“Beloved, let us love one another, because love is from God; everyone who loves is born of God and knows God.” -1 John 4:7
God's love surrounds us and connects us to each other. But love isn't easy, and loving God and each other wouldn't be possible without God's help and guidance.
The 2024 theme for Sumatanga's summer camps is Linked In Love. We will dive into God's deep and wide love for us and explore the call to love one another.
Each week, we will play in God's creation, study God's word, and experience God’s love through immersive programming as we are all transformed by the love that grows in Christian community. Sumatanga's 2024 Summer camps will plant seeds of faith and the lifetime connections created when a Christian community is Linked In Love.
Dates: June 24-28, July 22-26 Cost: $165* Description: Camp Sumatanga’s Day Camp program (for rising 1st-3rd graders) is the perfect way for your child to be engaged with the outdoors, participate in new and fun activities, and make new friends. Day Campers spend their days in a variety of activities, including swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, field games, and more. Campers can sign up for one week or multiple weeks! There is never a dull moment at Day Camp! Day Camp sessions run Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-4:30 pm.
CLASSIC ELEMENTARY CAMPS
Dates: Elementary 1: June 16-21, Elementary 2: July 7-12 Cost: $450* Description: Our elementary camps are designed to encourage and inspire campers on their faith journeys through bible exploration, worship, singing, and Christian community. Campers will also participate in traditional summer camp activities such as swimming, hiking, canoeing, crafts, group games, and so much more! Elementary 1 Camp Minister: Amanda Vernon, Director of Children’s Ministry, Grace United Methodist Church, Birmingham Elementary 2 Camp Minister: Logan Cate, Director of Children’s Ministry, Athens First Methodist Church, Athens
CLASSIC MID HIGH CAMP
Dates: June 9-14 Cost: $450* Description: Our mid-high camps give youth an opportunity to personally engage in God's word as they transition from hearing to actively listening and discussing their faith with peers. To aid in this transition, campers will be placed in family groups to create intentional, Christian community. Mid-High Camp also offers more freedom to choose what the activities they will participate in each day. These choices include swimming, hiking, the Alpine Tower, basketball, archery, and many more exciting activities. Mid Hi Camp Minister: Joy Morgan, Pastor, Heflin United Methodist Church
classic senior High camp
Dates: June 23-28 Cost: $450* Description: Senior High camps offer a week of spiritual formation and leadership development through creative worship, intentional fellowship and outdoor adventures. Activities like rock climbing, swimming, crafts, hiking, archery and many other favorites provide daily recreation. Campers will also participate in small groups for discussion and reflection as well as large group activities for community formation. Senior High camps provide opportunities for spiritual growth through empowerment, worship and community formation. Senior Hi Camp Minister: Caitlin Harper, United Methodist Church Planting Pastor, West End Community Church, Birmingham
Grand Camps
Dates: July1-3 Description: Grand Camp is a very popular experience where grandparent(s) and grandchild(reg) share in all summer camp activities as a unit and bond with other participants as well. What a great way to familiarize younger children with Sumatanga! Grand campers will get their own private room with bath in the retreat centers. Activities may include swimming, crafts, canoeing, archery, and low ropes, among others. Bible study and evening worship are core experiences of Grand Camp, enjoyed by campers of all ages.