Camp Mikell

Registration for our Christmas Guest Camp session is open!

Jessica LeFiles — Tue, 08 Sep 2026 19:16:58 +0000

2027 Summer Camp Registration is Open!

Sarah — Tue, 01 Sep 2026 08:00:42 +0000

We are excited to announce that registration for Summer Camp 2027 at Camp Mikell is now open! Camp Mikell offers a welcoming space in the North Georgia mountains where children and youth can grow in faith, build lasting friendships, and enjoy the beauty of God’s creation.

A Look Back at Summer 2026!

Jessica LeFiles — Wed, 05 Aug 2026 18:45:56 +0000

Meet the 2026 Summer Staff!

Jessica LeFiles — Fri, 15 May 2026 15:37:29 +0000

These passionate, energetic, and dedicated individuals are the driving force behind the magic of Camp Mikell—bringing creativity, leadership, and a whole lot of fun to every moment!

From leading adventures in the great outdoors to creating meaningful connections and lifelong memories, our team is committed to making this season the best one yet. Whether it’s your first time at camp or you’re returning for another amazing year, you’re in the best hands possible!

Guest Camp 2026 Registration Opens February 5th!

Jessica LeFiles — Wed, 04 Feb 2026 17:26:18 +0000

What’s Guest Camp?

Guest Camp is Camp Mikell’s camp session for all ages, held annually over Labor Day weekend. This is a time for individuals and families alike to gather in the beauty of the north Georgia Mountains for a relaxed weekend of activities, quiet time, fellowship and the famous Camp Mikell food! Highlights of the weekend are the lively auction to benefit Mikell’s ministry, hiking in the creek, live music in the courtyard, and all of your favorite summer camp activities including dodgeball, four square, daily pool time, high ropes, and guided hikes.

Housing options for 2026 will include lodging in dormitory, cottage rooms, and Retreat Village rooms, as well as a limited number of spaces for fully contained RV’s and primitive tent camping. We encourage families that are able to share dormitory space to do so, to maximize the capacity of our housing options and live into the camp community that makes this weekend so special!

Registration will open on February 5th, 2026 at 10am.

Reservations are FIRST COME, FIRST SERVE so make your plans soon because space is limited. We look forward to seeing you at MIKELL!

A Donor’s Story: Elaine Morgan

Jessica LeFiles — Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:21:56 +0000

For where your treasure is, there your heart will be also.

Matthew 6:21

“My heart is in many places with various causes and people. But, first and foremost it is with Camp Mikell–my second home, my “thin place” as known in the Celtic tradition, and the place that made me who I am. From my arrival as a camper in fifth grade to an almost retiree now serving on the Board of Governors, Camp Mikell is where I see God, feel God and know that God is present for those who visit for summer camp, conferences, nature and art experiences or just sitting in a rocking chair watching the birds fly through the hills. I know firsthand that all financial gifts are used 100% for the good of the camp to ensure it is safe and welcoming. It’s a “bare bones” kind of place which not only provides a unique sense of charm, but also a place where financial gifts make a substantial difference each day with every load of gravel for the paths, every HVAC repair and each new 4-square ball for the campers. Just driving onto the property makes my heart feel as if it will burst from my chest as I know both the real life hugs from friends and the sense of hugs from those who came before me will renew me in whatever state of mental exhaustion I may be in at the moment. I give my money and time out of thanksgiving and with tears of gratitude for the community that God has built at Camp Mikell.”

-Elaine Morgan

Elaine, we are eternally grateful for you and the gifts you continue to share with the Mikell community!

See how you can Contribute your time and talent or make a donation to one of our designated funds!

Fall 2025 Allan Folk School registration is now open!

Jessica LeFiles — Fri, 01 Aug 2025 14:00:23 +0000

For more than a quarter of a century, the Allan Folk School at Camp Mikell has been a cherished autumn tradition, drawing makers, dreamers, and lifelong learners to the mountains of North Georgia.

Mindfulness at Mikell Registration is Open!

Jessica LeFiles — Tue, 15 Jul 2025 14:10:49 +0000

Join us for a retreat to immerse yourself in nature, explore your creative side, learn new skills, and relax and unplug.

This is a time for participants to choose their own adventure! Explore, read, create on your own, or attend classes provided by our Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center instructors. Class offerings will include Native Plant Identification, Watercolor Painting, Outdoor Living Skills, Bird Watching, Yoga, several guided hikes, Plant Pressing, Nature Journaling and more. Attendees can come to as many or as few classes as they would like.

Mindfulness at Mikell begins with dinner Monday and concludes with lunch on Thursday. Check in will begin at 4 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025.

Join Us for an Open House at Mikell!

Jessica LeFiles — Fri, 18 Apr 2025 04:50:28 +0000

Interested in learning more about summer camp, Blue Ridge Outdoor Education Center, and retreats at Mikell? Join us on May 10th from 11am to 3pm!

2025 Summer Camp registration drive at Emmaus House

Jessica LeFiles — Tue, 18 Feb 2025 21:09:32 +0000

Looking for a week of summer fun, friendship, and exploration?! Mikell has long hosted Emmaus House’s Freedom School program for an end of summer camp session, and this year Camp Mikell staff will visit Emmaus House for a summer camp registration drive on April 12, 2025! If you or a child in your life have attended a summer camp session at Mikell in the past and would like to attend again, or have never attended over night camp and would like more information please come see us between 10am and 3pm to learn more and register for camp!

When? April 12, 2025

Where? 1017 Hank Aaron Dr SE, Atlanta, GA 30315- Emmaus House Education Center

What is Camp Mikell? Mikell is an overnight summer camp located in Toccoa GA that offers 1-week long sessions for school aged campers. During that time we focus on living in community, faith, and friendship. Campers have the opportunity to participate in a variety of activities including sports, art, swimming, climbing, and much more! Learn more about our community HERE!

Who is eligible to summer sessions at Camp Mikell? Children that are in grades 2-12 are eligible to sign up! View our sessions and dates to see which session best suits your child!

Are scholarships available? Yes! Camp Mikell will scholarship campers at any level that sign up through the drive. We firmly believe that the camp experience should be accessible to everyone!

What do I need to bring to sign up? All children registering need an adult with them that is able to oversee their registration. Our staff will help with everything else. If the camper has medical insurance we ask that you bring a copy of their card and immunization record to put on file.

What takes place at the registration drive? We will help families to fill out all necessary forms and complete each registration and will have physicians on site to conduct sports physicals free of cost. Families are welcome to keep their physical form to use in the future, we will put a copy on their camp file.

What if I can’t attend the drive but would still like to sign up or learn more? No problem! Contact our camp director Anna Dinwiddie and she will answer any questions that you have and help you register via email or over the phone. Anna@campmikell.com, 706-886-7240.

We hope to see you there!