Best Alabama Christian Camps Summer 2024-25 Directory

CAMP FACILITIES: Summers At Southern camps are held and hosted by Southern Preparatory Academy in Camp Hill, Alabama. The campgrounds are situated on 320-acres of land equipped with two fishing ponds, an indoor swimming pool, dining hall, air-conditioned dorms, an indoor rifle range, an outdoor rifle range, football field, and 2 gymnasiums.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: With a 12:1 camper to counselor ratio, our goal is make sure your son has the individualized attention he needs in order to make the most of his camp experience. Our qualified counselors have one goal in mind: to challenge your son, and make sure he has the best summer ever.

Each camp allows for activities to be customized to campers’ age and experience level, ensuring everyone gets the most out of their camp experience. In addition, campers will be placed in groups based on their age: rising 6th-7th graders, rising 8th-9th graders, and rising 10th-12th graders.

We believe that summer camp is very important to improve the overall personality of boys and to make them competitive by developing skill sets.

We offer bundles if you are interested in more than one week of camp for your son.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Alabama's Military School for Boys
Grades 6-12

For more than 120 years, Southern Preparatory Academy has existed to educate and train future generations of leaders. As a military boarding school in Camp Hill, Alabama, Southern Prep is dedicated to creating a positive environment where our students live and learn without the distractions found in public schools. Our Corps of Cadets class size is small on purpose – about 112 young men – this forges a close-knit environment between our students, who are navigating the same new challenges.

Southern Prep is renowned for our exemplary academics, commendable military traditions, competitive athletics, and innovative signature programs. We are not JUST a military high school; we are a boarding school, private school, college prep school, and an all boys school rolled into one. Since 1898, we’ve provided our students with the discipline and structure needed for focus, self-reliance, and success.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Activities include whitewater rafting, archery, catfishing, kayaking, paintball, aviation, land navigation, firearm safety education, ropes course, and more!

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:

Week One: Adventure: June 18-24, 2023
Week Two: Survival: June 15-July 1, 2023


Week Three: Advanced Adventure: July 9-15, 2023


Week Four: The Challenge: July 16-22, 2023

CAMP FACILITIES: On 50 woodland acres in beautiful west central Alabama. Three pristine baseball fields and full indoor facility (new) with batting cages.

Indoor sleeping bunk (climate controlled) in the indoor facility. We limit camps to 25 campers all accommodated in the two room bunkhouse. Two full baths downstairs from bunkhouse. Six outdoor rustic enclosed showers for summer use.

Farmhouse used for movie night, nurse's hut, and meetings for group leaders. Small dining hall to accommodate 25 (climate controlled). Picnic pavilion also, rustic amphitheater for 25. Fishing in small pond adjacent to property accessed by hayride.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Coach Burns, founder and director is a former high school baseball coach for one of the largest schools in the state. He has 25 years of experience as a coach and 18 years as Camp Director of Baseball Country. All coaches are personally known and lead coaches are certified high school coaches / teachers carefully selected. Junior coaches ages 14-17 are former campers who excel in patience, helpfulness, and leadership.

Our motto, "Using the game of baseball to share the gospel of Jesus Christ in a relaxed country setting where traditional values are still important...

We have FCA Bible study curriculum used in huddle groups (30 minutes each night). Spiritual growth is an important part of camp.

Baseball is at its finest, drills, skills, mental aspects of the game, full games, and situational play.

Over 70% of campers at Baseball Country have gone on to sign junior college, small, college, including division I scholarships. The baseball here is impressive, but not the only focus.

The VP of Baseball Country is Andy Phillips. Andy is a Christian who spent over five years in MLB including most of that time with the New York Yankees as utility infielder. Andy is currently assistant baseball coach at the University of Alabama.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Junior counselor program for previous campers once they turn 14.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships for boys from families without fathers active in their lives who show leadership potential with good character or potentially good character. Must be able to follow directions in a camp setting. Please email between March 1 - May 1 if you have an interest in this program made possible by donors to our non profit program. Baseball Country is entirely a 501C3 non profit organization.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: High school Baseball teams, Travel baseball teams, middle school teams, junior college teams, and church or group retreat accommodations for overnight stays or several nights of skill camp (baseball teams) using our facilities and your coaches. College Prospect camp each late December, Father-Son camp each Fall.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please see website. Six summer overnight camp sessions. These fill early! Also: year-round camp! Advanced prospect camp in late December each year, Father-Son camp each Fall, and High School teams by reservation.

