Overnight Summer Camp
Voted the #1 Overnight Camp Experience by parents!
1-WEEK CAMPS: completed grades 3 to 10
2-WEEK CAMPS: completed grades 6 to 10
Check-in on Sunday, 4:00-5:00 p.m.
Check-out on Friday, 5:15-5:30 p.m. (Thursday, July 4 at 10 a.m.)
Each activity throughout the week provides unique opportunities to encourage campers to become confident and remain grounded and strong when life’s challenges arise.
Campers are in cabin groups by age/grade and biological gender for activities, Bible study, and recreation; then come together for large groups games, worship, and daily speaker session.
Deer Run makes it a priority for camp staff to actively engage each camper and create a fun and safe environment. They listen with understanding and get to know each camper, encourage them, and provide them with positive role models. In fact, many campers are greeted by name year after year by returning counselors.
Campers love the meals at Deer Run, do not want to leave at the end of the week, and want to come back again and again. That’s what makes Deer Run Overnight Camps so awesome!
We have special celebrations for campers during these two sessions of camp:
Patriotic Week: Session 6: June 30-July 4
Christmas in July: Session 9: July 21-26
1-Week Sessions
If a session is full, you can choose to be added to a Wait List during registration.
A 5-night experience for campers who have completed grades 3 to 10
Session 1: Sun-Fri, May 26-31
Session 2: Sun-Fri, June 2-7
Session 3: Sun-Fri, June 9-14
Session 4: Sun-Fri, June 16-21
Session 5: Sun-Fri, June 23-28
Session 6: Sun-Thurs, June 30-July 4* (4-nights, check-out at 10 a.m.)
Session 7: Sun-Fri, July 7-12
Session 8: Sun-Fri, July 14-19
Session 9: Sun-Fri, July 21-26
$849.95 per week
$679.95 week of June 30*
(shorter camp session due to Fourth of July holiday)
Includes a $104.95 non-refundable deposit per camper for each session [$100 + $4.95 registration fee].
- Affordable monthly payments for registrations completed prior to May 1.
- For registrations after May 15, the full balance is due.
- Registration pricing includes a camp shirt, recreation, activities, 5 nights lodging and meals (4 nights week of June 30). No add-on pricing for specific recreational choices. Activities vary by cabin group.
All camper cabins are air-conditioned.
2-Week Sessions
If a session is full, you can choose to be added to a Wait List during registration.
2-Week Camp — Session 1: June 16-28
2-Week Camp — Session 2: July 14-26
Two-week, 12-night camps, for those who have completed grades 6 to 10, provides a longer camp experience for your child to:
- acclimate to the camp experience,
- establish deeper relationships with their cabin group,
- spend more time with their staff leader (who invests additional time mentoring them),
- participate in more outdoor recreation,
- have a longer period-of-time with less distraction from the outside world, and
- have more time to learn about God’s love and truths.
Two-week camps also include an off-site adventure excursion.
$1,989.95 per 2-week session
Includes a $204.95 non-refundable deposit per camper for each session [$200 + $4.95 registration fee].
- Affordable monthly payments for registrations completed prior to May 1.
- For registrations after May 15, the full balance is due.
- Registration pricing includes a camp shirt, recreation, activities, 12 nights lodging and meals, in addition to an Outdoor Adventure Weekend Excursion. No add-on pricing for specific recreational choices. Activities vary by cabin group.
All camper cabins are air-conditioned.
9 ONE-WEEK OVERNIGHT SESSIONS
If a camp week is full, you can choose to be added to a Wait List during online registration.
Session 1: Sun-Fri, May 28-June 2
Session 2: Sun-Fri, June 4-9
Session 3: Sun-Fri, June 11-16
Session 4: Sun-Fri, June 18-23
Session 5: Sun-Fri, June 25-30
Session 6: Sun-Fri, July 2-7
Session 7: Sun-Fri, July 9-14
Session 8: Sun-Fri, July 16-21
Session 9: Sun-Fri, July 23-28
We have special celebrations for campers during these two sessions of camp:
Patriotic Week, Session 6: July 2-7
Christmas in July, Session 9: July 23-28
$799.95 per week
Includes a $104.95 non-refundable deposit per camper for each session [$100 + $4.95 registration fee].
