Summer 2026: A Seat at the Table
As the summer season comes to a close, there is something special about taking a moment to slow down and reflect. The cabins may be quiet, the lake a little calmer, and the familiar sounds of campers and counselors have faded for another year. But when I look back on Summer 2026, I am reminded of just how much happened within these few short months. This summer, 209 camper sessions, 195 individual campers, and 135 households were part of the Camp Fellowship community. Behind each of those numbers is a story. A first camp experience. A new friendship. A brave moment away from home. A late-night conversation. A laugh around the table. A prayer shared with a counselor. A child discovering that they are loved by God and that there is a place for them here.
Meet KeNyJa Spurgeon
Fellowship Camp and Conference Center is excited to work with our newest team member, KeNyJa Spurgeon, our student intern from the University of South Carolina Upstate! Join us in welcoming KeNyJa!
Everything I Ever Needed to Know I Learned From Being a Christian Summer Camp Counselor
When people think about summer camp counselors, they usually picture chaos. They picture sunscreen, bug spray, canoe races, loud games, skits that make absolutely no sense, and a group of exhausted college students trying to survive on coffee and prayer. And honestly, that’s pretty accurate.
But after years of attending camp, serving on summer staff, and now helping lead camp ministry at Camp Fellowship, I’ve realized something surprising: Somewhere along the way, camp taught me almost everything I needed to know about faith, leadership, relationships, and life.
L.E.A.D. - Leading with Purpose - Leadership Camp
What does it mean to lead well—especially as a young person still discovering who you are and how you fit in the world? We believe leadership isn’t just about taking charge - it’s about serving others, building confidence, and learning to live with purpose. That’s exactly what our Leadership Camp for rising 6th–12th graders is designed to do.
Growing (and Mowing) with Purpose!
If you’ve spent time at Fellowship Camp & Conference Center, you may have noticed something a little different about our grounds.
Our grass isn’t always closely trimmed. Dandelions bloom freely. Wildflowers appear where they choose. And some areas are intentionally left to grow a little taller than you might expect at a traditional camp, resort, or highly manicured property.
That’s not by accident. It’s by design.
Safety First: Creating a Secure and Supportive Camp Experience
At Fellowship Camp and Conference Center, the safety and well-being of every camper is not just a priority - it’s a foundational commitment that shapes everything we do. Families trust us with what matters most, and we take that responsibility seriously through intentional training, clear policies, and constant preparedness.
Fellowship Camp and Conference Center Welcomes Gracen Price as Assistant Director
Fellowship Camp and Conference Center is pleased to announce the appointment of Gracen Price as Assistant Director, beginning April 13, 2026.
Gracen brings deep and personal connections to Fellowship, having first been a camper and later serving as a member of the summer staff. Her journey with the organization has come full circle in recent years through her service on the Camp’s Board of Directors, where she contributed to strategic planning and mission advancement. This unique combination of lived experience, leadership, and governance insight positions her well to step into this key operational role.
TLC & PLG Co-Host Program on Wildlife Rehabilitation
Wildlife Rehabilitator Mercedes Curry gave a wonderful program to the attendees at Camp Fellowship on Tuesday, March 3rd. Curry is the founder of PAWS Animal Wildlife Sanctuary located in Laurens, S.C. Her non-profit organization has found a niche offering care to wild animals with difficult or expensive care or situations that other groups might not be able to handle.
TLC: A Day Among Greenwood’s Living Art - The Learning Current Visits the Topiaries
On August 25th, participants in The Learning Current stepped into a world where nature and artistry blend seamlessly—Greenwood’s famous Topiaries. Having recently been moved from the charming uptown backdrop to the greenhouse just blocks from uptown, these living sculptures brought smiles, sparked curiosity, and gave our group a new appreciation for creativity rooted in the natural world.