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Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School

Ponderosa Bible Camp · $425/week

Ponderosa Bible Camp offers a Christian-focused overnight camp experience for elementary and middle schoolers in Mentone, Alabama, emphasizing spiritual grow...

▌ Editor's read Ponderosa Bible Camp's website loads successfully and presents itself as a legitimate overnight camp for elementary and middle school children. The camp has been operating for over 50 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, suggesting a long history in youth programs. It is clearly a faith-based organization, with its mission centered on sharing the Gospel and fostering spiritual growth. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory, and there is no mention of state licensing on their website. While the site details various activities such as swimming, archery, and a ropes course, it does not provide information about staff-to-camper ratios or explicit details regarding staff background checks. Google reviews for Ponderosa Bible Camp show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 104 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive Christian environment and engaging activities. Social media presence includes an active Instagram account (@ponderosabiblecamp) and a Facebook page (PonderosaBibleCamp).
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Since 197650+ years operating
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Who thrives here Ages 7–12

Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right adventure fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.

Facts & Credentials

Program type
Overnight camp
ACA accredited
Not verified
Established
1976 (50 years)
Operator
Faith-based organization
Staff-to-camper ratio
Not listed

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Details

  • Category: Adventure
  • Ages: 7–12
  • Hours: 24-hour residential
  • Address: 1018 County Road 734, Mentone, AL 35984, USA
  • Cost notes: USD. $425/week. Foster Kids and Angel Tree Campers attend for free.

Logistics

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

Frequently asked about Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School

What ages does Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School accept?
Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School is open to children ages 7–12. 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 Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School cost?
Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School publishes $425/week for the standard session. Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
What are Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School's hours?
Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Who runs Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School?
Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School is operated by a faith-based organization, with 50 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
Does Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School provide lunch?
Ponderosa Bible Camp - Elementary/Middle School does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.

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