- Affordable monthly payments for registrations completed prior to May 1.
- For registrations after May 15, the full balance is due.
- Registration pricing includes a camp shirt, recreation, activities, 5 nights lodging and meals. No add-on pricing for specific recreational choices. Activities vary by cabin group.
All camper cabins are air-conditioned.
2 TWO-WEEK OVERNIGHT SESSIONS
If a session is full, you can choose to be added to a Wait List during registration.
2-Week Camp — Session 1: June 11-23
2-Week Camp — Session 2: July 16-28
Two-week, 12-night camps, for those who have completed grades 6 to 10, provides a longer camp experience for your child to:
- acclimate to the camp experience,
- establish deeper relationships with their cabin group,
- spend more time with their staff leader (who invests additional time mentoring them),
- participate in more outdoor recreation,
- have a longer period-of-time with less distraction from the outside world, and
- have more time to learn about God’s love and truths.
Two-week camps also include an off-site adventure excursion.
$1,749.95 per 2-week session
Includes a $204.95 non-refundable deposit per camper for each session [$200 + $4.95 registration fee].
- Affordable monthly payments for registrations completed prior to May 1.
- For registrations after May 15, the full balance is due.
- Registration pricing includes a camp shirt, recreation, activities, 12 nights lodging and meals, in addition to an Outdoor Adventure Weekend Excursion. No add-on pricing for specific recreational choices. Activities vary by cabin group.
All camper cabins are air-conditioned.
Visit the Parent Information Page for What to Bring, FAQ’s & Camp Policies
RECREATION & ACTIVITIES
Activities Vary by Cabin Group
- Water activities: swimming, water slide, aqua park, round Corcl boats, canoes, zip line, fishing
- Thrilling Adventures: Zip Lines, Aerial Quest, 45-ft Climbing Tower, Giant Swing, Leap of Faith
- Group Games: Field Games, Archery Range, Archery Tag, Axe Throwing, Disc Golf, Human Foosball, GaGa Ball, Carpetball Tournaments, Nine-Square-in-the-Air
- Cabin Group Bible Study
- 2-week camps include an exciting, off-site Outdoor Adventure Excursion
ALL CAMPERS participate in large groups games, worship, and daily speaker session.
Lake Safety: Every camper, any swimming level, is required to wear a life jacket at all times for lake and pool activities. Lifeguards are present during lake time.
Brock Gill
Illusionist / Stunt Artist / Evangelist / TV Host / Author
Whether he is riding a motorcycle blindfolded or escaping underwater from a labyrinth of chains, Brock Gill is always living on the edge. Touring in over 20 countries since 1997, Brock has one clear and evident purpose — sharing the love of Jesus.
Brock is full of adventure wherever he goes and spends most weekends on stage in churches doing his show. He has been seen on tours with Newsboys, Skillet, and For King and Country — to name a few. His documentary, The Miracles of Jesus, was watched by millions of people on Discovery Channel, BBC, Hulu, and Netflix. He has produced 10 long-form video projects and been a guest on dozens of TV shows including Fox and Friends. His latest book and video series, Don’t Believe your Eyes, seeks to answer the ultimate question: “Am I loved?”
Brock loves anything adventurous … anything artistic … anything creative. He can be found riding motorcycles on any given “sun” day, exploring mountains and deserts. Brock’s passion is to make sure every person on earth hears this message: “You are loved.”
Session 1: May 29–June 3
Nic Allen
Rolling Hills Community Church, Nashville, TN
After over 20 years spent in church ministry, Nic Allen has seen God move in mighty ways. He first felt called to pursue vocational ministry when he realized there was no better place to use his faith, education, and God-given gifts than the local church. As the Nashville Campus Pastor for Rolling Hills Community Church, what he loves most is seeing transformation in people’s lives. Nothing beats watching someone come alive in Christ.
