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Spring & Spring Break Leadership Camps, Programs, Workshops, & Classes in Tennessee are Starting in March, 2024

Many of our Tennessee Leadership Camps offer Spring & Spring Break Leadership Programs, Activities, Workshops & Classes starting in March, 2024.

Be sure to check the "Year-Round Programs and Other Camp Info" headings of each camp listing for specifics, or give any Leadership Camp you're interested in a call to check on Spring & Spring Break dates, times and availability.

Spring & Spring Break 2024 Leadership Camp Open Houses & Reunions

Many of our Leadership Camps will be hosting Spring & Spring Break Reunions for their previous campers, and Spring & Spring 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 March, 2024.

Best Tennessee Spring & Spring Break Leadership Day Camps Starting in March, 2024

Looking for a Great Tennessee Leadership Day Camp? Look at each camp's TYPE OF CAMP description. Many of our Best Tennessee Day Leadership Camps also list their exact hours, and if they offer before and after camp activities.

Best Tennessee Year-Round
Leadership Camps, Classes & Leadership Programs

Many of our Best Tennessee Summer Leadership Camps also offer Year Round Leadership Camp Programs, Classes, and Activities. You should contact the camps you are interested in to see if they offer Fall, Winter and/or Spring Leadership Programs, too.

Best Tennessee Spring & Spring Break Leadership Camp Jobs

Searching for Tennessee Leadership Camp Jobs? Many of our Best Leadership Camps are now listing their 2024 Spring & Spring 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 "Spring & Spring Break Employment Opportunities" pages.

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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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Camp Lantern Creek
Montgomery, Texas
936-597-8225

Ages: 7 - 17 . All Girl Campers. Overnight Camp.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: While summer might look a little different this year, Camp Lantern Creek promises it will continue to bring the Creeker spirit to our campers and families this summer! CLC Unique, our virtual camp option, will begin on June 22, and will consist of week-long sessions that will offer one-of-a-kind programs unique to each session. Through our virtual programming, we will create memories with our new and seasoned Creekers, virtually.

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Summer Art Camps and Workshops
Online Camp Fremont, California

Visit Our Summer Art Camps and Workshops Website
510-353-0860 or 925-353-2877
jessica[AT]ichenartacademy.com
43319 Mission Blvd
Fremont, California 94539

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
Ichen Art Academy, Fremont School
43319 Mission Blvd, Fremont, CA 94539

Ichen Art Academy, Pleasanton School
4430 Willow Road, Suite I
Pleasanton CA 94588

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
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CAMPER AGES: Art Camps (5-8), Digital Illustration(9+), Workshops(11+)

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp. Online. Weekly summer art camps and workshops and weekend art classes

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Both online and in-person art camps for ages 5-9.
Digital Illustration online camps for ages 9+;
Art workshops for ages 11+.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Fine Arts/Crafts, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: 4430 Willow Road, Suite I
Pleasanton, CA 94588

We also have over 100+ online summer art camps and workshops for K-12 students.

Please visit our Facebook webpage Our Camp Website Link: Facebook.com for camp photos for the past five years. You will be amazed by the high quality of our students artworks.

CAMP FACILITIES: We have both online art camps/workshops and in-person camps for our 2021 summer art program. Go to Our Camp Website Link: IchenArtAcademy.com for more information.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Becoming an Ichen Art Academy student means that you have the opportunity to learn from the best art school with a long proven record of success to develop your creativity, foundational skills and artistic talents that will propel you to reach your full potential.

Best Quality Art Program
Since its inception in 1997 (formerly known as Ichen Art Studio), Ichen Art Academy has been putting relentless focus on developing high-quality art programs, reflected through its students’ artworks and measured by its students’ achievements. Many of its art-major students have now gone on to renowned art colleges and most prestigious majors such as CalArt’s Character Animation, ArtCenter’s Entertainment Design and Rhode Island School of Design. Some art-major students from early years have found employments in high-tech companies such as Google, Facebook and Netflix. Similarly, its non-art-major students have been accepted by nation’s top universities such as Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and MIT with the help of submission of a strong supplemental art portfolio. By consistently winning large numbers of national level awards in art competitions, Ichen Art Academy students’ skill levels and artworks are among the best in every age group.

