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Many of our Mississippi Christian Camps offer Winter & Winter Break Christian Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in November, 2024.
Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Christian Camp you're interested in a call to check on Winter & Winter Break dates, times and availability.
Many of our Christian Camps will be hosting Winter & Winter Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Winter & Winter Break 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 November, 2024.
Looking for a Great Mississippi Christian Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Mississippi Day Christian Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.
Many of our Best Mississippi Summer Christian Camps also offer Year Round Christian Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Christian Programs, too.
Searching for Mississippi Christian Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Christian Camps are now listing their 2024-25 Winter & Winter Break 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 "Winter & Winter Break Employment Opportunities" pages.
View ALL MS Camps with Winter & Winter Break Work & Leadership Training Opportunities.
Visit Our Camp of the Rising Son Website
662-547-6169
info[AT]campoftherisingson.com
444 Lake Road
French Camp, Mississippi 39745
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 7-17
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp of the Rising Son provides a Christ-centered summer camp to reach out to youth ages 7-17 through intentional focus on building relationships, experiencing creation, encouraging creativity, and fun. We operate to the glory of God as a self-sustaining department of French Camp Academy. Campers ages 7-12 can experience a week of traditional summer camp jam-packed with excitement. Teens choose among a variety of adventures ranging from Rafting for ages 13-15, Horse Camp for ages 13-17, to the Camp Intern Adventure for ages 13-17. Every week at CRS provides campers with extraordinary opportunities and fun memories to last a lifetime!
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Fine Arts/Crafts, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Science, Technology, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Kayaking, Nature, Camp Skills, Newspaper, Rock Wall, Frisbee.
CAMP LOCATION: CRS is located on 300 acres of woodlands in French Camp, Mississippi, just off the beautiful Natchez Trace Parkway. Please visit our website for a camp map and pictures.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 17 rustic, open air cabins, bathhouses, outdoor pool, horse arena and stables, recreation/dining hall, 8 hotel type rooms for lodging, waterfront pavilion, rustic chapel in the woods, and beautiful waterfront for swimming, zip lining, and sports.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Camp of the Rising Son is committed to your child’s safety first. CRS is accredited through the American Camp Association, which requires us to go beyond state and local regulations and strive to implement best practices in all areas of our program. We take special care in screening our staff and training them to make your child’s physical, mental, and emotional safety top priority. Our facilities meet all codes and requirements and are inspected annually by the Mississippi State Department of Health as well as the Attala County Fire Department. CRS has a registered nurse on-site during the summer camps. All staff are CPR trained through the American Heart Association. Water activities are supervised by an American Red Cross-certified lifeguard at all times.
Camp of the Rising Son began in 1980 with 27 campers and a two-week program directed by Margie Newman. The camping program began on the main French Camp Academy campus using two dormitories and the dining hall. The name “Camp of the Rising Son” was based on our purpose of presenting Christ, our risen Lord, to campers. The Indian theme of using Native American names for our buildings and addressing staff as “Chief” was an idea borrowed from Camp Sandy Cove in Maryland, where “Chief” Margie worked in the 1960s. It was there that she fell in love with camping as the best possible setting for connecting with the heart of a child and living out the love of Christ in God’s creation!
By 1985, the program spanned four weeks with a registration of 100 per week. Seeing that more space was needed, the FCA Board of Directors moved to build a separate facility near Lake Anne, a half mile from center campus. So in 1987, the Hall Lodge was built overlooking Lake Anne and became headquarters for Camp of the Rising Son. In addition, 16 cabins, a large activities building known as the “Pow Wow,” a crafts and pottery cabin, two shower houses, and several small sheds for camp equipment were also built. In the early 1990s, CRS was serving more than 200 children a week and added a white-water rafting program for 13- to 15-year-olds. We were hiring a total of 65 summer staff each year. By the mid-1990s, it was a joy to have former campers beginning to returning as counselors!
The resident camping program, geared to ages 7-12, incorporated 15 to 18 activities, including canoeing, sailing, horseback riding, archery, crafts making, pottery, art, leather craft, basketry, swimming lessons, fishing, enjoying nature, learning camp skills, tackling the ropes course, and others. Each camper chose five activities per week in which he/she specialized, with the option to work for awards in each area. Our staff has always been trained to teach all the activities as professionally as possible. We often send activity specialists to receive certification in the various activities.
Bible lessons were taught by counselors with the desire that campers would come to know Jesus Christ as their own personal Savior and grow in that relationship. Each week ended with the Passion Play, presented by the staff in the outdoor chapel-in-the-woods. Another outstanding aspect of CRS has been that programs are designed to stimulate creativity in each camper. , the absence of TV, electronic games, iPods, and CD players and a focus on wholesome fun!