Outside of work, Nic loves spending time with his three kids—Nora Blake, Lillie Cate, and Simon—and his wife, Susan, whether they’re trying new restaurants, making new DIY projects, or hanging out with their Goldendoodle! (If he wasn’t a pastor, he thinks he may be a Goldendoodle breeder). What may surprise you is that Nic has been skydiving—all for a sermon illustration! He’d highly recommend everyone try it out sometime.
Session 2: June 5–10
Session 3: June 12-17
Session 9: July 18-22
Matt Holmes
Deer Run Camps & Retreats, Family Camp Director
Matt was raised in a small country town in Upstate New York. Thanks to his family-oriented home and years spent at summer camp, he became a witness for Christ by being a true friend to others. While pursuing his Youth Pastorate degree, he met the love of his life, Mindy, the only woman who could handle his craziness.
Matt and Mindy followed God’s call to Colorado where they served in several youth groups and started their family. Three kids and ten years later, they were back in New York, hosting church bonfires and community events on their family farm. Another call from God led their family to seek a ministry opportunity out of their comfort zone. Their love for summer camps ultimately brought them to Deer Run.
Their Deer Run family vacation in March 2021 turned into a summer-long service opportunity, which turned into full-time Family Camp director roles. Since being at Deer Run, Matt has been stretched as a husband, father, and follower of Christ in more ways than he had anticipated. God has proven numerous times over the past year that He loves and desires his family’s life to be kept in His hands no matter where He calls.
Session 4: June 19–24
Sam Barnhart
Journey Franklin, Franklin TN
After 10 years working as a church planter in Seattle and Chicago, Sam returned to Franklin, Tennessee in 2015 and re-joined the staff at Journey Church. Before working in full-time pastoral ministry, Sam toured all over the world and released seven albums with his band, Bleach. Now Sam’s primary role at Journey is to oversee the individual care needs of church members. He earned a bachelor’s degree from Kentucky Christian University.
Session 5: June 26-July 1
T. Lusk
Rolling Hills Community Church, Columbia, TN
Originally from Southern Louisiana, T. Lusk is blessed to be the husband of Rebecca, his bride of 17 years, and father to his three kiddos, Cooper, Quinn, and Kate. His family is his greatest blessing outside of God’s gracious restoration and redemption of his life.
God called T. into vocational ministry when he was in ninth grade, and over his past 20 years of ministry he has served in many roles across several states. Before transitioning into his current role as Campus Pastor for Rolling Hills Columbia, T. served as the College & Young Adults Pastor director of Rolling Hills Leadership Pipeline for three years. He also helped lead the Men’s Ministry & Sports “With a Purpose” at Rolling Hills Franklin. T. loves proclaiming the Gospel of Jesus Christ, seeing the Lord transform lives, and discipling people so their faith in Christ deepens.
T. enjoys trying out new restaurants with his family, playing an occasional round of golf, watching LSU and the Saints when he can find the games on TV, and eating ice cream from anywhere (and just about any time).
Session 6: July 5-9
Jacob Thomas
Rolling Hills Community Church, Nolensville TN
Jacob Thomas is passionate about many things, but his biggest passion is investing in the next generation. That’s what led him to his current role as the Nolensville Student Director and Leadership Pipeline Associate at Rolling Hills Community Church. He often works with the students at the Nolensville Campus and the young adults at the Nashville and Franklin Campuses.
After graduating from college, Jacob felt the Lord calling him into ministry time and time again. God’s call brought him to the Nashville area where he became a part of the Leadership Pipeline Residency Program. Now, in his current roles, he loves sharing the Gospel with the next generation of leaders and watching them grow in their relationships with Christ.
This Arkansas native is a big Hogs fan, and his favorite sport to watch and play is baseball. He’s also an avid reader (he’s read over 60 books just this year!) and loves all things music, including Bon Iver, concerts, and playing guitar.
