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Transformative Opportunity for 2026!

Monday Night Bible Study: 7:30 p.m. central time every Monday. Register now!

Dates for Camp Areté 2026 are July 19–25 in Tennessee.
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Why Camp Areté?

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About Camp Areté

Camp Areté at Camp Agape is a premier evangelical Christian camp and retreat in Benton, Tennessee, located in the foothills of the Smoky Mountains. Read more…

What We Believe

Solid doctrine. Strong faith.

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Testimonials

This camp was literally the best week of my life. . . . The best thing about Camp Arete was that when the pastors or councilors told us how much they loved each of us, it wasn’t a cliche or anything; you could tell they really meant it. That was so amazing to me; you really have to know Jesus to be able to love 40 teenagers you met 2 days ago. Camp Areté Camper

Thank you, thank you, thank you. [My daughter] is so happy. She is excited for next year and said that camp needs to be two weeks. Parent of Camp Areté Camper

Best camp ever. Camp Areté Camper

I love how Ephesians 6:10-11 was our memory verse and it was exactly what I needed to hear, but what’s even better at church today in both classes I’m in they read it. When God wants you to get a point he really drives it into your head. Camp Areté Camper

In four years of hosting at Camp Riverside, the Camp Arete group is easily the best group we’ve seen. Camp Riverside Staff Member

My favorite part? All of it. Camp Areté Camper

Thanks to all those who planned and executed this camp! I am so enjoying hearing about it and meeting [my daughter’s] new friends! It was clearly an incredible and amazing week! Parent of Camp Areté Camper

[My daughter] had a wonderful time and is talking about next year already! God must have special-ordered you to be a part of our family! Parent of Camp Areté Camper

Best week of my life. Camp Areté Camper

I loved the spontaneous singing around the bonfire with Joe and everyone, that was beautiful. Camp Areté Camper