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Stone Mountain Adventures is best for teenagers ages 12-16 who would benefit from greater independence, meaningful friendships, and a healthy break from screens while exploring outdoor adventure, water sports, creative arts, and traditional camp activities in a small, relationship-based community.

Quick Facts

✅ Ages 12-16

✅ Coed

✅ Capacity ~60 campers + 14 Camp Counselors 21 years +

✅ Technology-free

✅ 1, 2, 4, 6 & 6 week sessions

✅ Adventure + Choice-Based Programming

✅ Masters Programs in Mountain Biking, Wakeboarding and Rock Climbing

WHEN TO RECOMMEND SMA

Recommend SMA When Families Say:

✅ "My teen needs confidence."

✅ "My teen spends too much time on screens."

✅ "My child would benefit from greater independence."

✅ "My teen loves outdoor adventure. or water sports"

✅ "We're looking for a smaller camp community."

✅ "My child wants meaningful friendships."

✅ "My teen likes variety instead of specializing in one thing."

SMA MAY NOT BE A FIT

❌ Competitive sports camp

❌ Horse-focused rider

❌ Daily phone access required

❌ Highly therapeutic setting needed

❌ Teen wants one specialized activity all day

WHAT MAKES SMA DIFFERENT?

Small Enough To Know Every Camper

Capacity of approximately 60 campers.

Teen-Focused

Every camper is 12-16.

Unplugged

No phones. Real friendships.

1st Time Teen Campers

Age range 12-16 so easy to fit in at SMA

Teens Have Outgrown Other Camps

SMA can give them a "Fresh Start" at a Ten Camp

Choice-Driven

Adventure, water sports, creative arts, traditional camp activities, community service and college visits for older campers.

TOP REFERRALS TO SMA

SMA Frequently Fits:

Emerging leaders
Outdoor kids
Screen-dependent teens
Kids seeking confidence
Teens who don't fit the "jock" or "super-achiever" mold
Good kids who simply need room to grow

Links to Additional SMA Details

✅ 2027 Dates + Prices + Refund Polies

✅ Food Allergies Details

✅ Travel to SMA and Camp Van Options

✅ International Campers at SMA

✅ SMA Activities

✅ Why It's Easy to be a First Time Camper at SMA!

✅ Masters Programs in Mountain Biking, Wakeboarding and Rock Climbing

Who Attends SMA?

2026 Camp Demographics

✅ Approximately 60 campers

✅ Ages 12-16

✅ Coed

✅ About 60% return rate

✅ Campers from throughout the United States and internationally

✅ Public school, private school, homeschool, and international students

✅ Wide range of interests, from outdoor enthusiasts and athletes to artists, musicians, and kids who simply enjoy trying new things

2026 Staff Demographics

✅ Staff from the U.S. and around the world

✅ College students, teachers, coaches, outdoor leaders, and recent graduates

✅ Strong representation of former SMA campers

✅ Low camper-to-staff ratio

Families Often Describe Their Teen As...

Bright but lacking confidence
Too attached to screens
Looking for genuine friendships
Interested in adventure
Ready for greater independence
Not fully finding their place in school or sports

Age of SMA Campers

Age range 12 to 16
We accept a few 11 and a half year olds and a few 17 year old "Super Campers"

Gender:

We had a good balance in 2026 with a few more boys than girls.

Camper Demographics

We had campers from 13 states with the majority from New York, New Jersey, Maryland, Florida, and Pennsylvania.
We had international campers from five countries - France, Spain, the UK, Costa Rica, and Mexico.

How Can You or Your Clients Learn More About Stone Mountain Adventures?

Every teenager is unique. While the resources on this page answer many common questions about SMA, the best way to determine whether we're a good fit is through a quick conversation. If you'd like to discuss a particular teen or family, please don't hesitate to reach out. (814-667-3874)

We invite all interested families to schedule a phone call or Zoom meeting with Jud to learn more about camp and explore whether SMA is the right match. Schedule a phone call or online meeting.

Jud and Anne Millar, Owners and Camp Directors