Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center in Newport, TN

2025 Dates:

July 20 - 25 and

July 27 - August 1

Each week volunteers arrive at camp on Sunday morning and depart by 3:00 PM on Friday. Specific arrival times are to be determined.

Costs for 2025 will be announced at the beginning of January.

Keep in mind, this is a mission trip! You are leaving home and availing yourself to serve and share the love of Jesus with those whom the Lord loves. Don’t be shy in asking for support for this week just as you would if you were going halfway around the world!

The first day and a half of camp for STMs (short term missionaries) is filled with training to ensure you are equipped to effectively serve our families affected by disabilities. There will be plenty of time to ask questions! You will likely be a buddy assigned to a camper who has a disability. You will be there to help them, get to know their family, and give your camper the best Family Retreat possible! (You will not be required to help with the toileting needs of your buddies)

If you are not assigned a specific camper, you’ll be assigned as a helper in one of the program areas. You’ll find out this assignment during your first day of training.

You will stay on campus in an assigned bunkhouse or cabin with other volunteers for your home away from home.

Beach towels

Money for camp store*

Bible, notebook, pen

Bug spray, sunscreen

Casual, comfortable clothing (please make modest clothing choices avoiding skinny strap tank tops, short shorts and skirts)

Shoes comfortable for doing a lot of walking around camp

Water shoes (for whitewater rafting)

Modest, full coverage bathing suit

Toiletries and other personal items

Jacket

Camping chair(s) with your name on them

Special food or medical equipment needed

Medication

Pillow

Sleeping bag or linens for twin bunk

Towel for showering