Hey, Camp Fans!

Our Summer Camp Spotlights are great introductions to some of the breathtaking camps with whom we, here at Everything Summer Camp, have developed a relationship. We love telling about the fun times and the community spirit of these camps. Shining the spotlight on camps across the country at random, today we’re shining a spotlight on Camp DeSoto all girls camp.

Located in northern Alabama in the foothills of the Appalachian Mountains, Camp DeSoto is a home away from home, nestled among 185 acres of woods on the crest of Lookout Mountain. From 8 to 16 years old, girls find friendship, foresight, and—of course—fun at Camp DeSoto for a full month of summer.

DeSoto certainly knows how to make your camp experience an unforgettable time. Activities vary by the age of the campers, including: Archery, Canoeing, Climbing, Crafts, Creative Writing, Dance, Drama, Guitar, Horseback Riding, Photography, Riflery, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Tumbling, Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, Wilderness, and a much, much more.

Campers are also given the option to take one period of unstructured free time for themselves each day—time that they can soak up the summer camp lifestyle for themselves however they please.

Camp DeSoto campers feel right at home in their accommodating facilities. Life is better in the woods! Simple cabins offer comfort and convenience. Made up of wooden walls, screened windows, and metal cots, Camp DeSoto cabins deliver the perfect atmosphere for their campers’ summer visits. Sinks, toilets, and showers are always accessible and well-maintained.At Camp DeSoto, girls are encouraged to learn from each other and develop their relationships with themselves, others, and God. If you’re interested in Camp DeSoto for your summer camper, further look into it by checking out their website right here. And, as always, thanks for reading.

- John

Hey, Camp Aficionados!

If your kid has expressed interest in attending summer camp in the coming camp season, visit the Summer Camp Spotlight posts on the Blog to peruse potential camps where you can send your curious kid. I’m shining my spotlight on a great camp for boys in the Berkshires region of western Masachusetts. Check it out:

A YMCA camp for boys, Camp Becket (a.k.a. Camp Becket-in-the-Berkshires) was founded in 1903 by a man named George Hannum. Over a century of fun times and lifelong memories started there on Rudd Pond in Becket, Massachusetts. One of the oldest continually running summer camps in the country, Camp Becket is considered to be one of the best.

There’s a lot going on at Camp Becket. Choose from fun camp activities like Baseball, Basketball, Football, Hockey, Lacrosse, Rugby, Soccer, Tennis, Volleyball, Archery, Riflery, Swimming, Canoeing, Kayaking Creative Arts, Photography, Woodshop, Music, Drama, Climbing, High/Low Ropes Course, Nature, Outdoor Living Skills, and a whole lot more!

Campers go to the same three activities on Monday, Wednesday, and Friday and alternate with another three activities on Tuesday, Thursday, and Saturday while Sundays are left open to Village events.

Enjoy the performing arts and music classes in the jewel of Camp Becket—Gibson Hall is a magnificent sight that’s impressed campers since 1917. Campers can enjoy the quieter side of summer camp too in the Camp Becket Library, spending time reading, playing checkers and chess, or taking in a beautiful sunset. Get your meals in the boisterous Paul Dudley White Memorial Dining Hall, pray in the Chapel, and get well-rested in the accommodating cabins.

Boasting five athletic fields, courts for tennis, volleyball, and basketball, Camp Becket has archery ranges, a riflery range, a disk golf course, and so much more.

Camp Becket excels in teaching the younger generation to set their minds on traditional values and providing them with a sense of community and working together. It’s a place where boys spend their summers learning, laughing, and making long-lasting friendships.

Get acquainted with Camp Becket yourself and check it out right here. As always, thanks for reading.

- John

Hey, Camp Aficionados!

At some point or another, all kids develop some interest in the idea of going to summer camp. If you’re looking for a great summer camp to send your budding camper to, then today’s Blog post is specifically for you! I’m shining my spotlight on a wonderful summer camp for girls in North Carolina today: Camp Merri-Mac—an all girls, Christian camp.

Since its founding in 1945 by Spencer Boyd, Camp Merri-Mac has shown its campers a beautiful getaway from their everyday lives. It’s located among the mountains of western North Carolina, situated in Black Mountain. Camp Merri-Mac is a place where an abundance of happy times, lifelong friendships, and unforgettable memories, are fashioned every year!

There’s always a lot to do at this summer camp. They offer all the classic camp activities like Archery, Arts & Crafts, Backpacking, Canoeing, Chorus, Climbing, Dance, Diving, Drama, Emergency Water Safety, Fencing, Guitar, Gymnastics, Kayaking, Lacrosse, Riding, Riflery, Ropes Course, Soccer, Swimming, Tennis, Trips, Volleyball, Waterskiing, and more.

