Camp & Conference 2024 Information Page

This section is designed to provide resources for all those campers and parents who are attending summer camps through The Christian Church (Disciples of Christ) in Alabama-Northwest Florida.  If you have further questions regarding programming, please get in touch with Nisha Warbington at Nisha7@aol.com. 

CONTACT The Regional Office at 205-425-5245 OR alnwfl@aol.com FOR QUESTIONS REGARDING REGISTRATION AND/OR PAYMENTS.

Frequently Ask Questions About Camp

Frequently Ask Questions in Español

What is a typical day like at Traditional Camp?

Each day will contain large group time, small group time, worship, games, crafts, snacks, meals, waterfront activities like swimming, fishing, canoes, and land-based activities like archery and horseback riding.  Each age group also has special traditions, which may include campfires, twilight swimming, field games, camp Olympics, and more. Specific schedules can be provided closer to the camp dates if requested.    

What time should we arrive at the camps?

All Camps begin and end at 10:00 a.m. CST.  Camp Staffs are not prepared to receive campers early, so please arrive early on the day your camp begins.   

Where can my camper receive mail while at Traditional Camp?

Camper Name

Camp Name (Junior, Chi Rho, CYF, Discovery)

YMCA Camp Chandler

1240 Jordan Dam Road

Wetumpka, AL 36092

Does my child need money at camp?  

Each year an offering is taken during the camp weeks for our Regional Youth Fund.  This money supports scholarships, special events, and other regional youth needs throughout the year.  This money is collected at the START of camp for anyone desiring to donate.

No money is needed at Traditional Camp.  Canteen (snack) prices are included in the cost of the camp, and no additional items are available for purchase at the camp.  

What should we bring (and not bring) to Traditional Camp?

·         Pillows, sheets, blanket, or sleeping bag (bunks have twin mattresses)

·         Tennis shoes/ Hiking shoes/ shoes that can get wet

·         Change of clothes for each day- we suggest shorts/shirts, 

        Jeans for horseback riding (REQUIRED if RIDING), underwear, T-shirts, 

       Sweater/sweatshirt for cooler evenings

·        Water Bottle to be used during the week to stay hydrated

·        MODEST swimsuits, sunscreen, swim goggles

·         Rainy day outfit (just in case!)

·         Bath Towels and washcloths

·         Personal Items (soap in container, shampoo, toothpaste, toothbrush, comb, etc.)

·         Insect repellent

·         Pajamas

·         Flashlight

·         Bible

·         Money for offering if desired (used for our Regional Youth Fund to provide for the needs of the regional youth).

·         Bag for dirty clothes and plastic bags for wet items (for the trip home)

·         Prescriptions medicine (please send detailed instruction for camp medical staff)

·         A positive attitude

           Please DO NOT BRING:

·         Expensive jewelry or other valuable items.  

·         Ipods/ video games/ CELL PHONES - The use of technology at camp will be at the camp director's discretion.

       In general, technology will not be allowed or will be limited.  Campers assume full responsibility.

·          Knives/Weapons of any type

·         Food (we will have plenty to eat)

·         Money other than offering - offering money will be collected at check-in.

·         Most of all, a bad attitude