Getting away from it all for several days for skill development and team building makes a big difference!

CAMP FACILITIES: Our natural surroundings are absolutely picturesque with tall graceful pines, billowing hardwoods and “river rock” pathways throughout the campground. Girls live in simple yet lovely rustic cabins with the modern conveniences necessary to make camping comfortable and fun. We have a heated swimming pool as well as the river front for swimming and canoeing, tennis courts, open air gymnasium/basketball court, ropes course, climbing tower and many acres of trails for horseback riding.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A camp for children since 1926. A private camp for girls since 1983. A Dream Come True!!!!

Riverview Camp for Girls has been owned and operated by Susan and Larry Hooks since 1997. As camp Directors in the Mentone area since 1983, their dream had always been “to be able to own their own camp”. When the opportunity to assume the ownership role on this campus became an option they were delighted. The spacious wooded riverfront property the campus is located on is absolutely “A Dream Come True”!

Riverview is located on the former Saddle Rock Camp for Girls campus. Since the Saddle Rock name had been established as a non-transferable name, the name Riverview was born out of necessity. “Riverview” was chosen because of its location on the beautiful waterfront property on “Little River”, a river that is classified as an Outstanding National Resource Waterway. The deep green tinted river allows one to see clearly the river-rock floor of the gently flowing waters. Fresh water bass and brim are often visible as well. Parents often say that our video and catalog do not “do justice” to the actual view of the river itself!

Cloudmont Camp for Boys was the founding camp on this site in 1926. Although the cabins have been remodeled and the site continuously updated, there are still several original, authentic log cabins, the original dining hall, as well as the original beautiful “open-air” gymnasium.

As the campus continues to be nurtured by the Riverview Staff, our one goal is for children and parents to feel the safe haven that is provided for our campers… a summer camp rich in fun, friendship, learning and adventure. Riverview is proud to be a part of a traditional camp that will make each child know that… “We're glad you're here!” and that our dream will be “A Dream Come True” for Riverview campers, as well!

Riverview is accredited by the American Camping Association, a member of Christian Camping International, American Red Cross, National Rifle Association, and Camp Archery Association.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Girls age 13-14 have the opportunity to participate in our Counselor-In-Training (CIT) program. The first step toward becoming a counselor. You will begin to develop leadership and instruction skills with counselor guidance.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Riverview Camp for Girls also offers two Mother-Daughter Weekends each year, one in the spring and one in the Fall. This weekend will be an opportunity for you and your daughter(s) to come enjoy camp activities together. If your daughter has attended camp before, you will both enjoy this "camping moment" together. If she has never camped before, you will both learn to love Riverview Camp for Girls. You can participate in canoeing, swimming, tennis, arts and crafts, archery, ropes course, riflery, riding and more. Of course, there will be time to hike, tour the campus, and just have fun together relaxing. See our website for more details at: Our Camp Website Link: www.riverviewcamp.com.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Riverview campus is also the site for the unique and well-known Nature’s Classroom Atop Lookout Mountain, an exciting experiential education program that has existed on a national level for 23 years and in Alabama since 1991. As a member of the Association for Experiential Education, the program provides an individually tailored format for each group’s needs. Private and public schools as well as home-based school programs from all over the southeast attend this popular educational experience. Want to know more? Contact Nature’s Classroom [AT] 256-634-4443 for information for your child’s school program, or visit them online at: Our Camp Website Link: www.naturesclassroom.com.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Campers…Here’s what you can expect!

