studies as an elective or recreational activity with much less training and intensity.
Visit Our Camp Tanase Website
615-306-0611
heather.spiva[AT]tn.gov
1020 Jackson Hill Road
Burns, Tennessee 37029
CAMPER AGES: 10-14
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Tanase believes that summers are meant for outdoor adventures, cooling off in the lake, and sparking friendships around the campfire that last for years to come. We don't just lead traditional camp activities, we spend time teaching each camper the skills they need to take on the great outdoors like a true Park Ranger. Through activities such as survival skills, first aid, and hiking, your camper will learn how to be a leader for themselves, others, and our beautiful Tennessee State Parks.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Swimming, Volleyball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: 45 minutes west of Nashville, TN
CAMP FACILITIES: We have CCC built cabins, recreation/dining hall, outdoor volleyball courts, beautiful lake for swimming, canoes, and catered food.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: For information on scholarships and discounts email heather.spiva[AT]tn.gov
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
July 21-27, 2019
$899.99
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Camp Tanase
Some Tennessee Wilderness Camps offer BOTH Day and Overnight Camp options. Be sure to check each camp's description under "TYPE OF CAMP" for complete information, and exact hours.
Some Tennessee Wilderness Day Camps also offer Extended Camp Hours for Early Camper Drop-Off and Pick Up. If you need these services, you should contact the camp to confirm availability.
Visit Our Camp Nakanawa Website
931-277-3711
campnak[AT]frontiernet.net
1084 Camp Nakanawa Road
Crossville, TN 38571
CAMPER AGES: 8 - 16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Residential.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Nakanawa is a private camp for girls that is traditional and structured offering a variety of activities that increase skills and raise self esteem in a nurturing and fun-filled environment. The camp was founded in 1920 and is located on the Cumberland Plateau on a private lake surrounded by forests. A beautiful setting with caring staff and outstanding campers from all over the United States.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Music/Band, Theater, Musical Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Golf, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on the Cumberland Plateau on Hwy 70N between Crossville (exit 311) and Monterey (exit 301) just off Interstate 40, 100 miles east of Nashville, 80 miles west of Knoxville, and 100 miles north of Chattanooga on 1,200 acres of forest and pasture that emcompasses a 150 acre 100 year old pristine lake.
▌Read More about Camp Nakanawa
CAMP FACILITIES: We have two completely seperate camp facilities, Junior Camp and Senior Camp located on opposite sides of our lake. There are cabins with screen doors and windows, central bathhouse, dining hall, open air pavilions, climbing wall, zip line, horse barns, games fields, swimming docks and boating areas.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp Nakanawa is a traditional, structured camp offering a variety of activities such as Tennis, Soccer, Softball, Archery, Riflery, Fencing, Swimming, Diving, Canoeing, Sailing, Singing, Dance, Drama, Horseback Riding, Golf, Arts & Crafts, Pottery, Climbing Wall, Zip Line, Low Ropes Course, and Nature. There are competitions on weekends and special events and trips through the season. Awards Ceremonies are held at the close of each session in each camp. Please visit our web site for more details or contact us to receive a catalog, DVD and question and answer booklet.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother/Daughter Weekend September 18-20, 2015. Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campties.org for details.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Two Week Session: 8 to 14 years old completed 2nd through 8th grades June 14th-27th, 2015 Closing Ceremony June 26th.
Four Week Session: 8 to 16 years old completed grades 2nd through 10th June 29th-July 26th, 2015. Closing Ceremony July 25th.
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Camp Nakanawa
Visit Our Higher Ground Summer Camp Website
919-675-2267
highergroundsummercamp[AT]gmail.com
329 Wesley Woods Rd
Townsend, Tennessee 37882
CAMPER AGES: 8-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Higher Ground is an extremely popular and affordable Christian summer camp at the base of the Smoky Mountains.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Swimming, Team Sports, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are 30 miles south of Knoxville Tennessee at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.
