What ages does Camp Cole accept?

Camp Cole is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.

How much does Camp Cole cost?

Camp Cole doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Pricing not confirmed. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.

What are Camp Cole's hours?

Camp Cole runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.

Does Camp Cole provide lunch?

Yes — Camp Cole includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

▌ Language/Cultural · Ages 12–17

Camp Cole

A barrier-free camp and retreat facility hosting various groups, including a Boys Leadership Camp.

▌ Editor's read The website describes the 'Transformative 2026 Boys Leadership Camp' as a free overnight program. It explicitly states a partnership with Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc., indicating a structured and potentially well-supported initiative. The camp aims to provide leadership development for boys. While the website loads, specific details about the camp's operations, such as staff-to-camper ratios, background check policies, or ACA accreditation, are not readily available on the provided event page. The 'About Us' section of the main website (campcole.org) would likely offer more information about the organization's history and mission, but was not directly linked from the event page.

Shortlist in planner → Visit website

Who thrives here Ages 12–17

Camp Cole 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 language/cultural, 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: Not listed
Operator: Not listed
Staff-to-camper ratio: Not listed

How we verify these →

Details

Category: Language/Cultural
Ages: 12–17
Hours: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
Address: 9500 Camp Cole Rd, Eclectic, AL 36024
Phone: (334) 541-4100
Email: [email protected]
Cost notes: USD. Pricing not confirmed.

Logistics

Lunch provided: Yes
Transportation: No
Financial aid: No
Setting: mixed

Frequently asked about Camp Cole

What ages does Camp Cole accept?: Camp Cole is open to children ages 12–17. Camps publish their own age cutoffs, and some run mixed-age groups internally; check the registration page for that summer's grouping if your child sits at a boundary.
How much does Camp Cole cost?: Camp Cole doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. USD. Pricing not confirmed. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
What are Camp Cole's hours?: Camp Cole runs 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
Does Camp Cole provide lunch?: Yes — Camp Cole includes lunch in the program. Confirm whether it's a hot lunch, cold lunch, or a snack-plus-bring-your-own setup, and ask about allergy accommodations if relevant.

Planning guides

Editorial checklists to use before you compare Camp Cole with other camps.

How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review licensing, supervision, and accreditation signals.