Connections Swamp Mission A Little Slice of Heaven: Partnering with God to create a safe, spiritual space for belonging and learning through play, connection, community & wonder. Loneliness has become an epidemic within our culture. When surveyed, 71% of Gen Z said they often or sometimes feel lonely. While the younger
WITH - Our Summer Theme 2024 We at Camp Swamp are excited to announce our theme for the summer: WITH. The story of God’s rescue of the Israelites in Exodus is one of the earliest stories our kids learn in Sunday School class but our familiarity with it often robs us from recognizing the power
Teen Workers Camp Swamp offers a unique opportunity for our teenage campers to serve as “teen workers” for a week each summer. Teen workers take on various responsibilities: cleaning the dining hall, washing dishes, managing the canteen, and organizing camp events. Listen to Raquel’s story and the profound impact serving as
Learning Through Play At Camp Swamp, we believe in learning through play. Every week we remind our campers that one of our goals is to HAVE FUN! Through the thirty plus years of camp, we recognize how much God can do in us and through us when we set up opportunities for extended
Water Safety & Lifeguards at Camp Swamp Every summer, lots of our campers enjoy swimming in the pool, and fishing and canoeing at the lake. As parents and camp directors, physical safety around the pool and the lake is very important to us. We have lifeguards at the pool and lake every time we use those spaces
Building Connection and Community through Parent Retreats Every year we plan four different parent retreats to help parents make memories with their children, away from the distractions of devices and the hectic schedules of daily life. We recognize how important it is to be intentional in our precious moments with our children, no matter their age or
From ZimCamp to Camp Swamp Hi Friends!!! Welcome to our first blog post in 2024!!! Most of our counselors this summer have grown up at Camp Swamp, but this year we also have several counselors who have grown up at camps started by Swamp Corps. As we have interviewed these new applicants from outside the
From Mr. Sonny :) Hi all! Welcome back to the blog. I just wanted to send a reminder that Mr. Sonny is looking for some help with a book he is writing! I would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to read through this and help him out. If you could send
Looking Ahead! Hello again, friends! Welcome back to the blog! I hope everyone’s had a great week. :) This week, I just had a quick announcement for everyone! There’s only TWO more retreats this year, and one of them is only a month away! To all of my friends here that
It’s October! Hello again, friends! Welcome back to the blog! This week, I actually have a special message from Mr. Sonny, see below! Hello my friend, this is Mr. Sonny giving you an update on me and Mrs. Carolyn. We are retired and living in Alpharetta close to Neal and Wilson and
September Update Hello again, friends! Welcome back to the blog! This past weekend was the High School Retreat! Unfortunately, I was out of town and couldn’t make it, but from what I heard, it was a great time! :) If you know someone who went, be sure to ask them all about
Different Together Hello again, friends! Welcome back to the blog! As I’m writing this, the Mother Daughter is less than a week away! I am SO excited for an amazing weekend, and for all of the quality time that we’re going to get to spend together! If you haven’t
Hey, Mom! Hello again, friends! Welcome back to the blog! This week, I've got a special message for our mom's and daughters from Mr. Steve and Mrs. Rachele! Check it out below. :) Hi Camp Swamp Family! We hope you’re enjoying these last few days of summer and
See ya, Summer! Hello again, friends! Welcome back to the blog! I can’t believe I’m saying this, but our summer is officially over! What an amazing time, full of memories and wonderful connections. For all of my friends here that went to Camp this summer- if you haven’t already, we
Lauren Armstrong! Hey, I'm Lauren! I've been at Camp for 3 weeks this summer- I also camped Week 2 and had a blast! I also got to Teen Work during Week 1, and I get to do it again for Week 6! I was in Girls 7 Week
Reign Wims! CAMP SWAMP! There are so many things I could say about it, but I will start with how it is the most awesome place in the world! When I come to Camp, I instantly feel at home. This place is filled with the most beautiful souls! I have met some
Evelyn Moody! Hi, my name is Evelyn Moody and I am 15 years old. I have been at camp for 6 years and this year was my first year counseling. I have enjoyed being at camp this summer so much. My favorite swamp memory was when a bird died in a pillow
Ariel Brooks Hi, my name is Ariel! I’ve been coming to camp for a few years but I went twice this summer. I camped week 2 and got to teen work week 5. This year has been one of my favorites at camp. When I camped my cabin had so much
Lily Yim! hey shawties!! it’s your favorite yim (lily) writing u a fire blog! sooooo guess what🤭🤭🤭!I JUST GOT BACK FROM SUCH A SPICY AND ROBUST LATINO CAMP SWAMP HONDURAS and it was. such. a. blast. i got to learn about my culture and get to experience such a new
David Ruiz-Diaz! Hey my name is David(aka will's brother😐)! I’m in cabin 7 this year and I’m excited for the whole entire week mostly connecting with new people and friends😤 i’ve been at camp for 9 years including this year 😎
Gwen McKay! Hi, I'm Gwen, and I'm in Girls 6 this week! This is my 8th year coming to Camp. I'm so excited for all the small moments I will get to share with my cabin mates and new friends i make.
Mid-Summer Reflections Hey, everyone! We have all had a great, restful week, and are so excited to be back at Camp! We are just about halfway through the summer, and some of the counselors that are here all summer had a few words to share about their experience so far! * The crew
Havana :) Hi I’m Havana I was in girls 6. I think my favorite part was definitely starlight. Even through it was a little cloudy I still has so much fun laying up on the field. Every year I’m always reminded on how beautiful Gods creation is and how I
Bekah Hey! My name is Bekah and I was in girls 5. One thing I loved about camp this year was being able to build relationships with all people regardless of age or gender! I love all my hugs, laughs, conversations, and memories! I am so grateful for my older friends
We Need Help. Hello again, friends! Welcome back to the blog! I hope all you have had a great week. As I'm typing this, we are just ONE week away from meeting up at Camp to start getting ready for the summer! With that being said, I want to be honest