Systematic and Comprehensive K-12 Art Education
Ichen Art Academy offers systematic and comprehensive art education to K-12 students and adults. All of its instructors are highly accomplished artists with many years of teaching and industry experience. Currently the following programs are offered
(Click the respective link to view students' artworks from that age group):

--Children’s Creative Art (Ages 5 to 8)
--Chinese Painting and Calligraphy (Ages 8+)
--Drawing and Sketch Level 1-Basic (Ages 8 to 10) Level 1 (Ages 10-11), 2 and 3 (Ages 12+)
--Oil Painting and Watercolor (Ages 12+)
--Digital Art for Beginner (Ages 9+), Intermediate and Advanced Levels (Ages 12+)
--Cartoon, Manga and Character Design (Ages 11+)
--AP Art Prep (Ages 14+)

Art Consultation Service for College Applications
The art counselor team at Ichen Art Academy specializes in helping art-major students prepare strong college art portfolios and apply for top art colleges and majors in the US. The team is also responsible for helping non-art-major students develop robust supplemental art portfolios for applying top private universities.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: We partner with Youth Art Foundation, a non-profit organization to help our students develop leadership and utilize their art talents and skills to make positive contributions to their communities.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: Ichen Art Academy provides comprehensive and systematic art education for K-12 students on a yearly basis. Please check our curriculum webpage for a detailed description:

Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

OTHER CAMP INFO: Oil Painting, watercolor, Portrait/Figure Drawing, Illustration, Chinese Painting, Drawing and Sketching, AP Art Boot Camp, Open Studio, Fashion Design, UI/UX Design, Architectural and Interior Design, Animation and Game Design, Digital Art, Creative Comic Books, Manga and Anime, Cartoon and Character Design, Perspective Drawing, Graphic Design, 3D Modeling and much more.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Art Camps for kids ages 5-9:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Digital Illustration Art Camp for ages 9+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

Summer Art Workshops for ages 11+:
Our Camp Website Link: www.ichenartacademy.com

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Tennessee Leadership Camps

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Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp, Tennessee Teens Rock Camp
Nashville, TN

Visit Our Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp, Tennessee Teens Rock Camp Website
director[AT]yeahrocks.org
office[AT]yeahrocks.org
PO Box 160964
Nashville, TN 37216

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp, Tennessee Teens Rock Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 10 - 17

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers. All Girl Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp is a summer day camp for girls ages 10-17. SGRRC's mission is to support a culture of positive self-esteem and collaboration among girls while building community through music. SGRRC recognizes the potential of every young woman to be a strong, talented, creative and empowered individual while providing a safe space where all girls rock. Two one-week sessions offered in both Nashville and Murfreesboro. Tennessee Teens Rock Camp is the same idea, just offered for co-ed students!

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Musical Theater, Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, and more. Girl Leadership.

Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp, Tennessee Teens Rock Camp is a Top Leadership Summer Camp located in Nashville Tennessee offering many fun and educational Leadership and other activities, including: Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Music/Band, Musical Theater and more. Southern Girls Rock & Roll Camp, Tennessee Teens Rock Camp is a top Leadership Camp for ages: 10 - 17.
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CAMP LOCATION: Southern Girls Rock and Roll Camps and Tennessee Teens Rock Camps take place on the campuses of Middle Tennessee State University (MTSU) and Vanderbilt University Campus. Please check out yeahrocks.org for more info!

CAMP FACILITIES: Screen Printing studios, Recording Engineering studios, Music Ensemble facilities.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Southern Girls Rock and Roll Camp (SGRRC) is a summer day camp for girls ages 10-17. SGRRC's provides a conservatory style learning atmosphere in which students are immersed for one week in the art form of music and for 11 years has provided unique music programming that is accessible and engaging for young people because of its emphasis on popular music. Students participate in instrument instruction (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, etc.), music industry workshops (songwriting, recording technology, photography, etc.), ensemble practice and guest artist performances.

