New for summer 2027 at Josh Powell Camp

A camper climbing a rock wall at Josh Powell Camp

JPC OUTPOST

JPC Outpost is Josh Powell Camp’s summer day camp for campers ages 9 to 12 who have already attended our Classic program. It runs all summer on our 30-acre campus in Acworth, Georgia, from 8am to 5pm, with on-site rock climbing, fishing, pony rides, outdoor skills and daily workshops led by visiting experts. Every session is capped at 60 campers.

Adventure summer camp for 9 to 12 year olds near Atlanta

Register for the Outpost
Call or text (678) 369-0780

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Ages 9-12

Ages 9 to 12

For campers who have attended JPC Classic

8am to 5pm

8am to 5pm

For bus riders and car riders

$650 per session

$650 per session

$575 for four-day sessions

60 campers max

60 campers max

Small enough that everyone knows your kid

Same camp, bigger days

By 10, 11 or 12, a lot of JPC campers are ready for more. The Outpost is the next step for tweens and middle schoolers who have grown up at camp, the same woods, lake and counselors, with a longer day and activities pitched at their age.

Older campers want more than a turn on the swing.

The Outpost gives them more time on each activity, real skills to work on and the kind of independence that makes a 10 or 12 year old feel trusted.

FeatureClassic programJPC Outpost
Ages5 to 99 to 12
Camp dayCar riders 8:45am to 2:45pm, or 8am to 5pm with extended care8am to 5pm for every camper, bus or car
ActivitiesClassic JPC activities like canoeing, archery, ropes course and fort buildingThe same activities tailored to older kids, plus rock climbing, fishing and daily workshops
Session sizeCapped at 200 CampersCapped at 60 campers
FacilitiesMain campSame 30 acre campus with new and more involved activity spaces
How JPC Outpost compares with the Classic program
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How JPC Outpost compares with the Classic program

What Outpost campers do

Outpost campers return to the JPC activities they know, taken to the next level and building on the skills they learned in Classic. If you’ve been looking for a rock climbing summer camp for your 10, 11 or 12 year old, it’s all here in one week.

Rock climbing

On-site climbing with certified belay and high ropes instructors, the team behind our ropes course.

Pony rides

Time in the saddle on the camp’s ponies, with our staff leading every ride.

Fishing

Learning to cast, bait and land a fish at the camp lake, always catch and release.

Petting zoo

Hands-on time with the animals in our petting zoo, getting to know them up close.

Outdoor skills

Practical outdoor skills that build on everything campers first learned in our Classic program.

Daily workshops

Visiting experts lead a daily workshop, from falconry and blacksmithing to woodworking and gardening.

Plus every JPC classic: canoeing, archery, ropes course, fort building, swimming, gaga ball, and arts and crafts.

See summer 2027 sessions
Call or text (678) 369-0780

Getting to the Outpost

Outpost buses run 8am to 5pm from two stops, or parents can drop off at camp. Bus transportation is $10 per day.

Trinity Bus (Buckhead)

Trinity Presbyterian Church, 896 Moores Mill Rd NW, Buckhead

Kairos Church Bus (Sandy Springs)

Kairos Church, 5855 Riverside Dr, Sandy Springs, GA 30327

Car riders

5242 Wade Green Rd NW, Acworth, GA 30102

Not sure which bus stop works best for you?

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How to register

The Outpost uses the same application as every other JPC session. You just choose Outpost as the program type.

1

Register early from November 10

Early registration opens November 10 at noon and runs until December 1. Any remaining places open with general summer 2027 registration on January 21 at noon.

2

Pick your session and choose Outpost

Open the session you want, select Outpost as the program type, then pick a bus stop or car rider.

3

Add your camper and pay

Fill in your camper’s details and complete checkout. Your place is only confirmed once payment goes through.

Start your application
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Early registration opens November 10 at noon

Each Outpost session is limited to 60 campers, so we recommend registering early. Early registration closes December 1.

Register for the Outpost
Email Hey@JoshPowellCamp.com

Questions? Call or text (678) 369-0780

Questions parents ask

  • Both programs are a great fit for 9 year olds. It mostly comes down to your schedule and whether your camper is ready for longer days with more involved activities.

  • Yes. The Outpost is for campers who have already attended our Classic program, so they arrive knowing the camp, the counselors and the basics.

  • It is based on your camper’s age at the time of the session they attend, the same rule we use across every JPC program.

  • No. Our certified belay and high ropes instructors teach every camper from the start.

  • Yes. Classic siblings can ride the later Outpost bus with their brother or sister. Because that bus runs until 5pm, Classic siblings are charged for extended care.

  • Five-day sessions are $650 and four-day sessions, such as Memorial Day week, are $575. Bus transportation is an extra $10 per day.

Get in Touch

Got a question about sessions, bus stops, or anything else?

We'd love to hear from you. Drop us a message and we'll get back to you as soon as we can.

Address

5242 Wade Green Road, Acworth, GA 30102

Call or Text

(678) 369-0780

Email

Hey@JoshPowellCamp.com