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SUMMER CAMPS

THE BEST WEEK OF YOUR SUMMER

We believe in the power of camp to impact lives. For nearly 80 years, we've provided summer camp experiences for children and youth of all ages. NaCoMe is one of the best Tennessee getaways, offering a place where campers build friendships, explore the outdoors, and create lasting memories. Year after year, they call it the best week of their summer. Watch the video to see why!

OUR KEY GOALS FOR CAMPERS

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TRY SOMETHING NEW

There's a whole world out there, and we're all about exploration! One of the hallmarks of a camp experience is trying new things and learning new skills, from the adventurous to the quietly reflective. Spend a night sleeping outside, learn how to paddle a canoe, shoot a bow and arrow, cook over a fire, or search for where the creek begins and ends. Our camp program excels at offering new experiences and teaching new skills to every camper, ensuring there's something to spark everyone's curiosity.

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BUILD COMMUNITY

We believe in the power of building an authentic community at camp, and we make it a priority. Through intentional program design, thoughtful activities, and skilled facilitation, we cultivate an environment where campers feel safe to be themselves and discover their true potential. By creating group dynamics that foster strong communication skills and develop deep friendships, campers leave NaCoMe with better social skills, more confidence, and greater independence.

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CONNECT WITH GOD

NaCoMe isn’t a regular old summer camp. There's something special about this creek and these woods. Connecting campers to something deeper is the ultimate goal of our ministry. There are so many distractions in our daily lives, and NaCoMe provides a place away from those distractions. With no cell phone service and no internet, our programs allow campers to step away from the noise of everyday life, and encourages campers to pursue a deeper relationship with God, nature, and their community.

HOW WE REACH THOSE GOALS

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SMALL GROUP MODEL

Campers at NaCoMe are placed into small groups of up to 7 campers of their same age. Each small group is paired with another group, usually of the opposite gender to form a family group (up to 14 campers, with 2 counselors) that they do most activities with. Small groups foster better communication, deeper relationships, and allow for more honest and open reflection during devotions. 

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UNPLUG FROM NOISE

There are so many distractions in our daily lives, and NaCoMe provides a place away from those distractions. With no cell phone service and no internet, our programs allow campers to unplug from the constant noise of everyday life. In this environment, away from a culture of chasing likes and follows, campers learn how to communicate away from screens, and how to truly engage in a community. 

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HIRE GREAT STAFF

We take pride in the quality of our staff. In addition to our creative and engaging programming, our summer camp programs are so popular because of the work we put into selecting and training the right staff members to work with our campers. We seek out the most qualified applicants, and then we spend more than 2 weeks in an intensive staff training program that covers everything from basic safety to how to create the magic of camp. 

We love going to Nacome Camp and Retreat Center. The staff is excellent as well as the accommodations. We can't wait until next year to go back to the creek! All are welcome at Nacome!

~Lisa K Fitzsimmons

This is a beautiful camp with air conditioned cabins and wonderful staff! They have so many activities, a creek to explore in, and a lake with kayaks, canoes, corkles, fishing. My family has gone 7 years in a row and we call it our happy place.
My family had been going to Nacome for over 20 years. We love it here. Everyone is welcome here! Love is all around.

~Caren Teichmann

My family has been attending Nacome summer camp for over 30 years, and plans to return for many more. The perfect summer camp experience in every way.

~Brent Blackwelder

Wonderfully peaceful place. Lovely brook flows through the middle - perfect for wading. Comfortable facility and good food in the dining hall. Short drive from Nashville.

~Mark McCaw

Hard to put into words how perfect this place is, but it’s a wonderful camp for kids and a beautiful retreat for adults. Can’t recommend it highly enough.

~Brent Sower

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