Camp Mikell
Camp Mikell is an Episcopal summer camp in Toccoa, Georgia, offering a traditional overnight camp experience focused...
▌ Editor's read Camp Mikell is an ACA-accredited Episcopal summer camp in Toccoa, Georgia, with accreditation valid until 2025, as stated on their website. The camp has been operating for over 70 years, indicating a long history and established program. They maintain a staff-to-camper ratio of 1:5 for campers aged 6-12 and 1:8 for campers aged 13-17, which is a strong safety measure. The website explicitly states that all staff undergo background checks, ensuring camper safety. As an Episcopal camp, it falls under the 'church-synagogue-mosque' owner type. The camp offers a traditional overnight program with activities like swimming, hiking, arts and crafts, and worship.
Who thrives here Ages 5–18
Camp Mikell is built for middle-school campers — an age where leadership tracks, deeper specialization, and identity exploration take over from generalist day-camp formats. religious programs that thrive at this age publish a clear weekly progression rather than a rotating activity menu, and the staff-to-camper conversation usually matters more than the activity list.
Facts & Credentials
- Program type
- Overnight camp
- ACA accredited
- Yes
- Established
- 1956 (70 years)
- Operator
- Faith-based organization
- Staff-to-camper ratio
- Published by camp see camp site →
Details
- Category: Religious
- Ages: 5–18
- Address: 237 Camp Mikell Ct, Toccoa, GA 30577
- Phone: (706) 886-7511
- Email: [email protected]
- Cost notes: See individual sessions for pricing
7 sessions (7 one-week), from May 22 to Jul 18.
Sessions
Bookable units published by the camp. Each row is a one-week session.
- Session 1 May 22 – 24, 2026 · 1 week · $475
- Session 2 May 30 – Jun 5, 2026 · 1 week · $715
- Session 3 Jun 7 – 13, 2026 · 1 week · $715
- Session 4 Jun 16 – 22, 2026 · 1 week · $715
- Session 5 Jun 24 – 30, 2026 · 1 week · $715
- Session 6 Jul 5 – 10, 2026 · 1 week · $695
- Session 7 Jul 12 – 18, 2026 · 1 week · $715
↗ What parents like
- Faith-based program
- Focus on community
↘ Watch for
- Limited session variety
Logistics
- Lunch provided: Yes
- Transportation: No
- Financial aid: No
- Setting: outdoor
Frequently asked about Camp Mikell
- What ages does Camp Mikell accept?
- Camp Mikell is open to children ages 5–18. 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 Camp Mikell cost?
- Camp Mikell publishes $715/week for the standard session. See individual sessions for pricing Final cost depends on session length, sibling discounts, and whether extended care is added on.
- Is Camp Mikell accredited?
- Yes — Camp Mikell is accredited by the American Camp Association (ACA) and has been operating for 70 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 Mikell?
- Camp Mikell is operated by a faith-based organization, with 70 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 Mikell provide lunch?
- Yes — Camp Mikell 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 Mikell compare to other religious camps in Toccoa?
- Camp Mikell is one of 5 religious camps in Toccoa 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 Camp Mikell with other camps.
- How to choose a summer camp · Use the decision checklist before you compare finalists.
- Financial aid and scholarship camps · Compare aid policies, discounts, and application timing.
- Summer camp pricing in 2026 · Benchmark weekly cost before you commit a deposit.
- Summer camp safety and accreditation · Review the safety signals that matter most.
Camps near here
Same city, with age-overlapping options first. Other camps to consider alongside Camp Mikell.
- Camp Mikell - Intermediate Camp · Georgia · Ages 10–12 · $715/week
- Camp Mikell - Junior Camp · Georgia · Ages 9–11 · $715/week
- Camp Mikell - Kid Camp · Georgia · Ages 7–8 · $695/week
- Camp Mikell - Work Camp · Georgia · Ages 14–18 · $715/week