FAQ’s

You have to be at least 12 years of age to attend our christian camp. Anyone 18 years of age or older can attend as a chaperon if they wish to do so.

No, you don’t need to have a group in order to come to our summer camps. You can come with your youth group or as an individual. If you come as an individual, the Extreme Camps staff will put you into a group with other individuals for games and team work.

A parent can register for their child/children, a Teen can register themselves and a youth pastor can on register on behalf of their youth group.

We strongly advise your camper to leave their cell phone at home with you. A Teen Mania phone line will be setup for messages and for emergencies, should you need to get in touch with your son or daughter. Phones are available for the students to use only if they have a phone card. Phone cards are available in our campus store.

Youth groups: The best option is to bring your own counselors.

Individuals or groups without adults: You will have an Honor Academy Intern Counselor assigned to their group at $30 per camper. Intern counselors are a great option as they are currently spending a year of their life gaining leadership experience at Teen Mania in Texas.

Safety is always a priority to Extreme Camps. We go to great measures to provide a summer camp that is safe for your camper. Certifications are required for all lifeguards, ropes facilitators, counselors and staff. We also have a nurse available at all times.

Every camper at Extreme Camps must obtain Health Insurance prior to arriving at camp. A temporary plan is available at www.globalhealthinsurance.com.

Every church in attendance must also have proof of church insurance.

(If you are only purchasing a day pass, insurance is not required)

We have a clinic building and a nurse on staff for the week of camp. If you have specific medication, please bring it directly to the nurse during registration on the first day of camp. Minor injuries will be completely taken care of onsite, and if major injuries occur, there are various local doctors and hospitals close by.

A free parking space is available for you to park your cars, buses and recreational vehicles. Please follow the instructions of the parking attendants by parking where they direct you. You can walk anywhere on the grounds so we ask that you please drive your car only to enter and exit the camp.

The only vendors at camp are Rockwell’s Coffee, Teen Mania Merchandise, and a “convenient store” full of anything you may have forgotten for camp!

Regular cameras and video cameras are permitted at Extreme Camps. However, any professional camera equipment (including tripods, cameras with removable lenses, etc) is not. Photos must be taken from wherever you will be sitting/standing during the performances as no special passes will be issued. Also, video-taping of an entire performance is prohibited. This is agreed upon by Extreme Camps and the performing artist or speaker to protect their rights.

We are sorry, but campfires will not be permitted. With the heat of East Texas and the dry grass, fires can be a very dangerous thing during the summer.

Girls: Bathing suits must be a one piece (ONLY), shorts/skirts must be “finger-tip length” (when your arms are at your side, your fingertips are still touching fabric!), tank tops are allowed, but must cover your stomach.

Guys: Your shirts must be on at all times (except in the pool).

No personal fireworks may be brought on the grounds.

On Friday morning there will be an opportunity for you to give an offering. Each year Extreme Camps provides scholarships to underprivileged individuals who could not attend otherwise. It is our desire that nobody be turned away due to lack of funds. In addition, your offerings have helped to improve our facilities, activities and future events. There will be no pressure to contribute, but if the Lord leads you to, your money will go to a good cause. All donations are tax-deductible.

If you are in need of scholarship or financial aid, please let us know when you register

It takes hundreds of dedicated staff volunteers to make Extreme Camps run smoothly. If you are interested in becoming an volunteer at one of our christian camps in Texas and are willing to work up to 5 hours a day, please contact us as soon as possible!

Extreme Camps is located on the home campus of Teen Mania’s Ministries in Lindale, Texas. The campus also holds the headquarters of Acquire the Fire, The Honor Academy and Global Expeditions.

From Houston Area:

1. Start out by taking I-45 North (130 miles)
2. Take exit 178 and turn Right onto US-79 (33 miles)
3. Turn Left onto TX-256 Loop (4.5 miles)
4. Turn Left onto E PALESTINE AVE/US-79 (25 miles)
5. Turn Left onto US-69 (24 miles)
6. Turn Left onto TX-323 Loop (8 miles)
7. Turn Left onto US-69 North (7 miles)
8. Merge onto I-20 West (7.66 miles)
9. Take Exit 548 and turn Right (North) on TX-110 (3 miles)
10. Turn Right at FM 16 – Teen Mania Campus located 1/8 mile on the Left.

From Dallas Area:
1. Merge onto I-20 East toward SHREVEPORT
2. Take Exit 548 and turn left (North) on TX-110 (3 miles)
3. Turn Right at FM 16- Teen Mania Campus located 1/8 mile on Left

From Shreveport Area:
1. Start by taking I-20 West toward DALLAS (99 miles)
2. Take Exit 548 and turn Right (NORTH) on TX-110 (3 miles)
3. Turn Right on FM 16- Teen Mania Campus located 1/8 mile on Left

From Oklahoma City Area:
1. Start out by taking I-35 South (150 miles)
2. Merge onto I-35E South toward DALLAS (25 miles)
3. Merge onto I-635 East via exit number 440B (21 miles)
4. Merge onto US-80 East via exit number 6B toward TERRELL (16 miles)
5. Take TX-557 SPUR East (4 miles)
6. Merge onto I-20 East toward SHREVEPORT (45 miles)
7. Take Exit 548 and turn left (NORTH) on TX-110 (3 miles)
8. Turn Right at FM 16- Teen Mania Campus located 1/8 mile on left