
WELLkids Summer 2025
Keep your kids moving and exploring the great outdoors this summer with out Day
Camp Program. These week-long sessions will offer outdoor adventures lead by professionals
trained in outdoor education at Southern Adventist University. Activities are subject
to weather but aim to keep all campers outside and active each day.
This year we are happy to offer two seperate camps! WELLkids (Ages 8-12) and RAD Camp (Ages 13-16)
WELLkids Camp aims to introduce kids ages 8 - 12 to the great outdoors and outdoor sports. Campers will have fun engaging in activities such as Archery, High Ropes Adventure, Caving, Canoeing, Swimming, River Snorkeling and Rafting!
RAD Camp, is geared towards teens with an emphasis on adventure and building skills in outdoor sports. While some of the activities are similar to that of WELLkids, our trained staff will take RAD Campers to new heights with the adventures being higher skill and age appropriate. Activties will include Xtreme Caving, ZipLining, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Canoeing, Challenge Obstacle Course, and Rafting.
Both camps will be run simultaniously and dates apply for both camps. The below information regarding pick up and drop off times/locations also applies to both RAD Camp and WELLkids Camp.
This year we are happy to offer two seperate camps! WELLkids (Ages 8-12) and RAD Camp (Ages 13-16)
WELLkids Camp aims to introduce kids ages 8 - 12 to the great outdoors and outdoor sports. Campers will have fun engaging in activities such as Archery, High Ropes Adventure, Caving, Canoeing, Swimming, River Snorkeling and Rafting!
RAD Camp, is geared towards teens with an emphasis on adventure and building skills in outdoor sports. While some of the activities are similar to that of WELLkids, our trained staff will take RAD Campers to new heights with the adventures being higher skill and age appropriate. Activties will include Xtreme Caving, ZipLining, Rock Climbing, Rappelling, Canoeing, Challenge Obstacle Course, and Rafting.
Both camps will be run simultaniously and dates apply for both camps. The below information regarding pick up and drop off times/locations also applies to both RAD Camp and WELLkids Camp.
- Sessions run Monday - Friday from 9 a.m. - 4 p.m. for one week (week of July 4th only
through Thursday). Pick from the dates listed on the application below.
- Session 1: June 2 - 6
- Session 2: June 16 - 20
- Session 3: June 23 - 27
- Session 4: June 30 - July 3
- Session 5: July 7 - 11
- Session 6: July 14 - 18
- Cost is $300 per child per weekly session. Payment (cash, check, or credit card) is due on the first day of the session.
- Children will be supervised and led through activities by a trained professional in outdoor education at all times.
- Parents/guardians are responsible for sending a sack lunch for your camper each day.
- Activities are subject to weather and may include: rock climbing, hiking, canoeing, ropes course, caving, rafting, and MORE!
- For more information, call 423.236.2416 or email Tyler Hedges.
RAD Camp and WELLKids Camp Sign Ups
Select one of the buttons below to get registered!
Registration Steps to Take
- Once on the Southern.DSERec Class Registration page click the Login Button.
- Create a Local Account (Community Members & Guests) or a University Account (SAU Students/Staff).
- Once Logged in click the Drop Down where name is listed and select My Account.
- Add each child as an Affiliate. You can also put your Payment Method in as well.
- Once you have added your child/ren as an affiliate then you will need to click the dropdown menu option where name is listed (top right of screen) and select Act for “Affiliate”.
- After that there will be some forms/waivers to sign and payment finalization.