Camp Hickory Hill - Ages 13-17
A camp for children and adolescents with diabetes, focusing on education, self-reliance, and confidence.
▌ Editor's read Camp Hickory Hill's website, camphickoryhill.com, loads successfully and presents as a legitimate summer camp. The camp has been operating for 65 years, as stated on their 'About Us' page, indicating a long history. They offer overnight programs for campers aged 8-17, with specific sessions for different age groups, including the 13-17 range. The website mentions that all staff undergo background checks, which is a key safety feature. While not found in the ACA directory, the camp emphasizes a Christian focus, with activities designed to foster spiritual development alongside traditional camp experiences like swimming, archery, and crafts. Google reviews for 'Camp Hickory Hill' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 100 reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children's spiritual growth and the caring staff. Social media handles include @camphickoryhill on Instagram and 'camphickoryhill' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 13–17
Camp Hickory Hill - Ages 13-17 serves high-school campers, which means the program is competing against summer jobs, college visits, internships, and residential overnight options. The case for a day camp at this age is usually a CIT (counselor-in-training) track, deep specialization in specialty, or a portfolio item parents and kids both value. Programs that don't articulate one of those three usually lose this age band by 9th grade.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Not verified
- Established
- 1961 (65 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Specialty
- Ages: 13–17
- Address: 2200 N. Old Highway 63, Columbia, MO 65201
- Phone: (573) 449-3111
- Cost notes: Sliding scale from $400-$1,200.
1 session (1 one-week), from Jun 21 to Jun 27.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 21 – 27, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Learn archery and canoeing
- Rock climbing available
↘ Watch for
- No email contact information
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
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