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Student Life
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Smokies
June 22, 2026 – June 26, 2026
Smokies
This picturesque location offers a blend of the great outdoors in the Smoky Mountains National Park, Tennesse’s largest waterpark at Wilderness at the Smokies and fun entertainment that your students and adults will enjoy. It’s camp at a waterpark resort, but Sevierville is a setting that proudly boasts of a “Southern” atmosphere fueled by local hospitality. That combination makes for an environment suited perfectly to students for worshiping God and studying His Word.
Camp Pastor
David Nasser
David Nasser was born in Iran but left the country with his family at age 9 during the Iranian Revolution. After almost a year in exile, his family moved to America. At age 18, he rejected his Muslim heritage and became a Christian. As one of the nation’s forefront speakers, David speaks to over 700,00 people each year using his God-given ability to reach the high tech, attention-lacking culture of Generation Next. The heart-cry of David’s ministry is to effectively present the same message, the Gospel of Christ, using fresh, post-modern methods.
Before coming to Liberty, he founded D. Nasser Outreach and Christ City Church near Birmingham, AL, where he served as lead pastor.
In 2014, God introduced a new chapter into David’s life – overseeing leading Liberty University’s spiritual programs, including Convocation, North America’s largest weekly gathering of young people, and the university’s Center for Global Engagement.
He oversees a team that advances Liberty’s mission by strengthening the theological foundation of the student body and its leaders through gatherings such as Convocation and Campus Church. He steers the discipleship process of seeing students come to Christ and grow in their faith and will mobilize students and faculty to reach the world for Christ through the global studies degree program, humanitarian efforts, church planting and cohesive ministry partnerships.
He and his wife, Jennifer, have two children.
Camp Pastor
D. A. Horton
For over 16 years D.A. used the medium of Rap music as a tool to help educate the people of God on the precepts of Scripture as well as how to evangelize to the lost by presenting them with the Gospel of Jesus Christ.
Read MoreD.A. serves as Pastor of Reach Fellowship, a church plant in North Long Beach, CA and as Chief Evangelist for the Urban Youth Workers Institute. Prior to his current roles, he served as an Adjunct Professor at Calvary Bible College teaching systematic and contemporary theology courses, an urban church planter/pastor in Kansas City, MO, a National Coordinator of Urban Student Ministries at the North American Mission Board (NAMB) and the Executive Director at ReachLife Ministries, the non-profit ministry of Reach Records.
D.A. earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Biblical Studies at Calvary Bible College and his Master’s Degree in Christian Studies from Calvary Theological Seminary. D.A. is currently working towards his PhD in Applied Theology with a North American Missions emphasis at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary.
With a heart to provide local churches with quality Bible-centered tools and resources for evangelism and discipleship, D.A. wrote three books; G.O.S.P.E.L., DNA: Foundations of the Faith both published through Moody Publishers; his third book, Bound to Be Free: Escaping Performance to be Captured by Grace, was published through NavPress.
He and his wife Elicia have two daughters, Izabelle and Lola and one son, D.A. Jr. (aka Duce).
Read LessWorship Leader
STS Worship
STS Worship is a collective team of pastors, musicians, worship leaders, and songwriters who serve the local church every week in Birmingham, AL. It launched in the fall of 2020 as a ministry partner of Strength to Stand to lead dynamic and powerful worship experiences for their events and others. Their heartbeat is to lead people to Jesus.
Read MoreFore more info visit – http://stsworship.com/links
Read LessSevierville Convention Center
TRANSPORTATION
We recommend you have transportation available throughout your week at camp. While the hotel rooms we’re using are in an area connected to the Convention Center, you may decide you’d like transportation to explore the area. If you plan to bring 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.
SLEEP
Rates listed on the Registration page is the cost per person based on max occupancy in each room. Rates increase by $10 if deposit is paid after January 31.
Most hotel rooms will be in the Stone Hill Lodge (building closest to convention center) and sleep 4 or 6 depending on bedding. Rooms that include 2 queen size beds – sleep 4 people. Rooms with 2 queen beds plus a sleeper sofa will sleep 6 people.
