Glisson Camp & Retreat Center

Glisson Camp & Retreat Center offers Village, Outpost, Sparrowwood, Grow Day Camps, the Experiential Leadership Institute (ELI), and Group Retreats. Village is the traditional residential program for rising 2nd–6th graders and is priced from $435 to $930 per week. Outpost is the beginner-friendly outdoor adventure program for rising 7th–12th graders and is priced from $935 to $1,855 per week.

Programs

• Village — Rising 2nd–6th graders; also listed as Rising 3rd–6th in some sessions · $435–$930 per week · Glisson’s traditional residential program.
• Outpost — Rising 7th–12th graders; sessions also listed for Young Adult (18–39) · $935–$1,855 per week · Glisson’s beginner-friendly outdoor adventure; also described as outdoor adventure program.
• Sparrowwood — Campers with mild to moderate developmental disabilities · Glisson’s program designed for campers with mild to moderate developmental disabilities.
• Grow Day Camps — Offsite day camps brought to local churches across Georgia.
• Experiential Leadership Institute (ELI) — 11th-12th graders; also listed as rising 11th-12th graders · Guided tour / immersive leadership program for rising 11th-12th graders.
• Group Retreats — Year-round retreat experiences.

At a glance

• Ages: 2–18 years old
• Price range: $435–$1,855 per week
• General schedule: Summer camp is offered in three unique experiences: Village, Outpost, and Sparrowwood. The schedule shown covers 9 weeks, with Week 1 May 30–June 4, Week 2 June 6–11, Week 3 June 13–18, Week 4 June 20–25, Week 5 June 27–July 2, Week 6 July 4–9, Week 7 July 11–16, Week 8 July 18–23, and Week 9 July 25–30.

About the provider

Glisson Camp & Retreat Center has been operating since 1925. It is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and is part of the North Georgia Camp & Retreat Ministries of the United Methodist Church's North Georgia Conference. Its mission is to partner with families and churches in faith formation and to offer immersive experiences of Christian faith and servant leadership in everyday life.

Glisson is entirely closed to the public while summer camp is in session (May-July) and when retreat groups are on-site. During retreat season (August-April), limited viewing access is available on weekdays (Mon-Fri) during business hours (9:00–4:30) when there are no retreat groups on-site. Campers, camper families, retreat leaders, retreat participants, donors, alumni, and staff have stakeholder rights including essential information, safety and privacy, clear expectations, and to be heard.

Last updated November 8, 2026.