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.

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 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.

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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


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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


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book McKenzie’s camp deep pond for your special event

  • 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.


  • $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