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Activities
“Do not dare not to dare.” ~C.S. Lewis
Explore The Great Outdoors—Above and Below Ground
Camp Caverns spans 650 acres in Payne’s Cove, Pelham, TN, nestled in Grundy County at the foot of the scenic Cumberland Plateau. This area is home to world-renowned natural attractions like South Cumberland State Park, the iconic Stone Door, and the Fiery Gizzard trail—ranked among North America’s top 25 hikes by Backpacker magazine. The Cumberland Plateau also hosts the University of the South, affectionately known as Sewanee.
At Camp Caverns, kids embark on guided onsite adventures and off-premise outings that build confidence and showcase the joys of the outdoors. Exploration includes both above-ground activities and subterranean experiences, providing a truly unique camp environment.
Explore Sports
Sports teach valuable lessons about teamwork, resilience, and learning from both wins and losses. At Camp Caverns, kids enjoy a variety of traditional sports, both cooperative and competitive, including archery, axe throwing, capture the flag, volleyball, lacrosse, and more!
Explore Arts
To create is to explore, and at Camp Caverns, our campers embark on a daily voyage of discovery. The Arts Program is as essential as eating, sleeping, and breathing. We elevate creativity with pottery, painting, woodworking, and more. Campers leave with cool handmade keepsakes to remember their incredible adventures.
Evening Programs
After an epic day of outdoor exploration and building character and confidence, campers enjoy a unique evening experience to close out the day. From talent shows and bonfires to DJ parties and movies inside the cave, each night ends with Caverns-style entertainment.
Take a Deeper Look
What does a week at Camp Caverns look like? Campers will soar through the trees on zipline adventures, hike through a lush forest, paddleboard across a serene lake, explore (age-appropriate) underground passages, and so much more. How cool is that?
"I’m coming back because it’s the best part of my summer vacation " ~ Camper, first time at Camp Caverns
Contact: Jen Mayo, Camp Director • jen@thecaverns.com • (423) 228-0506