The Board of Trustees is pleased to announce Camp Meeting 2026, "It Really Is Amazing Grace," at the historic

 Effingham County Methodist Campground in Springfield, Georgia.  We look forward to welcoming you and

many others for a time of worship, fellowship, and making memories.

This Summer, Camp Meeting will be led by Rev. Jay Hanson, Lead Pastor of The Chapel in Brunwick, Georgia. 

Make your plans to join us beginning Friday, July 17 through Wednesday, July 22 at 7:30 pm for worship

We will have a morning time of worship beginning Saturday, July 18 through Wednesday, July 22 at 11:00 am 

Sunday Morning worship will take place at 11:00 pm

Youth Camp will begin on Thursday, July 16 at 6:30 pm and run through Sunday, July 19 at 12:00 pm

Children's Camp will begin on Monday, July 20 with Check-In at 12:00 pm and conclude on Wednesday, July 22

  2026 Camp Meeting Schedule

  Thursday, July 16 

  Youth Camp Check-In - 6:30 pm

  Youth Camp Begins - 7:30 pm

  Friday, July 17

  Youth Camp - Day 2

  First Night of Worship - 7:30 pm

    Rev. Jay Hanson, The Chapel

  Saturday, July 18

  Youth Camp - Day 3 (Day of Service)

  Morning Worship - 11:00 am

    Rev. Jay Hanson

  Evening Worship - 7:30 pm

    Rev. Jay Hanson

  Sunday, July 19 

  Youth Camp - Day 4

  Sunday School - 10:00 am

  Sunday Morning Worship - 11:00 am

    Rev. Jay Hanson

  Youth Camp Concludes - 12:00 pm

  Tent Holders Meeting - 4:00 pm (Dining Hall)

  Sunday Evening Worship - 7:30 pm

    Rev. Jay Hanson

 Monday, July 20

  Morning Worship - 11:00 am

    Rev. Jay Hanson

  Children's Camp Check-In - 12:00 pm

  Evening Worship - 7:30 pm

    Rev. Jay Hanson

 Tuesday, July 21

  Children's Camp - Day 2

  Morning Worship - 11:00 am

    Rev. Jay Hanson

  Evening Worship - 7:30 pm

    Rev. Jay Hanson

 Wednesday, July 22

  Children's Camp - Day 3

  Morning Worship - 11:00 am

    Rev. Jay Hanson

  Evening Worship - 7:30 pm

    Rev. Jay Hanson

  Camp Meeting & Children's Camp Conclude After Worship

Since 1790, the Effingham County Campground, presently located on Business Highway 21, has been the premier destination in south Georgia for Methodists to gather in honor of their Lord and Savior. This camp meeting, locally recognized as the oldest camp meeting in the United States, is held in July each year. Preaching, singing and fellowship guide the six-day long journey under the summer sun.

Along with the primary six-day fellowship event each July, the Effingham County Campground site hosts several year-round activities. From weddings, group reunions and fall festivals to activities for children such as an Easter egg hunt, the campground holds any event cloaked in a Christian atmosphere.

The Campground is operated by delegated Trustee representatives from each of the churches that serve together and are part of the Effingham County Methodist Campground Association, Inc. The Trustee body governs all activities, improvements and financial decisions.

We welcome you to Effingham County and pray you experience the history and holiness of Effingham County Campground...     

a place where the heart is strangely warmed.