Since 1959, Camp Lookout has been a "Place Set Apart" on Lookout Mountain offering children and youth unforgettable summer camp experiences. Through exciting activities, caring and highly-trained staff, worship, and small group community, campers build lasting friendships and grow in faith. With sessions for 1st—12th graders and our Celebration Camp for youth and adults with intellectual disabilities, there’s something for everyone. Experience summer camp at its best!
Life at Camp Lookout
Summer camp at Camp Lookout is more than just fun—it’s a life-changing experience that helps campers grow, connect, and thrive in a faith-centered environment. Removed from the distractions of everyday life, campers develop independence, build self-confidence, and strengthen social skills while enjoying the beauty of God’s creation.
A Community of Faith & Growth
At Camp Lookout, campers become part of an intentional, God-focused community where they can explore their faith, gain new insights into who they are, and develop meaningful relationships with others. Each week, Ministers in Residence—including pastors, youth directors, children’s ministers, and dedicated laity—help create a supportive and welcoming spiritual environment for campers and staff. Through engaging activities, small-group Bible studies, moments of reflection, and worship, they experience personal growth in an uplifting setting.
Comfortable Accommodations
🏕 Air-Conditioned Cabins – Campers stay in comfortable, age-appropriate housing, with trained staff members in each cabin to ensure safety and guidance.
🚿 Modern Bath Facilities – Most cabins include bathrooms, while some use nearby bathhouses, offering a clean and convenient experience for all campers.
🍽 Daily Shared Meals – Campers gather in Lookout Lodge for meals at the same time each day, fostering a sense of community and connection.
A Perfect Balance of Structure & Adventure
Camp Lookout’s structured daily schedule provides a mix of routine, excitement, and discovery, ensuring that each day is filled with new challenges and unforgettable moments.
A Community of Faith & Growth
At Camp Lookout, campers become part of an intentional, God-focused community where they can explore their faith, gain new insights into who they are, and develop meaningful relationships with others. Each week, Ministers in Residence—including pastors, youth directors, children’s ministers, and dedicated laity—help create a supportive and welcoming spiritual environment for campers and staff. Through engaging activities, small-group Bible studies, moments of reflection, and worship, they experience personal growth in an uplifting setting.
Comfortable Accommodations
🏕 Air-Conditioned Cabins – Campers stay in comfortable, age-appropriate housing, with trained staff members in each cabin to ensure safety and guidance.
🚿 Modern Bath Facilities – Most cabins include bathrooms, while some use nearby bathhouses, offering a clean and convenient experience for all campers.
🍽 Daily Shared Meals – Campers gather in Lookout Lodge for meals at the same time each day, fostering a sense of community and connection.
A Perfect Balance of Structure & Adventure
Camp Lookout’s structured daily schedule provides a mix of routine, excitement, and discovery, ensuring that each day is filled with new challenges and unforgettable moments.
Camp Lookout Staff
At Camp Lookout, our greatest strength is our staff. Each member of our team is carefully selected for their passion, leadership, and commitment to serving our campers. We believe that a strong, faith-driven staff creates an unforgettable summer camp experience.
Trained, Passionate, & Dedicated
✔ Extensive Training – Every staff member undergoes a comprehensive training program to ensure they are equipped to lead, support, and inspire campers.
✔ Thorough Background Checks – Safety is our priority, and all staff members complete a detailed screening process before camp begins.
✔ Faith-Focused Leadership – Our team is passionate about walking daily with God and sharing His love through joyful service and encouragement.
✔ Kid-Centered & Fun-Loving – With an infectious enthusiasm for life, our staff members create a welcoming, high-energy environment where campers can learn, grow, and have a blast!
✔ Committed to Making a Difference - Our dedicated team is focused on the needs of every camper, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered during their time at camp.
From leading exciting activities to offering words of encouragement, our staff is committed to helping each camper get the most out of their camp experience—spiritually, socially, and emotionally.
Trained, Passionate, & Dedicated
✔ Extensive Training – Every staff member undergoes a comprehensive training program to ensure they are equipped to lead, support, and inspire campers.
✔ Thorough Background Checks – Safety is our priority, and all staff members complete a detailed screening process before camp begins.
✔ Faith-Focused Leadership – Our team is passionate about walking daily with God and sharing His love through joyful service and encouragement.
✔ Kid-Centered & Fun-Loving – With an infectious enthusiasm for life, our staff members create a welcoming, high-energy environment where campers can learn, grow, and have a blast!
✔ Committed to Making a Difference - Our dedicated team is focused on the needs of every camper, ensuring they feel valued, supported, and empowered during their time at camp.
From leading exciting activities to offering words of encouragement, our staff is committed to helping each camper get the most out of their camp experience—spiritually, socially, and emotionally.
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Sample Daily Schedule
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Camp Activities
Camp Lookout campers learn about and sign up for their desired camp activities while here at camp. Campers are eligible for grade level activities based on their grade entering the fall of 2025, plus all earlier grade level activities. Please note that there are more activities than can possibly be completed in a session of camp. Time, availability, and weather are all factors affecting the actual camp activity experience (activities listed in Bold are high adventure activities).
Grades 1-2Crafts
Swimming Pool Creek Walk Hiking Field Games Dancing Parachute & Noodle Games Horse Petting Basketball, 4-Square, Horseshoe, Corn Hole Gaga Ball Cookie Decorating Group Initiative Games Bouldering Wall Zip-Line Grades 3-4Sling Shot
Frisbee Golf Archery Cloudland Canyon S.P. (off site) Low Ropes Climbing Wall High Ropes (Raider Bridge, exit Zip-Line) Caving (off-site) |
Grades 5-6Lake Paddling/Boating Games
Guitar Class Fishing Art/Painting Class Caving Mountain Biking High Ropes (Raider Bridge, Two-Line Bridge, exit Zip-Line) Vertical Playpen Climbing Apparatus Climbing Wall (with Zip-Line) Grades 7-8Nature Hikes (off-site)
Caving Rappelling (off-site) Whitewater Paddling (Lower Hiwassee River) Mountain Biking (on, off-site) High Ropes with V-Swing Grades 9-12Flight Park (off-site)
Caving Rock Climbing (off-site) Whitewater Paddling (Lower & Upper Hiwassee) Campout (off-site) |
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