Chief Margie says, “Over the 20 years that I directed, it was my greatest joy to see children respond to the Gospel, inviting Jesus to be their own personal Savior! Knowing that God created this earth to bear testimony to His greatness, we delighted in focusing on His handiwork around us. Even our cabins were designed to assure that campers could hear crickets and frogs as the lay in bed at night! Many parents sent their children for the high quality of training in various activities, but, at the end of the week our greatest joy is knowing that their lives had been changed by knowing Jesus personally!!”
From the late 1990s through 2008, directors Rusty McKnight, Larry Littlejohn, and Step Morgan made a lasting impact on the staff and campers at CRS. A leadership training program for 15-year-olds was added, a new pool was built, the floating dock was put in the lake, and a ninth cabin was constructed in the Maiden Unit. Repairs and rebuilding happened after several large storms came through the French Camp area. Kayaking and Frisbee sports were added as activities.
Carrie Browning is CRS’s current director. She began as a camper, returned as a counselor and program director, and assumed the director’s position in fall 2008. Under her leadership, the program offerings for teens have expanded to include horse camp, astronomy camp, and an ultimate adventure rafting trip.
Chief Carrie says, “Over the years though there have been new additions and updates to our activities and facilities, the core values of Camp of the Rising Son remain the same. We are committed to providing a safe environment and Christ-centered setting for children and youth that intentionally focuses on experiencing creation, building relationships, encouraging creativity, learning new skills, and having lots of fun!”
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: CIA (Camp Intern Adventure) stages D1 and D2 are an opportunity like none other offered at Camp of the Rising Son. As part of a select group you will have the opportunity to work with amazing chiefs and fellow participants to serve the staff and campers! There will be time for building relationships, recreation, and studying God’s Word to grow in your faith. You will leave camp with a better understanding with a better understanding of what it means to be a disciple of Christ and what it takes to make CRS special for our campers! For more information regarding our CIA program, please visit our website: Our Camp Website Link: www.campoftherisingson.com
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Scholarship applications are due April 1st. The application can be found on our website.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): At family camp, you can choose to participate in our many fun activities or choose to hang out and rest. This is your vacation, so everything is optional! Play opportunities include swimming, fishing, and boating on Lake Ann, rock wall, archery, horseback riding, Frisbee golf, crafts, and more! In the morning, adults will be challenged and connect duing worship and Bible study while camp staff teach and entertain the children. Afternoons will be play time for families to have a chance to experience camp together. Nights hold a campfire, parent date/kid fun night, and a fun family event night! Take the opportunity to unplug and play as a family, and we'll take care of the rest! Please visit our website for more information: Our Camp Website Link: www.campoftherisingson.com
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp of the Rising Son also hosts retreats, seminars, and programs when camp is not in session. Please refer to our website for more information about our programs.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please visit our website for camp sessions, dates, and fees: Our Camp Website Link: www.campoftherisingson.com
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
It is a unique privilege and responsibility to serve hundreds of campers and their families each summer. Our aim is to employ enthusiastic young men and women who are committed to growing in their relationship to Christ and to proclaiming and living out the Gospel. We strive to create a safe environment, intentionally seek opportunities to develop relationships with our campers, and share Christ in every aspect of daily life.
Our summer staff is at the heart of our ministry and has a great potential to impact the campers. This is why we seek to hire the best staff possible each summer. CRS staff are role models to our campers, and because of this we have a set of guidelines and rules that staff must follow. We do this because what we as staff do in moderation, the campers will do in excess. We want to be wholesome, godly leaders for these campers.
For more information or to download an application, please refer to our website.
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Camp of the Rising Son
Please note that our list of 2024 Mississippi Christian Camps also includes information on Mississippi Christian Camp Scholarships, Financial Aid, and other 'Campership' or Financial Assistance. Look within each camp's description for the CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS AND FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE heading.
Visit Our Camp Stanislaus Website
228-466-4747 Ext. 277
camp[AT]ststan.com
304 South Beach Blvd.
Bay Saint Louis, MS 39520
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: 8 - 15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Catholic.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Football, Baseball, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Team Sports, Computers, Science, Technology, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Water Skiing, Too.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 60 miles outside New Orleans, LA on Mississippi's Beautiful Gulf Coast on the grounds of St. Stanislaus College.
