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	Wondering what Glisson's all about? Click the image above to view a Program Overview  (PDF) in a new window.

We're glad you've found our home on the web. Glisson offers a variety of camp programs for children and youth. We've sorted these options into six categories -- the same ones found on the Summer Camp page and the wooden signs above. You can also view a Program Overview by clicking on the image to the right. If you have any questions, view our FAQs or About pages, or Contact Us.

1. Village Camp

Who's it for?    Rising grades 2nd through 12th
What's it like?    Village is a traditional, residential camp where campers stay in cabins on-site. They spend the week experiencing 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 trails or around the campfire, and worshiping in the Chapel. Village has the feel of a large community, while still focusing on small group relationships. Campers are still "in the woods," but have niceities such as hot showers in every cabin.

2. Adventure Outpost

Who's it for?     Rising grades 2nd through 12th
What's it like?     Very different from Village. Campers live on the other side of Falls Mountain at the Outpost -- an open field and surrounding wooded area. They sleep in Adirondack shelters, help cook meals in a covered kitchen and a dining pavilion, and worship in an outdoor chapel. Campers take day or overnight trips to kayak, rock climb, ride horses, backpack, and explore caves. Outpost focuses on building Christian community in Creation and on gaining outdoor 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.

4. Leadership Program

Who's if for?     Rising 11th graders through rising 12th graders
What's it like?    Pairing leadership training with the opportunity to lead. Each participant of the Experiential Leadership Program attends a leadership training week of the highest quality (on-site at Glisson), after which he or she has a chance to practice new skills as Day Camp Counselors (off-site at a local church) for up to four weeks. (ELP requires one week as a Day Camp Counselor, with additional weeks coming at no additional cost).

5. Summer Staff

Who's it for?    Rising college freshmen and older
What's it like?    The best summer job on the planet! Summer staff (counselors, crew and other support 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 Glisson. The Day Camp program is a partnership with 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.