Summer Camps
Maria Newlove
Administrative Assistant
Office (770) 408-1800 , ext 167 | Fax (770) 408-1801
mnewlove@southernunion.com
Summer camps are part of many children’s summer activities, and Adventist Camp Ministries (ACM) provides a fun experience with the opportunity to make new friends, while participating in outdoor activities in an environment intentionally committed to strengthening the camper’s relationship with God and His creation. ACM believes that studying the Bible and nature in a setting of wholesome social relationships and recreation will place campers and guests in a Christ-centered environment which promotes physical, mental, and spiritual development.
Together with National Camps for the Blind, camps in the Southern Union also provide special opportunities for blind children and adults are able to enjoy the camp experience, providing self-confidence and motivation to participants.
The Southern Union is home to 9 summer camps and organizes events throughout the year to enhance the summer camp program. All but one of the camps are accredited by at least one accrediting organization. In addition, camp facilities may be rented for church, corporate, or family events. Each camp has a variety of facilities and opportunities available to you.
Camp Alamisco sits on the edge of Lake Martin amid rolling hills and pine trees, in eastern Alabama. Sitting on approximately 50 acres surrounded on 3 sides by Lake Martin, one of the largest lakes in the southeast, the camp is easily accessed from Montgomery, Birmingham, and Atlanta.
Camp Facilities
Gulf States Conference
PO Box 240249
Montgomery, AL 36124-0249
Phone: (334) 272-7493
Fax: (334) 272-7987
Camp Alamisco is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
Camp Facilities
- Lodge containing a cafeteria and chapel
- 20 private rooms
- 12 room motel unit
- Gymnasium with offices and living quarters
- Five cabins, able to accommodate about 140 campers
- Nature and craft complex
- Tennis courts
- Outdoor chapel
- Horse corral
- Nature trails
- Climbing walls
- High and low-elements challenge course
- Waterfront activities
- Ski Boats
- Sailboats
- Canoes
- Wave runners
- Aquatics
- Horsemanship
- Rock Climbing
- Gymnastics
- High and Low ropes
- BMX
Gulf States Conference
PO Box 240249
Montgomery, AL 36124-0249
Phone: (334) 272-7493
Fax: (334) 272-7987
Camp Alamisco is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
Sitting on about 65 acres of land in Northern Florida, Camp Hawthorne is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and Christian Camp and Conference Association (CCCA). Located about 1.5 hours from Jacksonville and 3 hours from Tallahassee, Camp Hawthorne offers a modern conference center, outdoor recreation areas, and several accommodation options.
Camp Facilities
Southeastern Conference
Caesar Robinson, Camp Director
1701 Robi Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 735-3142
www.secsda.org
Camp Facilities
- Conference Center
- Baptistry
- Choir rehearsal area
- Seating for 4000
- 30 private rooms
- 200 cabin units
- Gymnasium
- Tennis courts
- Basketball courts
- Shuffelboard
- Horse corral
- Nature trails
- Waterfront activities
- Aquatics
- Go-carts
- Nature activities
Southeastern Conference
Caesar Robinson, Camp Director
1701 Robi Avenue
Mount Dora, FL 32757
Phone: (352) 735-3142
www.secsda.org
Camp Kulaqua sits on 700 acres amidst sprawling oak trees and a natural spring, located in north-central Florida. The camp is only 20 minutes from Gainesville, Florida, and 2 hours from Orlando and Jacksonville. Camp Kulaqua can accommodate over 1000 people with a variety of accommodations, meeting facilities, and entertainment options. In addition, Florida Conference Camp and Retreat Services offer 2 other sites with additional amenities and features, combining to accommodate almost any retreat or convention need.
