Christian Camp and Conference Association

Information

Sumatanga has been serving children, youth and adults for over 60 years. Nestled in the foothills of northern Alabama, Sumatanga exists to create a dynamic environment of Christian Hospitality for personal faith development in Christ. These 1700 acres of God's beautiful creation offer our guests and campers many opportunities for leadership development and growth. Accredited by the American Camping Association, Sumatanga can house up to 440 guests and has a 1500 seat auditorium.

Affiliation:

United Methodist

The types of camps we operate include:

Conference/Retreats
Day Camp
Resident Camp
Work Camp

Programming We Offer:

Children
Pre-Teens
Teens
Young Adults
Adults
Families (together in one program)
Senior Adults

Throughout the year, you’ll find the following special emphasis camps (or themes) during one or more of our sessions:

Leadership
Missions
Music
Sports
Equestrian

Recognizing that some guests have special needs and may not be able to participate in regular camping programs, we set aside camp sessions specifically for guests with the following conditions:

Moderately Physically Disabled
Mentally Impaired

While you’re here, you may want to take advantage of the following activities we offer:

Archery/Shooting Range
Horseback Riding
Ropes/Challenge Course
Soccer Field
Tennis Courts
Basketball Court
Swimming - Outdoor
Fishing Area

Interested in renting our facilities? We are happy to rent our facilities to the following groups/types:

Children's Groups
Youth Groups
Single Adults
Married Couples
Families (in one unit)

These are the types of accommodations we offer:

Tent Sites
Cabins
Cottages
Dormitory
Hotel/Motel
Lodge
Platform Tents
RV Sites

We are set up to handle the following group sizes in the various seasons:

During the summer, we can take care of up to 440 guests. In the spring, we can accommodate 440 guests. Our winter capacity is 440. Finally, in fall, we have enough room for 440 guests.

We also offer the following special activities and features:

55 acre lake with canoeing, kayaking, fishing, etc. Climbing Tower Giant Swing GaGa pits Rock Climbing Hiking trails

Location

55 miles north of Birmingham, AL.

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