Camp Chatuga, Mountain Rest SC:
Let your child experience the summer of a lifetime in the stunning mountains of South Carolina. Surrounded by the Sumter National Forest in Mountain Rest SC, Camp Chatuga is a traditional, activity-based summer camp for boys and girls in Grades 1 through 11. 1-4 week study options are available as well as a 3-Day 'Mini Camp' program. Campers choose their own daily activities from over 20 athletic and educational programs.
After working as summer counselors at a boys' camp in North Carolina, former Furman University roommates and basketball teammates Nield Gordon and Everette Pigg envisioned their own boys' camp in 1956. Over 50 years on, our love for Chatuga and commitment to continuing its tradition are reflected in the fun-filled vacations still being enjoyed by new generations of Chatugans!
Accreditation:
Camp Chatuga has been accredited by the American Camp Association since 1990.
Our Mission is to:
- Teach skills in a fun and encouraging way that campers will use throughout their lives
- Create an envelope of safety for campers both physically and emotionally
- Bring campers and staff closer to God through relationships and nature
- Duration: 1-4 Weeks
- For Students in Grades 1-11
Activities include:
- Animal Care
- Archery
- Basketball
- Canoeing
- Crafts
- Dance
- Drama
- Guitar
- Horse Care / Horseback
- Nature
- Outdoor Living Skills
- Swimming
- Tennis
- Water-skiing
- Wake Boarding
Parent Testimonial:
"Of all the activities our son has enjoyed through his youth, Camp Chatuga has been the environment where he has excelled socially and fostered his independence."
Camper Testimonial:
"I love Chatuga because of the love and enthusiasm. I really enjoyed waking up to the great view of the lake every morning! Chatuga is where I'd rather be!"