How Specialty Camps Are Different from Regular Camp
Specialty camps include everything you love about Ferncliff—friends, outdoor fun, swimming, worship, and time with your cabin “family group”—but with an added focus on a specific interest or experience.
While regular overnight camps offer a wide mix of classic activities, specialty camps go deeper into one theme, skill, or adventure.
What Makes Specialty Camps Unique
- Theme-based focus: Campers spend extra time on a special activity like leadership, water sports, night adventures, or outdoor skills.
- Added challenges or adventures: Specialty camps often include unique experiences, off-site trips, or advanced activities regular camp doesn’t offer.
- Leadership development: Some camps (like Leaders-In-Training) help older campers grow confidence, responsibility, and service skills.
- Age-specific programs: Specialty camps are designed for older or more experienced campers who want something new beyond the classic camp week.
What Stays the Same
- Living in cabin family groups
- Daily Bible study and worship
- Outdoor activities and play
- Caring, trained counselors
- ACA-accredited safety standards
- Strong Christian community and values
Watercraft Adventure
Dates: June 14–19, July 19-24
Grades: 9-12
Get ready for one of our most adventurous weeks of camp! You’ll take on kayak challenges, canoe trips, tubing, and all kinds of water activities. Campers spend part of the week at Ferncliff and part of it exploring some of the most beautiful lakes and rivers around Arkansas. Adventure is waiting—just add water!Rates: $899 | $799 | $699
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Camper Weekend Stayover
Dates: June 19–21, July 10–12
Grades: 3–12
Rates: $319 | $279| $249
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Leaders-In-Training (Future Counselor I)
Dates: June 21–26
Grades: 9–12
Service Hours: Leaders-In-Training (Future Counselor I) participants earn 10 service hours.
Rates: $749 | $669 | $579
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Summit
Dates: June 7-12, July 5–10
Grades: 9-12
Rates: $899 | $799 | $699
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Counselor-in-Training (Future Counselor II)
Dates: July 12-17, July 19–24
Grades: 11–12
Prerequisite: You must have completed Leaders-In-Training (Future Counselor I) or an equivalent training approved by Ferncliff staff.
Service Hours: Counselor-in-Training (Future Counselor II) participants earn about 20 service hours.
Rates: $649 | $579 | $479
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Night Owl: High School
Dates: July 26–31
Grades: 9-12
Rates: $859 | $749 | $649
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Night Owl: Middle
Dates: July 26–31
Grades: 6-8
Rates: $859 | $749 | $649
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Recognizing that families have different abilities to pay, Ferncliff has a voluntary fee program. You choose the price that is most suitable for your family. No matter what price you choose, the amenities, activities, and camp experience are the same. It’s a way to make camp more affordable for more families. Tier 1 represents the true cost of camp, Tier 2 is the partially subsidized cost, and Tier 3 is the subsidized cost of camp.