As the primary program of the camp, students form a band and learn in an ensemble setting using popular music to build music fundamentals. Students are taught how to play instruments, work together in a band, write original songs and market their bands. At the end of the camp, the students have the opportunity to perform what they have learned during a showcase for their peers and community members.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Girls Leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Both Need-Based and Merit-Based scholarships are available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: YEAH! provides weekly music classes (Rock Block), after-school classes at area schools and community centers, and annual summer day camps.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Youth Empowerment through Arts & Humanities, Inc. (YEAH!) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Middle Tennessee. It is the organization's mission to provide artistic and cultural experiences for young people, believing the arts and performance can empower youth to become creative, productive and confident members of a connected creative community. YEAH! provides weekly music classes (Rock Block), after-school classes at schools and community centers, and annual summer day camps.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Visit yeahrocks.org for dates. Scholarships available. Contact: Sarah Bandy, Executive Director, director[AT]yeahrocks.org

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer jobs are available at Our Camp Website Link: yeahrocks.org.

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Leadership Camps in TN
Offer Day & Overnight Options

Some Tennessee Leadership 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 Leadership 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.




FICA Young Investors Wall Street Training Summer Camp
Tennessee Location(s)

Visit Our FICA Young Investors Wall Street Training Summer Camp Website
888-320-9990
mail[AT]ficaworld.net
Locations throughout the US
11310 S. Orange Blossom Trail #244
Orlando, Florida 32837

OTHER CAMP LOCATIONS:
Atlanta, GA
Chicago, IL
Houston, TX
Jacksonville, FL
Kansas City, MO
Miami, FL
Nashville, TN
New York, NY
Oakland, CA
Phoenix, AZ
San Francisco, CA
Tampa, FL
Seattle, WA
Washington DC

WINTER (OFF-SEASON) OFFICE ADDRESS:
11310 S. Orange Blossom Trail #244
Orlando, Florida  32837

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our FICA Young Investors Wall Street Training Summer Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 8-19

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp. Daily: 9am-4pm

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

BRIEF CAMP DESCRIPTION: Fun, Exciting and Informative! These three terms sum up the FICA Young Investors Summer Camps. Students enjoy financial intelligence training, video and board games, financial field trips to local financial districts, and guest speakers from some of America's largest corporations.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Technology, Academics, and more. Financial Intelligence, Financial Investment Training, Wall Street Summer Camp.

CAMP LOCATION: San Francisco State University
1650 Holloway Avenue
San Francisco, CA 94132

CAMP FACILITIES: FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM are held in safe and professional learning environment; usually on the campuses of some of America's most prestigious Colleges, Universities and or executive/education learning centers

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: These three terms sum up our comprehensive and very informative FICA Young Investors Wall Street Summer Camps TM. While we are very committed to providing certified instructors, field trips and superior financial intelligence informative training applications, we don't just stop there. We make sure to set aside some time for a little fun, tours and entertainment activities. As a result, learning about the world of business and financial intelligence has never ever been this much fun!

Future Investor Clubs of America's comprehensive financial training system includes: Access to the FICA's Members Camp Preparatory Training Network; Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers TM; Winning On Wall Street Kickoff TM; American Dream Plan introductory training; Basic Financial Intelligence Training TM (BFIT); Advance Financial Intelligence Training TM (AFIT); Executive Financial Intelligence Training TM (EFIT); Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT); International Financial Intelligence Training TM (IFIT) intelligence training curriculum's presented in a creative and interactive way to enhance the learning process.

All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience.

Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp programs are designed to be a top quality, positive comprehensive learning experience that students will never forget. Therefore, FICA has incorporated carefully designed Financial Field Trips TM to enhance the students experience and learning process.

FICA members who have completed the Basic (BFIT), Advanced (AFIT) and or Executive Financial Intelligence Training (EFIT) curriculum receive Certificates of Completion and are eligible to participate in many fun, exciting and informative events.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: All Future Investor Clubs of America summer camp instructors are Certified Financial Intelligence Trainers(CFIT) having completed our training programs. Each CFIT has years of business, education, executive, investing and or financial services experience. In addition to industry experience, our instructors must complete 40 hours of training on how to teach each of our BFIT, AFIT, EFIT, IFIT and LFIT curriculum's.

