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Co-ed Camp

Overnight Summer Camp, Ages 10-13

A group of campers, all wearing helmets and harnesses, stand closely together on a wooden platform. They are ready for a zipline canopy tour adventure at an overnight summer camp, surrounded by lush green foliage. Everyone is smiling and looking at the camera.

Co-ed Camp activates all 100 acres of our incredible island oasis! Every day, campers are up and at ’em doing everything under the sun – high ropes course, ziplining, kayaking, tubing, archery tag, arts and crafts, team sports – the fun does not stop! In the evening, campers enjoy restorative time studying the Bible and attend evening devotions with key speakers.

Camp Activities

Adventure Electives

At Camp Canaan, we don’t waste a moment of the glorious days we are blessed with! Campers choose their activity-time electives from a long list of amazing adventure opportunities – what will your kid try this summer?

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Archery Tag®
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Tubing

A girl wearing a red shirt, shorts, and a helmet is ziplining through the lush, green trees at Camp Canaan. They are harnessed and holding onto the zipline handle during their thrilling zipline canopy tour experience. A wooden platform is visible in the background.

Zipline Canopy Tour
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Catawba Tower
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Giant Swing

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Leap of Faith

Zipline Canopy Tour guides smile down from the platform at Camp Canaan

High Ropes Course
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Sludge Wars

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Stand Up Paddle Boarding

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Arts & Crafts

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Team Sports

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Kayaking

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Pool

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Lake

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Disc Golf
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Bazooka Ball

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Fishing

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Sharp Shooting

Optional Electives

Limited Availability

We offer our Co-ed campers a menu of exciting add-on electives! Activities available during the Co-ed camp session of your choice will be offered for purchase during registration.

  • Paintball at Camp Canaan: Two 6-on-6 matches; all materials provided, no experience necessary. Capacity: 12
  • Rock Climbing at Crowders Mountain: Outdoor climbing route at Crowders Mountain State Park facilitated by our staff. Capacity: 9 campers
  • Wakeboard/Wakesurf Package at Lake Wylie: Three 4-hour instruction sessions (choose wake boarding or wakesurfing) on Lake Wylie Campers may miss up to 3 adventure electives during the week while on the lake. Capacity: 6 campers

Camp Details

Age:
10-13
Drop-off:
Sunday 3:00-4:00 pm
Pick-up:
Friday 3:30-4:30 pm
Closing Ceremony:
4:30-5:00 pm
Price:
$869

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2025 Camp Dates

Date Session Ages Price
June 1 - 6 Session 1 10-13 $869
June 8 - 13 Session 2 10-13 $869
June 29 - July 4 Session 5 10-13 $869
July 6 - 11 Session 6 10-13 $869
July 13 - 18 Session 7 10-13 $869
July 20 - 25 Session 8 10-13 $869
July 27 - August 1 Session 9 (Champion's Week) 10-13 $879

Top FAQs for Co-ed Camp

Here is a sample schedule for an Overnight Camp. Schedules are subject to change based on camp session, age group, weather, behavior, or other factors.

7:00 Wake up
7:45-8:15 Breakfast
8:30-9:15 Morning Madness (camp songs, skits, games)
9:30-11:30 First activity block
11:30-12:30 Pool or lake
12:45-1:20 Lunch
1:20-2:15 Cabin clean up competition
2:15-3:00 Canteen
3:00-5:00 Second activity block
5:00-6:00 Free time
6:00-6:45 Dinner
6:45-7:30 Speaker
7:30-8:00 Inside Out Time (Bible lesson)
8:00-9:30 Night activity
9:30-10:00 Shower and bed
10:00 Lights out

You’ll receive a more detailed list ahead of camp, but here’s an idea of what your camper will need to bring. Label everything!

  • Reusable water bottle x 2
  • Sleeping bag and pillow or twin sheets, blanket, and pillow
  • Body/face soap, shampoo, hairbrush, toothbrush, toothpaste, deodorant
  • Clothes, pajamas, underwear, and socks x 8 days
  • Rain jacket and jacket/sweatshirt
  • Laundry or trash bag for dirty clothes
  • Modest swimsuit x 2
  • Sneakers (required)
  • Flip-flops (recommended for showers)
  • River shoes (closed toe required)
  • Bath towel
  • Pool towels (recommended) x 2
  • Flashlight/headlamp with batteries
  • Bug Spray
  • Sunscreen
  • Bible, journal, and/or book
  • Pen or pencil

Paintball registrants: bring a pair of jeans and a T-shirt

Campers may not bring:

  • Cell phones, electronics, smart watches, tablets, etc.
  • Cameras, pocket knives, or weapons of any kind
  • Cash, gum, energy drinks, toys, trading cards

For more information, access our PDF guide on preparing for camp.

Campers bunk in one of three large cabins: Longleaf Pine, Tulip Poplar, and the A&J Lodge. Each cabin accommodates 30+ campers and has AC, indoor bathrooms, and laundry facilities. Cabins are assigned by age and gender assigned at birth.

