The Mountain Retreat and Learning Centers
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The Mountain is a perfect site for a wide variety of adventures, learning experiences, and fun. MountainCamp is committed to providing meaningful, quality experiences for all youth, and fulfilling The Mountain’s mission of "embracing the diversity of life, creating an environment to energize people to work for positive change". MountainCamp fosters belonging and acceptance. Each camper is treated with respect, kindness and consideration, and celebrated for his or her individual gifts. A balance is maintained between establishing structure and boundaries to keep youth safe and creating opportunities for them to "test their wings."
Camp Type:
 Residential
Year Established: 1979 Gender: Coed Age of Campers: 5 to 18 years old Cost/Week: $501.00-$650.00/wk Religious Affiliation: Other Camp Owner(s): Camp Director(s): Nearest Large City: Atlanta, GA Off Season Rental: |
Camp Focus:
Adventure Camps: Assorted Adventures |
- Arts and Crafts
Sports Activities:
- Swimming
- Water Sports
Adventure Activities:
- Assorted Adventures
- Backpacking
- Canoeing
- Environmental
- Hiking
- Orienteering
- Ropes Course
- Whitewater Rafting
Academic Activities:
- Leadership
Miscellaneous Activities:
- Talent Show
- Team Building
- Travel/Trips
- Winter/Spring Break Programs
Additional Activities:
Peace & Social Justice
Beginning Camp (will be in 1st-3rd grades in 9/09) July 12-17 2009 $479
Beginning Camp is the perfect, one-week experience for our youngest friends to fall in love with camp! We keep the camper numbers low so that our counselors are able to spend more one on one time with each participant. Small adventures of Rockslides, Arts & Crafts, Nature Hikes, & Lake Fun fill our days, while Magicians & Birthday Parties fill our evenings. All of our activities are done in our cabin groups and/or with the rest of the Beginning Campers, so we learn to have fun in and outside of the cabins.
Elementary Camp (in 4th-6th grades in 9/09) July 5-17 2009 $1009 Elementary Camp gives you the first opportunity to choose many of the activities that you will be participating in during your session. Learn how to build a campfire and cook a meal, create your very own tie-dyed shirt, or explore one of our many trails for the secrets of nature. Join in our Slumber Parties, Campfires, and Treasure Hunts. Every day brings something new and exciting!
Work & Adventure Camp ( in 8th-12th grades in 9/09) July 5-17 2009 $1040
As a group you will spend the first week of the session working on creating a team while experiencing the Low & High Ropes Course, learning how to "Set up Camp", practicing hiking techniques on our own mountain trails, and making a difference to The Mountain community in a variety of service projects. Your second week of the program takes place out on the trail – hiking in the Blue Ridge Mountains, cooking your own food, camping under a tarp, practicing "Leave No Trace" skills, and much more! All W&A campers will be staying at the base of our mountain in a newly renovated pavilion. Experience the beauty of the stars and moonlight as you prepare to sleep. Enjoy a community of people that are practicing low impact activities and learning skills that can be used in the future. Junior High Camp: (in 7th-9th grade 9/09) 6/21-7/3 $1040 Sr. High Camp (in 10th-12th grades in 9/06) 7/16 - 8/1, 2009 $1122 With the experience of highly intensive trips and workshops, campers are given the opportunity to challenge their bodies, mind, and spirit. Hiking through the night with the 24-Hour Experience, creating your own piece of art out of trash and so much more allow our Sr. High youth to expand their knowledge and understanding in a safe and fun environment. There are opportunities galore to make new friends, create memories, and discover who you "really" are through daytime and evening programs. Join us for the ultimate camp experience! ASCENDER Camp: (in 11th-12th grade 9/09) 6/14-7/17 $970
Counselor-in-Training (CIT): (graduate in '09 or '10) 6/14-8/1/09 $1174
Application based program.
The CITs live together on Mountain property with approximately 7-8 other participants and 2 mentors. All the CITs assist with camp activities, daily trips, workshops, and basic supervision of youth. Each day is packed with action – 5 full days with their assigned cabin and camp activities, 1 day of leadership development & training, and 1 day to relax (and clean the CIT house!). Mid-session Sunday marks Field Day – an exciting activity designed and facilitated by the CITs. Campers also anticipate the one “Fun W/ CITs” night each session, carefully and strategically created by the CITs just for that age group.
