Parent's Page
Summer Staff
We believe that a quality, well-trained staff is critical to a successful and safe camping experience. All summer staff participate in at least 10 days of intensive training, plus engagement and leadership opportunities throughout the year.
Faith Development
Camp Montgomery is a ministry partner of the Presbytery of St. Augustine. Each day campers participate in worship, Bible studies, songs, and more. Prior faith formation is not a prerequisite for attendance! Montgomery offers a safe space for spiritual curiosity and experiences with God in Creation.
Health & Safety
The health, safety, and well-being of your child is our first priority. We have a trained medical professional on site for all camp sessions, and all counselors maintain CPR/First Aid certification. All lodging and activity areas are inspected and maintained throughout the year.
Accommodations
Campers sleep in climate-controlled cabins and lodges with a small group of campers their age plus at least two counselors. Bathrooms are available in each lodging space. We are proud to offer bed-bug proof, dorm-style mattresses in many of our cabins.
**Wilderness campers sleep outdoors in tents for a portion of their camp experience.
"When I picked my daughter up, it was such a relief to hear about the amazing time she had and the friends she made. Since then, she has talked about camp several times and how much she wants to return." ~2025 Camper Parent
Parent Handbook and Packing List
Click the links below for your downloadable files.
New for 2025: Camper Covenant
Please review this agreement with each camper and sign electronically on the registration page.
Scholarship Information
Thank you to the individuals and churches who donated to the 2025 scholarship fund, or provided church sponsorships. A record $47,000 was distributed in financial aid allowing all to have a summer camp experience!
Scholarships
We believe that every child should have the opportunity to attend camp, and our scholarships help make that possible! Camp Montgomery, the Presbyterian Women of St. Augustine, and churches within the Presbytery of St. Augustine, contribute to these scholarship funds for camp families. With rising costs, our 2025 goal was to raise scholarship funding from $2000 annually, to $40,000! Thanks to our generous donors, that goal was surpassed!
If you have any questions or concerns about camp finances, please contact Rebekah Rodgers at rebekah@montgomerycenter.org, or by calling or texting 352-473-4516.
2026 Scholarship Policies & Applications
Applications will be reviewed in stages. The first scholarship awards will be applied on March 1, and then on May 15. Applications received after these deadlines will be reviewed on a rolling basis as funds are available.
Your child’s spot is not saved by submitting this application. Please submit your camp registration here. Scholarships can not be applied to incomplete registrations.
AN INDIVIDUAL APPLICATION SHOULD BE SUBMITTED FOR EACH CAMPER. Please do NOT put multiple campers on the same scholarship application. If you are submitting applications for more than one camper, once you have submitted the first form there will be an option to "submit another response".
Fundraising
Fundraising is a great option for securing funds to attend camp. Some ideas to do as individuals or as a church group include yard sales, BBQ dinner sales, car wash, movie nights, and any other creative ways you can think of to raise funds! Friends and family generally want to support a Christian camp experience if they are given the opportunity.
FAQs
Where will my camper sleep?
Campers sleep in air-conditioned cabins or lodges. Two staff members will lodge with an average of six to eight campers per cabin.
What will my camper eat while at camp?
Campers eat three meals a day, plus snacks. Our focus is on nutritious food for active, growing bodies. Typical breakfasts include a fruit and yogurt bar, oatmeal, grits, pancakes, eggs, or breakfast meat. Lunch and dinner options include chicken & rice, pasta bar, nachos, chicken sandwich, pizza, and a daily salad bar. Food restrictions can be accommodated with advance notice, and storage is available for special items as needed.
How long is camp?
A week of overnight camp begins with check in on Sunday afternoon, and ends with the closing ceremony on Friday afternoons. Some exceptions to this standard are Explorer Camp for our youngest campers at 3 days and 2 nights, and the leadership camps at 2 and 3 weeks.
What training do counselors receive?
All staff must be First Aid and CPR certified for safety. Many staff will also be Red Cross lifeguard certified, become archery instructors, and belay certified. Our focus during the 2 week training period will be on child development, team-building skills, conflict resolution, faith development, communication, discernment, and more.
Why did Montgomery's rates change?
After a full cost-analysis, we discovered that we were losing $100 per day per camper. We would like to also host camp in 2026 and beyond, and so we had no choice but to raise our rates in 2025 to be sustainable. These costs are more in line with camps locally and nationally. We want every child to have the opportunity to attend camp, and so we prayerfully ask for church partners to contribute to our scholarship fund, to sponsor campers directly, or to consider underwriting a week of camp either as an individual, a church, or a business to lower the cost of registration for all campers!
Cell Phone Use Policy
Camp Montgomery’s no cell phone policy is in place in part for the following reasons:
- Camper safety: Cell phones can be a liability to camper safety, and research shows that cell phone use can lead to bullying and unsafe environments.
- Camper relationships: Campers may avoid getting to know their cabin mates or may rely on their parents too much by using electronics.
- Camper focus: Campers may focus on their friends at home instead of their friends at camp.
- Camper health: Campers may call parents when they are sick or don't feel well instead of alerting camp staff.
- Camper engagement: Campers are better able to fully participate in activities, build meaningful relationships, and experience camp as it unfolds when they are not distracted by devices or focused on capturing moments instead of living them.
What to Pack:
- Water bottle
- Close-toed shoes and socks
- Comfortable, casual clothing
- Toiletries
- Washcloth and Towel
- Bedding (twin sheets & blanket or sleeping bag)
- Swimsuit and towel
- Bug spray
- Sunscreen
- Bible
- Pens and Notebook
- Addresses of loved ones to write home to
Remember: Camp is often messy. Do not pack clothes that you would be upset getting dirty. Do not bring anything of value that you would be upset if you lost.
