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Deer Run Camps & Retreats
Thompson's Station, Tennessee
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615-794-2918
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3845 Perkins Rd
Thompson's Station, Tennessee 37174
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CAMPER AGES: 5 - 18
TYPE OF CAMP: Overnight/Sleepaway. Day Camp.
CAMPER GENDER(S): Coed Campers.
AFFILIATION(S): Christian. Nondenominational
CAMP INSTRUCTIONAL ACTIVITIES OFFERED:
Horses/Equestrian, Swimming, Waterfront/Aquatics, Team Sports, Adventure, Wilderness/Nature, and more. Paintball
Climbing Tower
Low & High Ropes Courses
Hiking
Kickball
Wiffle Ball
BB Guns
Archery
Crafts
Creek Wading
Outdoor Education & Survival Skills
CAMP LOCATION: Deer Run is located on 100 acres of scenic, wooded property 40 miles south of Nashville and 10 miles from historic downtown Franklin, TN. Visit our website for photos and more information.
CAMP FACILITIES: Deer Run has 12 Cedar Point cabins and 2 Lakeview Cabins — all equipped with heat and air — and 2 shower houses. Adjacent to the cabins is a dining facility, camp store, several meeting facilities, and recreational activities including paintball, climbing tower, archery and BB guns, low and high-challenge ropes courses, and Spring Valley Lake with sand beach, swimming, zip line, aqua park/blob, 100-ft water slide, canoeing & kayaking. Horseback riding is available to overnight campers.
CAMP PROGRAM INFO: Deer Run is a 501(c)(3) nonprofit, nondenominational Christian camp and retreat center. Our mission is to transform lives through a passionate relationship with Jesus Christ while connecting with others in a camp or retreat setting. During our summer camp, campers grow in character, respect, leadership, and build life-long friendships. Deer Run is a member of CCCA (Christian Camping and Conference Association).
CAMP LEADERSHIP CIT/LIT PROGRAMS: VolunDeer CIT program.
CAMP SCHOLARSHIPS OR FINANCIAL ASSISTANCE: We believe that everyone should have the opportunity to attend Deer Run camps and family weekend events. Therefore, the Mission 42:1 Scholarship Funds offers assistance to campers and families who have financial, spiritual, or emotional needs.
YEAR-ROUND PROGRAMS: For more info or to register online, go to Our Camp Website Link: www.DeerRunRetreat.org
Married Couples Weekends (3 times per year): For couples in all seasons of marriage — from the heights of love to the depths of struggle. This is a weekend of intentional intimate time together without interruptions and without to-do lists.
Father-Son Adventure Weekend (each August): For all ages. A life-changing, bonding experience with some high powered guy stuff including fishing and archery tournaments, football challenges, wiffle ball derby, recreation, worship & speaker sessions, and more.
Mother-Daughter Weekend (each September): For ages 7 & up. A weekend of memories, fun, and growing together including recreation, organized games, creative crafts, girl fun, worship & speaker sessions, and small group sessions.
Homeschool Family Day Camp (each April): Experience a day of camp with your family including a nature craft, science scavenger hunt, climbing tower, fishing, archery & BB guns, hayride, and more.
Family Camp (2 times per year): Activities will strengthen your relationships, help you connect with each other in new and fun ways,
and create memories that will last a lifetime.
CAMP SESSION DATES & FEES:
For a complete listing of camp sessions, dates and fees, please visit our website.
SUMMER CAMP JOBS:
Go to Our Camp Website Link: camps.deerrunretreat.org for information and applications for summer staff positions and summer VolunDeer positions (counselors in training).
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