Top Christian summer camps for 2026

A Christ-centered approach to Christian summer camps

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Christian summer camps are faith-based programs that combine traditional camp activities with Christian teaching, worship, and community, offered as both day and overnight experiences for children and teens. Below the list of camps, find information about regional Christian camps and advice for parents and teens about the value of this experience, finding the right camp, and more. Read more

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    Camp SMPCS 

    Mississauga (View map)

    Camp SMPCS is an exciting and dynamic summer camp program where your child will develop fundamental social, sport and leadership skills and build their confidence.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Program
    • from $300
    • Ages 4 to 11
    • Coed
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    Teen Ranch 

    Caledon (View map)

    Just an hour from the GTA, a traditional Christian summer camp & year round retreat facility, specializing in developing youth through horse, hockey, adventure, bmx, soccer, figure skate, ninja warrior, WHAM & day camps.

    • Sport (multi)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Program
    • from $525
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    This Christian camp has horseback riding, archery, swimming, gaga ball, cooperative games and more, and boasts 3rd generation campers. Kids have been raving about the wonderful family-style meals for well over 55 years.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $695
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    Camp Qwanoes 

    Vancouver Island (View map)

    Camp Qwanoes is a youth-focused high adventure Christian overnight camp that exists to love kids to life like no other. Summer camps for ages 8-18 and leadership programs starting at age 15. Over 75 activities.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Overnight Camp, Virtual Program, Family Program
    • from $709
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    Camp Crossroads 

    Torrance (View map)

    A traditional camp experience in a fresh and dynamic way. Our core Christian teaching, creative staff, excellent food and exciting recreational programs inspire kids and families to keep them coming back year after year.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Virtual Program, Family Program
    • from $745
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    Timberline Ranch 

    Vancouver (View map)

    Known for its delicious, home-style food, friendly staff, beautiful, convenient location, and exceptional programs, Timberline is open all year for camps, retreats, youth groups, banquets, and conferences.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp, Family Program
    • from $364
    • Ages 9 to 16
    • Girls, Coed
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    Camp Cherith - Ontario 

    Southern Bruce County (View map)

    This Christian camp includes focuses on outdoor skill based activities such as horseback riding, canoeing, archery, riflery. It is situated in the heart of Grey-Bruce in south central Ontario.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp
    • from $539
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    Camp Homewood 

    Quadra Island (View map)

    Camp Homewood offers four radically different, exciting overnight camp experiences at its stunningly beautiful Sailing, Harbour, Woodsman, and Ranch Camps. Homewood's 26 camp sessions provide exceptional fun and value!

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Overnight Camp, Family Program
    • from $300
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    Lone Prairie Camp 

    Ferintosh (View map)

    Offers onsite Summer camping for ages 6 to 17, along with a weekend family camp in Alberta.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Overnight Camp, Virtual Program, Family Program
    • from $155
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    Medeba Summer Camp 

    Haliburton (View map)

    Medeba Summer Camp is an overnight camp that uses adventure and community to provide the best week of your child's summer! We provide a full range of traditional and extensive adventure activities to choose from.

    • Traditional (multi activity)
    • Day Camp, Overnight Camp 
    • from $469
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    Find Christian camps near you

    We list Christian kids’ and teens camps across the country. You can narrow your search by clicking on your city link below. This will take you to a filtered list of Christian camps in that city.

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    Variation among Christian camps, with related suggestions

    Church camps and Bible camps

    Christian camps are sometimes viewed as synonymous with church camps or Bible camps, but those alternative designations may, in fact, indicate something subtly different. Most camps listed above are de facto non-denominational. Church camps are more likely to be traditionally associated with a specific church or denomination. Bible camps were often associated with the Baptist denomination, though the denotation is appropriate for any camp where Biblical teaching is a regular part of camp programming. These camps vary widely by denomination, structure, and level of religious instruction, but all share a common focus on faith formation alongside personal growth.

    You'll find all of these listed above, and if you feel you are searching for one of these types specifically, you can sort the list by keyword. 

