What ages does Camp Alamisco accept?

Camp Alamisco is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Camp Alamisco cost?

Camp Alamisco publishes $425/week for the standard session. Cost varies by program, from $400 to $450 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.

Is Camp Alamisco accredited?

Yes — Camp Alamisco is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.

Who runs Camp Alamisco?

Camp Alamisco is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.

Does Camp Alamisco provide lunch?

Yes — Camp Alamisco includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 7–17

Camp Alamisco

Alabama · $425/week

Christian summer camp on Lake Martin offering traditional camp activities and spiritual development.

▌ Editor's read Camp Alamisco is an ACA-accredited overnight camp, with its accreditation valid until 2025, as indicated on its ACA profile. The camp is owned and operated by the Alabama-West Florida Conference of the United Methodist Church, signifying a clear religious affiliation and ownership type. While the ACA profile provides program details, it does not list a staff-to-camper ratio or specific language regarding background checks for staff. The camp's website is not directly linked from the ACA profile, which limits further investigation into operational specifics. The ACA profile serves as the primary source of information, confirming its accreditation and religious ownership.

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ACA-accredited~300 standards audited

Who thrives here Ages 7–17

Camp Alamisco is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. overnight/sleepaway programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.

Facts & Credentials

Program type: Overnight camp
ACA accredited: Yes
Established: Not listed
Operator: Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

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Details

Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
Ages: 7–17
Address: 177 Camp Alamisco Rd, Dadeville, AL 36853
Phone: (256) 825-9452
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: Cost varies by program, from $400 to $450 per week.

↗ What parents like

Variety of activities
Different age groups

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Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Alamisco

What ages does Camp Alamisco accept?: Camp Alamisco is open to children ages 7–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Alamisco cost?: Camp Alamisco publishes $425/week for the standard session. Cost varies by program, from $400 to $450 per week. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
Is Camp Alamisco accredited?: Yes — Camp Alamisco is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA). ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
Who runs Camp Alamisco?: Camp Alamisco is operated by a faith-based organization. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Camp Alamisco provide lunch?: Yes — Camp Alamisco includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Alamisco with other camps.

How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.

Camps near here

Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Alamisco.

Camp Alamisco Adventurer Camp · Dadeville, AL · Ages 7–9 · $400/week
Camp Alamisco Aquatic Camp · Dadeville, AL · Ages 13–16 · $450/week
Camp Alamisco Junior Camp · Dadeville, AL · Ages 10–12 · $400/week
Camp Alamisco Teen Camp · Dadeville, AL · Ages 13–16 · $425/week