A Very Special Place
People call this a “very special place” for good reason. Thousands who have spent time here have found an atmosphere conducive to making them a better person. They may call it a respite, escape, peace or inspiration. It’s the transformation you experience when life’s distractions are pushed aside and your mind is refreshed and renewed. Our job is to make that transformation easy. Whether you are a huge youth group, a scrapbook club or corporate team leader, if outcomes matter, this is your very special place and our team is anxious to serve you.
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Testimonials
- “The first time I visited the camp I was impressed by the country style, the tranquility and the spiritual atmosphere that is perceived, it may need some remodeling, but if you take into account the more than 50 years that it has contributed to spiritual retreats, that takes another meaning, the sout. . .” Read More
- “Your facility is awesome! The food is superb! Thank you all for your hospitality!”
- “Peaceful destination with all the necessary amenities to keep you comfortable while still being secluded enough that you can’t help but notice the abundance of stars in the sky. I know I’ll be back… ”
- “Have enjoyed everything here at the campground. It has truly been home away from home. The food was absolutely delicious and the cabins are roomy and comfortable. Blessed to be here and looking forward to coming back.”
- “Very nice facilities. Currently at a event. Food was great camp was clean and well maintained. ”
- “So many enjoyable memories.”
- “Great people and atmsophere”
- “It is such as joy to be able to attend a retreat and have a quiet, peaceful place to fellowship together. Always looking forward to the next time.”
- “Fantastic”
- “I’ve been coming to the SC Nazarene Camp since I was a child. There have been many improvements to the Campground and it’s an excellent place to host Church, Marriage or Youth Retreats, Corporate Meetings, Weddings/Receptions and Family Reunions. There is a new Dining Facility, with a commerc. . .” Read More
Nazarene Church Camp & Retreat Centers In South Carolina
Our 25-acre retreat center is located at 436 Fannie Crosby Dr. Batesburg, SC 29006; only 30 minutes west of Columbia, S.C. in rural Aiken County. It is owned and operated by the S. C. District Church of the Nazarene, and includes a dining and conference center, a tabernacle seating 800, dormitory and motel accommodations for 270, chapel, amphitheater, lake, ball field, swimming pool, and approximately 100 privately-owned cottages. We are members of the Nazarene Camping Association.
We offer our facilities for use not only by groups from the Church of the Nazarene but also by other similar faith communities in South Carolina and the surrounding area, as well as schools, businesses and other organizations for camps, retreats, reunions, and conferences.
We have hosted camp meetings, youth camps and children's camps, Hispanic weekend retreats, family reunions, and such organizations as Walk to Emmaus and Via de Cristo. Scrapbooking groups and quilters guilds have had weekend sessions with us, and we have had a variety of weekend retreats for many various groups.
We encourage you to browse through our Website. Whether your group is large or small; whether you have a day function, a weekend, or a week or more, we'll be happy to talk with you about how we can meet your needs.