Camp Canaan

Camp Canaan is a Christian summer camp uniquely situated on a 100-acre private island in the Catawba River, just 25 minutes south of Charlotte, NC. Their mission centers on providing specialized outdoor experiences that encourage growth in faith, fostering deeper relationships with Christ and others through comprehensive summer camps, retreats, and adventure programs. The camp’s island location offers an exceptional setting for water activities, adventure sports, and spiritual development in a s Camp Canaan is a Christian summer camp uniquely situated on a 100-acre private island in the Catawba River, just 25 minutes south of Charlotte, NC. Their mission centers on providing specialized outdoor experiences that encourage growth in faith, fostering deeper relationships with Christ and others through comprehensive summer camps, retreats, and adventure programs. The camp’s island location offers an exceptional setting for water activities, adventure sports, and spiritual development in a safe, contained environment. The camp offers an impressive range of programs designed to meet children at every stage of development, from Junior Day Camp for ages 5-8 with themed weekly sessions, to advanced leadership programs like the Counselor-in-Training (CIT) program for 16-year-olds. Their overnight camps include Journey Camp for first-time overnight campers (ages 8-9), traditional Co-ed and All Girls camps (ages 10-13), and the Legacy program for older teens (ages 14-15). Additionally, they offer specialized programs like Teen Leadership Camp (TLC) with off-campus adventures and even a Winter Camp in January, making Camp Canaan a year-round destination for faith-based outdoor experiences.