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
- 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
Sitting on about 65 acres of land in Northern Florida. 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
- Conference Center
- Baptistry
- Choir rehearsal area
- Seating for 4000
- Dining Hall with commercial kitchen
- 30 private rooms
- 200 cabin units
- Gymnasium
- Basketball courts
- Nature trails
- Waterfront activities
- Skating Rink
- Zipline
- Aquatics
- Go-carts
- Nature activities
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
- 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
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
- Friendship Camp (Ages 8-14)
- Adventurer and Junior Sports Camp (ages 7-12)
- Teen Camp (ages 13-19)
- Basketball Camp ( ages 7+)
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- 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
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
- Auditorium
- Cafeteria
- Villas
- Flex rooms
- Youth Pavilion
- Gymnasium
- Nature Trails
- Soccer Field
- Outdoor basketball court
- Junior Camp
- Teen Camp
- Music Camp
- Sports Camp