Camp Gattawanna - New River
A free Day Camp/VBS for kids ages 5-14
Camp Gattawanna New River 2026
May 25th-27th 2026
Date
May 25th - 27th, 2026
Camper Drop Off
Drop off:
Parents, Guardians or other authorized persons can drop off campers:
Each day between 9:30-9:45 am.
Camper Pickup
Campers can be picked up after 4:30 pm each day at Rosedale Moutain Retreat.
We can only release children to persons on the registration for that child, parents, guardians, or authorized persons.
Camper Pickup / GALA
Our GALA Performance happens on the last day of camp.
Please plan on attending the GALA to cheer on your camper for their hard work!
Our GALA will start at 4:30 pm on Wednesday, May 27th.
We encourage you to invite family or friends to watch your camper express the things thay learned during the camp week.
GALA is always a wonderful time and is the week's highlight for the campers!
After the completion of the GALA and the awarding of the prizes, you are free to collect your campers' belongings and take them home!
Camp Location
Rosedale Mountain Retreat!
7001 New River Hwy. Briceville TN 37710
Registration
Be sure to get your registration in early!
Register by clicking the red button below.
What to Bring (and not to bring)
Click here to see the packing list for camp.About Camp Gattawanna
Camp Gattawanna was established in 1999 with a desire to allow kids the opportunity to learn the performing arts, perform in front of their friends, and be touched by the love of God and the power of the Holy Spirit!
We have run our camps for 25 years and this will be our third year with Camp Gattawanna New River.
For over 2 decades, we have seen the lives of hundreds of kids touched by God!
Kids’ hurts are healed, fears released, and hearts are filled with His love.
We desire the same for the Anderson County kids we encounter every day!
Under the leadership and supervision of committed Christian volunteers, your children will have the opportunity to learn and experiment in areas of the Arts, such as Dance, Flags, Hip Hop and Drama, or Sports Activities like Volleyball, Disc Golf, Basketball or Soccer!
The teaching and workshops are beneficial for any children with lots of enthusiasm, whether or not they have previous experience!
The work in the arts and sports will be balanced in daily teaching with a specific goal of encouraging the camper to combine performance with a solid spiritual life from a Bible based perspective. This input will come through dynamic worship times and daily Jesus encounters!
Our Praise and Ministry times are designed to edify the children as well as teach them how to edify the Lord as they learn to praise Him and give their lives in worship to Him!
We love associating the Performing Arts and Sports & Fitness into a relationship with Christ and we are very excited about the work God will do in these kids.
Jesus has a special love for children.
Jesus blessed children, healed children and said the kingdom of heaven belongs to children! Camp is a wonderful time and we are blessed that you allow us to minister to your campers!
Please be praying for the kids before and during camp, that God will move abundantly in each of their lives!