▌Read More about Higher Ground Summer Camp
CAMP FACILITIES: We have excellent cabins for sleeping and lots of places for fun and adventure on our 600 acre property. Check out our website for a full map.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: First and foremost we want campers to feel loved and included at Higher Ground. We get a 80% return rate.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We do offer volunteer opportunities for those who are 16 and older who would love leadership skills.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Cost is only $395 for a full week session. Check out Our Camp Website Link: www.HGcamp.com for full details.
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Higher Ground Summer Camp
Visit Our Live & Learn Girls Camp at Lylewood Inn Website
931-232-4203
931-627-2116
mandy[AT]lylewoodinn.com
110 Camp Lylewood Road
Lylewood Inn B&B
Indian Mound, Tennessee 37079
CAMPER AGES: 8-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Girls Scouts, 4-H.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Our camps are designed to teach children through hands on and living examples. Live and Learn Camps are designed to help girls accomplish scouting merits, sewing, cooking, canning and fresh vegetable and fruit preservation, daily devotional, budgeting, gardening, animal care, quilting, basic first aid, daily journaling and self reflection time and lots more. Activities included: sports, crafts, nature hikes, group initiatives, fishing, camp fire cooking, and more.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Fine Arts/Crafts, Team Sports, and more. Sewing, Cooking, Canning & Fresh Vegetable & Fruit Preservation, Daily Devotional, Budgeting, Gardening, Animal Care, Quilting, Basic First Aid, Daily Journaling & Self Reflection Time & Lots More. Activities Included: Sports, Crafts, Nature Hikes, Group Initiatives, Fishing, Camp Fire Cooking, & More.
Civil War Ball Dance
Pajama Party
Creative Scrapbooking
Campfire Cooking / Star Gazing
CAMP LOCATION: From Nashville – Take I-24 west to exit #4. Take left off interstate. Go about 2 miles, turn right on 101st Parkway beside Fazoli’s Restaurant(Hwy 374). Follow this by-pass until it ends and drops you out on Hwy 79. Take a right. Follow about 4 miles, turn left on Hwy 233. Follow about 7 miles then turn left at the 3-way stop onto Lylewood Rd. Go about 4 more miles and go up the hill on Cemetery Road. There you are! Park out front on the main road.
From Clarksville – Follow Hwy 79 toward Dover for about 4 miles, turn left on Hwy 233. Follow about 7 miles then turn left at the 3-way stop onto Lylewood Rd. Go about 4 more miles and go up the hill on Cemetery Road. There you are! Park out front on the main road.
▌Read More about Live & Learn Girls Camp at Lylewood Inn
CAMP FACILITIES: We are located on the Cumberland River on the Stewart, Montgomery county line. The historical farm house of Maj. Thomas W. Lewis will be the “home away from home”. During the rest of the year it is Lylewood Inn Bed & Breakfast, owned by Mandy Williams. It has 5 bedrooms and one cottage. Children will share rooms and be attended by counselors and monitors. All linens and meals will be provided. Unlike most camps, they will be staying in a home, and learning to work together as a family to accomplish daily chores on the farm.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Mandy’s true passion in life is to watch children grow, learn and reach their full potential in life. She has a unique gift in reaching out to children helping them discover new concepts from a different era. Having spent 30 years doing youth camps, youth ministries and rearing of children she is looking very forward to sharing these ideas and concepts with each camper personally at our Live & Learn Camps. She enjoys cooking, quilting and all forms of country living.
Arlene’s business experience from 20 years at Vanderbilt University in the IT field is crucial in the day to day operations of our camps. She was the Den Leader for both her sons Scout Dens and with the summer Bible School programs. She understands and sees that children need to be independent and self-sufficient. She enjoys crafting, scrapbooking, and family genealogy.
Audrey is a 25 year old college graduate working at the YMCA Child Care Program. She had worked for the YMCA Summer Camp Program, where the children lovingly named her “Ralph”. She is CPR, First Aid and lifeguard certified. She has been a camp councilor at Lylewood Christian Camp since she was 16 years old. Audrey has the ability to relate to children in a way that makes her an instant leader. She enjoys baking, quilting and sewing.
Lara is a 19 year old college student CPR Certified, First-Aid and AED. She has worked at the Lylewood Christian Camp. She enjoys cooking, canning and has a vast experience in gardening. Lara was raised on a farm and has taken care of an animal or two in her day. She loves working with children and has a passion for all crafts.