Future Investor Clubs, Chapters and Centers are eligible to select lead teachers and instructors to attend CFIT training programs. Individuals completing our instructor comprehensive training programs earn the designation of Certified Financial Intelligence Trainer TM (CFIT). Business and financial industry executives, managers, investment advisors, commodity/stock brokers, traders and other professionals are scheduled as guest speakers during the camp training week.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Depending on your camp length of stay, approval and city selection, students will visit such places as: Downtown Business Districts; Investment and Community Banks; Commodity/Stock Market Brokerages, Angel Investor Networks; Federal Reserve Bank; Venture Capital Networks; Fortune 500 Companies; Private Equity Corporations; Hedge & Mutual Fund Corporations, Insurance Corporations; Corporate Meetings; College/University Business School Tours; Investment Trading Companies, Commodity/Stock Exchanges and more!

All field trips are held daily and are designed to provide attending students a once in a lifetime summer learning experience.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Camps are held in June, July and August.

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Tennessee Teens Rock Camp
Murfreesboro, TN

Visit Our Tennessee Teens Rock Camp Website
615-849-8140
artsempoweryouth[AT]gmail.com
701 E Main St
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

CAMP VIDEO LINK:
Watch Our Tennessee Teens Rock Camp Video

CAMPER AGES: 10 - 17

TYPE OF CAMP: Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Music/Band, Fine Arts/Crafts, Video/Filmmaking/Photography, Science, Academics, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: The camp takes place in beautiful Middle Tennessee. Murfreesboro is 30 miles southeast of Nashville, TN. This part of the country is so ingrained in music, specifically popular music, which brings a wonderful community for our students in which to learn.

Our other location is I.T. Creswell Magnet School of the Arts at 3500 John Mallette Drive.

CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Tennessee Teens Rock Camp (TNTRC) is a summer day camp for girls and boys ages 10-17. TNTRC's provides a conservatory style learning atmosphere in which students are immersed for one week in the art form of music and for 11 years has provided unique music programming that is accessible and engaging for young people because of its emphasis on popular music.

Students participate in instrument instruction (guitar, bass, drums, keyboards, vocals, etc.), music industry workshops (songwriting, recording technology, photography, etc.), ensemble practice and guest artist performances. As the primary program of the camp, students form a band and learn in an ensemble setting using popular music to build music fundamentals. Students are taught how to play instruments, work together in a band, write original songs and market their bands.

At the end of the camp, the students have the opportunity to perform what they have learned during a showcase for their peers and community members.

CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: Leadership.

CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: Both Need-Based and Merit-Based scholarships are available.

YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: YEAH! provides weekly music classes (Rock Block), after-school classes at area schools and community centers, and annual summer day camps.

OTHER CAMP INFO: Youth Empowerment through Arts & Humanities, Inc. (YEAH!) is a 501(c)(3) not-for-profit organization based in Middle Tennessee. It is the organization's mission to provide artistic and cultural experiences for young people, believing the arts and performance can empower youth to become creative, productive and confident members of a connected creative community. YEAH! provides weekly music classes (Rock Block), after-school classes at schools and community centers, and annual summer day camps.

CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
Session 1: Tennessee Teens Rock Camp (Murfreesboro, TN), June 22-26, 2015

Session 2: Tennessee Teens Rock Camp (Nashville, TN) July 13-18, 2015

Scholarships available.

Contact: Josh Hildebrandt, Administrative Director, artsempoweryouth[AT]gmail.com

SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Summer jobs are available at Our Camp Website Link: yeahintheboro.org.

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Camp Riva-Lake
Winchester, Tennessee

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:
Dance, Theater, Fine Arts/Crafts, Basketball, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Tennis, Waterfront/Aquatics, Sailing, Volleyball, Wilderness/Nature, 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.

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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Higher Ground Summer Camp
Townsend, Tennessee

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:
Swimming, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more.

CAMP LOCATION: We are 30 miles south of Knoxville Tennessee at the edge of the Great Smoky Mountains National Park.

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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Coker Creek Village
Tellico Plains, Tennessee

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:
Basketball, Football, Baseball, Cheerleading, Soccer, Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Volleyball, Team Sports, Science, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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.

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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Deer Run Camps & Retreats
Thompson's Station, Tennessee

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:
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CAMPER AGES: 5 - 18

TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.

CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.

AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Nondenominational

CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, 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.

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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