Christian Summer Camps: Camp Ozark

Found nestled on 165 acres of heavily wooded National Forest land is where you will find Camp Ozark. The camp is a place where a child can develop self-confidence and independence while becoming closer to God. It was originally known as Ozark Boys Camp founded by Carey Selph a star athlete of Ouachita Baptist University and native of central Arkansas. The camp first opened its gates in 1949.

Camp Ozark has 50 residential cabins that will comfortably sleep 12 or more. Twelve of the cabins are fully winterized. The dining hall can serve up to 750 guests at a meal. All meals are prepared onsite by an excellent kitchen staff.

There are many recreation facilities located at Camp Ozark. There is a large covered gym for basketball, volleyball and other indoor court sports. There is also a smaller gym, which houses the gymnastic program.

The obstacle course at the camp provides a great challenge for campers. It has a 40-foot climbing and rappelling tower, a 10 ft by 80 ft bouldering wall and five separate high rope courses. There are also seven water slides, three full-size "Blobs", water trampolines and other water activities all located at a crystal clear spring-fed waterfront.

There are several playing fields for softball, soccer, football, baseball and even ultimate Frisbee. There are three modern tennis courts also part of the recreation area. There are also many more activities located at the recreation area.

At Camp Ozark each child's health and safety is of vital concern. There is a full medical staff at Ozark Camp usually consisting of at least four registered nurses and a physician. Physicians take call twice a day to treat typical camp injuries and illness such as bug bites and sore throats. The nurses at the camp dispense daily medication and treat minor illnesses and injuries. The camp medical team also can handle any severe injuries and illnesses.

The summer staff at Ozark Camp is built of almost 400 people. Many are the finest college-aged young people America has to offer. The camp recruits summer staff from over 30 different schools and universities.

Camp Ozark is the perfect Christian camp for children to have fun at while enjoying the fellowship of other Christian children their age. This camp is meant for conditioning the body with many physical activities while nurturing the soul.

For more camp information contact:

Camp Ozark

155 Camp Ozark Drive

Mt Ida, AR 71957 a

Phone: 870- 867- 4131

Fax: 870- 867- 4344

www.campozark.com