Autumn is a 20 year old student at Dalton State College from Adairsville, GA. She is currently majoring in Argi-Business. She loves the farm life and enjoys fishing, being outside, sightseeing and helping others. She is CPR trained. Autumn leads a Wednesday night bible class for girls in first through fifth grade at her local church.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): The formal banquet gives the girls the opportunity to shine with pride while serving dinner to their families. Their accomplishments will be displayed and honored during the awards ceremony.
Cost for Banquet: ***$15 per person
***Camper banquet fee is included with camp cost.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Dates and Costs:
July 26 – July 31th: Live and Learn Camps (Girls ages 8 – 12)
July 12 – July 17: Live and Learn Camps (Girls ages 12 – 16)
Price includes: 16 meals (including Friday night banquet), room linens, snacks, camp shirt, awards and certificates, and camp Insurance.
Cost: $175.00 per camper
Deadlines for application & Payment June 1, 2015
Payment options
Check, Cash or Credit Card
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Live and Learn Girls Camp at Lylewood Inn
Visit Our Camp Riva-Lake Website
info[AT]camprivalake.com
1281 Riva Lake Road
Winchester, Tennessee 37398
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
P.O. Box 13591
New Orleans, LA 70185
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Camp Riva-Lake Video
CAMPER AGES: Girls age 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. All girls overnight camp held during July
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Girl Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Riva-Lake blends our long history and traditions with fun and exciting activities for our campers. We are an all-around overnight camp with horse back riding, sailing, swimming, tennis, dance and many other activities. We attract girls from all over the country into a more personal setting than you will find at larger "mega-camps". We celebrate sisterhood, nature and achievement in a beautiful and rustic surrounding of the hills of Tennessee.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Dance, Theater, Swimming, Volleyball, Soccer, Tennis, Basketball, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: Camp Riva-Lake is set on acres of wooded land overlooking the Tim's Ford Lake, with a private cove for swimming, sailing and canoeing. We have equestrian facilities on camp grounds. We are located south of Nashville, in the Cumberland plateau, near Sewanee and many beautiful natural resources. We are able to take advantage of the many rivers and state parks in this area.
▌Read More about Camp Riva-Lake
CAMP FACILITIES: Riva-Lake has 10 cabins set along the bluff overlooking our cove and ravine, with some separation for the older campers. Bathhouses are on both areas of the camp. Our lake has a "sunken" swimming pool/dock, docks for sailing and canoeing and a water trampoline. The rustic playhouse has a stunning view of the lake and sunsets, and is home to our basketball court. Equestrian facilities, tennis courts and campfire areas are also on-site.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: CRL was established in 1921 as a premier riding camp, and quickly became a well-known all-around girls' camp in the South. Today, riding is one of many activities offered to our campers. Whether you are a 3rd/4th generation legacy camper or a new camper, you will quickly become part of a special sisterhood. The smaller size of Riva-Lake fosters a lasting bond among the campers, with a special sisterhood among Big & Little Sisters, and our 2 teams (the Marathons and Olympians).
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIT program available for girls aged 16. CITs receive free room & board and are trained to be a counselor, helping in activities and with camper programs.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Some financial assistance may be applied for.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Fall Family camp weekend in October.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see website for the most current dates and pricing.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Staff applications may be found on our website. We are looking for caring, outgoing and reliable counselors ages 17 and up to mentor the campers and teach activities such as sailing, swimming, canoeing, crafts, dance, basketball, woodslore and tennis.
