Located about an hour south of Nashville, Horton Haven is an 150-acre camp that was founded in 1975. Since that time, many new buildings have been added to the camp, including a chapel, dining hall, gym with climbing wall and snack bar. Horton Haven designates specific weeks for different age groups of kids, which means kids will only be with children their own age. Day camp is for children ages 6 to 11. Once kids turn 8, they may attend one of the overnight camps (which extend through high school-age).
Kids can choose from a wide array of activities during their stay, including mountain biking, horseback riding, climbing and archery. There are 15 different activities offered at the camp. Horton Haven's mission statement is "Creating a Camp Environment Where People Come to Know and Follow Jesus Christ," and the teachers and counselors who work at the camp strive to reflect that aim.
Horton Haven Christian Camp
3711 Reed Harris Rd
Lewisburg, TN 37091
931-364-7656
hortonhaven.org
Coldstream Christian Camp, located about 40 miles from Nashville and situated on a 14-acre lake, is a camp for families, couples and kids. Every summer, the camp opens its doors for children ages 8 through 13, once for girls, once for boys. This kids camp lasts for four nights. While they're at Coldstream, children may enjoy such activities as: crafts, hiking, learning about the Bible, staying in a cabin with their friends and the classic of any camp experience--eating and singing around the campfire.
Coldstream Christian Camp
1820 J.M. Goodman Road
Adams, TN 37010
615-696-2208
coldstreamchristiancamp.org
Appalachian Christian Camp (or Camp ACC, the summer camp ministry) is a non-denominational camp committed to teaching and showing God's love to students. With programs for kids from kindergarten through 12th grade, Camp ACC has options all summer long.
Truthquest is a camp for younger children. Based on the age of the children, the Truthquest programs range from one through five nights long. Each program for older children (junior and senior high) has a distinct focus, like discipleship, sports or wilderness. Activities for kids include white-water rafting, using a zipline, rock climbing and Bible classes.
Appalachian Christian Camp
512 Cross Circle
Unicoi, TN 37692
423-743-3910
campacc.com