To have one of the most memorable summers of your life.
To do some amazing things that you never dreamed you would or could do!
To make mistakes when you try new things and not feel bad about it!
To make friends that you will want to spend your summers with for years to come!
To make friends that you will get together with in the fall and spring between summers at Riverview!
To run into these friends when you go to college!
To return to camp someday as a counselor!
To learn what it means to truly be you!
To learn what it means to be the best you can be!
To feel close to God!
To love your counselors!
To love your tribe!
To hunt the buffalo rattle!
To swing through the trees and feel the air brush your face!
To splash in the pool!
To hit the target…better yet, to hit the bulls-eye!
To sit in the field or swing quietly as you talk with friends!
To smile non-stop!
To Enjoy Extraordinary Experiences Everyday!
To say “Thank You” to whoever sends you to Camp Riverview! (Parents/Guardians/Grandparents)
To cry when you leave.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For girls ages 6-16, we have both 1 and 2 week sessions that can be combined for up to a 9-week camp stay. Visit our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.riverviewcamp.com for a complete list of session dates and fees.

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
If you're looking for an opportunity for an exciting summer complete our staff application which is available at Our Camp Website Link: riverviewcamp.com by clicking the "Employment" link at the top of the page then the "Counselor Application" link near the bottom.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership Development

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available for families with foster or adoptive children.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Year round programs include leadership development, cooking classes and weekend retreats.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 22-26, 2022 - $290

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For information and fees please contact our office 205-868-3118.

CAMP FACILITIES: The camp is conducted mostly inside the church, though recreation activities take place outdoors and at the location of the afternoon recreation event (bowling center, roller rink, etc.)

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Messiah Music Camp was founded in the 1990's as a quality, summer musical-theater program for children in the City of Madison area. Messiah Music Camp offers a wholesome and non-competitive environment for children to experience the joy of singing and acting while making friends and having fun through the crafts and recreation activities.

Messiah Music Camp was founded as a music outreach initiative by Lois Graff, who was MLC's Music Director when the church was founded in 1990, and Pastor Scott Peterson, MLC's founding pastor. Graff and Peterson wrote and composed over nine original musicals. These musicals are rotated year to year. Visit the Gallery page for a selection of photos from recent musicals and to view past performances of Music Camp musicals.

Messiah Music Camp Director is Stephanie Gillespie. Prior to being hired as Music Camp Director early in 2023, Gillespie served as the Music Camp's Music Director for over ten years. She is a

Music Camp Leadership
Messiah Music Camp's leaders and teachers are experienced and dedicated to ensuring the Music Camp experience is a rewarding and fun experience for your child. They are assisted by dozens of volunteers who assist throughout the week. Your child's well being and safety are important. All of our leaders have completed background checks.

Adult and youth volunteers are screened and receive training prior to being permitted to lead children's activities. Information and policies on Messiah's Youth Activity Standards can be found by visiting our youth pages at Our Camp Website Link: www.mlutheran.org

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarships available. Please email us.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Students bring lunch from home. We do not have early drop off or late pick up available. Hours are 9 a.m. to 4 p.m.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
June 5 - 9, 2023 (camp) June 10 (AM rehearsal) June 11 (AM musicals)
9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
$100 for first child, $20 discount for each additional sibling registered. See website for details. Please note that lunches are brought from home.

CAMP FACILITIES: Our beautiful, modern facilities are equipped with restrooms and showers in every cabin. Facilities include: heated outdoor pool, open-air gym, climbing tower, access to The Little River, horseback riding trails, horseback riding barn and rings, athletic fields, ropes course, and much more!

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: A Christian summer camp for girls ages 6-16. Since 1947, Camp Skyline has been a home for generations of campers. Skyline offers one and two week sessions where campers make new friends, honor old traditions, and strengthen their faith. Since there is a 1:5 counselor to camper ratio, your daughter is assured individual attention and guidance.

Our program has something for everyone and provides campers with more than twenty activity choices including horseback riding, circus, ropes course, canoeing, mountain biking, archery, swimming, gymnastics, and more! Campers choose their own schedule for the session that consists of six activities each day.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.

FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Mother/Daughter Weekends One and Two Week Summer Camp Sessions

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Check out our website for more information including dates and session rates.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp DeSoto is a month-long, traditional summer camp for girls providing the rich experience of camping in the context of a Christian community. We are accredited by the American Camp Association, and have been in operation for over 80 years.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit Our Camp Website Link: www.campdesoto.com for more complete information.