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Camp in the Community

Camp in the Community is more than a summer camp—it’s a place where every child belongs. We bring camp to neighborhoods and churches, offering a week of adventure, laughter, and faith at no cost to families. Through games, songs, and stories, kids experience God’s love in a safe, welcoming space where friendships grow and communities come together.

Campers playing on water day
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Not every family can send their kids to camp, but every child deserves the chance to experience it. Studies show that kids who attend camp build confidence, form lasting friendships, and grow in their faith. That’s why we’re eliminating barriers by partnering with churches and bringing camp directly to communities. We roll in with everything—the high-energy counselors, the songs, the crafts, the archery range, and yes, even the campfire—so every child can have a summer filled with adventure, belonging, and the love of God.

in your backyard

summer camp

The Word became flesh and blood, and moved into the neighborhood.
JOHN 1:14a (MSG)

is the key

community

Camp is about more than a week of incredible fun and growth. That's why we partner with host churches and ministries that have a heart for engaging people in their own neighborhoods. Together we provide camp for families on the margins and create community through lasting connections made during the camp experience.

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Playing group building games

how camp Happens

HOST SITES

Host sites are local churches and ministry partners where camp actually happens. 

SUPPORTERS

Supporters bridge the financial gap for host sites to help provide camp to their communities.

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CITC

Summer camp on wheels, bringing proven programming, the best trained staff, and all the gear to make it happen.

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8k+

campers served

182

host sites

19k

s'mores eaten

5k

faith commitments

Map of area served

East Tennessee

Northwest Georgia

Southwest Virginia

CITC is a ministry of the Holston Conference of the United Methodist Church. The geographic area of the Holston Conference includes Southwest Virginia, East Tennessee, and the northwest corner of Georgia. With host-sites running concurrently, we average 27 week-long day camps each summer.

Where we serve

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Shooting bows and arrows at archery

the best job ever

SUMMER STAFF

Spend your summer sharing the love of Jesus with children in communities on the margins. Work hard, play hard, laugh until your sides hurt, and build lasting bonds with amazing coworkers. It's a summer you won't forget.

impactful giving

GIVING TO CAMP

Giving kids on the margins the opportunity to attend camp is more than a much-needed week of fun. It has lasting impacts on their confidence, spiritual growth, and community.

Finding cool bugs at camp
.Enjoying s'mores around the campfire

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BECOME A HOST

Have the space and inclination? We've got the staff, programming, and all things camp. Learn about being a host site and bring camp to your community.

the experience

It recharged our church! The sound of children's voices in our sanctuary, the laughter and squeals, silly games – all of it – brought us joy and hope that we made a difference in the lives of those children. It was such a blessing to share God's love with them.

– Middle Creek United Methodist

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