2027 Summer Camps / Camp directory / Frontier Camp

Grapeland, Texas

Frontier Camp

An explicitly Christian camp where Juniors choose four skill classes and Teens explore waterfront and challenge activities at Fossil Creek.

Frontier Camp in Grapeland runs separate Junior and Teen programs. Juniors return to chosen skill classes daily, while Teens have more open recreation choices. Water, horses and outdoor challenges shape the schedule. Bible teaching, songs, drama and cabin devotions are integral to the experience, suiting families seeking a faith-centered summer.

ACA-accredited camp
Christian residential campFour skill classesAge-specific water programsHorses & outdoors

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The Creation Station meeting building and lawn at Frontier Camp
The Creation Station meeting building and lawn at Frontier CampView past-program photos (7)

Courses & activities

Four selected skill classes

Juniors select four classes and two alternatives, returning daily to choices such as archery, swimming or woodworking.

Riding and horse care

Juniors learn riding and horse care; Teens can take trail rides, with experienced riders eligible for rodeo tryouts.

Paddling, skiing and Cable Park

Juniors can choose kayaking, skiing and wakeboarding; the Teen Cable Park adds cable-towed water activities.

Nature, making and challenges

Fossil hunts, nature observation and woodworking complement ropes, a giant swing and team games.

Camp features & life

Separate age-group settings

Juniors use Main Camp and Teens use Fossil Creek, with schedules and spaces matched to their age groups.

Bible teaching throughout camp

Teaching and devotions are integral alongside recreation, within an expressly Christian mission.

Interest-based scheduling

Junior schedules follow activity preferences, so cabinmates may attend different classes and meet new peers.

Who might enjoy this camp?

  • Families seeking a Christian-centered camp
  • Campers who enjoy repeated skills work or teen activity choice
  • Children interested in horses, water and outdoor challenges

Bible teaching and devotions are part of daily life. Juniors cannot attend consecutive weeks and must be seven at arrival; confirm the age-13 boundary. Teen eligibility uses age on September 1, 2027 and requires campers to remain no older than 17 throughout camp.

2027 dates & tuition

2027 regular Junior & Teen sessions

2027-05-30 to 2027-06-04Junior Week 1 · Generally 7–12; seven by arrival, age-13 boundary to confirm; no consecutive weeks
6 days
USD 892
2027-05-30 to 2027-06-04Teen Week 1 · Ages 13–17 by September 1, 2027; no older than 17 at camp
6 days
USD 969
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-18Junior Week 3 · Generally 7–12; seven by arrival, age-13 boundary to confirm; no consecutive weeks
6 days
USD 892
2027-06-13 to 2027-06-18Teen Week 3 · Ages 13–17 by September 1, 2027; no older than 17 at camp
6 days
USD 969
2027-06-20 to 2027-06-25Junior Week 4 · Generally 7–12; seven by arrival, age-13 boundary to confirm; no consecutive weeks
6 days
USD 892
2027-06-20 to 2027-06-25Teen Week 4 · Ages 13–17 by September 1, 2027; no older than 17 at camp
6 days
USD 969
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-02Junior Week 5 · Generally 7–12; seven by arrival, age-13 boundary to confirm; no consecutive weeks
6 days
USD 892
2027-06-27 to 2027-07-02Teen Week 5 · Ages 13–17 by September 1, 2027; no older than 17 at camp
6 days
USD 969
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-10Junior Week 6 · Generally 7–12; seven by arrival, age-13 boundary to confirm; no consecutive weeks
7 days
USD 916
2027-07-04 to 2027-07-10Teen Week 6 · Ages 13–17 by September 1, 2027; no older than 17 at camp
7 days
USD 1,008
2027-07-11 to 2027-07-17Junior Week 7 · Generally 7–12; seven by arrival, age-13 boundary to confirm; no consecutive weeks
7 days
USD 916
2027-07-11 to 2027-07-17Teen Week 7 · Ages 13–17 by September 1, 2027; no older than 17 at camp
7 days
USD 1,008
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-24Junior Week 8 · Generally 7–12; seven by arrival, age-13 boundary to confirm; no consecutive weeks
7 days
USD 916
2027-07-18 to 2027-07-24Teen Week 8 · Ages 13–17 by September 1, 2027; no older than 17 at camp
7 days
USD 1,008

Camp-store spending uses a separate prepaid account, with unused funds returned. Contact an advisor for 2027 deposit, cancellation and refund terms.

After registration, families complete health, guardian authorization, conduct, lake-permission and activity-preference documents.

Travel & participation

Water participation: parents may approve or opt out of all lake-water activities. Juniors take an arrival swim check, with bands setting some pool requirements.

Arrival and departure: families drive to Main Camp or Fossil Creek and collect campers on the program’s stated closing date; confirm exact 2027 times.

International and health: insurance information is requested, and medicines go to health staff in original containers. Confirm international eligibility, language support and local pickup arrangements before applying.

Past-program photos (7)

A helmeted camper in a harness takes part in an aerial ropes activity
Campers ride a towed inflatable boat across the lake
A helmeted camper rides a horse in the riding arena
Campers practise aiming bows at the archery range
Campers gather around a table for a craft activity
Campers wearing life jackets paddle kayaks on the lake
A small group takes part in an outdoor-skills activity in the woods

Enquiries & Applications

Discuss this camp and participation arrangements with an ASCWORLD education adviser.

Enquiries & Applications