RISE Service Week
A service-learning experience for rising 10th graders through graduated seniors, focused on putting their faith into...
▌ Editor's read Camp Lookout, located on Lookout Mountain, GA, is a traditional overnight summer camp for boys and girls, established in 1928 by Ward and Elizabeth Ney, making it 98 years old. The camp is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) with accreditation valid through February 28, 2025. The website states that all staff undergo background checks and references are verified. While a general staff-to-camper ratio isn't provided for all age groups, it specifies a 2:1 camper-to-staff ratio for the youngest campers (ages 5-7). The camp has a strong online presence with a 4.9-star rating from 104 Google reviews, with many reviewers praising the positive impact on their children and the caring staff. The 'RISE Service Week' is a specific program offered, focusing on community service and leadership. Social media handles include @camplookout on Instagram and 'camplookout' on Facebook.
Who thrives here Ages 15–18
RISE Service Week 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 overnight/sleepaway, 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
- Yes
- Established
- 1928 (98 years)
- Operator
- Not listed
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Not listed
Details
- Category: Overnight/Sleepaway
- Ages: 15–18
- Hours: 24-hour residential
- Address: 3130 Highway 157, Rising Fawn, GA 30738
- Phone: (706) 820-1163
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: Participants earn a $300 stipend for each Service Week.
Runs 24-hour residential, 9 sessions (9 one-week), from Jun 1 to Jul 31.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 Jun 1 – 5, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 2 Jun 8 – 12, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 3 Jun 15 – 19, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 4 Jun 22 – 26, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 5 Jun 28 – 30, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 6 Jul 6 – 10, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 7 Jul 13 – 17, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 8 Jul 20 – 24, 2026 · 1 week
- Session 9 Jul 27 – 31, 2026 · 1 week
↗ What parents like
- Service-learning
- Earn a stipend
↘ Watch for
- No lunch provided
Logistics
- Lunch provided: No
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about RISE Service Week
- What ages does RISE Service Week accept?
- RISE Service Week is open to children ages 15–18. 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 RISE Service Week cost?
- RISE Service Week doesn't publish a flat per-week rate — pricing varies by session. Participants earn a $300 stipend for each Service Week. Contact the camp directly for the current schedule of fees.
- What are RISE Service Week's hours?
- RISE Service Week runs 24-hour residential. If those hours don't quite cover your work day, check whether extended care or early drop-off is offered separately.
- Is RISE Service Week accredited?
- Yes — RISE Service Week is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 98 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.
- Does RISE Service Week provide lunch?
- RISE Service Week does not include lunch — campers bring their own. Most day camps without provided lunch are nut-free or nut-aware, so check the allergy policy before packing. Frozen water bottles double as ice packs and drinks; insulated lunch boxes hold below 40°F for about four hours.
- How does RISE Service Week compare to other overnight/sleepaway camps in Rising Fawn?
- RISE Service Week is one of 15 overnight/sleepaway camps in Rising Fawn 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.
Planning guides
Editorial checklists to use before you compare RISE Service Week with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Day camp vs. overnight camp · Decide whether the format fits your child and schedule.
- Packing list and camp prep · Plan gear, medication notes, labels, and drop-off prep.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside RISE Service Week.
- Camp Lookout · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 6–18 · $625/week
- Kayak Camp · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 12–15 · $625/week
- Mini Outdoor High Adventure · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 12–15 · $320/week
- Celebration Camp · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 15–21 · $575/week
- Junior High Camp · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 12–15 · $625/week
- Junior High Service · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 12–15 · $510/week
- Outdoor High Adventure · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 15–18 · $625/week
- RISE Academy Training Week · Lookout Mountain, GA · Ages 15–18 · $300/week