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 Empowering Southern Baptists to Implement
Acts 1:8 through Volunteer Missions.

Camp Tipton

A Ministry of the Chilhowee Baptist Association

Maryville, Tennessee

 

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To learn about Camp Tipton

Read the Purpose Statement and General Information About The Buildings and Use Of The Camp

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Click here to go to Camp Tipton's web site

 

About Us:
 

"The current site of Camp Tipton is the result of a donation of property from the Tipton family and Mr. Tipton's love for children. Between the mid 1970's and 1980's the Chilhowee Baptist Association built the pavilion and recreation area, and local churches built rustic, eight-bed cabins to accommodate over-night campers. By the early 90's a large bathhouse was added and in 2001 the multi-purpose building was completed. Year-round housing and improvements to the kitchen were added to the multi-purpose building in 2005.

 

Camp Tipton hosts day campers during church gatherings, family reunions, and children's recreational leagues such as Upward Flag Football and Cheerleading. The camp also hosts overnight to week-long retreats for local and out-of-town churches.

 

We are seeking God's kingdom and His righteousness at Camp Tipton. Come join us."

 

Contact Information

Andy Jordon, Camp Director

Camp Tipton

933 Walker School Road

Maryville, TN 37803

Phone: 865-776-8760

Fax: 865-982-0114

Email: jordanandy@bellsouth.net

 

Click here to learn more about the Chilhowee Baptist Association. Jim Snyder, DOM and Kelly Campbell, Missions Ministry Coordinator.

 

Purpose Statement and General Information

 

CAMP TIPTON

 

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Purpose Statement: Camp Tipton is a Christ-centered ministry that assists the local church by providing a comprehensive approach in the winning and discipling of individuals.

 

Objectives:

  1. Provide an avenue for reaching the lost youth and children of Blount County.

  2. Provide mission opportunities for Christians through mission study, camper sponsorship and camp work projects.

  3. Provide discipleship opportunities.

  4. Provide quality facilities for churches and families to use in developing and maturing as Christians in fellowship and service.

Facilities:

  • Sixty-eight acres of rolling pasture, hardwood, wetland, an underground spring, and year-round creek

  • One-hundred seat pavilion with a kitchen, restrooms and stone fireplace

  • Commercial grade children’s activity area

  • Sand volleyball court and horseshoe pit

  • Outdoor, painted and lined, asphalt basketball court

  • Seventy-five seat amphitheater with 8’ x 16’ wooden stage

  • Gymnasium equipped for one full-sized basketball court or two short-courts and indoor volleyball (gas heat, no air conditioning)

  • Gymnasium attachments include: (1) a commercial kitchen (one commercial convection oven, two residential ovens, residential dish-washer, three-door stainless steel cooler, chest freezer, two microwaves, two stainless steel tables, and a two-compartment stainless steel sink); (2) two, fourteen bed dorm rooms located on the second floor above the kitchen; (3) restrooms equipped to accommodate groups of up to seventy-two people. (All attachments are equipped with central heat and air.)

  • One-half mile walking trail winding around the perimeter of mature hardwoods

Current Use:

  • RA and GA outings, and Church-wide events and family reunions

  • Summer day camps for children ages 7 - 12 years old
    Home Repair Ministry mission camps (spring, summer, and fall)

  • Youth evangelism and discipleship rallies and retreats

  • Campers On Mission regional work rallies

  • Local children’s recreational league activities

  • Cub Scout Twilight camps, and local, public school outings
    Upward Flag Football (fall, 2005)

 

Future Use:

  • Regional Tennessee Baptist Covention events such as State RA and GA Camps and Rallies

  • Creation-based, Outdoor Schools

  • Fall and Spring Children’s Discipleship Rallies and Retreats

  • Associational retreats, day camps, and mission celebrations
     

Needs:

  • Prayer partners who will make informed, daily prayers on behalf of the camp

  • Volunteers to assist with on-going maintenance and improvements

  • Strategic churches to lead the Upward Flag Football ministry

  • Givers willing to sponsor campers, contribute toward the purchase of maintenance equipment, and assist with start-up expenses for developing ministries and capital improvements.

