Xtreme Camp

Campers will square off in some wild and crazy games, Bible memory, and various other competitions in hopes of seeing their team take home the gold at the end of the week. Xtreme Junior Campers will also have the opportunity to do unforgettable outdoor activities such as hiking, rock climbing, learn basic survival skills, stay at camp for a day, and go horseback riding! Above all, our desire is to see all our campers leave camp with an assurance of their eternal destiny and a passion to spread Jesus’ fame to the far corners of the globe.

The Chattahoochee Stables are located in Sautee, GA (25 minute bus ride from Woodlands). Campers will go on a guided trail ride along the Chattahoochee River. The horses stay together and remain at a walking pace the entire trip. Each group will spend one hour riding. The remaining time at the stables, campers will get to feed the other horses and animals, play yard games and enjoy a short hike. Campers will enjoy their lunch and a snack bag provided by the stable under a shaded, picnic area.

Mount Yonah is located in Cleveland, GA (20 minute bus ride from Woodlands). Campers will hike one mile from the parking lot to get to the climbing site. Once they arrive at the climbing site, there will be a time of instruction and training given while campers have a snack and water break. While there is no pressure to climb, each camper will get the opportunity to climb four different routes belayed by their counselors. These vary in difficulty and length ranging from 40-80ft. Most beginners are able to climb two or more of these routes. This excursion is guided by Jacob Pierce, our Xtreme Manager, who has 6 years of guiding experience and is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Raven Cliff Falls is located in Helen, GA (20 minute bus ride from Woodlands). Campers will participate in a one mile nature hike that leads to a waterfall. Counselors will guide their campers down to a swimming area below the falls where they can cool off after a day of horseback riding and enjoy some of the more beautiful scenery of North Georgia.

Tweens are a species all their own. They still possess some of the innocence of youth, yet they have to face many of the cultural issues that teens face. So, our Xtreme Junior High Camp is geared specifically for them. It is a great program for campers who are standing at one of life’s most important crossroads. Xtreme Junior High campers will be challenged on a high challenge course, go rock climbing and rappelling, hiking, and kayak down the Nantahala River. It will definitely be one of the most unforgettable weeks of their life!

The Nantahala Outdoor Center (NOC) is located in Bryson City, NC (About a 2 hour drive from Woodlands). Upon arrival campers will be provided the proper equipment and instruction on how to paddle and stay safe on the river. Cabins will be split into boats of 6 individuals and will enjoy a two hour guided trip down class two rapids on the Nantahala River. The NOC provides half of the guides and Woodlands provides the other half. All Xtreme counselors have been trained by a certified guide prior to camper arrival.

Mount Yonah is located in Cleveland, GA (20 minute bus ride from Woodlands). Campers will hike one mile from the parking lot to get to the climbing site. Once they arrive at the climbing site, there will be a time of instruction and training given while campers have a snack and water break. While there is no pressure to climb, each camper will get the opportunity to climb four different routes belayed by their counselors. These vary in difficulty and length ranging from 40-80ft. Most beginners are able to climb two or more of these routes. This excursion is guided by Jacob Pierce, our Xtreme Manager, who has 6 years of guiding experience and is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Raven Cliff Falls is located in Helen, GA (20 minute bus ride from Woodlands). Campers will participate in a one mile nature hike that leads to a waterfall. Counselors will guide their campers down to a swimming area below the falls where they can cool off after a day of horseback riding and enjoy some of the more beautiful scenery of North Georgia.

Nacoochee Adventures is located in Helen, GA (20 minute bus ride from Woodlands). Campers will take on a three level challenge course including a 2,000 foot long dual zip line and giant swing. The Adventure staff is certified according to ACCT standards and monitoring the course at all times. Xtreme Counselors also participate in the course with their campers encouraging and helping them overcome fear and complete each obstacle in front of them.

Xtreme Teen Camp at Woodlands is an experience all in its own. Xtreme Teen campers will go hiking, go climbing and rappelling on a rock face, kayak the Chattahoochee, have a wild cave tour at the Lost Sea Cave, and raft down the Ocoee River. Biblical values and beliefs are presented through individual quiet time, cabin devotions, Troubleshooters (group discussions on cultural issues), and chapel services. Everything is centered on the cabin unit. This small-group format affords a greater opportunity for relationships to be developed between campers and their counselors, and thus presents a greater opportunity to share Christ as the answer to today’s teen problems. Oh yeah — there’s also a healthy dose of great friends, unforgettable memories, and a ton of FUN!

Mount Yonah is located in Cleveland, GA (20 minute bus ride from Woodlands). Campers will hike one mile from the parking lot to get to the climbing site. Once they arrive at the climbing site, there will be a time of instruction and training given while campers have a snack and water break. While there is no pressure to climb, each camper will get the opportunity to climb four different routes belayed by their counselors. These vary in difficulty and length ranging from 40-80ft. Most beginners are able to climb two or more of these routes. This excursion is guided by Jacob Pierce, our Xtreme Manager, who has 6 years of guiding experience and is a certified Wilderness First Responder.

Wildwood Outfitters is located in Helen, GA (25 minute bus ride from Woodlands). Campers will arrive at Wildwood Outfitters to receive safety equipment and instruction on paddling down the Chattahoochee River. Once trained, cabins will be led down to the put in point and guided down the river by the Woodlands Staff. All Xtreme counselors are trained on guiding the river prior to camper arrival. Our Xtreme Specialist, Tyler Murphy, who has two years of guiding experience will also attend all trips.

The Lost Sea is located in Sweetwater, TN (a 3 hour bus ride from Woodlands). Upon arrival campers are free to explore the grounds and shops outside the cave. Cabins will eat dinner all together and then change for caving. A designated area is set aside for sleeping where campers may place their belongings. Everyone will then be split into groups for crawls, a cave tour, and a boat ride through an underground lake. After getting muddy from the crawls, campers are given time to clean up and enjoy some snacks and water before having a brief message and time of worship in the Cave provided by the Woodlands Staff.

The Ocoee Rafting Company is located in Ducktown, TN. Campers will wake up from their night in the cave and take a one hour bus ride to the Ocoee Rafting Company. Cabins will be split into boats of six and given proper safety equipment and instructions before being bussed to the put in. Every boat will be led by an experienced and certified guide to take them down the river. Campers will get to spend two hours rafting through class III and IV rapids.