Can we use the waterpark at Wilderness at the Smokies if we stay someplace else?
No. Only those staying at Wilderness at the Smokies will have access to their waterpark.
Is Soaky Mountain included as one of the waterparks at Wilderness at the Smokies?
No. Soaky Mountain is open to the public and is it’s own amusement/waterpark. Tickets for groups staying at Wilderness at the Smokies can be purchased at the front desk of hotel.
EAT
3 meal plans will be available if you choose to add one to your registration! Pricing will be on the registration page once rates are available.
What meals are provided?
The 4 meal plan includes Dinner on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The 7 meal plan includes Dinner on Monday; Lunch and dinner on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday.
The 10 meal plan includes breakfast on Tuesday, Wednesday and Thursday in addition to the meals in the 7 meal plan.
Can I order meals for just part of my group?
No. Meals will be ordered for everyone in your group excluding those with a status of C1 (please see housing list instructions for status codes).
Where will the meals be served?
All meals will be served in the South Exhibit Hall of the Convention Center.
What time will meals be served?
Lunch will be available at 11am, following the morning session. Dinner is at 5:30pm. Please arrive on time.
If the Menu lists multiple entrees, can I choose my entree in advance?
No, selections will be served first come first serve.
What about food allergies?
These should be noted on your housing list 35 days prior to your event. This info will be passed along to those preparing food. Most food allergies are able to be accommodated. Please note: peanut oil may be present in some of the kitchens of restaurants.
Food allergies noted after the deadline may not be able to be accommodated due to food ordered in advance. Double check with everyone in your group!
Can I adjust my meal numbers within the 35 day out deadline?
We will not be able to decrease your numbers or switch your meal plan after the deadline, adding a couple people following this date should not be a problem unless there is significant increases in numbers.
Why is the deadline 35 days out?
We make financial commitments with both hotels and food vendors on this date. Large orders of food are placed based on the commitments we make.
Do I need meal tickets?
At check-in you will be given a name tag that must be worn in order to receive meals.
Who should I contact if my question isn’t listed?
Please contact us at [email protected] or 1-800-718-2267
Can I see the menu?
Here’s a tentative menu (subject to change).
Monday Dinner:
BBQ Pulled Pork Sandwiches
Cole Slaw
Tater Tots
Chef\’s Choice Dessert
Lemonade & Water
Tuesday Breakfast:
Breakfast Burritos
Scrambled Eggs
Crumbled Sausage
Crispy Hashbrowns
Juice & Milk
Tuesday Lunch:
Hamburgers
Chips
Baked Beans
Cookies
Assorted Soft Drinks
Tuesday Dinner:
Mixed Greens Salad
Southern Fried Chicken Tenders
Mashed Potatoes
Honey Glazed Carrots
Rolls
Chocolate Oreo Pudding
Lemonade & Water
Wednesday Breakfast:
French Toast
Scrambled Eggs
Sausage Links
Juice & Milk
Wednesday Lunch:
Deli Board Sandwiches with Turkey or Ham, cheese & kaiser roll
Potato Chips
Fruits
Cookies
Lemonade & Water
Wednesday Dinner:
Penne Pasta & Chicken
Caesar Salad
Chef’s Choice Dessert
Lemonade & Water
Thursday Breakfast:
Biscuits & Gravy
Scrambled Eggs
Breakfast Potatoes
Sausage Patties
Juice & Milk
Thursday Lunch:
Fried Chicken Sandwich
Chips
Fruit
Banana pudding
Assorted Soft Drinks & water
Thursday Dinner:
Taco Bar
Nachos
Mexican Style Rice
Sopapillo
Lemonade & Water
Area Attractions
- Soaky Mountain Waterpark (code: Student Life)
- SkyLand Ranch
- Rowdy Bear’s Smoky Mountain Snow Park
- Anakeesta – Tree Canopy, Zipline and more!
- Smoky Mountains National Park
- Outdoor Gravity Park – Eat, Shop, Play
- The Island in Pigeon Forge
- Sevierville City Park
- Nascar Speedpark
Feel free to enjoy these attractions to and from camp or during free time!