Camp Facilities
Florida Conference
Ray Queen, Summer Camp Director
23400 NW 212 Avenue
High Springs,FL 32643
Phone: (386) 454-1351
www.campkulaqua.com
Camp Kulaqua is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
Camp Facilities
- Gymnasium with meeting rooms
- 2 Chapels
- Cafeteria can be configured for meeting rooms
- 30 Chalets
- 9 4-bedroom and 3 bedroom lodges
- 20 Rustic Cabins
- 4 Cabins/Cottages
- 12 RV Sites
- Tent Camping
- 3000-foot airstrip
- Fourth oldest Cypress tree in the US at over 2,600 years old
- Canoeing
- Go-carts
- Horse Corral
- Low-elements challenge course
- Mini Golf
- Nature Trails
- Shuffleboard
- Skate Park
- Water Park
- Zoo and nature center
- Other locations with additional amenities
- Archery
- Go-carts
- Gymnastics
- Horsemanship
- Skateboarding
- Wilderness Survival
- Zoo and Nature
Florida Conference
Ray Queen, Summer Camp Director
23400 NW 212 Avenue
High Springs,FL 32643
Phone: (386) 454-1351
www.campkulaqua.com
Camp Kulaqua is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and is a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
Camp Thunderbird rents a facility for 5-6 weeks each summer to host camping ministries for youth from across the US and Bermuda. The camp is usually located near Chattanooga, TN where it is connected to Lake Chicamagua.
Camp Programs
South Central Conference
Vandeon Griffin, Camp Director
Roy Parham, Associate Director
715 Youngs Lane
Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: (615) 226-6500 x141
e-mail: vandeon.griffin@scc-adventist.org
www.scc-adventist.org
Camp Thunderbird is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and is affiliated with Christian Camping International, the Christian Horsemanship Association, and the Adventist Association of Camping Professionals.
Camp Programs
- Friendship Camp (Ages 8-14)
- Adventurer and Junior Sports Camp (ages 7-12)
- Teen Camp (ages 13-19)
- Basketball Camp ( ages 7+)
South Central Conference
Vandeon Griffin, Camp Director
Roy Parham, Associate Director
715 Youngs Lane
Nashville, TN 37207
Phone: (615) 226-6500 x141
e-mail: vandeon.griffin@scc-adventist.org
www.scc-adventist.org
Camp Thunderbird is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and is affiliated with Christian Camping International, the Christian Horsemanship Association, and the Adventist Association of Camping Professionals.
Cohutta Springs Youth Camp and Conference Center is located on 725 acres in the northwest Georgia mountains. Surrounding the camp is 100,000 acres of national forest and 30,000 acres of wilderness. This large amount of land provides multiple locations for church groups, family reunions, conferences, and more with capacity of groups up to 1500 people.
Facilities
Georgia-Cumberland Conference
Rob Lang, Camp Director
P.O. Box 12000
Calhoun, GA 30703-7002
Phone: 1-800-567-1844 or (706) 629-7951
www.cohuttasprings.com
Cohutta Springs is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and part of the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).
Facilities
- Auditorium
- 7 Breakout rooms
- Gymnasium with office space
- 2 Outdoor amphitheaters
- 2 cafeteria’s
- 2 Chalets
- 3 Rustic Cabins
- 82 motel rooms, including 2 jacuzzi suites
- 8 guest rooms
- 12 Cabins
- RV Sites
- Tent Camping
- Aquatics Activities
- Canoeing
- Pontoon Boat
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Horse Corral
- Hi and low-elements challenge course
- Nature Trails
- Outpost/wilderness camp site
- Shuffleboard
- Tennis
- Adventure-based activities
- Canoeing
- Backpacking
- Caving
- White water rafting
- Elderhostel Program
- Outdoor School
- Aquatics
- Archery
- BMX, cycling, and Mountain Biking
- Canoeing
- Golf
- Gymnastics
- Horsemanship/Horse pack trip
- Marine life
- Paintball
- Skateboarding
- Surfing
- Videography
- Wakeboarding/Waterskiing
- Whitewater/Kayaking
- Wilderness survival
Georgia-Cumberland Conference
Rob Lang, Camp Director
P.O. Box 12000
Calhoun, GA 30703-7002
Phone: 1-800-567-1844 or (706) 629-7951
www.cohuttasprings.com
Cohutta Springs is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and part of the Certified Horsemanship Association (CHA).
Indian Creek Camp is located on one of the former home base sites for the Cherokee Indians. Opened in 1960, the camp is situated on the shore of Center Hill Lake, a lake with over 700 miles of shoreline. Indian Creek Camp is available year round for groups up to 250.
Facilities
Kentucky-Tennessee Conference
Greg Taylor
P.O. Box 1088
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Phone: (615) 859-1391
www.indiancreekcamp.com
Indian Creek Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).