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CAMP FACILITIES: 6 wing dormitory, 2 gymnasiums, outdoor basketball court, sand Hall, school building, 1,000 foot pier, ski camp, dining hall, tennis courts, pool.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Activities offered: Water Skiing, Sailing, Fishing, Archery, Marine Biology, Arts and Hobbies, Sports and much more.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership program.
FAMILY CAMP SESSION(S): Camp offers a Father & Son camp May 29th & 30th. The cost is $250 for father & son and $100 for each additional son.
OTHER CAMP INFO: A FUN, ENJOYABLE & SAFE SUMMER! The mission of Camp Stanislaus is to provide campers and counselors a safe and enjoyable recreational and learning experience in the Catholic tradition and under the leadership of the Brothers of the Sacred Heart.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
We offer four weeks of camp. Campers can come for 1,2,3 or 4 weeks. June 7th - 13th, June 14th - 20th, June 21st - 27th, and June 28th - July 4th.
Resident Camper: $795 per week
Day Camper: $400 per week
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Camp Stanislaus is always looking for eager young men and women to join our team. Find out more information at: Our Camp Website Link: campstanislaus.com.
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Camp Stanislaus
Some Mississippi Christian 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 Mississippi Christian 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 Triple N Ranch Website
662-299-8990
silver46592000[AT]yahoo.com
Hwy 35
Carrollton, Mississippi 38917
CAMPER AGES: 7-12
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Spend a fun week on a ranch. Horseback riding, swimming, canoeing, lake, ponds, & pool.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Wheelchair access
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Wilderness/Nature, and more.
CAMP LOCATION: We are located on hwy 35 between Holcomb and Carrollton, Mississippi.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Bunkhouse, outdoor pool, lake, 3 ponds.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Current Camp Job Positions: Need camp director and two counselors.
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Triple N Ranch
Visit Our Twin Lakes Summer Camp Website
601-845-6858
info[AT]twinlakescamp.org
155 Milner Road
Florence, Mississippi 39073
CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Twin Lakes Summer Camp Video
CAMPER AGES: 5-15
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. CCCA
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Twin Lakes Summer Camp in Florence, Mississippi is focused on providing an environment for campers that is both safe and fun, while being intentionally grounded in Biblical teaching.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Inflatable Waterfront With 155-foot Tube Slide, Wild Wilderness Adventure, Pool, Twin Lakes Super Fun Games (TLSFG), Riflery & Archery, Horseback Riding, Rock Climbing, Challenge Course, Leather Crafts & Kayaking.
CAMP LOCATION: Twin Lakes Summer camp is located on 500 rolling acres, 15 miles south of Jackson, in central Mississippi between I-55 and Hwy 49 South.
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CAMP FACILITIES: The camp and conference center has 36 modern cabins, 5 adult style lodges, outdoor pool, disc golf, human foosball, outdoor basketball court, game field, tennis courts, tree house area, canoeing, volleyball, inflatable water park, challenge course, rock climbing tower, two dining halls, 100-foot lookout tower, walking trails, bonfire site and much much more!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: 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 45 years, Twin Lakes has shown the love of Christ to campers from a variety of backgrounds throughout the Southeast.
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.
Twin Lakes summer staff members 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 also oversee the health and safety of the camp program.
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: The Leader in Training program at Twin Lakes Summer Camp is designed to encourage personal growth in Jesus Christ, challenge youth to be godly leaders and prepare them to minister to and serve others. LITs are given opportunities to serve within our traditional camp setting at activities, meals and nightly programs. Twin Lakes LITs must be interviewed and approved. Applications are available on our website.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Twin Lakes offers financial assistance to our camper families. Simply submit registration form with deposit and request our "financial assistance application."
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Twin Lakes Camp & Conference Center is a year-round ministry available to guests throughout the Southeast for either conferences and retreats, or summer camp programs. Our state-of-the-art facilities, exciting recreation options, and delicious southern style food service are the perfect place to spend your time.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
2017 Twin Lakes Summer Camp Schedule:
Day Camp (May 29-June 2)
Overnight Camp 1 (June 5-10)
Overnight Camp 2 (June 12-17)
Overnight Camp 3 (June 19-24)
Overnight Camp 4 (June 26-July 1)
Overnight Camp 5, (July 3-8)
Overnight Camp 6 (July 10-15)
Visit the Our Camp Website Link: www.twinlakescamp.org for online registration options.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Openings for summer staff positions available through our website at Our Camp Website Link: www.twinlakescamp.org.
