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Where authentic childhood lives on,

pure & simple.

Camp Deer Run lets you give your camper the kind of childhood you thought was lost to the modern world. No screens. No pressure. Just kids being kids in God’s creation. Old-fashioned fun, authentic friendship, and life-changing discipleship—just the way it should be.

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PURE AND SIMPLE

The modern world is making kids more anxious, lonely, and isolated than ever before. That’s why Camp Deer Run provides an old-fashioned summer camp experience where authentic childhood thrives.

At Camp Deer Run, kids make friends, experience God, and have the most fun of their year, pure and simple.

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Summer Camp Information

Summer 2026 Registration Dates

Overnight Camp

EARLY REGISTRATION:

JANUARY 11 @ 2PM

 
 

GENERAL REGISTRATION:

JANUARY 18 @ 2PM

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Day Camp

CHURCH GROUP REGISTRATION BEGINS:

JANUARY 5

 

CHURCH GROUP REGISTRATION ENDS:

JANUARY 26

 

GENERAL REGISTRATION:

FEBRUARY 2

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Session Fill Status

1st Session

FULL 100%

2nd Session

FULL 100%

3rd Session

FULL 100%

4th Session

1 GIRLS SPACE REMAINING 99%

5th Session

11 BOYS SPACES REMAINING 93%

6th Session

FULL 100%

The percentages shown are the portions of each session that are already full. These numbers are not updated in real-time. We try to update them at least once a week, but we cannot guarantee that they are accurate in between updates. We do not guarantee a place in a session based on these numbers, they are only meant to give an idea of the fill level of each session as a planning tool for you.

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Pre-CAMP Checklist

Our top tips for making sure that you and your camper are ready for their session at Camp Deer Run!

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What Deer Run Parents Have to Say

“As a first-time CDR camper parent, this was incredible. From the moment we arrived, the staff was warm, welcoming, and clearly centered on Christ. My child came home talking about how the counselors were the hands and feet of Jesus. Absolutely phenomenal.”
“Activities, friendships, and growing closer to God — those were the highlights. My child loved every moment and came home spiritually encouraged.”
“Thank you for providing a safe and fun place for my son to leave his screens behind and experience God.”
“We love Camp Deer Run and are so thankful for the spiritual, emotional, and physical development our kids get there each summer. They love going every year and have the best time.”
“Thank you so much for all you have done to ensure a meaningful experience. I can tell how much love and care is put into every detail. My daughter loved the worship, her counselor, and being surrounded by girls who encourage each other and have older teens to look up to. We are so grateful!!”
“Thankful for the memories my children are making and hopeful they carry them for life. They love the weeks of being completely unplugged — my two didn’t miss screens at all!”
My daughter talked the entire ride home about her counselor, the girls in her cabin, Bible time, and how special Hymn Time was. Thank you for your camp counselors who work so hard to make it fun and magical!”
“He said he had a lot of fun, and he wants to come back for two weeks next time. He loved his counselors, the food, the songs, and Bible classes. You can tell the staff truly cares about the kids, and the whole environment feels grounded in faith.”
“We just discovered CDR, and we were struck by the sense of community — a whole group of people working together because of their common love for God.”
“Growing closer to God and having fun at the same time was the best part. Cabin Bible time meant so much to him.”
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2026 DATES AND RATES

Overnight Camp

HOWDY SESSION – $325
NEW! MAY 26 – MAY 29
ONE WEEK SESSIONS – $530
1ST SESSION: MAY 31 – JUNE 5
3RD SESSION: JUNE 21 – 26
6TH SESSION: JULY 26 – 31
TWO WEEK SESSIONS – $1,025
2ND SESSION: JUNE 7 – 19
4TH SESSION: JUNE 28 – JULY 10
5TH SESSION: JULY 12 – 24
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Day Camp

DAY CAMP SESSIONS – $225
PEEWEE A: JUNE 1 – 4
PEEWEE B: JUNE 8 – 11
PEEWEE C: JUNE 15 – 18
PEEWEE D: JUNE 22 – 25
PEEWEE E: JUNE 29 – JULY 2
PEEWEE F: JULY 6 – JULY 9
PEEWEE G: JULY 13 – 16
PEEWEE H: JULY 20 – 23
PEEWEE I: JULY 27 – 30
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HOWDY Session

MAY 26 – MAY 29
$325
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Mail Call!

Campers love getting mail at Canteen! Send your camper a message during their session in the mail or with our Bunk Notes tool.

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CAMP DEER RUN COMPASS

The Camp Deer Run Compass contains all of the information about our summer camp sessions. The Compass provides an in-depth look at all the ins and outs of a Camp Deer Run session.

CDR COMPASS 1 WEEK SESSION

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CDR COMPASS 2 WEEK SESSION

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CDR COMPASS
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Camp Deer Run Retreats

4:12 RETREAT

The 4:12 retreat is a full weekend of Camp that is all about our younger campers, inspired by 1 Timothy 4:12. All 9-13 year olds are welcome to join us for a fun and impactful weekend in the pines.

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HOCHE RETREAT

At the Hoche Retreat, our teenage campers, ages 13-17, get a break from the busyness of the school year and reconnect with Camp friends and counselors. It is a relaxed but super fun, spiritually focused weekend.

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Family Retreats

Every year we host a Mother-Daughter and a Father-Son Retreat. These retreats are an excellent opportunity to share CDR with your kids and build up your relationship with your children through Christ!

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FREQUENTLY ASKED QUESTIONS

Why Camp Deer Run?

