Summer Camp 2026
NOTE: If you are financially burdened and need assistance, scholarships are available!
If your camper lives in Smyth County we have a limited number of scholarships for financially burdened campers in Smyth County. We will likely have scholarships for other counties soon. If you are applying for a scholarship, that must be done first before registering for camp. To apply for a scholarship no matter which county you live in, go here.
Summer Camp Sunday June 28th – Friday July 3rd
Check in: Sunday 3:00pm
Pick up: Friday 12:00pm
Closing Ceremony: Friday 11:00am – Family and Friends invited
Camp Registration and payment – due by June 1st
Payment for Summer Camp is $400
After you register you may pay online:
OR check by mail
Mailing address:
772 E. Hungry Mother Dr., Marion, VA 24354
Favorite Memories
Quotes from HMLRC Campers…
“HMLRC is my home away from home, and is one of my favorite places on this entire planet. A lot of friendships were made, and plenty of goodbye tears were shed. Many of my most treasured memories are from Hungry Mother. Not only was my faith enriched, but each summer I was able to reconnect with myself. There are not enough words to describe exactly what this camp means to me, you simply must experience it yourself.”
“Throughout the years that I’ve been at camp, it has always been such a wonderful experience. With worship, lake days, bike riding, games, and so much more; this camp holds such a special place in my heart! I love being able to come back and be an “assistant counselor” so I can still experience the joys of camp!”
“I attended as a camper, and junior counselor and then a counselor. Many of my lifelong friendships were made at church camp. I can remember one year we had so many campers we filled the bunkhouse, the cabin and some tents. One year we set up tents in the field and camped out for a few nights…”