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Twin Lakes Summer Camp
Visit Our YOUR Summer Program Website
Direct: 662-366-6928
Phone: 662-562-0100, ext. 1-244
Fax: 662-562-6979
summerprogram[AT]baddour.org
3297 Highway 51 South
PO Box 97
Senatobia, Mississippi 38668
CAMPER AGES: 16-35
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway.
CAMPER GENDER(S): All Boy Campers. All Girl Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. The Baddour Center
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: The summer program is a week-long event committed to providing participants a happy, healthy and rewarding summer experience for teenagers and adults ages 16-35 in a safe, fun and inclusive environment.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: YOUR Summer Program is an opportunity for The Baddour Center to partner with parents/family members of persons with intellectual disabilities to provide a unique respite. Participants are offered opportunities: to make new friends, to tap into their unique talents and creativity, to be challenged by exciting activities of play and leisure, and to create memories that will last forever.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Dance, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Swimming, Volleyball, and more. Themed Activities
Swimming In Outdoor Pool
Arts & Crafts
Music Therapy
Talent Show
Games
& More!
CAMP LOCATION: We are located about 35 miles south of Memphis, Tenn., on The Baddour Center's nearly 120-acre campus. Participants will stay in a group home, and all activities will be on the campus. Please visit our Facebook page to see last year's photo album.
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CAMP FACILITIES: Participants will use many of the buildings on The Baddour Center's campus, including one group home, outdoor pool, Community Life building, gymnasium, auditorium, and more.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: YOUR Summer Program was started in 2015. We look forward to our fourth year and four different weeks (2 for males, 2 for females) of fun!
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: The Baddour Center is dedicated to providing a model residential community for adults with mild and moderate intellectual disabilities in an environment that promotes maximum growth intellectually, spiritually, physically, socially, emotionally and vocationally.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Males: June 2-6, 2019; June 16-20, 2019
Females: June 9-13, 2018; June 23-27, 2019
Cost: $700 per session
Visit Our Camp Website Link: www.baddour.org to print an application.
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YOUR Summer Program
Visit Our Camp Bratton-Green Website
601-859-1556
ezell[AT]graycenter.org
1530 Way Road
Canton, Mississippi 39046
CAMPER AGES: 7-16
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Monday - Saturday
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian.
BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Camp Bratton-Green has been offering the best in summer camping since 1947. Bratton-Green serves over 100 kids per week, offering a safe environment for kids to grow.
SPECIAL NEEDS CAMPERS: Camp Bratton-Green has offered Special Needs camps for 50 years, called Special Session. Bratton-Green believes in inclusion and empowering our special needs guests.
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Volleyball, Team Sports, Adventure, and more. We Offer Traditional Camp Activities Such As Nature, Swimming, Boating, Music, Arts & Crafts, Ropes Course, Big Games, Etc...
CAMP LOCATION: We are located 10 miles north of Canton, MS off of Highway 51. Please visit our website or contact us for more information.
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CAMP FACILITIES: We have 8 cabins, rec hall, dining hall, chapel, 30 acre lake, swimming pool, challenge course and 750 acres of property to enjoy!
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: We believe in offering a safe community for ALL children. Camp Bratton-Green is owned by the Episcopal Diocese of Mississippi, but we encourage any child looking for the opportunity for new friends and exciting experiences to attend.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We will help make sure no child is turned away for financial reasons.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Camp Bratton-Green is part of the Gray Center, offering programs and spaces throughout the year.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Please follow the link to our website for Session Dates!
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Camp BrattonGreen
Warner-Tully Memorial YMCA Camp
http://www.warnertullycamp.com/
267 YMCA Place
Vicksburg, MS 39183
601-638-1071
kollinjfalk[AT]gmail.com
Visit the website for more information.
MORE MISSISSIPPI SUMMER CHRISTIAN CAMPS ARE COMING SOON. YOU CAN CHOOSE ANOTHER STATE FROM THE LIST BELOW.
MISSISSIPPI CHRISTIAN CAMP OWNERS & DIRECTORS: If you would like to submit your camp for listing in our 2024 Best Mississippi Summer Christian Camps Directory, please click on the "SUBMIT YOUR CAMP" link above.
MISSISSIPPI CHRISTIAN 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 2024 GUIDE TO CHOOSING THE BEST SUMMER CHRISTIAN CAMP for some great camp research tips and lots of important 2024 summer camp info.
In addition to our 2024 Mississippi Summer Christian 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 2024 CAMP GUIDE page.
You can go directly to any of our other 2024 Special Interest Camp Directories from the list in the black bar at the bottom of this page.
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