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Camp RivaLake
Visit Our Brecht Stables & Dustin's Place Website
(678) 644-5243
lynn[AT]brechtstables.org
6737 Concord Rd
Cumming, Georgia 30028
OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Tennessee, Georgia
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Mailing address 6580 Riley Rd Cumming, GA 30028
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Brecht Stables & Dustin's Place Video
CAMPER AGES: 9-40
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Respite.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Dustin's Place caters to kids and adults with all developmental disabilities such as: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Physical Disabilities, Mental Disabilities. Ranch camps are located in Tennessee on a 300 acre working cattle ranch (bused from our farm in Cumming, GA) Campers will have the opportunity to engage in novel activities while growing friendships with other campers. Each camper will work with their own horse and care for other farm animals in a safe, clinically informed environment with licensed direct staff. Offering family ranch camps and mountain adventure camps.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Dustin's Place caters to kids and adults with all developmental disabilities such as: Down Syndrome, Cerebral Palsy, Autism, Physical Disabilities, Mental Disabilities. Ranch camps are located in Tennessee on a 300 acre working cattle ranch (bused from our farm in Cumming, GA) Campers will have the opportunity to engage in novel activities while growing friendships with other campers. Each camper will work with their own horse and care for other farm animals in a safe, clinically informed environment with licensed direct staff. Offering family ranch camps and mountain adventure camps.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Fine Arts/Crafts, Music/Band, Baseball, Team Sports, and more. Activities Include: Hiking, Fishing, Primitive Skills, Dance Party/face Painting With Live Band, Music Sessions, Therapeutic Horseback Riding, Horsemanship, Archery, Intentional Craft Making, & Blow Dart Targeting.
▌Read More about Brecht Stables & Dustin's Place
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Early bird specials and scholarships
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Family camps, overnight teen and adult camps offered; as well as respite.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round therapeutic horseback riding and equine assisted psychotherapy
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our website for details.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Always looking for OT, PT, SLP, Music therapist. Also, special needs teachers, para's and nurses
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Brecht Stables and Dustins Place
Visit Our Deer Run Camps & Retreats Website
615-794-2918
contact[AT]deerrun.camp
3845 Perkins Rd
Thompson's Station, Tennessee 37174
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Deer Run Camps & Retreats Video
CAMPER AGES: 5 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Nondenominational
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Team Sports, and more. Paintball
Climbing Tower
Low & High Ropes Courses
Hiking
Kickball
Wiffle Ball
BB Guns
Archery
Crafts
Creek Wading
Outdoor Education & Survival Skills
CAMP LOCATION: Deer Run is located on 100 acres of scenic, wooded property 40 miles south of Nashville and 10 miles from historic downtown Franklin, TN. Visit our website for photos and more information.
▌Read More about Deer Run Camps & Retreats
CAMP FACILITIES: Deer Run has 12 Cedar Point cabins and 2 Lakeview Cabins — all equipped with heat and air — and 2 shower houses. Adjacent to the cabins is a dining facility, camp store, several meeting facilities, and recreational activities including paintball, climbing tower, archery and BB guns, low and high-challenge ropes courses, and Spring Valley Lake with sand beach, swimming, zip line, aqua park/blob, 100-ft water slide, canoeing & kayaking. Horseback riding is available to overnight campers.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Deer Run is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nondenominational Christian camp and retreat center. Our mission is to transform lives through a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ while connecting with others in a camp or retreat setting. During our summer camp, campers grow in character, respect, leadership, and build life-long friendships. Deer Run is a member of CCCA (Christian Camping and Conference Association).
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: VolunDeer CIT program.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to attend Deer Run camps and family weekend events. Therefore, the Mission 42:1 Scholarship Funds offers assistance to campers and families who have financial, spiritual, or emotional needs.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: For more info or to register online, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.DeerRunRetreat.org
Married Couples Weekends (3 times per year): For couples in all seasons of marriage — from the heights of love to the depths of struggle. This is a weekend of intentional intimate time together without interruptions and without to-do lists.
Father-Son Adventure Weekend (each August): For all ages. A life-changing, bonding experience with some high powered guy stuff including fishing and archery tournaments, football challenges, wiffle ball derby, recreation, worship & speaker sessions, and more.
Mother-Daughter Weekend (each September): For ages 7 & up. A weekend of memories, fun, and growing together including recreation, organized games, creative crafts, girl fun, worship & speaker sessions, and small group sessions.
Homeschool Family Day Camp (each April): Experience a day of camp with your family including a nature craft, science scavenger hunt, climbing tower, fishing, archery & BB guns, hayride, and more.
