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Updated 9/10/2025

Pool Camp Cabins update

Pool Camp and Cabins 5 & 7
For those of you that have been checking in with us on our Cabin restoration, I’ve got good news! The cabins are looking great! Since our last update, we’ve made a ton of progress and are close to completion on these cabins!

The bathrooms are now complete with toilets, showers with changing room, and sinks. We’ve also installed a ramp going into Cabins 5 (and soon 7 as well) that adds to the versatility of use with these cabins.

We’re very proud to have these cabins back on line very soon, and we hope you’ll book a stay here for your next group!

Tree Removal

We posted earlier in the Spring about how we had a pine beetle problem at Sumatanga and had to take down some trees to avoid losing more forest. We’ve started the process of removing trees on the eastern edge of camp as you approach going west on Sumatanga Road. We do our best to manage the over-1400 acre property, but these things are difficult to predict.

Another form of tree removal done recently was on Chandler Mountain, which cleared up the view from the Cross, Creel Chapel, and Inspiration Point. We are very thankful to the group of volunteers who came recently to clear up these spots for us!

Sumatanga Summer Camps

Our summer camps were absolutely incredible this year! This was our biggest summer in 5+ years, serving 40% more campers than in 2024! Sumatanga has a long history of summer camp ministry and it’s something we love and look forward to every year. We’ve already begun planning for Summer 2026, so mark your calendars for November 1 to register. Dates are available on our website and social media.

We would like to extend a huge THANK YOU to our Camp Ministers, volunteers, seasonal staff, and our of course the campers and their families! And of course, a huge shoutout to our year-round staff who are always making sure meals are delicious and nutritious, our spaces are clean and ready for guests, and when things break (or the power goes out!) they are there to help. We could not have done this without you!

Booking for Retreats

It’s Retreat Season and we are almost full for the Fall! We are currently booking and can accommodate all sorts of retreats and weekend rentals. From church and business retreats to quilting and scrapbooking getaways, we host all sorts of groups! We have large and small spaces available to suit your groups needs. Call (256) 538-9860 or email to reach out and set up your next trip to Sumatanga!

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