Orange Springs Retreat Center rents the entire 100+ acre lakefront campus to one private group at a time. Schools, churches, youth programs, universities, and organizations rent the campus for summer camps, overnight programs, and multi-day retreats: lodging, chef-prepared meals, meeting space, and recreation on one site.

One private campus. One group. 60–200+ guests. 200+ climate-controlled beds. A dining hall that seats 200. A private spring-fed lake with a white-sand beach.

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Florida summer camp rental at a glance

100+ acres · 60–200+ guests · 200+ beds · Exclusive use · Private lake · Chef-prepared meals · Weekend and multi-day rentals

Item	Detail
Location	North Central Florida, near Gainesville and Ocala
Property	100+ private acres bordering the Ocala National Forest
Rental model	Exclusive use — one group at a time
Ideal group size	60–200+ guests
Overnight capacity	200+ climate-controlled beds
Lodging	Climate-controlled cabins and dorm-style buildings
Dining	On-site dining hall seating 200+; chef-prepared meals
Waterfront	Private spring-fed lake with white-sand beach
Activities included	Canoeing, kayaking, paddleboarding, swimming, seasonal lake inflatables, pool, tennis, basketball, fields, trails, High and low ropes, zip lines, climbing wall, archery
Meeting space	Meeting rooms, theater/lecture room with AV, indoor gym, pavilions
Airports	Gainesville (GNV) ~40 min; Jacksonville ~1.5 hr; Orlando ~2 hr
Rental options	Weekend and multi-day rentals, meals included or facility-only
Pricing	2027–2028 rates published on the pricing guide
Campus sharing	None — your group has exclusive use

What “rent the entire camp” means

Renting an entire summer camp means your organization reserves the campus for its own use during the rental period. Instead of sharing lodging, dining facilities, meeting rooms, recreation areas, or activity schedules with another organization, your group has the property to itself.

Your group sleeps, eats, meets, and plays on the same campus. Meal times, meeting schedules, recreation, and free time can be organized around your program rather than around another group’s schedule.

Before you choose a property, our complete buyer’s checklist covers what to ask: How to Rent a Summer Camp in Florida.

Stay. Eat. Meet. Play.

This is the difference between renting a facility and renting an entire summer camp.

Stay

200+ beds in climate-controlled cabins and dorm-style lodging. The lodging area belongs to your group for the stay.

Eat

Chef Kevin and the kitchen team prepare breakfast, lunch, and dinner on site. Menus can be customized when dietary needs are given in advance. Groups that prefer to self-cater can use the no-meals flat rate.

Meet

Meeting rooms with AV, an indoor gym, and outdoor pavilions. Worship, large sessions, and breakouts stay on campus.

Play

Private spring-fed lake and white-sand beach, canoes, kayaks, paddleboards, swimming in the lake and pool, seasonal lake inflatables, tennis, basketball, volleyball, sports fields, trails, and campfires on request. Ropes, zip lines, climbing wall, and archery are scheduled separately with facilitation.

The planner doesn’t have to coordinate a hotel, restaurant, separate activity venues, or transportation between sites. Lodging, meals, meetings, and recreation stay on one campus.

Built for groups of 60–200+

If you are comparing Florida summer camp rentals, start here:

How many climate-controlled beds are available?
Does the group have exclusive use of the whole campus?
Are lodging, meals, meetings, and activities on the same property?

Orange Springs is built to answer yes. That is the difference between a 60–200+ private campus and a smaller park or cabin rental where the planner may still have to coordinate food, lodging, meeting space, or activities separately.

What’s included

Per-person packages include exclusive use of the campus, climate-controlled lodging, chef-prepared meals, recreation, and meeting space.

Full inventory: What’s included when renting a summer camp.

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Who rents it — and what the group can do

The campus is rented by:

Schools and overnight class-trip groups
Churches and youth ministries
Youth camps and leadership programs
University and adult organizations
Corporate and private groups that need the whole campus

Weekend format: rent a summer camp for a weekend. Adult groups: adult summer camp rental. Schools: overnight class trip venue.

Why groups choose an entire summer camp

When a group of 60–200+ people stays in one place, the logistics change. Lodging, meals, meetings, recreation, and free time all happen on the same campus. Leaders aren’t coordinating hotel rooms, restaurants, off-site activities, and transportation between locations. Participants stay together, schedules stay together, and the group gets the privacy of its own campus.

At Orange Springs, the goal is simple: one private campus, one group, one coordinated experience.

Entire camp vs. a hotel or shared facility

Question	Hotel + off-site activities, or a shared / municipal camp	Orange Springs entire-campus rental
Exclusive use of the campus?	Often no, or only for the hours of the rental.	Yes. Always. One group has the entire campus for the stay.
Beds	Often 40–130 cabin beds; some sites mix primitive camping.	200+ climate-controlled beds.
Meals	Bring food, hire a caterer, or leave campus.	Chef-prepared meals in a dining hall that seats 200+.
Program location	Split across lodging, dining, and activities.	Stay, eat, meet, and play on one campus.
Who sets the schedule?	Meal slots, park hours, or other groups.	Your group sets the program schedule.

Longer comparison: exclusive venues vs. shared campuses.

Where it is

168 Camp Shalom Trail, Orange Springs, Florida 32182

North Central Florida, bordering the Ocala National Forest.

Gainesville / GNV: about 40 minutes
Ocala: about 35 minutes
Jacksonville International: about 1.5 hours
Orlando International: about 2 hours
Tampa: about 2 hours

The campus is bus-accessible. Programming does not require shuttling off site.

How booking works

Call or email with first-choice dates, a backup window, and expected headcount.
Choose meals included or the no-meals facility rate.
Review lodging, dining, and any facilitated activities.
Hold the date. One group books each block.
Arrive and use the full campus.

Call or text (561) 221-7773 or email campshalomfl@gmail.com.

Frequently asked questions

Can I rent an entire summer camp in Florida?

Yes. Orange Springs rents the full campus to one organization at a time.

How many people can it hold?

60–200+ guests, with 200+ climate-controlled beds and a dining hall that seats 200+.

Does the group have exclusive use?

Yes. Always. No other rental group shares the property during your stay.

Do Florida summer camp rentals include meals?

Some camps do not serve food; the group brings meals or hires a caterer. Orange Springs includes chef-prepared meals on the per-person packages. A no-meals flat rate is available if the group self-caters.

How much does it cost?

Off-season weekends start at $205–$255 per person with meals, depending on group size. Summer weekends start at $215 per person for 100+ guests. Full tables: pricing guide.

Can we rent for a weekend only?

Yes. 2-night / 3-day weekends are the most common format. Weekend rentals.

Can churches and schools rent?

Yes. Churches, schools, youth camps, universities, and adult groups rent the campus. School / class-trip page · adult rental page.

What months are open?

Year-round. Summer weeks have a 100+ guest minimum. Fall through spring can book at 60+. Winter camp in Florida.

Many groups prefer renting our private lakefront facility during the winter months. Florida’s mild winters make it an excellent time for a peaceful retreat. What’s It Like Renting a Summer Camp for a Winter Weekend Retreat?

Where is it?

Orange Springs, Florida — about 40 minutes from Gainesville, 35 minutes from Ocala, and about 1.5–2 hours from Jacksonville, Orlando, and Tampa.

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