A beautiful, family-friendly white sand beach setting with stellar condos and plenty of fun things to do like beach volleyball, deep sea fishing, dolphin cruises, parasailing, jet skiing, miniature golf and water parks.
David Platt serves as a pastor in metro Washington, D.C. He is the founder of Radical, a ministry that exists to equip Christians to be on mission. David received his Ph.D. from New Orleans Baptist Theological Seminary and is the author of Radical, Radical Together, Follow Me, Counter Culture, Something Needs to Change, Before You Vote, and Don’t Hold Back.
Read MoreHe is also the author of several volumes in the Christ-Centered Exposition Commentary series. Along with his wife and children, he lives in the Washington, D.C. metro area. Resources from David Platt and Radical can be found at radical.net.
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Drew Worsham is a pastor, disciple-maker, husband, father, and world-renown illusionist, speaker, and storyteller. Drew has spent the last 20+ years traveling, preaching and performing. He loves to use the art of magic to captivate audiences and help spark childlike wonder in theme, and use his gifts to be able to share the story of Jesus.
Read MoreHe spent 10 years helping to plant churches in and around Washington state, leading teams and college students and creating a summer leadership project for undergraduates. He served for 2 years as a college pastor in San Antonio, speaking weekly to 18-24 year olds and developing leaders and house churches, followed by 4 years as the lead pastor and church planter at The Rim Church.
Drew is based in San Antonio with his wife, Jane, and two kids, Tilly and Linden. When he’s not on the road, he loves crossfit, experimenting with new recipes, and exploring the city with his family, in search of the perfect donut and breakfast taco.
Read LessJudd Harris is a worship leader, songwriter and vocalist who splits his time between coaching and mentoring student worship leaders at Liberty University and traveling as an itinerant worship leader.
Read MoreBased in Lynchburg, Virginia, Judd spends his weekdays at Liberty University as an artist-in-residence helping train and shepherd the students of the Liberty Worship Collective, the university’s main campus worship team. He is a mentor and coach to student worship leaders as well as chief songwriter for the LWC. In both positions he is passionate about the wholistic ministry of worship leading and creativity, where worship leadership is just as prevalent off-stage as on, and where art is participation with God in blessing His church as well as bringing the creative heart closer to Himself.
Read LessWe recommend you have transportation available throughout your week at camp. Most hotels & condos properties will require group leaders to provide transportation to the Event Center. If you plan to bringing buses, we recommend you have a standard size vehicle to use for those late night runs to grab ice cream for your awesome adult leaders or any other unexpected situations that may arise. Please also note that most beachfront condos do not allow bus or trailer parking.
Student Life has partnered with some area hotels and condos so you can book your own rooms at a discounted rate! This gives you the flexibility and control to have the number of rooms & types of rooms you need to best accommodate your group! Want to arrive 1 day early or stay an extra night? Coordinate your needs with the housing option of your choice! Head over to the Beach Page to find more details (select the Orange Beach button).
Meals are not included in the price of Beach camp giving you an opportunity to explore the many options around the area!
Some local favorite restaurants include: The Hangout, Tacky Jack’s, Lucy Buffett’s LuLu’s, Moe’s Original BBQ and a picnic at one of the State Parks.
Of course there are the beautiful beaches just a short drive from the Wharf! In addition, the Wharf has plenty of fun to offer you and your students including laser tag, Bazooka Ball, AMC Theatre, a giant Ferris wheel along with great shops and restaurants.
Water Activities & Beach Rentals
Public Beaches
Waterville USA 251.948.2106
Gulf Shores Beach Rentals 251.896.9854
Perdido Beach Service 251.981.4807
Fun & Games
Adventure Island 251.974.1500
Alabama Gulf Coast Zoo 251.968.5732
Alligator Alley 251.946.2483
Pirates Island Adventure Golf 251.968.4653
The Track Family Fun Park 251.968.8111
OWA Amusement Park 251.923.2111
Wharf 15 Movie Theater 251.981.4444
Shopping
Tanger Outlets 251.943.9303
Boat rides and Water Rentals
Gulf State Park 251.948.7275
Southern Rose Dolphin Cruises 855.524.8837
Dolphin Fun Cruises 251.971.1893
Orange Beach Marina 251.981.4207
Sailaway Charters 251.974.5055
Dolphin Tales 251.269.5555
Sun Lady Dolphin Cruise 251.589.7117