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Camp Sunrise

Christian Camp, Railroad, and Planetarium

aka Sunrise Planetarium   |   Fairmount, GA   |  campsunrise.com

Mission

We inspire and equip youth to love God, serve others, and impact the world around them.

Ruling year info

1969

Director

Benjamin Sparks

Main address

1427 Slate Mine Rd SE

Fairmount, GA 30139 USA

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EIN

58-6070251

NTEE code info

Christian (X20)

IRS filing requirement

This organization is not required to file an annual return with the IRS because it is a church.

Communication

Programs and results

What we aim to solve

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

With countless activities and distractions demanding their time, children and teens have never been busier. But their relationship with God has never been more important. It’s hard for today's youth to find time to stop, take a breath, and grow in their relationship with Jesus.

Our programs

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What are the organization's current programs, how do they measure success, and who do the programs serve?

Camps and Retreats

Camp Sunrise hosts camps and rental groups year-round. The organization shares God’s Word with each group attending the camp, pointing them to Christ. In addition, guests get to enjoy dozens of outdoor recreational activities on the property.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth
Young adults

Sunrise Planetarium and C&S Railroad host school and church field trips, birthday parties, public events, and other groups. Groups learn about space from a scientific and biblical perspective, ride a narrow-gauge railroad, and hear the Gospel presented during their trip.

Population(s) Served
Children and youth

Where we work

Goals & Strategy

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Charting impact

Four powerful questions that require reflection about what really matters - results.

Camp Sunrise exists to inspire and equip youth to love God, serve others, and impact the world around them. We want every child who visits Sunrise to leave better equipped to grow in their relationship with God and others.

Sunrise hosts summer camps, year-round retreats, and field trips to invest in the lives of children and teens. At each event we provide educational and outdoor experiences, along with biblical teaching and opportunities for spiritual conversation. We seek to build connections with youth and encourage them in their walk with God through each encounter.

Camp Sunrise's 100+ acre facility operates year-round, serving a wide variety of groups throughout the year. Field trips make use of educational opportunities such as a planetarium and railroad. Camps and retreats use a variety of activities including field games and classes such as archery, canoeing, or hiking. Two lodges and a dining hall provide opportunities for longer visits, such as overnight camps and retreats.
Carefully selected staff ensure a safe and welcoming environment for guests. These staff receive training each year, equipping them for their various roles around the camp.

Thousands of children and teens have attended camp, visited the planetarium, or come for a retreat at Camp Sunrise. In the years ahead, we want to grow our impact deeper and wider.
Deeper: We want to invest in the life of each guest intentionally, finding new opportunities to point them to Jesus in every area of life.
Wider: We want to expand our outreach to more children and teens in the years to come. We will do this through camps and retreats that grow both in number and in size.

How we listen

SOURCE: Self-reported by organization

Seeking feedback from people served makes programs more responsive and effective. Here’s how this organization is listening.

done We shared information about our current feedback practices.
  • How is your organization using feedback from the people you serve?

    To identify and remedy poor client service experiences, To identify bright spots and enhance positive service experiences

  • Which of the following feedback practices does your organization routinely carry out?

    We collect feedback from the people we serve at least annually, We aim to collect feedback from as many people we serve as possible, We take steps to ensure people feel comfortable being honest with us, We act on the feedback we receive

  • What challenges does the organization face when collecting feedback?

Financials

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Operations

The people, governance practices, and partners that make the organization tick.

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Camp Sunrise

Board of directors
as of 01/19/2023
SOURCE: Self-reported by organization
Board chair

Benjamin Sparks

Organizational demographics

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