Camp Cole is magical! inclusive! joyful! exciting!
Designed from the heart for children, teens, and adults with illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges, Camp Cole is a camp and retreat center where everyone, regardless of their circumstances, can connect, share, encourage, and shine.
The Magic of Camp
Since opening our doors in 2021, we have served over 3,000 campers with illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges. Among our campers are children who have cancer, Down syndrome, autism, and sickle cell disease, children who have experienced or are currently experiencing homelessness or are from low-income families, children who are deaf or hard of hearing, and individuals experiencing many other life challenges. This video perfectly encapsulates the overwhelming joy and magic that can be witnessed during summer days at Camp Cole.
- 95.5% of our campers felt like they could be themselves at camp.
- 94.7% of our campers made new friends at camp.
- 87.2% of our campers tried something new and/or stepped outside of their comfort zones.
Come Shine With Us As a Camp or Retreat!
At Camp Cole, everybody shines, which is why we intentionally collaborate with pre-existing organizations, also known as our Camp Partners, to deliver year-round world-class experiences with intentional programming. Our 40-acre campus is an idyllic home-away-from-home for everyone who visits and a safe place to try new things, grow in independence and confidence, and share friendships with people with similar challenges and capabilities. If you would like to learn more about being a Camp Partner, click here.
In addition to hosting camps for individuals with illnesses, disabilities, and life challenges, we proudly serve our community as a retreat center during the winter, spring, and fall. Our bright and inviting Welcome Center, spacious Cassels Cafe, comfortable Courage Cabins, and numerous meeting spaces make Camp Cole the perfect spot for your upcoming work, church, family, or organization gathering. The best part of booking a Campfire Rental at Camp Cole is knowing that your rental fee is making it possible for our summer campers to partake in a life-changing camp experience. To learn more about booking a reservation at Camp Cole, click here.
Whether you are visiting Camp Cole for a camp or a retreat, we are committed to providing a safe space for your group to connect, share, encourage, and shine.
- 40 Acres
- 12 Cabins
- 1 Staff Cabin
- 215 Beds
- Cassel's Cafe
- 1 Zero-Entry Swimming Pool
- 1 35-Acre Pond
- Countless Porches & Play Spaces
- The World's Friendliest Welcome Center
- The Southeastern Freight Lines Activity Center
- Featuring a Gymnasium, Library, Art Studio, Movement Studio, and more!
Camp Cole is located at 1571 Crossing Creek in Eastover, South Carolina, just 15 miles from Prisma Health Children’s Hospital.
People
Camp Cole is about people.
Giving people the chance to truly be themselves in a safe and comfortable environment.
Place
Camp Cole is about place.
A place that feels like home, where family and friends surround you in your time of need, joy, sadness, or celebration.
Experience
Camp Cole is about experience.
Experiences that shape you for a day, a week, or a lifetime.
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