About
Camp Anothen is a faith-based Christian summer camp where campers take part in nature walks, water play, outdoor exploration, archery, kayaking, swimming in ponds, and fishing for bass and channel catfish. Campers may also have chances to catch a frog as part of their outdoor experiences. Biblical lessons are woven into every day at Camp Anothen, and the camp describes its daily mission as “Safe. Fun. Gospel. Fun. Safe. Gospel.”
• Ages: 3–15 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Friday 8am–4pm; Saturday by appointment; Sunday closed
Camp Anothen is a day camp for kids in Pre-K through 9th grade and operates on a 22-acre campus. The camp offers a Leaders In Training (LIT) program where teens volunteer alongside camp staff in maintenance activities and assist camp counselors and their groups, and this LIT program is described as a place where teens can belong to something bigger than themselves while contributing to a team effort. The camp states that the role of camp counselor is both challenging and the most fun a person will ever have. The word “Anothen” is explained by the camp as a Greek word meaning “from above,” “again,” or “from the beginning,” and it appears in the New Testament.
Camp Anothen provides a healthy snack every day. The camp uses small groups with a 10 campers to 1 adult ratio. Staff are described as caring and are carefully selected through an application, interview, reference-check, and training process. All adult staff must complete third-party background screening before working at camp, including a Multi-Jurisdictional Database and Sex Offender Search. Staff are trained in child safety, weather safety, emergency procedures, camper supervision and abuse prevention, mandatory reporting responsibilities, and a Never Alone / Rule of Three policy, and they must complete training and demonstrate understanding of these safety expectations before serving with campers.
Camp Anothen has operated as a day camp since 2016 and has been licensed through the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) since its first season in 2016. It is licensed by the State of Texas under the Camp Safety Act and is officially licensed by DSHS for 2026. The camp states that it has been in Mansfield for over ten years and that it strives to be a resource to the community. Camp Anothen’s mission is to create an authentic summer camp environment, disciple a Christ-following staff, introduce Jesus to campers, and be a resource to the community.
Last updated July 23, 2026.
• Ages: 3–15 years old
• Schedule: Office hours Monday–Friday 8am–4pm; Saturday by appointment; Sunday closed
Camp Anothen is a day camp for kids in Pre-K through 9th grade and operates on a 22-acre campus. The camp offers a Leaders In Training (LIT) program where teens volunteer alongside camp staff in maintenance activities and assist camp counselors and their groups, and this LIT program is described as a place where teens can belong to something bigger than themselves while contributing to a team effort. The camp states that the role of camp counselor is both challenging and the most fun a person will ever have. The word “Anothen” is explained by the camp as a Greek word meaning “from above,” “again,” or “from the beginning,” and it appears in the New Testament.
Camp Anothen provides a healthy snack every day. The camp uses small groups with a 10 campers to 1 adult ratio. Staff are described as caring and are carefully selected through an application, interview, reference-check, and training process. All adult staff must complete third-party background screening before working at camp, including a Multi-Jurisdictional Database and Sex Offender Search. Staff are trained in child safety, weather safety, emergency procedures, camper supervision and abuse prevention, mandatory reporting responsibilities, and a Never Alone / Rule of Three policy, and they must complete training and demonstrate understanding of these safety expectations before serving with campers.
Camp Anothen has operated as a day camp since 2016 and has been licensed through the Department of State Health Services (DSHS) since its first season in 2016. It is licensed by the State of Texas under the Camp Safety Act and is officially licensed by DSHS for 2026. The camp states that it has been in Mansfield for over ten years and that it strives to be a resource to the community. Camp Anothen’s mission is to create an authentic summer camp environment, disciple a Christ-following staff, introduce Jesus to campers, and be a resource to the community.
Last updated July 23, 2026.
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