Intergenerational Camps at Sumatanga
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Grand Camp:
Age: 4-9 year olds with grandparent(s) Dates: July 7-9 Grand Camp 1 Director: Jim Frazier July 10-12 Grand Camp 2 Director: Jim Frazier Location: Retreat Centers Cost: 1st Adult-$150 1st Child-$100 2nd Adult -$140 2nd Child-$90 3rd Child -$80 4th Child-$70 |
Grand Camp is a very popular camp experience where grandparent(s) and grandchild(ren) share in all the 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, and hayrides, among others. Bible study and evening worship are core experiences of Grandcamp, enjoyed by campers of all ages!
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Traditional Summer Camp Experiences at Sumatanga
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The weeks of June 9/10 and July 14/15 will be under the leadership of a team of long-time Sumatanga campers and leaders
who have come together to plan the theme, the curriculum, recruit & train volunteers, and blend beloved traditions with new expressions of faith in a camp setting. This intergenerational team seeks to create camps in continuity with Sumatanga’s legacy of
investing in the spiritual development of North Alabama’s children & youth.
who have come together to plan the theme, the curriculum, recruit & train volunteers, and blend beloved traditions with new expressions of faith in a camp setting. This intergenerational team seeks to create camps in continuity with Sumatanga’s legacy of
investing in the spiritual development of North Alabama’s children & youth.
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Day Camp:
Age: rising 1st-3rd graders Dates: June 10-14 Day Camp 1 Director: Eleanor Christiansen July 15-19 Day Camp 2 Director: Melanie Schuler Daily: from 8:30am-3:30pm Location: McBee Pavillion Cost: $150 per camper. Our Day Camp program is the perfect way for rising 1st-3rd graders to have their first Sumatanga style camp experience! Day Campers will spend days outside swimming, playing games, canoeing, hiking and making some super campy crafts. Campers will come with their participating church. Each church will register for their desired number of spots for campers and volunteers (in a 6:1 ratio). Our Day Camp leadership will lead everyone in an amazing week of fun and faith! To register for day camp, please contact Eleanor at echristiansen@trinitybirmingham.com |
Elementary Camp:
Age: rising 4th-6th graders Dates: June 9-14 Elementary 1 / Directors: Allison Sligh and Earl Freeman July 14-19 Elementary 2 / Directors: Joy and Neale Morgan Location: Main Lodge Cost: $525 per camper 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! |
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Mid High Camp:
Age: rising 6th-8th graders Dates: June 9-14 Mid High 1 / Directors: To Be Determined July 14-19 Mid High 2 / Directors: Allison Sligh and Earl Freeman Location: Pool Camp Cabins Cost: $525 per camper Our mid-high camps give youth an opportunity to personally engage in God's word as they transitions 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. |
Senior High Camp:
Age: rising 9th-rising 12th graders Dates: June 9-14 Senior High 1 / Directors: Mary Katherine Stone and Melinda Adkins July 14-19 Senior High 2 / Directors: Allison Sligh and Earl Freeman Location: Pool Camp Cabins Cost: $525 per camper Senior High camps offer a week of spiritual formation and leadership development through creative worship, intentional fellowship, and outdoor adventures. Activities like Alpine Tower and swing, 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. |
Music and Arts Week at Sumatanga
Elementary MAW: Youth MAW:
Age: rising 3rd-6th graders Age: rising 7th-rising 12th graders
Dates: July 7th-12 Dates: July 7th-12th
Location: Main Lodge Location: Main Lodge
Cost: $300 per camper Cost: $300 per camper
Music and Arts campers will spend the week immersed in the arts. Campers will spend about 3 hours a day in various choral rehearsals led by some of the best directors in the state. In addition, each camper will get the opportunity to choose two focus classes that interest them. In the midst of all of the singing and learning, campers will get to participate in the many other summer camp activities such as bible studies, swimming, archery, and much more on a daily basis. The week builds to a powerful conclusion in a combined children and youth concert on Friday night. Bring the whole family and your friends to hear the choirs sing, the bells ring, and experience the joyful noises that will raise the roof! Camper check-out will follow the Friday evening performance. Any questions or concern please call Teresa Banks @ (205) 675-7969
Age: rising 3rd-6th graders Age: rising 7th-rising 12th graders
Dates: July 7th-12 Dates: July 7th-12th
Location: Main Lodge Location: Main Lodge
Cost: $300 per camper Cost: $300 per camper
Music and Arts campers will spend the week immersed in the arts. Campers will spend about 3 hours a day in various choral rehearsals led by some of the best directors in the state. In addition, each camper will get the opportunity to choose two focus classes that interest them. In the midst of all of the singing and learning, campers will get to participate in the many other summer camp activities such as bible studies, swimming, archery, and much more on a daily basis. The week builds to a powerful conclusion in a combined children and youth concert on Friday night. Bring the whole family and your friends to hear the choirs sing, the bells ring, and experience the joyful noises that will raise the roof! Camper check-out will follow the Friday evening performance. Any questions or concern please call Teresa Banks @ (205) 675-7969
Special Camps at Sumatanga
Youth Special Camp: Adult Special Camp:
Dates: June 10-15 Dates: July 21-26
Contact: Deborah Wyatt at 256-307-5083 or deborahwyatt22@yahoo.com Contact: Joy Davis at 256-658-8359 or joyes64@yahoo.com
Sumatanga has been hosting camps for youth and adults with intellectual and cognitive disabilities for over 30 years. Every summer campers and volunteers come together to celebrate God, friendship and nature. Our camp maintains a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio of counselors to campers. Female and male campers bunk separately, but spend waking hours with their family groups. All camps have a registered nurse on site to administer medications and assess the health of our campers. During summer camp, campers have fun participating in several activities including: canoeing, swimming, ropes course, hiking, crafts, picnics, music and games! After lunch a daily nap is thoroughly enjoyed to ensure plenty and lots of energy! Evening activities at camp involve everyone getting together for a big event. They include movies, stories around the campfire, games and dance. After the evening activities, campers and counselors enjoy an evening snack before heading off to bed.
Dates: June 10-15 Dates: July 21-26
Contact: Deborah Wyatt at 256-307-5083 or deborahwyatt22@yahoo.com Contact: Joy Davis at 256-658-8359 or joyes64@yahoo.com
Sumatanga has been hosting camps for youth and adults with intellectual and cognitive disabilities for over 30 years. Every summer campers and volunteers come together to celebrate God, friendship and nature. Our camp maintains a 1:1 or 1:2 ratio of counselors to campers. Female and male campers bunk separately, but spend waking hours with their family groups. All camps have a registered nurse on site to administer medications and assess the health of our campers. During summer camp, campers have fun participating in several activities including: canoeing, swimming, ropes course, hiking, crafts, picnics, music and games! After lunch a daily nap is thoroughly enjoyed to ensure plenty and lots of energy! Evening activities at camp involve everyone getting together for a big event. They include movies, stories around the campfire, games and dance. After the evening activities, campers and counselors enjoy an evening snack before heading off to bed.