An Experiential Christian Community
To truly become something – an athlete, an artist, a mathematician – takes more than study; it takes practice. Village is an immersive experience of practicing Christian faith together in ways that translate to all aspects of everyday life. We put over 90 years of experience into creating an environment where every moment – whether in the creek or at the chapel, on the Alpine Tower or around the dinner table – is about forming faith and friendships.
Campers stay in cabins, eat in the dining hall, worship in the chapel, and play on the waterfront. What changes lives though is experiencing the entire week together with their small group where campers are accepted and loved for who they are and encouraged to live out their faith together in new ways that translate to their lives back home.
“Glisson is a place I can be myself and know that people
will accept me and love me.”
– Village Camper
Common Experiences
Village is a traditional sleep-away camp at the heart of Glisson’s 90+ years of ministry. Upon arrival, counselors welcome each camper into his or her Living Group — 2 counselors and 8 to 12 campers who experience the week together as a Christian community.
Some of the core experiences typically found on a living group’s schedule are morning and evening chapel, as well as common living group activities such as creek hikes, the challenge course, and the waterfront.
Unique Adventures
There are many unique experiences as well. Campers plan some of the week’s activities with guidance from their counselors.
Campers (except for Mini camp) will enjoy a hike and overnight campout with their living groups – campfire, dinner, and s’mores included!
“Our camper says he feels closer to God when he is at Glisson.
He says he takes that feeling home with him each summer.”
– Parent of Village Camper
Making Memories
Each session concludes with communion and a time to celebrate the faith-forming fun experienced together at camp.
Camper Experiences
Elementary
Rising 3rd-6th
5 Nights
Mid High
Rising 7th-9th
5 Nights
Senior High
Rising 10th-12th
5 Nights
Mini Camp
Rising 2nd-4th
2 Nights
2-3 sessions offered per summer designed for first-time campers