Facilities
- Auditorium
- Cafeteria
- Gymnasium
- Cabins
- Guest Rooms
- RV Sites
- Aquatics Activities
- Canoeing
- Jet Skis
- Swimming
- Water Skiing
- Horse Corral
- Nature Trails
- Aquatics
- Canoeing
- Jet Skiing
- Swimming
- Wakeboarding/Waterskiing
- Archery
- BMX, Mountain Biking
- Horsemanship
- Reptiles/Amphibians
- Wilderness survival
Kentucky-Tennessee Conference
Greg Taylor
P.O. Box 1088
Goodlettsville, TN 37072
Phone: (615) 859-1391
www.indiancreekcamp.com
Indian Creek Camp is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA).
Nosoca Pines Ranch is situated on 200 acres on the edge of Lake Wateree. Designed to accommodate groups up to 300 with food, lodging, and activities, Nosoca Pines offers a large selection of options for year round events, conventions, church outings, and more. Nosoca Pines is located 50 miles from Columbia, South Carolina and can easily be reached from Charlotte, North Carolina.
Facilities
Carolina Conference
Rick Faber
2990 Singleton Creek Road
Liberty Hill, SC 29074
Phone: (803) 273-8200
www.nosoca.org
Nosoca Pines Ranch is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and Association of Adventist Camp Professionals.
Facilities
- 5 seminar rooms
- Aquatics Activities
- Canoeing
- Jet Skis
- Water Skiing
- Aquatics Center with junior Olympic size pool
- Auditorium
- Cabins
- Cafeteria
- Guest Lodge
- Gymnasium
- Horse Corral
- Horsedrawn buggy and wagon rides
- Enclosed Arena
- Motel units
- Nature Trails
- RV Sites
- Racquetball
- Tennis
- Aquatics
- Canoeing
- Jet Skiing
- Pontoon Boat
- Sailing
- Swimming
- Wakeboarding/Waterskiing
- Mountain Biking
- Horsemanship
Carolina Conference
Rick Faber
2990 Singleton Creek Road
Liberty Hill, SC 29074
Phone: (803) 273-8200
www.nosoca.org
Nosoca Pines Ranch is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA) and Association of Adventist Camp Professionals.
Pine Lake Retreat is designed as a small group retreat facility. Located only 45 minutes from Orlando, Florida, Pine Lake Retreat Center is a 120-acre rural facility able to accommodate up to 200 people. Open year round, Pine Lake Retreat is also a great place for snowbirds to spend the winter.
Facilities
Florida Conference
Dallis Wehr
21725 County Road 33
Groveland, FL 34736
Phone: (386) 454-1351
www.campkulaqua.com/pine-lake-retreat/
Pine Lake Retreat is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA), Association of Adventist Camp Professionals, and Christian Camp and Conference Association.
Facilities
- 3 seminar rooms
- Cafeteria
- Chapel
- Family-style Chalets
- Gymnasium
- Guest Rooms
- Dormitory
- RV Sites
- Aquatics Activities
- Boating/water skiing on nearby lakes
- Canoe rentals
- Aquatics Center with junior Olympic size pool
- Beach Volleyball
- Bible-based mini golf
- Low-elements challenge course
- Paved walking and biking trails
- Playground
- Shuffleboard
Florida Conference
Dallis Wehr
21725 County Road 33
Groveland, FL 34736
Phone: (386) 454-1351
www.campkulaqua.com/pine-lake-retreat/
Pine Lake Retreat is accredited by the American Camping Association (ACA), Association of Adventist Camp Professionals, and Christian Camp and Conference Association.
River Oaks Camp is nestled on 100 acres in the Palmetto Valley of South Carolina, within easy access from Charleston, South Carolina. River Oaks is a seasonal camp mostly targeting the summer months with music, sport, and youth camps.
Facilities
South Atlantic Conference
Stephen Brooks
294 H.E. Holmes Drive
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 792-0535
Facilities
- Auditorium
- Cafeteria
- 30 Cabins
- Go-kart track
- Horse Corral
- Nature Trails
- Swimming Pool
- Junior Camp
- Teen Camp
- Music Camp
- Sports Camp
- Community football collegiate camp
South Atlantic Conference
Stephen Brooks
294 H.E. Holmes Drive
Atlanta, GA 30318
Phone: (404) 792-0535