Kids need time in nature. Kids need real, lasting friendships. Kids need fun that isn't attached to a screen. Most importantly, kids need Jesus. Camp Deer Run provides these things with a unique summer camp program where kids can unplug, get outside, and experience God, pure & simple.

What's the difference between a one and two-week session?

One-week sessions run from Sunday to Friday, meaning there are four full days of Camp. Two-week sessions go from Sunday until the Friday of the next week, making twelve full days of Camp. So the biggest difference is that two-week sessions actually have triple the amount of Camp! One-week sessions are often a great starting point for younger campers, and we pack as much fun, friendship, and worship into these shorter sessions as we can! Click here to check out the one-week session theme days and activities. Two-week sessions include everything about one-week sessions, but with several extra highlights like Outcamping, the Hawaiian Day slip'n'slide, Killi Kapers, Mellow Night, and much more. Click here to check out the two-week session theme days and activities.

What are the age requirements?

Campers ages 5 to 8 years old are eligible for our PeeWee Day Camps (must be 5 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible).

Campers over the age of 9 up to incoming High School Seniors are eligible for overnight camp sessions (must be 9 years old by September 1, 2024 to be eligible).

How do I register?

To register, visit https://events.circuitree.com/CampDeerRun/Account/Login/. For more detail about how to register, visit www.campdeerrun.com/tutorials General Overnight Camp Registration begins on January 18th, 2025 at 2:00pm.

What are the cabins like?

Our cabins are intentionally built to be rustic and minimalistic, but also safe and comfortable. There is no air conditioning in our cabins, but campers are encouraged to bring a box fan or other personal fan - this is usually plenty to keep everyone cool at night! Cabins are mostly used for changing clothes and sleeping, so in the heat of the day there is not much time spent in the cabins. To see a cabin tour, click here!

Is Camp Deer Run safe?

We take extensive measures to ensure the health and safety of our campers. We have at least one medical staff member on site at all times (EMT, Nurse, or Doctor). Campers are supervised at all times and our staff are thoroughly vetted, background checked, and trained on child safety. To hear more about our safety policies and procedures, visit www.campdeerrun.com/safety or please contact our office.

Who are the Staff?

Every summer we hire 65+ college-aged young adults to serve on our summer staff. These staff go through a thorough application, interview, and background check process. Before the summer, all the staff are trained extensively in camper safety. We only practicing Christians who are members of a church body and agree to our statement of beliefs and code of conduct. 

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Camperships

Scholarship Program

Camp Deer Run plays a vital role in the spiritual growth of our campers. It is our hope that we will be able to offer the Deer Run experience to as many kids as possible, never turning anyone away for financial reasons. Our campership program is a way to ensure that any family who wants to send their child to camp will be able to, regardless of their financial situation. There are no requirements to apply. If you have a need, we want to help.

Campership applications are submitted after enrolling a child for Camp. A $150 deposit is due at the time of enrollment.
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Reach Out To us

We’re happy to answer any questions you might have! We know that the care of your children is not a matter to take lightly, and we would love the opportunity to discuss any questions you may have.

 

PHONE: (903) 629-7165

EMAIL: office@campdeerrun.com

ADDRESS: 1227 CR 4590, Winnsboro, TX 75494

    Day 1 - God Comes First

    SCRIPTURE:

    “Hear, O Israel: The LORD our God, the LORD is one. You shall love the LORD your God with all your heart and with all your soul and with all your might. And these words that I command you today shall be on your heart.”
    Deuteronomy 6:4-6


    DEVOTIONAL:

    This is a verse that we hear often. It’s a common memory verse. It’s the basis for countless worship songs and hymns. It strikes at the core of all Christian faith and life. These words come from Moses, as He speaks to the Israelites before their entry into the Promised Land. Behind them, there has been a long journey – from slavery to freedom a promise of a land of their own that is very good. But along that journey there has been temptation, and the Israelites have time and time again lost sight of their covenant with God and forgotten the salvation that He delivered to them. Because of that, they spent 40 years wandering in the desert instead of going straight to the new homeland that God had promised.


    It’s a lesson to all of us that when we lose sight of God, when we forget about Him and His Word, when our focus drifts away from Him, we end up wandering in a desert instead of enjoying the good things He intended for us.


    At Camp Deer Run, we leave behind many of the things in our day to day lives that distract us from God. We leave behind the phones, the TVs, the social media, the stress of school or work, the trials and struggles that we carry with us. When you step through the gates as your session begins, you can leave all of it behind you and just focus on God, pure and simple.
    When we set those burdens down, and remove all the distractions that are keeping us from seeing God clearly and putting Him first in our lives, we come closer to Him, we grow deeper in our relationship with Him, we feel His love. And when we know His love for us and understand that we are His beloved children, our love for Him grows too.


    But Camp doesn’t have some kind of magic forcefield around it that makes you leave your worries at the door. It’s definitely easier at Camp to leave those things behind. There’s so much fun to be had, so much nature to enjoy, and so many friends to surround you. But at the end of the day, it’s still up to you to let go of the things that distract you from God and to put Him first. Sometimes that’s hard to do, and sometimes it takes a little while to figure it out. That’s ok!


    As you prepare for Camp, we just want you to know that God wants to have a relationship with you. God knows you. God loves you. And He wants you to keep your focus on Him, because He doesn’t want you to be lost in the desert. He wants to lead you to the Promised Land!

     

    DISCUSSION:


    What are some of the things that make it hardest for you to focus on God at home?


    Can you leave that behind when you go to Camp? How?


    Camp Deer Run is all about seeing God in everything, not just worship or Bible lessons, but in the games and activities and friends and fun. How do you keep your focus on God in all of these different situations?