Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session
The first session of the overnight summer camp for girls at Camp Skyline Ranch.
▌ Editor's read Camp Skyline for Girls is an overnight Christian camp located in Mentone, Alabama, established in 1954 by William V. Long, making it 68 years old. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA), with its accreditation valid through 2025, ensuring adherence to industry standards for health, safety, and program quality. The website mentions that staff undergo background checks. Google reviews for 'Camp Skyline for Girls' show a strong rating of 4.9 stars based on 145 reviews, with common themes praising the positive environment, caring staff, and diverse activities. The camp offers a variety of activities including horseback riding, swimming, arts and crafts, and spiritual development. Social media presence includes an Instagram handle @campskyline and a Facebook page 'campskyline'.
Who thrives here Ages 6–16
Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session sits in the upper-elementary to middle-school window where specialization starts to mean something. Kids in this band often want to go deeper on one thing rather than rotate through five, and many camps begin offering pre-CIT (counselor-in-training) tracks here. The right overnight/sleepaway fit at this age depends on whether the child wants more autonomy or still wants the safety of a structured rhythm.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1958 (68 years)
- Operator
- Private business
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 6–16
- Address: 4888 Alabama Hwy 117, Mentone, AL 35984
- Phone: (256) 634-4000
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Total tuition $5,914 for 2 weeks
8 sessions (4 one-week, 4 multi-week blocks), from May 31 to Jul 24.
3 open · 5 waitlist
Sessions ⛓
Bookable units published by the camp. Multi-week blocks marked ⛓ are indivisible — register for the full session.
- Session 1 May 31 – Jun 12, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,914 Waitlist
- Mini Session 1 May 31 – Jun 6, 2026 · 1 week · $3,238
- Session 2 Jun 14 – 26, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,914 Waitlist
- Mini Session 2 Jun 14 – 20, 2026 · 1 week · $3,238 Waitlist
- Session 3 Jun 28 – Jul 10, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,914
- Mini Session 3 Jun 28 – Jul 4, 2026 · 1 week · $3,238
- Session 4 Jul 12 – 24, 2026 · 2 weeks · $5,914 Waitlist
- Mini Session 4 Jul 12 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $3,238 Waitlist
↗ What parents like
- Christian-focused summer camp
- Wide range of activities
↘ Watch for
- 1st session is waitlisted
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: mixed
Frequently asked about Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session
- What ages does Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session accept?
- Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session is open to children ages 6–16. 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 Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session cost?
- Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session publishes $2,957/week for the standard session. Total tuition $5,914 for 2 weeks Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session accredited?
- Yes — Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 68 years. ACA accreditation means the camp has been audited against ~300 health, safety, and program-quality standards covering staffing, supervision ratios, emergency response, and program design.
- Who runs Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session?
- Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session is operated by a private business, with 68 years of operating history. The operator type matters for tuition policy (refunds, financial aid eligibility) and for what kind of staff training pipeline the camp uses.
- Does Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session 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.
- How does Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Mentone?
- Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session is one of 15 overnight/sleepaway camps in Mentone that overlap its age range. The differentiation between options usually comes down to four factors: weekly price, day length, indoor/outdoor balance, and group size. Browse same-city alternatives in the directory to compare side by side.
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Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - 1st Session.
- Camp Laney - Junior Camp Session · Mentone, AL · Ages 7–9 · $2,900/week
- Camp Laney for Boys - Two Week Session · Camp Laney for Boys · Ages 7–14 · $2,525/week
- Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls · Mentone, AL · Ages 6–16 · $2,957/week
- Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls · Alabama · Ages 6–16 · $2,957/week
- Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - Mini Camp · Mentone, AL · Ages 6–10 · $3,238/week
- Camp Skyline Ranch for Girls - Two Week Camp · Mentone, AL · Ages 6–16 · $2,957/week
- Camp Skyline Yoga & Wellness Program · Camp Skyline, Mentone, AL · Ages 7–16 · $1,500/week
- Camp Skyline for Girls · Alabama · Ages 6–16 · $2,957/week