Bunkmate Requests allow up to 3 campers. i.e. your camper and 2 friends to be in the same cabin. Based on the number of beds and requests, we may be able to pair your camper with only one listed friend. Parents will receive a bunkmate request form via email before your session begins.

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Menus change daily. Gluten-free options available at every meal – email us for details.

Breakfast

Monday-Friday

  • Hot breakfast
  • Fresh fruit
  • Cereal assortment
  • Juice and milk

Lunch

Monday-Friday

  • Hot lunch x 4 days
  • Sandwiches x 1 day
  • Potato chips
  • Salad bar
  • Applesauce
  • Chocolate pudding/popsicles

Dinner

Sunday-Thursday

  • Hot dinner
  • Salad bar
  • Dessert

Friday only

  • Hors d’oeuvres during Closing Ceremony

Campers LOVE care packages! We have a number of care package bundles and camp merch to choose from in our online store, or you can bring a boxed care package with you on drop-off day. Care packages are delivered directly to your camper’s cabin. Do not mail your package!

Campers can also use Canteen money to purchase merch on site, including hats, T-shirts, sweatshirts, snacks, and more.

Need to set up a Canteen account for your camper, or check their balance? Just follow the directions below to view their wallet and securely add funds online. We do not accept cash for Canteen deposits.

  • Log in to Campbrain
  • Click “View Details” for this summer’s registration
  • Look for the “Camp Store” section in the bottom right of the screen
  • Click “Add Funds”
  • Add an appropriate amount for your child, enter your card info, and “Process Payment”
  • Funds will be instantly available to your camper

 

You have three payment options when you register for camp in advance. We accept VISA, Mastercard, and Discover; we do not accept American Express.

  1. Pay in full
  2. Sign up for auto draft – Payments are drafted on the first Tuesday of every month until the first Tuesday in May
  3. Pay a deposit; balance auto-drafted first Tuesday in May

Any camp registrations completed on/after the first Tuesday in May require payment in full at the time of registration.

All cancellations and withdrawals must be submitted via email to be valid (not over the phone); a cancellation is not final until the email is received. All session deposits are non-refundable.

  • Cancellations for medical reasons must be accompanied by a letter from the attending physician. In the case of medical cancellations prior to the first Tuesday in May, we will refund camp tuition minus the non-refundable deposit(s). After the first Tuesday in May, medically-related cancellations will be refunded half the tuition.
  • Cancellations made for any other reason, from the date of registration to the first Tuesday in May will result in the loss of each session’s non-refundable deposit.
  • Cancellations made from the first Tuesday in May onward will result in the loss of the full tuition of each canceled session.

For more information, please visit our Camp FAQs.

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Fun Times at Camp Canaan

A young boy, wearing a gray helmet and gray shirt, is focused and determined as he climbs a rock wall outdoors at the summer camp. His hands grip the climbing holds tightly. A group of children stands on the sports field at the summer camp, getting ready to play a game. They hold orange balls and wear colorful clothes, mainly in blue and orange. Some kids wear orange bandanas around their necks or on their heads. Trees and other campers are in the background. boy camper wearing blue sunglasses looks out at the water from the boat on Lake Wylie overnight camper ziplines off of zipline canopy tour platform overnight girl campers pose for the camera mid-air on the volleyball court by Lake Canaan A child wearing an orange helmet participates in a ropes course activity at Camp Canaan. The child is holding onto red ropes and a wooden structure, focusing intently on the challenge ahead. Dense green foliage surrounds him, adding to the adventure of the overnight summer camp. overnight campers play tug of war on the sports field of Camp Canaan during summer camp A group of children and teenagers in swimwear enjoying themselves in a pool at Camp Canaan. Many are smiling, making peace signs, and posing for the camera. The water is clear and blue, with more people visible in the background. three campers hang on to red tube while being pulled behind the boat during summer camp girl campers give peace signs while swimming in lake canaan At Camp Canaan, a young girl wearing an orange helmet and shirt grips onto a large wooden post element on the Catawba Tower while climbing in the forest during summer camp. She is secured with a safety harness, and trees with green foliage surround her on a bright, sunny day. older camper wakeboards behind the boat on Lake Wylie during co-ed overnight camp at Camp Canaan Boys relax in colorful hammocks stacked vertically in trees and a sunny sky in the background during overnight summer camp at Camp Canaan. Two shirtless boys outdoors smile at the camera. The younger boy, on the left, with short, light-colored hair and braces, has his arm around the older boy, who wears a green bandana. Both boys hold up peace signs with their right hands. Greenery is visible in the background – it's pure Camp Canaan magic! Three children sit outdoors at Camp Canaan, wearing helmets and casual clothing. They appear to be in a forest or wooded area. One child on the left is looking upwards with a thoughtful expression, the middle child is smiling, and the child on the right is also looking up, excited for their high ropes course adventure.
To my children, Camp Canaan IS Summer! They look forward each year to coming back to reunite with old friends, to build new relationships, and be challenged to step outside their comfort zones. Every day is an adventure!

Laura – Camp Mom

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