A Life-changing OUTDOOR experience
McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond is Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida’s Summer Camp located in Hilliard, Florida. At McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond we provide outdoor adventure and activities that promote confidence, character development, and teamwork in the lives of thousands of young people during Spring Break, Summer, and throughout the school year.
The purpose of McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond is to uphold the mission of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida, in a beautiful, outdoor, camp setting.
McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond brings smiles and excitement to children, teens and families. Our staff of lifeguards, counselors, and outdoor professionals helps thousands of young people enjoy new experiences as they learn to ride bicycles, shoot bows and arrows, kayak, swim, fish and discover more about Florida wildlife. Campers and staff from Boys & Girls Clubs, and many additional child and family-serving organizations, find great joy trying new camp activities, team challenges and classic outdoor recreation. Singing and laughter can always be heard, as life-long memories and deep friendships are created at McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond.
SPONSOR A CHILD OR TEEN TO ATTEND CAMP DEEP POND
Give the gift of life-changing experiences at Camp Deep Pond as our young people explore the great outdoors, grow in self-confidence while trying new things, and create life-long memories and friendships. For only $100, you can sponsor a child or teen to experience Camp Deep Pond.
SINCE OUR ESTABLISHMENT IN 2018
Implemented Ultimate Journey and Project Wild curriculum
Partnered with Florida Fish and Wildlife Conservation Commission / Partnered with Florida Youth Conservation Centers Network
Friends of Florida Forestry Department
Added a Fishing Dock
2,000 youth attend camp annually
We doubled our fleet of kayaks and archery equipment
We expanded our waterfront and beach area
Hired additional lifeguards and certified staff
Created new hiking and biking trails
Added a Motorboat for rides around the lake
Experience McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond
camp activities
Explore the great outdoors at our 63-acre camp and 12-acre lake!
Take a swim in our 12-acre lake
Paddle a kayak or canoe over crystalline waters
Race your friends through our wooded bicycle trails
Roast marshmallows around our stone fire pit
NEW Motorboat rides on the lake
Launch rockets
Test your aim on our archery range
Make the biggest splash diving off the floating dock
Learn about Florida wildlife
New fishing dock
McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond Gallery
Volunteer Pictures
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Youth group activities
Full waterfront activities
Private parties
Opportunities are endless
Day and evening activities
Bonfires
Family reunions
Church events
For more information, contact Tom Stinson, Camp Director, at Thomass@bgcnf.org.
Sponsor an ARea at MCKENZIE’S CAMP DEEP POND
$175,000 – Ropes Course: Climbing Tower, Ropes Course & Zip Line
$150,000 – Waterfront Pavilion with Restrooms & Changing Rooms
$75,000 – Camp Garage
$50,000 – Nature Encounter Conservation Center
$35,000 – Camp Tractor & Trailer
$25,000 – STEM & Adventure Programs Area Enhancement
$25,000 – First Aid Lifeguard Station
$15,000 – Gator Utility Vehicle
$10,000 – Hydration Station Shade Shelter
$10,000 – Floating Obstacle Course for the Lake
$10,000 – Sheltered Archery Range
$8,000 – Bicycles & Helmets
McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond is located at: 281416 Sundberg Road, Hilliard, FL 32046.
For more information or to reserve your date at McKenzie’s Camp Deep Pond, contact Tom Stinson, Camp Director of Boys & Girls Clubs of Northeast Florida at 904.396.4435, ext: 119 Thomass@bgcnf.org