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▌ Overnight/Sleepaway · Ages 5–8

Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp

Alabama

Grand Camp is a short overnight camp for young children and their grandparents or other special adults.

▌ Editor's read The Camp Sumatanga website loads successfully, detailing various summer camp programs, including 'Grand Camp' for grandparents and grandchildren. The camp is owned and operated by the United Methodist Church, indicating a faith-based program focus. While the website mentions a 'safe and nurturing environment,' it does not explicitly state that staff undergo background checks. The camp has a strong online presence with a Facebook page (campsumatanga) and an Instagram handle (@campsumatanga). Google reviews for 'Camp Sumatanga' show a rating of 4.8 stars based on 179 reviews, with many reviewers praising the beautiful location, friendly staff, and positive experiences for children. The camp is not listed as ACA accredited on the ACA website. The website does not provide specific staff-to-camper ratios or details about state licensing.
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Who thrives here Ages 5–8

Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp is well suited to lower-elementary campers who can sit through a 30-minute activity block but still need movement breaks every hour. overnight/sleepaway content lands when it's framed as play first, instruction second; this age responds to friend-group continuity more than to specific skill outcomes.

Facts & Credentials

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

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Details

  • Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
  • Ages: 5–8
  • Address: 3616 Sumatanga Rd, Gallant, AL 35972, USA
  • Phone: (256) 538-9860
  • Email: [email protected]
  • Cost notes: Adult-$155, Child-$95 for 3 days

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp

What ages does Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp accept?
Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp is open to children ages 5–8. 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 Sumatanga - Grand Camp cost?
Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Adult-$155, Child-$95 for 3 days Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
Who runs Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp?
Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp 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 Sumatanga - Grand Camp provide lunch?
Yes — Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp 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.
How does Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Gallant?
Camp Sumatanga - Grand Camp is one of 8 overnight/sleepaway camps in Gallant that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.

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