Camp Cole
Camp Corral provides free, week-long summer camp experiences for children of military families, focusing on fun,...
▌ Editor's read The website https://www.campcorral.org/ loads successfully and is clearly a camp website. Camp Corral is a national non-profit organization that provides free, week-long summer camp experiences for children of military families, including those of fallen, wounded, or disabled service members. The 'About Us' page states that the organization was founded by Carolyn K. Queen and has been operating for 30 years. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. The program type is overnight, as indicated by the description of week-long camp experiences. The camp is not listed in the ACA directory. Google reviews for 'Camp Corral' show a 4.9-star rating from 117 reviews, with themes highlighting the positive impact on military children, the supportive environment, and the fun activities. Social media handles found on the site are @campcorral for Instagram and CampCorral for Facebook.
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Since 199630+ years operating
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Nonprofit operator501(c)(3) tax-exempt
Who thrives here Ages 6–18
Camp Cole is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. specialty 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
- Not verified
- Established
- 1996 (30 years)
- Operator
- Nonprofit organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 6–18
- Address: 2500 Camp Corral Rd, Millbrook, AL 36054
- Phone: (855) 605-1267
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Free for children of wounded, ill, or fallen military heroes.
1 session (1 one-week), from Jul 26 to Jul 31.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jul 26 – 31, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Free for military families
- Focus on support and friendship
↘ Watch for
- Only for children of military families
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Cole
- What ages does Camp Cole accept?
- Camp Cole is open to children ages 6–18. 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 Cole cost?
- Camp Cole doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Free for children of wounded, ill, or fallen military heroes. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- Who runs Camp Cole?
- Camp Cole is operated by a nonprofit organization, with 30 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 Camp Cole provide lunch?
- Camp Cole 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.
Planning guides
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