This camp presents its young campers with a pristine campground in which the facilities are clean and well-maintained, the equipment is updated with high quality, the horses are looking their best and ready to ride, and the cabins are cozy enough to make the campers feel like they’re at home.

With a strong staff made up of excellent role models, the girls of Camp Merri-Mac have a fantastic time as they take their first steps into a more independent life. The girls get a clearer image of who they are, they get a better understanding of what it’s like to be a part of a community, and they develop a deeper connection between themselves and God.

With their brother camp, Camp Timberlake nearby, this could be the place for your kids next summer. Check out Camp Merri-Mac for yourself right here and Camp Timberlake right here. Make a trip to Black Mountain, North Carolina to take part in a summer of adventure, fun, and personal growth. And, as always, thanks for reading.

- John

Hey, Summer Camp Fans!

With so many great summer camps to highlight, I’m talking about them year-round, even in the dead of winter! Everything Summer Camp has enjoyed the relationship we’ve grown with Alpine Camp for Boys just as all their campers grow to appreciate and enjoy the relationship they form with Alpine. Let me tell you about this great camp.

In operation since 1959, Alpine Camp sits high on top of Lookout Mountain in Mentone, Alabama. Boys will be boys. They’re encouraged to be at Camp Alpine where campers are given the opportunity to go on adventures and explore the massive rocks, rushing waterfalls, and deep woods that abound on the campgrounds.

Alpine Camp for Boys is a Christian summer camp first and foremost. This is a place where campers are encouraged to seek out not just their own personal growth, but their own, personal connection with God too.

And all the activities at Alpine Camp are geared to help their campers achieve these goals. More than just beautiful land, the amazing staff members at Alpine Camp are the best of the best. They’re involved with daily activities like Ropes Courses, Music and Art, Horseback Riding, Tennis, Watersports, Mountain Biking, Archery and Riflery, Fly Fishing, Wilderness Camping, Lacrosse, Golf, and so much more!

And where there are awesome activities, you can always find equally awesome facilities. The screened-in, open air cabins at Alpine can accommodate up to 10 campers. Each cabin shares central bath houses that provide showers, toilets, and sinks. Summers are jam-packed with fun in their open air gym, athletic field, tennis courts, and sand volleyball courts.

For a wonderful sense of comradery, maturation, and closer spiritual connection, Alpine Camp for Boys is a great place to make it all happen! Look into it for your camper and, as always, thanks for reading.

- John

Hey, Camp Fans!

There are so many great camps to talk about—Everything Summer Camp is happy to call your attention to them, one-by-one on our Summer Camp Spotlight posts. Today, our spotlight is on a residential camp for boys in Tuxedo, North Carolina—nestled in a peaceful mountaintop cove since 1969 sits the brother camp of Camp Greystone: Falling Creek Camp.

Having purchased 545 acres in 1968, a man named Jim Miller opened for Falling Creek Camp’s first season the following summer with 110 boys for a single, seven-week session. The camp has seen a few different owners in its nearly 50 years of existence. However, despite new owners and different faces every summer, Falling Creek is steeped in their traditions and history.

Campers are shown an awesome summer of sports like Archery, Basketball, Cross Country, Flag Football, Lacrosse, Rifelry, Soccer, and Tennis as well as outdoor adventures where you’ll go Mountain Biking, Rock Climbing, Backpacking, and take Canoe Trips. There’s fun in the water too and, of course, there’s lots of classic camp activities like Arts & Crafts, Pottery, Woodcrafts, and more.

Let me give you the virtual tour of Falling Creek Camp to show you what excellent, accommodating facilities await you for extraordinary summer experiences: First of all, Falling Creek boasts a multi-purpose gym where you can shoot hoops on the basketball court, kick goals for indoor soccer, or watch a performance on the stage!Outside, you’ll find five tennis courts, outdoor basketball courts, athletic fields, and an archery/riflery range. Climb 50 feet to the top of the Falling Creek Climbing Tower or go for a serious challenge on the 200 ft., granite face at Gilbert’s Rock! They also have a studio for pottery as well as arts and crafts time, along with a blacksmithing and woodworking shop.

And for a comfortable camp stay, Falling Creek provides 39 open-air, screened cabins with electricity and private baths/showers. Boys will be boys, and develop a sense of identity while becoming part of the camp community at Falling Creek Camp. Check out this camp for your kid and, as always, thanks for reading.

- John