    Some other variations you can find on our site are as follows:

    Christian day camps come with a diverse set of other specializations, and may be half day or full day sessions, where kids go home at the end of the camp day. 

    Christian overnight camps offer an immersion in the Word, in a traditional camp environment where kids sleep in cabins and spend a week or longer together. 

    Christian family camps, which offer programming and amenities suitable to the whole family, and may offer weeklong programming that integrates the needs of all family members. Click on the link above and get details from each camp as to how they operate. 

    Related camps

    We always encourage people to explore camp options, looking at related camps. Camps in the lists or pages linked to below may overlap with those above, or they might be just a bit lateral, while still sharing in many of the traditional, core values supported by camps that more explicitly consider themselves Christian. These camps are not always explicitly faith-based, but they often share overlapping values. Consider these close variants, to thoughtfully broaden your horizons:

    YMCA camps are very much rooted in the Christian tradition, while also participating in the wealth of experience that the Young Men’s Christian Association brings to the table. 

    Leadership camps are also rooted in, and promote, many values compatible with strong Christian faith. 

    Family camps are a fun way to boost togetherness through time together in the beautiful Canadian summer outdoors, both together with your own and other families. 

    Traditional kids' camps implicitly promote positive values and clean fun.

    Nature camps promote respect for creation, and encourage kids in a personal encounter with the environment, quite often in their own backyard. 

    The hidden value of camps for Christian families

    Time at any camp is demonstrably beneficial to kids' personal growth. Research into youth development and faith formation supports the value of Christian camps. Studies like that done by the American Camp Association (ACA) in 2005, for example, show that camp’s impact extends several months beyond the immediate experience.1 In the case of Christian camps, this extends to the faith development children experience at camp. 

    The Effective Camp Research Project confirms that there is a “camp high” experience by kids at Christian summer camps. Survey respondents admitted “temporary increases in general happiness and agreement with doctrinal standards.”2 The immersion in the experience, that is, sharing stories, singing songs together, discussing issues with peers can be critical to camp graduates’ development of a personal faith.

    The experience is distinct from most other youth programs. Research confirms that the majority of attendees take to this uniqueness and benefit from it. Even kids with some initial resistance or shyness overcome this and reap the benefits.

    On the other hand, some benefits are indeed typical to all camp experiences, such as the following:

    Read more about these and other benefits of kids’ camp.

    Find the right Christian camp for your child

    Choosing the right camp starts with assessing your child’s needs and interests, then searching for a camp that fulfills your family’s overall beliefs and interests as well. Additionally, you may want to think about whether you prefer a camp close to home and what kinds of activities your child or teen would enjoy most during their stay.

    The Our Kids Camp Expo, held annually every spring, gives parents the opportunity to meet numerous camps face-to-face. It’s worth noting that Christian camps from across the province of Ontario are represented at the expo. Parents and kids can do a direct comparison of options there, and discuss any of their issues and concerns, directly with camps. 

    When choosing among Christian camps, families typically compare faith integration, staff qualifications, safety practices, and overall camp philosophy.

    Here are some questions you might begin with. 

    Together, these questions can help you quickly identify which camps align best with your family’s values. Narrow down your choices with criteria that are most important to your family and contact the camps directly with any specific questions or concerns, or to attend an information session or book a visit.

    Sources and further reading

    1American Camp Association. Directions: Youth development outcomes of the camp experience.  

    2Sorensen, Jacob.  “The Lasting Impact of Christian summer camps."

    Sorenson, Jacob. “The summer camp experience and faith formation of emerging adults.” Journal of Youth Ministry 13:1 (2014) 17-40.


    Frequently Asked Questions

    How many Christian summer camps are there?
    There are 10 Christian summer camps that are Our Kids trusted members. Use the filters to narrow options by age or type, then click on each organization to read reviews, browse program schedules, and access registration details.

    What are the fees to attend Christian summer camps?
    Fees for Christian summer camps range from $155 to $1,825 per program (program types and lengths vary). Use the filters here to narrow programs by age and type.

    What age do Christian summer camps start at?
    There are programs available for children starting at age 1. Family and adult programs are also available.


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