Over the past 25 years, Deer Run has been on mission to provide excellent camps and retreats that inspire a transformation relationship with Jesus Christ and strengthen relationships with family and friends. As a ministry, our desire is to see that campers of all ages would come to know and love the Jesus who created them in His image. By coming alongside Deer Run this Big Payback, YOU are making Kingdom Impact for generations to come!

At Deer Run Camps & Retreats, we believe that the most important aspect of life is relationships. This applies in our spiritual life, family life, business life, etc. We exist to help people develop and maintain healthy relationships with Jesus Christ and each other. There is an ever-widening gap in family relationships in America today. As a result, there is a huge increase in at risk children. We are attacking this problem by providing summer camp programs that develop character, integrity, confidence and respect through well trained staff and meaningful programs that help children know that they are loved by God and created for a purpose!

Contributions may be mailed to Deer Run Camps and Retreats - 3845 Perkins Road - Thompson's Station, TN 37179 Phone: 615.794.2918 Gifts of Stock, Real Estate or Other Property, Business Interests, Securities, and Other Non-Cash Assets: Contact a member of our Development Team:
David Gibson, Deer Run Founder & President at (615) 566-0026 or DavidG@DeerRun.camp
Brent Freeland, Chief Development Officer at (865) 253 0058 or BrentF@DeerRun.camp
Jenny Dyer, Associate Development Director (615) 426 1196 or JennyD@DeerRun.camp
Josh Barrera, Community Relations (615) 484 5370 or JoshB@DeerRun.camp


* Volunteer: There are many opportunities to volunteer at Deer Run throughout the year including such areas as serving meals, construction, and helping with events. The dates and times of these opportunities are updated on a regular basis. Email SheilaB@DeerRun.camp or call (615) 794 2918 if you have questions.

In 2022, 613 Deer Run volunteers served nearly 4,300 hours assisting with building and grounds projects, events, food services, housekeeping, summer camps, and community outreach. According to Independent Sector, this is valued at $127,841.58.

Deer Run Camps & Retreats has utilized volunteers each year since our founding in 1998. Our volunteers are incredibly valuable to our ministry, providing service hours in many of our departments while working along side our staff to accomplish the mission and vision of Deer Run. This allows us to be good stewards of the resources God has entrusted to us. We are extremely grateful for each person who believes in what we do and invests their time serving at Deer Run.

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