Family Camp (2 times per year): Activities will strengthen your relationships, help you connect with each other in new and fun ways,
and create memories that will last a lifetime.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a complete listing of camp sessions, dates and fees, please visit our website.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Go to Our Camp Website Link: camps.deerrunretreat.org for information and applications for summer staff positions and summer VolunDeer positions (counselors in training).
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Deer Run Camps and Retreats
Visit Our Coker Creek Village Website
423-261-2310/800-448-9580
info[AT]cokercreekvillage.com
12528 New Highway 68
Tellico Plains, Tennessee 37385
CAMPER AGES: 8 to adult
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day/Overnight up to week long
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Mountain setting for groups of all kinds to experience high adventure activities or just enjoy nature. Great food, comfortable lodging. Outstanding staff. Create your own retreat!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Volleyball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Basketball, Baseball, Football, Team Sports, Science, and more. On Site Activities Include Horseback Trail Riding, Mountain Biking, Climbing Tower With Zip Line, Team Challenge Course
CAMP LOCATION: We are located halfway between Chattanooga and Knoxville, TN, 35 miles from Sweetwater, TN off I-75 [AT] exit 60. Travel South on TN 68 to our front door. We have 300+ acres within the Cherokee National Forest.
▌Read More about Coker Creek Village
CAMP FACILITIES: We have 34 cabins of various sleeping capacity, dining hall, recreation barn, meeting facilities, Retreat Center, amphitheater, outdoor pool, athletic fields, sand volleyball court, 18 post disc golf course, miles of hiking trails, outdoor chapel.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We can create any type of retreat your group wants, from relaxed mountain to high adventure, including whitewater rafting on the Ocoee River, theme park such as Dollywood, caving at the Lost Sea, lazy river rafting on the Hiwassee River, rock rappelling on Foothills Parkway, as well as our on site activities such as horseback trail riding, mountain bike trail riding, a team challenge course, and a 40' climbing tower with 300' zip line. Enjoy campfires, hoe down/barn party, hayrides, gold panning, gemstone mining, field games, nearby waterfalls and mountain top.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership/CIT
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see our web site for our 2015 reservation form
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Coker Creek Village
Visit Our Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp Website
(866)876-CAMP
(770)427-6054
Info[AT]SMACamp.com
246 Incline Way
Cosby, Tennessee 37722
WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
267 Mountain View Rd
Marietta GA 30064
CAMPER AGES: 8-18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Nestled in the foothills of Eastern Tennessee, and literally a stones throw away from the Great Smoky Mountains National Park, Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp (SMAC) utilizes the surrounding environment to provide exciting adventure camp experiences to children of all ages. Adventures include: Back Country Hikes, Caving, Rappelling, Rock Climbing, Challenge Courses, Rafting, Tubing, Horseback Riding, Overnight Canoe Trips, Overnight Backpacking Expeditions, and much much more.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Wilderness/Nature, Adventure, Horses/Equestrian, and more. Hiking, Rock Climbing, White Water Rafting, Canoeing, & More...
▌Read More about Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We operate primarily during July, please see our website for specific session dates and prices: Our Camp Website Link: smacamp.com
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Smoky Mountain Adventure Camp
http://www.bsa-gsmc.org/
Great Smoky Mountain Council
(865) 588-6514
1333 Old Weisgarber Rd
Knoxville TN
Visit the website for more information.
YMCA Camp Ocoee
http://www.campocoee.com/
111 YMCA Drive
Ocoee, TN 37361
423.338.5588
info@campocoee.com
Visit the website for more information.
MORE TENNESSEE SUMMER WILDERNESS CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
TENNESSEE WILDERNESS CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2020 Best Tennessee Summer Wilderness Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
TENNESSEE WILDERNESS CAMP PARENTS & CAMPERS: If you are looking to find info on how to choose the best summer camp to attend this summer, please check out our 2020 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER WILDERNESS CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2020 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2020 Tennessee Summer Wilderness Camps Directory we have also created quite a few SPECIAL INTEREST CAMP DIRECTORIES, and have included brief descriptions of these and links to their dedicated websites on the 2020 CAMP GUIDE page.
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