Give your Lawrenceville child an unforgettable summer adventure! Camp Tekoa offers Metro Atlanta families the perfect blend of outdoor exploration, spiritual growth, and lasting friendships in the beautiful Blue Ridge Mountains of North Carolina.
View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!
A Mountain Escape from Atlanta
- Easy Weekend Preview Distance: Just a 3-hour drive from Lawrenceville into the scenic Blue Ridge Mountains near Hendersonville, NC. Close enough for weekend visits, far enough for a true camp experience.
- Adventures Beyond the Suburbs: Your child may experience:
- Lake zipline adventures
- Guided waterfall exploration
- Professional rock climbing
- Cave exploration
- Whitewater rafting trips
- Mountain hiking and camping
- Evening campfires under starlit skies
Programs for Every Metro Atlanta Child
- First-Time Campers:
- Mini Camp (Ages 7-9): Sunday-Wednesday perfect for overnight camp beginners
- Elementary TKO (Ages 8-11): Full-week adventure with guided introduction to activities
- Growing Adventurers:
- Middle School TKO (Ages 11-14): Features off-site waterfall trips and shelter camping
- Adventure Camps (Ages 12-14): Specialized programs focusing on outdoor skills
- Teen Expeditions:
- High School TKO (Ages 14-17): Includes whitewater rafting and service projects
- Expedition Extreme (Ages 15-17): Two-week advanced adventure program
- Various specialized adventure programs for teens
Why Atlanta Families Choose Camp Tekoa
- Beat the Georgia Heat: Experience cool mountain mornings and evenings perfect for outdoor activities
- Faith-Based Community: Through daily devotions, community service, and meaningful relationships, campers grow in their faith while having incredible adventures
- Proven Impact: Research shows lasting positive changes:
- Enhanced independence
- Increased self-confidence
- Strengthened leadership skills
- Deeper faith development
- New outdoor skills
Summer 2025 Program Features
- Nine weeks of programs from June through early August
- New "Quest" program for elementary adventurers
- Traditional favorites like talent shows and evening campfires
- Family-style cabin groups led by caring staff
Outstanding Mountain Facilities
- 3-acre mountain lake
- Multiple zipline courses
- 40-foot climbing tower
- Extensive hiking trails
Making Camp Accessible
- Multiple session lengths to fit your summer schedule
- Financial assistance and scholarships available
- 2% Promise program helping more children experience camp
- Early registration recommended - spots fill quickly!
Easy Travel from Lawrenceville
- Straight shot up I-85 to I-26
- Convenient Sunday check-in times
Teen Leadership Opportunities
- Leaders in Training (LIT) program for rising high school seniors
- Summer staff positions perfect for college students
- Valuable resume experience
- Make a difference in children's lives
Start Your Mountain Adventure
View our 2025 Camp Guide Here!
Ready to give your child an extraordinary summer? Register today:
- 2025 Online Registration
- Phone: (828) 692-6516
- Address: PO Box 1793, Flat Rock, NC 28731
Visit Before Summer
Many Lawrenceville families combine a camp tour with a spring weekend in the mountains. Contact us about upcoming preview events and tours - we're an easy weekend trip from the Atlanta area!
Camp Tekoa is accredited by the American Camper Association and has been transforming young lives through outdoor ministry since 1949. Join us for a summer of mountain adventures just a few hours from Atlanta!