     

Contact Information

Andy Jordon, Camp Director

Camp Tipton

933 Walker School Road

Maryville, TN 37803

Phone: 865-257-2288

Email: jordanandy@bellsouth.net

 

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Main Building

Camp Director, Andy Jordon

 

One of the cabins

 

Dorm Room

 

Indoor Gym

 

Amphitheater

 

Pavilion

 

Inside the Pavilion

 

Children's Play area

 

Outdoor basketball court

 

Ball fields

 

Trail
 Service Opportunities
For information on volunteer missions needs and service opportunities throughout the Appalachian Regional Ministry region click here.



 
Click on the links below for more information on:

Children's Day Camps

Home Repair Ministries

Resort Ministries

Contact Information
Camp Tipton
c/o Chilhowee Baptist Association
341 E. Lincoln Road
Alcoa, TN 37701
www.chilhoweeba.org

Contact Person: Andy Jordan
Phone: 865-257-2288
Email: jordanandy@bellsouth.net

CHILDREN’S DAY CAMPS
Who will we be ministering to: Fifty to one-hundred grade school children attending day camps at Camp Tipton each week

What will be doing: Evangelism through sports, team building, group games, nature and challenge course activities, and wacky games

When are we needed: Sunday through Friday for the weeks of
June 1-6, 8-13, 15-20, 22-27, and July 6-11

Where will we stay: Air conditioned, 8 bed cabins at Camp Tipton near Maryville, TN; 90 minutes from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and less than 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains

Why is this important: The staff and volunteers of Camp Tipton are focused on introducing children to Jesus Christ who have little or no Christian witness in their homes

How much does it cost: $195.00 per person

What does this include: Lodging, Sunday supper through Saturday breakfast (mission volunteers will take turns assisting the Camp Tipton staff prepare, serve, and clean up after meals), Paintball, Do-it-yourself Spin Art T-shirt, Challenge Course and Group Bible studies led by Camp Tipton Staff


HOME REPAIR MINISTRIES
Who will we be ministering to: Low income Blount County residents, usually widows, single parents, and elderly with disabilities, who cannot afford basic maintenance to their homes

What will be doing: Light construction and repair that normally includes but is not limited to siding, painting, yard work, handicap ramps

When are we needed: Sunday through Friday from May 25 through August 01, 2008; Spring and Fall Break weeks are also available on an individual basis

Where will we stay: Air conditioned, 8 bed cabins at Camp Tipton near Maryville, TN; 90 minutes from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and less than 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains

Why is this important: As we meet physical needs of residents in the Appalachian Region we also position ourselves to meet spiritual needs through our spoken testimony.

How much does it cost: $195.00 per person

What does this include: Home Repair Ministry expenses, meals include Sunday supper through Friday breakfast (mission volunteers will take turns assisting the Camp Tipton staff prepare, serve, and clean up after meals), Paintball, Do-it-yourself Spin Art T-shirt, Challenge Course and Group Bible studies led by Camp Tipton Staff


RESORT MINISTRIES
Who will we be ministering to: Day and overnight campers, tourists, and bikers who frequent the scenic drive and utilize area campgrounds on or near the US Hwy 129 corridor between Maryville, TN and the North Carolina state line.

What will be doing: Children’s and family day camps and evening activities in area campgrounds, roadside hospitality ministries and outreach for bikers and day tourists, and participation in secular special events depending upon the schedule

When are we needed: Sunday through Friday from May 25 through August 01, 2008; Spring and Fall Break weeks are also available on an individual basis

Where will we stay: Air conditioned, 8 bed cabins at Camp Tipton near Maryville, TN; 90 minutes from Gatlinburg/Pigeon Forge and less than 30 minutes from the Great Smoky Mountains

Why is this important: We are all called to be ministers of reconciliation. People engaged in leisure activities are usually open to hearing the gospel. Even though a person is camping with their family and friends, or on a motorcycle touring “The Dragon” on Hwy 129, they are still in need of reconciliation to God through Jesus Christ. We have the privilege of being God’s messengers in this setting.

How much does it cost: $195.00 per person

What does this include: Ministry expenses including coolers, cups, ice, and bug juice for the hospitality ministry, meals include Sunday supper through Friday breakfast (mission volunteers will take turns assisting the Camp Tipton staff prepare, serve, and clean up after meals), Paintball, Do-it-yourself Spin Art T-shirt, Challenge Course and Group Bible studies led by Camp Tipton Staff

Camp Tipton
c/o Chilhowee Baptist Association
341 E. Lincoln Road
Alcoa, TN 37701
Contact Person: Andy Jordan
Phone: 865-257-2288
Email: jordanandy@bellsouth.net
Website: www.chilhoweeba.org