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Camp Istrouma  is a retreat center and summer camp located 10 miles northeast of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. The camp features 167 acres of magnificent south Louisiana natural woodlands.  Some of the outstanding features of the camp grounds are its miles of beautifully marked nature trails along Sandy Creek with its bluffs and beaches. These trails can be reached by crossing the famous “Old Swinging Bridge”.  There is also a seven-acre recreational lake which provides many high adventure water activities year round. The camp is owned and operated by the United Methodist Church.

   At Camp Istrouma retreat facility and summer camp, we are “Impacting Lives Forever.” Through the years, we’ve had the privilege of making a difference in countless lives, first through summer camps, and then with outdoor adventure activities and retreats. Now, let us extend that service to you. Whether you’re looking for an incredible Summer Camp, an out-of-the-ordinary adventure activities experience, or a serene place to hold a retreat, Camp Istrouma retreat center in Greenwell Springs, Louisiana is the place for you.      

Quick Facts about Camp Istrouma Retreat Center:

Accommodation facilities:

 2 Dining Halls; 2 Lodges; Chapel and Bath House

Age Categories:

 Children; Older Teens; Younger Teens, Young Adults, Senior Adults.

The Camp Istrouma Retreat Center is available for the following events:

 Retreats; Summer Camp; Picnics; Outdoor Education; Field Trips; Weddings; Seminars; Conferences; Church Camps; Youth Camps; 

 Christian Camps.

The Camp Istrouma Retreat Center host the following activities:

 Summer Camp - June through August for 2nd grade through 11th grade.

 Outdoor Education Program - September through May for Schools and Youth Groups.

We have the following camper/guest capacity:

 Year round; 142

Denomination:

 United Methodist

Type Groups we accommodate:

 Churches; Schools; Businesses; Organizations.

Recreational Facilities:

 Lake; Water Park; Swimming Pool; Low Ropes/Challenge Course; Climbing Wall; Hiking Trails; Recreation Area.

We offer the following unique activities and features:

 Lake Activities – The 35 ft. blob, 100 ft Zipline, 100 ft. Water Slide, Canoeing and Fishing; Ropes/Challenge Course; 32 ft. high

 autobelay Climbing Wall; Hiking and Volley Ball Court.

Location:

 25975 Greenwell Springs, Louisiana

Phone:

 (225) 261-2089

Nearest City, Store and Hospital:

 Baton Rouge -10 Miles

 Wal-Mart - 5 Miles

 Indian Mound Store - 1/4 Mile

 Lane Memorial Hospital - 12 Miles

Contact Person at Camp Istrouma:

 Camp Director 

 Garth Frenzel

 director@campistrouma.com

 Office - (225) 261-2089