Camp Gravatt offers
boys and girls from first through twelfth grade a Christian-centered,
community-based summer camp experience, focused on demonstrating God's
unconditional love to every camper.
Camp Gravatt offers
boys and girls from first through twelfth grade a Christian-centered,
community-based summer camp experience, focused on demonstrating God's
unconditional love to every camper.
The Camp Gravatt program and activities vary by
session, depending upon each age group, and include most of the traditional
things associated with camp--archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, nature,
time to play and swim in the lake, challenge course events, campfires,
songs, skits, as well as time for worship and developing camp community.
For all activities, the
philosophy at Camp Gravatt is to provide a fun, rewarding experience for
each camper. Camp Gravatt staff members work to nurture and develop campers'
self-esteem, rather than their competitive expertise in a particular sport
or skill. The goals of the camp experience are for campers to grow
spiritually, make friends, share in an affirming, Christian camp community,
and have a
lot of fun in a safe and healthy outdoor environment. For more information on Camp Gravatt's goals for campers,
click here. With a retention rate of over 80%, Camp Gravatt sessions usually
end with campers making plans to return the following summer.
Accredited by the American Camp Association, Camp Gravatt is a
residential, Christian summer camp for boys and girls entering first
through twelfth grades. Our commitment to maintaining ACA
accreditation means we give priority to keeping up with camp
industry standards for the safety, health, and well-being of your
children in all areas of camp participation.
We have an average staff to camper ratio of 1 to 4. Campers live in
platform tents and screened cabins with a counselor or, for campers
in fifth grade and under, a counselor and junior counselor.
Our counselors are college aged individuals who show
great capacity for providing a safe and nurturing environment for
children and youth. They go through an application and interview
process and must pass a criminal background check each year. All of
our counselors are trained in first aid and CPR. They
participate in an extensive training week prior to the start of
camp, and receive additional training in specific program areas.
Campers eat three balanced meals each day and are provided snacks
and canteen each day as well. We work closely with parents of
children with special dietary or other health needs. A healthcare
supervisor is on-site at all times and administers routine
medications as well as first aid when needed. An RN remains on-call
throughout our camp sessions, and we have a relationship with local
healthcare providers in Aiken for emergencies.
If you have any questions about Camp Gravatt, please contact our
camp director. We welcome you
to visit prior to your camper's session so that you can feel
completely comfortable with your decision to send your child to Camp
Gravatt.
Camp Gravatt
