Camp Deer Run is a Christian Youth Camp located in East Texas. We are devoted to providing young people where they can simply experience God while having the most fun of their life. Established in 1958 CDR's founders desired that the camp be a refuge from the world for young people. The intention was to provide a place where children could enjoy the outdoors in a safe and Christ-like environment.
Though having grown many times its original size, CDR has remained true to its founder's intent. Today Camp Deer Run provides refuge from the world for over 1200 campers each summer. Through a fun and Christ-centered camping experience led by college students our campers are growing in their love for God, learning about Him and having so much fun.
Though having grown many times its original size, CDR has remained true to its founder's intent. Today Camp Deer Run provides refuge from the world for over 1200 campers each summer. Through a fun and Christ-centered camping experience led by college students our campers are growing in their love for God, learning about Him and having so much fun.
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We're fans of prayer (obviously!) and we'd love it if you joined us in prayer or included us in your own prayer time. Thank you for joining us in prayer for this ministry. God can do amazing things through our prayers. He hears each one of our prayers and He cares for us! Below you will find some of the things you can be praying for about Camp Deer Run.
Camp Deer Run plays a vital role in the spiritual growth of our campers. It is our hope that we will be able to offer the Deer Run experience to as many kids as possible, never turning anyone away for financial reasons. We have established this campership program as a way to ensure that any family who wants to send their child to camp will be able to, regardless of their financial situation.
It is easy to find our PeeWees during the summer, you hear them chanting their song as they move through activities. Swimming, crafts and Bible lessons are all a part of the fun. PeeWee camp is a great opportunity for Camp Deer Run to partner with you to help your children establish a foundation in Christ.
Camp Deer Run is located in the piney forests of East Texas. This isolated and beautiful environment is ideal for our Summer Camp Program and for your retreats! We hope you enjoy taking this virtual Camp Tour. Let us know if you have any questions about our facilities. You are always welcome to visit CDR and take a look around.
Campers can receive emails at afternoon Canteen. Emails will be printed out each day at 11:00 a.m. Any emails received after 11:00 a.m. will be printed the following day. Mail won't be delivered during outcamping (the first Thursday and Friday of two week sessions). Campers do not have access to a computer to reply to your messages.
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Street Reaper
Aug 27, 2020
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Schyler Gillett
Sep 24, 2019
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Margaret 'Spoon
Aug 07, 2019
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I was waiting to post a review until both of my children had attended their first sessions at Camp Deer Run (CDR). Now that they are home, I can speak from experience. Both of my girls had vastly different experiences in the best way possible. They are amazing kids and very, very different from each other. Oldest teen girl of mine did very well. She made some new friends and enjoyed her friends who were with her. Youngest tween of mine also did well. I was amazed at how well the staff handled her eccentricities. She is an unusual child to say the least and they all handled it well, including the
Donald Spruiell
Jun 13, 2019
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Jennifer Young
Jul 29, 2018
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Blake Isbell
Oct 11, 2017
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Jared Ohrmundt
Jul 22, 2017
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Turnell Endice
Jan 03, 2016
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Out of the way and separated. A great place to separate yourself from worldly things and really focus on your spiritual being. It's a great escape, and I look forward to my youth group's trip there every year. I highly suggest going with a small group. Plenty of bonding space and time for you and your friends and family.