Summer Camps
Summer 2024 will be Christian Outdoor Alliance’s 23rd summer of our Adventure Camps! We have helped thousands of children find and/or build on their relationship with Christ since the inception of our summer camp program in 2002. We continue to grow and the future has never looked brighter. Our trained camp counselors and volunteer ministers, continue to be very successful in helping our campers grow spiritually and have a better appreciation for the Bible.
A typical day of COA Camp:
This unique camp offers a week on a Texas Hunting Ranch, with an opportunity to kill an exotic trophy, exotic doe, hog, or ram. For most sessions, campers arrive Sunday afternoon and depart the following Saturday morning. The price of camp depends on what animal you want to hunt,(prices listed below). Campers range in age from 9-16 years old with about 20 campers per session. The Texas Hunter Education Course is offered at camp, no need to be certified to come to camp. Every day we spend time hunting, swimming, shooting, games, fishing, and group devotional time with awesome kids and counselors! Our schedule is relaxed depending on how the hunting leads us. We end the week with camper favorites; a wild game dinner, skeet shoot competition, and S’mores by the campfire.
We have witnessed firsthand, the interpersonal skills the campers develop with their peers and counselors to help each other grow closer to Christ. We encourage the campers to keep up their daily walk with Christ throughout the school year and eagerly await their stories at the next summer camp. COA strives to ensure that all of its activities adhere to strict safety standards. COA models its safety policies after the Texas Youth Hunting Program, NRA, and other established programs.
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Summer Camp 2024
Lodge Address: 3568 Hwy 41 Mt.Home, TX 78058
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Summer Camp Packing List
Packing List for COA Summer Camp
First of all- you are welcome to bring your own gun, ammo, and hunting knife- but all must be labeled and if you can, pack separately, because we will collect these first and store in our locked gun room. Guns will be collected by our staff during drop off on the East side of the house. You can bring your own fishing pole & tackle box also- please label!!! It’s helpful, but not necessary to have your own hunting gear. Many campers bring hunting back packs with their own binoculars, etc… but again, please LABEL EVERYTHING!!!!!! *You will need a hunting license (in-state youth license cost $7 and you can get at any Wal-mart or sporting goods store) Campers will need to keep the hunting license with you when you go out hunting.
Bedding- PILLOW- sleeping bag or twin sheets & blanket Comfy clothes for the week of playing outside
Toiletries (don’t forget your toothbrush) 7-8 T-shirts
3 towels & 2 washcloths 4-5 shorts
Laundry bag 3-4 hunting clothes- jeans & camo/dark shirts
Sunscreen & bug spray 2 pairs pajamas
Sturdy shoes for hunting (athletic shoes or boots) 8 pairs underwear
Shoes for river- there are sharp rocks in the river 8 pairs of socks
Bible & pen/pencil 1-2 swimsuits
Optional- $ for concession stand sturdy shoes to run and play in & hunt in
What NOT to Bring- Phones, Electronics, Vapes, Drugs, or Alcohol We will collect all phones. Tell the campers not to panic! We want to encourage actual conversations and a social media drama free week. COA will post pictures on the COA FB page for parents and friends to follow during the week. We will let them use a staff’s phone, usually Amy’s to get clarification, if needed, on how you want the game prepped for taxidermy.
What do we do with the animal your kid shoots at camp?
What you want! Plan on bringing an ice chest when you pick them up- We use a little of the meat for our wild game dinner, but send the rest home. If it’s not meat you want, we can donate it. If you want the head and or hide, we will send that home too. We of course prep all trophy animals for the wall. We do not do taxidermy as part of camp, but we do know a good one or you can take it home to your taxidermist. We will skin the animal for shoulder or euro mount as you want. We can dispose of it if you do not want it. We love to see the pics of the smile when a kid puts a camp animal on his own wall! It’s all about the memories!