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Opportunities to serve so many children and youth in the capacity that we do at Glisson are very rare, and I am always so grateful for the impact that Camp Glisson has had on my lifeI appreciate so very much they way that Glisson compelled me to act out my faith in my daily life
- Anne, Donor and Camper Parent
New to Glisson?
We're glad you've found our home on the web. Camp Glisson has a variety Summer Camp programs. The easiest way to grasp what we offer is to break the programs into six categories -- the same ones found on the Summer Camp homepage:
1. Village Camp
Who's it for? Rising grades 2nd thru 12th
What's it like? Village is a traditional, residential camp where campers stay in cabins on-site. They spend the week amid a variety of activities with their living groups, enjoying several Glisson traditions such as singing-on-the-porch and creek hikes, experiencing God's creation on hiking trails or around the campfire, and worshiping in the Chapel. Village feels like a large community, while still focusing on small group relationships. Campers are still "in the woods," but have niceities such as hot showers and--in some cases--even air conditioning.
2. Adventure Outpost
Who's it for? Rising grades 2nd thru 12th
What's it like? Very different from Village, campers live on the other side of Falls Mountain at the Glisson Outpost -- an open field and surrounding wooded area which includes Adirondack sleeping shelters, a covered kitchen with covered dining pavilion, and outdoor chapel. Younger campers remain close to the Outpost and enjoy day trips, hiking on nearby trails and tubing on the Chestatee River. Older campers spend a few nights "out on the trail" while experiencing a variety of outdoor challenges such as rappelling, kayaking, whitewater rafting, mountain biking, hiking and backpacking. Outpost offers a smaller community setting with a focus on adventure activities and wilderness skills.
3. Sparrowwood
Who's it for? Ages 7-40+
What's it like? Sparrowwood is a program specifically designed for campers with mild to moderate developmental disabilities. Campers are grouped by age, cared-for by trained counselors with a 1:2 counselor-to-camper ratio. Sparrowwood campers enjoy most of the same activities that Village campers do, and in many cases integrate with Village living group activities. A program which began in 1969 as a ministry to the children of the Athens-Elberton district, Glisson became the permanent home to Sparrowwood when the program moved here in 1982 and Glisson has been home to Sparrowwood ever since.
4. Leadership Program
Who's if for? Rising 10th graders through graduated high school seniors
What's it like? Two different opportunities to grow and serve -- the Leader-In-Training (LIT) program for rising 10-12th graders is a two-week session which includes one week of leadership training in Village Camp and a second week leading an off-site Day Camp. The Crew program for graduated seniors is a four-week session which focuses on servant leadership and discipleship while serving as the "backbone" of the Summer Camp operation.
5. Summer Staff
Who's it for? Rising college sophomores and older
What's it like? The best summer job ever -- summer staff go through extensive training and work incredibly hard for an 11-week summer. The hard work definitely pays off each time you see a camper smile, help someone accomplish something they thought they could not do, or hear that a camper grew closer to God during his or her time at Glisson.
6. Day Camps
Who's if for? Rising 2nd-6th graders
What's it like? A portable Camp Glisson -- Glisson's Day Camp program is a partnership between Glisson and local congregations in ministry with children. Day Camps are distinctive from other church programs as they bring the flavor of summer camp to the local church.
