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Camp Haven

A summer day camp for middle school boys and girls, built around hands-on activities and real-world skills.

Camp Haven summer day campers

What campers do

Camp Haven runs in June and July for middle school boys and girls. Activities have included whitewater rafting, ziplining, baking classes, dance classes, jewelry making, outdoor games, a visit to the African American Museum, and Black History projects.

Space is limited each session. If you register, our team will follow up to confirm availability before your child is enrolled.

Register interest for the next session

We're finalizing dates for the upcoming season. Send us your information and we'll reach out as soon as registration opens.

Prefer to talk it through first? Call (423) 206-2866.

Thanks — we'll be in touch about registration and dates.

Meet the Camp Directors

Jamal Morris

Jamal Morris

Camp Director

Chattanooga native; Youth Ministry degree, Lee University. Founded Urban Initiative and spent 14+ years serving college students at UTC through InterVarsity Christian Fellowship. Runs character-building classes on conflict resolution, leadership, self-esteem, and purpose for inner-city middle schoolers. Married to April Morris, with twin daughters Kristine and Kayla.

April Morris

April Morris

Camp Director

From Memphis, TN; B.A. in Education, University of Tennessee at Chattanooga; M.Ed., Trevecca Nazarene University. 16 years as a teacher across three Hamilton County Schools learning communities, with a focus on literacy and student ownership of learning.