Boys age 13-17 can explore their interests in more outdoor challenges or specific skills while developing their Christian character. Young men need and deserve a challenge! Under the guidance of Christian men, physical skills are developed and tested with spiritual application to everyday life. Campers enjoy the basic fun of a camp setting, swimming, games, campfires, etc. However, most of their time is spent on the program they sign up for from the following options:
Discovery – Unsure which Battalion specialty camp to choose? Battalion Discovery gives you a little bit of everything at Camp Hemlock. Enjoy half a day of paintball, a river canoe trip, local day hikes to rock overlooks, an overnight camping trip, all of the marksmanship field rotations, group challenges, games, fun free time activities, time to be with friends, and much more.
Paintball Adventure – Camp Hemlock provides a unique environment to learn and develop your Paintball skills. You will get to enjoy a 5-acre wooded playing field and on one day will also get to play on a speedball course. The skills and instruction focus on team building, tactical strategies, camouflage, signaling, and spiritual growth. You will get the opportunity to enjoy other aspects of camp, specifically the zipline and our pool. All safety gear, paintball markers, and paint will be provided. This is a great week for friends to join you and develop your skills together.
Marksmanship – The marksmanship program is lead by certified safety instructors and is focused on teaching you proper safety and an appreciation for skilled marksmanship. The fundamentals of stance and sight alignment are taught as well as instruction on what other areas of life we are called to keep in our sights. Extensive time is spent on the range, but other camp activities are also a staple throughout the day.
- Marksmanship I is focused on providing attendees with thorough range time and pursuing several levels of industry-standard basic instruction certification. The program highlights .22 caliber rifle instruction and precision shooting from the prone position. July 6-12, 2025
- Marksmanship II is composed of a variety of different firearms and looks at different types and styles of shooting. The camp includes basic pistols, rifles, and skeet shooting. July 20-26, 2025
- You may do the programs in either order.
Christian Service Week – This week is a unique opportunity for you to come to camp and spend an incredible week focused on service. The focus of this camp is to spend a week growing spiritually and learning many different handyman skills as you serve the neighboring community. The greater Wardensville area surrounding Camp Hemlock offers a vast number of opportunities for physical service and many times to speak the love of Christ into the lives of those who may not regularly go to church. The effect this has had on the camp community has been profound. Participants must be at least 14 years old.
Scholarship applications are available during the registration process.
Please contact info@camphemlock.org for additional information.