Summer Camp Dates & Descriptions

Staff applications

This summer, the theme for our camps is In the Wilderness. Visit our Summer Camp Overview page to learn more about our 2026 theme and learn about hosted camps like Special Camp and Music and Arts Week.

Registration Information:

Transfer Codes: If you are paying for multiple campers through a church, you can reach out to us (summerdirector@sumatanga.org) to set up a Transfer Code which will allow the church to pay for a portion of the cost and the individual campers to pay the remainder.

Medical Forms: We updated our medical forms last year and with the success of that change, these are now incorporated into the registration itself. You can also access that medical form here.

Day Camp

Dates: July 20-24
Cost: $165*
Description: Camp Sumatanga’s Day Camp program (for rising 1st-3rd graders) is the perfect way for your child to be engaged with the outdoors, participate in new and fun activities, and make new friends. Day Campers spend their days in a variety of activities, including swimming, hiking, arts & crafts, field games, and more. Campers can sign up for one week or multiple weeks! There is never a dull moment! Day Camp is open to rising 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders.

Day Camp Ministers: Kathleen King – Lester Memorial Methodist Church
June 22-26: Laura Russell – Trinity UMC
June 1-5: Eleanor Christiansen – Canterbury UMC, Amanda Vernon – Grace UMC
Day Camp sessions run Monday-Friday, 8:30 am-3:30 pm.

Elementary Camp

June 7-12 – Elementary 1: Camp Minister – Amanda Vernon – Grace UMC, Eleanor Christiansen – Canterbury UMC
July 5-10 – Elementary 2: Camp Minister – Melanie Schuler – Clearbranch Methodist Church, Logan Cate – Athens First Methodist Church
Cost: $450*
Description: 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! Elementary camp is open to rising 4th, 5th, and 6th graders.

Mid-High Camp

Dates: June 14-19
Camp Ministers: Joy Morgan – Heflin UMC, Tiphanie Gatgens – New Life Methodist Church
Cost: $450*
Description: Our mid-high camps give youth an opportunity to personally engage in God’s word as they transition 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 activities they will participate in each day. These choices include swimming, hiking, the Alpine Tower, basketball, archery, and many more exciting activities. Mid-high camp is open to rising 6th, 7th, and 8th graders.

Senior High Camp

Dates: June 21-26
Camp Minister: Annie Deaderick Bush – Decatur First UMC, Rachel McKelvey Boggs – Huntsville First UMC
Cost: $450*
Description: Senior High camps offer a week of spiritual formation and leadership development through creative worship, intentional fellowship, and outdoor adventures. Activities like rock climbing, 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. Senior high camp is open to rising 9th, 10th, 11th, and 12th graders.

Grand Camp

Dates: June 14-16
Camp Ministers: Lydia Lock – Aldersgate United Methodist Church,
Cost: Adult-$155, Child-$95
Description: Grand Camp is a very popular experience where grandparent(s) and grandchild(reg) share in all 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, archery, and low ropes, among others. Bible study and evening worship are core experiences of Grand Camp, enjoyed by campers of all ages. Grand Camp is open to rising 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders.

Adult & Child Camp

Dates: June 17-19
Cost: Adult-$155, Child-$95
Description: Whether your a parent, aunt or uncle, or mentor to a child, this camp is open to you! This is a great opportunity to spend quality time in nature and in fellowship with others enjoying God’s creation. Like our Grand Camp, Adult & Child campers will get their own private room with bath in the retreat centers. Activities may include swimming, crafts, canoeing, archery, and low ropes, among others. Bible study and evening worship are core experiences of Adult & Child Camp, enjoyed by campers of all ages. Adult & Child Camp is open to rising 1st, 2nd, and 3rd graders.

Taste of camp

Dates: July 19-21
Camp Ministers: Mark Harvard – Morningstar Methodist Church, Melanie Stewart – Asbury UMC
Cost: $200*
Description: Taste of Camp is a wonderful introduction to our overnight camps. For many rising 3rd and 4th Graders, an entire week overnight camp may seem like a big undertaking and so we offer just a taste of camp! With a similar set-up to our overnight Elementary Camp, Taste of Camp offers much of the same activities and experiences in a 3-day, 2-night package. Swim, hike, spend time worshipping and fellowshipping with others, and more! Taste of camp is for rising 3rd and 4th graders.

*Scholarships

No camper should ever be turned away due to financial reasons. If financial assistance is needed, we have options available!