Within each camp session, a camper’s experience varies depending on his age. From placement of cabins to the language used to bless and encourage, every aspect of camp is thoughtfully tailored to the developmental needs of your camper. The age divisions also create a smaller community where every camper is known and appreciated.
Overnight Summer Camp for Boys
Overnight Summer Camp for Boys
Bear Camp
Rising 1st – 5th Graders
Our youngest campers in Bear Camp sleep in one of two lodges located in the center of camp, just steps away from the dining hall. We strive to bless these campers with plenty of affirmation and success at new activities, building up their self esteem and reservoir of confidence. During weekly council, the focus is on the camp motto…strength and gentleness, force and refinement, mastery of body, and servitude to God. In addition to participating in group games and activities (“tribal activities”) campers in 2+ week sessions can choose from over 20 skills to specialize in, including Appalachian Arts, Nature, Outdoor Survival Skills, Disc Sports, and Air Riflery. Campers venture into the woods for one night of outdoor camping.
Deer Camp
Rising 6th & 7th Graders
Deer Campers reside further up the mountain in cabins that feel like tree houses. The emphasis continues to be building up these campers, while also offering meaningful invitations into a life of service. A number of additional skills are available for this age, including Mountain Biking & Rock Climbing. Deer Campers spend more time in the woods and are offered a unique challenge by choice: hiking to the highest point on camp, Eden Rock.
Mountain Camp
Rising 8th – 10th Graders
Mountain Campers reside further up the mountain and many of their activities span the breadth of the property. While we always strive to affirm everyone at camp, there is a shifting emphasis in Mountain Camp towards challenging campers with personal goal setting. Council at this age integrates the camp motto and ranks aimed at encouraging growth. More activities open up for this age, including Trap Shooting & Blacksmithing.
Catalyst Program
Ages 16-17
The Catalyst Program marks the end of the boy’s time as a camper and the beginning of his life as a young man. This invitation is good news for our 16 and 17 year-olds, but it is never easy. The path to becoming a young man is not something that is merely stumbled upon, engaged in many youth organizations, or happens during your first semester at college. During our years of working with boys and young men, we have seen the need for a more intentional journey during this time of development. The Catalyst Program is our hope to jump start this time of transition.
CIT (Counselor in Training)
Ages 16-17
In our CIT program (formerly the Service and Leadership Corps.), we are training young men to become counselors at Rockmont, and our counselors are chosen for their commitments, maturity, developing skills, and growing faith. CIT is a transitional program for young men with a focus on Fun, Counselor Skill Training, Leadership Development, Work Training, and Community Service.