Session 7: July 10 -15
Ethan Nieman
Maury County Young Life
Ethan is the Area Director of Young Life in Maury County and a Young Life leader at Columbia Central High School. His favorite part about working for Young Life is meeting high school kids in their current seasons of life, offering them friendship, and sharing with them the hope of the Gospel. He is married to his better half, Abby, and they have one daughter, Evie. Ethan went to high school just down the road at Independence and both he and Abby graduated from the University of Tennessee (GO VOLS)!
In his free time, he enjoys exercising, being outside, and hanging out with Abby and Evie.
Session 8: July 17-22
Kristoff Hart
Crosspoint Franklin, Franklin TN
In a world bent with isolation, filled with anxiety, and led by feelings, we could all use some encouragement. That’s where Kristoff comes in. Kristoff Hart is a pastor, speaker, and creative who loves to encourage people to live a life that is fully known, fully accepted, and fully free—as free as it can be on this side of Heaven.
His approach is warm yet direct, humorous yet vulnerable, and he’s got a knack for meeting people right where they are. He’s happily married to his wife, Makenna, and is a father to two beautiful baby girls. He currently serves as the Next Gen Creative Pastor at Cross Point Church in Franklin, Tennessee.
Session 7: July 10 -15
Ethan Nieman
Maury County Young Life
Ethan is the Area Director of Young Life in Maury County and a Young Life leader at Columbia Central High School. His favorite part about working for Young Life is meeting high school kids in their current seasons of life, offering them friendship, and sharing with them the hope of the Gospel. He is married to his better half, Abby, and they have one daughter, Evie. Ethan went to high school just down the road at Independence and both he and Abby graduated from the University of Tennessee (GO VOLS)!
In his free time, he enjoys exercising, being outside, and hanging out with Abby and Evie.
Overnight Camp Schedule Overview
SUNDAY 5:00 p.m. CAMP BEGINS
- Cabin Time: Get-to-know-you Games, Welcome & Intros
- Dinner & Recreation (group rotation), Worship & Speaker, Evening Activity
- Small Group Time, Showers (group rotation)
11:00 p.m. Cabin Lights Out
DAILY SCHEDULE
7:15 a.m. Get Up & Get Ready! followed by daily activities…
- Breakfast, Devotions, Morning Celebration
- Morning Activities, Lunch & Bible Study (rotations), Afternoon Recreation Rotations
- Camp Store, Group Rec Games, Dinner
- Evening Worship
- Evening Activity, Showers (group rotation)
11:00 p.m. Cabin Lights Out
Check-out/Pick-up: FRIDAY at 5:15 p.m.
*Pick-up time may be delayed depending on the number of baptisms we have. We appreciate your patience as we celebrate decisions of faith with campers and their families!
- Click here for info on camper pick up and your camper pick-up code in Overnight Camper FAQs.
- Any unused medications will be given to you during pickup at Camp.
"My daughter was made for overnight camp! She was geeking out in line so much! I didn’t know a person could breathe so little. HAHA"
""I know Drew is going to have a great week! Your check in process today was wonderful! Thank you!!""
RECREATION & ACTIVITIES
Activities Vary by Cabin Group
- Water activities: swimming, water slide, aqua park, round Corcl boats, canoes, zip line, fishing
- Zip Line Adventures, 45-ft Climbing Tower, Paintball, Giant Swing
- Rec Games, Leap of Faith, Archery Range, Archery Tag, Axe Throwing
- Human Foosball, GaGa Ball, Carpetball Tournaments, Nine-Square-in-the-Air, Disc Golf
- Age-appropriate Small Group Bible Study
- Two-week camps include an exciting, off-site Outdoor Adventure Excursion
ALL CAMPERS participate in large groups games, worship, and daily speaker session.
Lake Safety: Every camper, any swimming level, is required to wear a life jacket at all times for lake and pool activities. Lifeguards are present during lake time.
