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Student Life
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Shocco Springs Conference Center
June 4, 2027 – June 8, 2027
Shocco Springs Conference Center
Shocco Springs is a modern wooded retreat that ensures an unforgettable week at camp. It boasts unique free time options including the Aqua Park, low ropes course, putt putt, paintball and paddle boats.
Camp Pastor
TJ Gilliam
TJ grew up in rural, Little Rock, AR. He has been married to his high school sweetheart, Melanie, for 22 years now, and has one Freshman and one Sophomore in college. While in college at Arkansas Tech University, he met Jesus at the age of 20 and has never been the same.
Read MoreHe was a student pastor for 15 years in Arkansas and Tennessee prior to joining Strength to Stand (a student conference, camp, and tour ministry in Birmingham, AL). He also served as the Directional Pastor for Christ City Church, Director of Mobilization at Mission of Hope and is, currently, the Pastor to Men and Mission’s at The Grove Church in Liberty Hill, TX.
TJ has spoken in churches, camps, conferences, retreats, Firefighter schools, school systems and events all over the country and internationally. He is thankful for every opportunity to share the hope that can be found in Jesus.
Read LessWorship Leader
Port City Worship
Port City Worship is a collection of worship leaders from South Alabama whose goal is to help students love Jesus. Since 2019, we’ve been traveling across the Southeast, leading worship at camps and retreats and inspiring young people through music. We believe and have seen that singing and praying together is powerful, and we love leading students in worship.
Shocco Springs Conference Center
Shocco Springs is a modern wooded retreat that ensures an unforgettable week at camp. It boasts unique free time options including the Aqua Park, low ropes course, putt putt, paintball and paddle boats.
EAT
The cafeteria is located on the 2nd floor of the Bagley Center. Food is served cafeteria style where students can use a tray and walk down the line. A sandwich bar, salad bar and cereal bar are always available in addition to the main cafeteria line.
SLEEP
Buildings and Bed types vary including twins, bunks, full, queen and king size beds.
We use a large variety of housing options including several buildings that are hotel-style rooms. Most are within a short walk of the cafeteria and Bagley Center (game room and snack shop).
*If you have a housing policy that does not allow for bed sharing between participants from your church, or large bunk room cabin sharing with other groups, please be aware that rooms at this location will be assigned to max occupancy to keep your cost per person as low as possible. Our recommendation for our churches that have these policies is to not register for this location.
PLAY
Outdoor basketball, miniature golf, frisbee golf, tennis, pool, pedal boats, GaGa ball, hiking trails, volleyball, foosball, carpet ball, arcade* snack bar*, Aqua Park*, Bazooka Ball*, Wet Willie*, Gelly Ball*, Giant Swing* and paintball*.
*Requires additional fee
Advance reservations are required for the Aqua Park, paintball, Wet Willie and Bazooka Ball. A link will be provided in the spring to make reservations.
Area Attractions
Enjoy area attractions on your way to or from camp.
- Talladega Super Speedway – 866.989.7223
- International Motorsports Hall of Fame – 256.362.5002
- Cheaha State Park – 256.488.5115
- McWane Center (Birmingham) – 205.714.8300
Misc. Details
Golf Carts:
Private Golf Carts will no longer be allowed on campus (beginning in 2025)
