Shoal Creek Camp
Shoal Creek
Celebrating Outdoor Ministry
Shoal Creek Camp offers horseshoe pits, a ball diamond, Frisbee golf goals, children’s play equipment, fire pit and hiking trails. Shoal Creek has 10 wooden cabins, 2 separate bath houses, large heated/ac kitchen, dining hall/meeting room, outdoor covered pavilion, large lighted recreational court and swimming pool on a 22-acre campground.
The camp is located approximately 14 miles east of Paris or 20 miles west of Dardanelle on AR Hwy. 22. Watch for large sign in fence row. Shoal Creek is 1 mile south of the highway. The address is:
571 Youth Camp Rd.,
New Blaine, AR 72851
Camp phone: 479-938-2270
Caretakers: 479-438-2521
To schedule facilities or for more information, contact:
Angel McPeak
Call 479-883-0420
Email: amcpeak74@gmail.com
2013 Camp Schedule
Grades K-2 / Day Camp
Dates: Thur. June 6, 10am—4 pm
Cost: $20, includes Water Bottle
Director: Sharon Balloun, 479-229-2637
To Register: McClurkins, P.O. Box 33, Alma, AR 72921, 479-632-5822 or cell at 479-461-5209
Campers will explore the goodness of God’s grace by using their senses. Without spending the night, campers will hike, eat, make crafts, swim, worship, and make friends! Bring swimsuit, sunscreen, and towel.
United Deaf ASL Camp
Dates: Tues. Jun 25 @ 10am – Fri. Jun 28 @ 3pm
Cost: FREE, includes Water Bottle
Director: Angel McPeak, 479-883-0420 or Kerry Scott 479-650-0215
To Register: Kerry Scott, 116 Hilltop Rd, Alma, AR 72921
Counselors will have to have basic ASL classes. Free classes provided prior to camp.
Grades 3-6 / Music Camp
Date: Mon. July 8 @ 1 pm to Fri. July 12 @ 11am after performance
Cost: $150, includes T-shirt & Water Bottle
Director: Judy Fraley, 501-835-3410 / Mark Waynick, 479-783-5908
To Register: Judy Fraley, Sylvan Hills UMC, 9921 Sylvan Hills Hwy. Sherwood, AR 72120
Campers will explore ways to express gratitude to God for his amazing grace. There will be Bible study, hiking, swimming, crafts, playing chimes, learning Festival music, and making life-time friends. Feel free to bring your guitar if you would like to participate in guitar classes.
Grades 3-4 / Middle Elementary
Date: Sun. July 14 @ 3pm—Tues. July 16 @ 3pm
Cost: $90, includes Water Bottle
Directors: Carl & Denni Palmer, 479-790-0741 or 479-790-2149
To Register: Denni Palmer, 1550 E Woodbrook Dr,
Fayetteville, AR 72703-3760 email: umteach@hotmail.com
Campers will see how “God’s grace” is ever-present in all creation. There will be eating, swimming, making crafts, playing games, singing and making friends.
Grades 5-6 / Upper Elementary
Date: Sun. July 14 @ 3pm to Tues. July 16 @ 3pm
Cost: $90, includes Water Bottle
Director: John Noggle, 479-209-2142
To Register: John Noggle, % Mansfield UMC, PO Box 56, Mansfield, AR 72944
Campers will explore what it means to live in Christ’s grace. There will be worship, swimming, music, Bible study, hiking, group activities, etc.
Grades K-2 / Day Camp
Dates: Thurs. July 18, 10am – 3pm
Cost: $20, includes Water Bottle
Director: Sally Ware & Kelley DeSoto 479-782-5068
To Register: Sally Ware, % Fort Smith, First UMC, 200 North 15th Street, Fort Smith, AR 72901 Email: sware@fsfumc.org
Without spending the night, campers will explore how to open their lives to God’s grace. Bring a swimsuit, towel, and sunscreen, and plan to eat, sing, hear a Bible story, and make new friends.
Grades K-2 / Day Camp
Date: Mon. Aug. 5: 10am – 4pm
Cost: $20, includes Water Bottle
Director: Amy Pennington & Children’s Council, Clarksville UMC, 479-264-0250
To Register: Amy Pennington, C/O Clarksville UMC, PO Box 535, Clarksville, AR 72830
Campers will explore how experiences in community enrich their relationship with God. All in one day you will swim, eat, make crafts, hear Bible stories and play! Be sure to bring your swimsuit, sunscreen, towel and your best smile!
Family Camp
Dates: Fri. Oct 4 @ 6pm to Sat. Oct 5 @ 5pm
Cost: $35 per family
Director: Rev. Matt Daniels, 479-646-9702mdaniels29@comcast.net
To Register: Cindy Marsh, Northwest District Office, 4010 Grand Avenue, Fort Smith, AR 72904
479-783-0385 email: cmarsh@arumc.org
The aim is for families to experience a closer feeling to each other while exploring God’s grace.
Registering for Camp
For school age campers, select your camp by the grade you will enter in the fall. Complete the registration/health form and have it signed by your pastor. mail the form with a $10 deposit to session director or as instructed for each camp. The remainder of the fee is due when you arrive at camp. Click here for registration form.
REGISTRATION DEADLINE IS TWO WEEKS PRIOR to the FIRST DAY of your camp. Registration is made with the un-derstanding that the camper will remain in the camp the entire period. Limited camper insurance is provided for persons in case of accident or illness while at camp. This insurance is sec-ondary coverage, with the family’s insurance as primary. If a camper has no insurance, the camp insurance is primary.
Specific information regarding special activities, starting times, and other concerns is available from each Camp Session Director. Make as many copies of the registration form as you need.
All campers are to wear tennis or closed toe shoes!
Mail Shoal Creek camp registrations to addresses listed with each camp.
What to Bring?
Bible
Notebook & Pencils
Personal Care Items
Towels
Sleeping Bag & Pillow
Daily Change of Clothes
Shoes (Athletic and Closed Toe)
Shoes for Hiking
Light Jacket
Rain Gear
Flashlight
Sunscreen
Camera & Film
(Some camps require additional items. Ask the director!)
Alcohol, non-prescription drugs, knives, guns, radios, electronic games, cell phones, and pagers are prohibited. Personal snacks are discouraged. All campers are to wear tennis or closed toe shoes!