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Camp Cosby

Camp Cosby Adventure Education Retreats

The crackle of a campfire... the smell of fresh pine...the beauty of the forest and lake…
Consider escaping to Camp Cosby for your next group retreat in the beautiful natural wilderness setting just outside of the Talladega National Forest. With a wide variety of activities, friendly, professional staff and excellent accommodations, Camp Cosby is the ideal place for your group to get away.

What type of group can we accommodate at Camp Cosby? YOUR GROUP!

  • Boy/Girl Scouts
  • Youth Groups
  • Athletic Teams
  • Corporations
  • Y-Guides
  • Women's Retreats
  • Men's Retreats
  • Young Life
  • Extra-Curricular Groups and Organizations
  • Sororities/Fraternities
  • College Recreation Groups
  • Clergy Retreats
  • Staff/Faculty Retreats
  • Family Reunions

You name it, we'll facilitate it!

Sailing, Canoeing, and
Kayaking
*Swimming Gymnasium /
Sports Field
Alpine Climbing Tower/
Giant Swing
*Giant Slip and Slide Mini-bikes
(motorcycles)
Team Building Course *Water Park (water slides,
blob, inflatables, etc.)
Archery / BB Gun Range
New! Team High Ropes Course *Skiing, tubing, banana boat Rock Climbing (off site)
*Zip Line *Horseback Riding Caving (off site)

* = Camp Cosby Professional Staff Required, some activities seasonal.


What we offer

Leadership/Teambuilding Retreat -
We use the Alpine climbing tower, challenge course and other group initiatives to help teams, groups, and organizations come closer together. The professional staff at Camp Cosby will facilitate activities that teach your group basic fundamentals of trust, leadership, cooperation, better communication, planning and self-esteem.

Adventure Expeditions Retreat - If your group is looking for a wilderness adventure, Camp Cosby proudly offers canoeing, kayaking, backpacking, caving, and rock climbing guided trips. Whatever your group needs for a weekend Adventure Expedition of one or two days, the professional staff at Camp Cosby will arrange and facilitate all details from meals to transportation to make your trip fun, safe, and carefree.

Basic Retreat package - Groups who select this package typically choose which elements they would like to include in their retreat, such as: nature hikes, kayaking, canoeing, the Alpine Tower or teambuilding, campfires, arts & crafts and more. Camp Cosby will prepare all your meals, provide you with clean, comfortable lodging, and provide professional staffing where needed.
 

How to rent

Please contact Matt Haynes to schedule a group camping event for your group or visit our website  for more information.

 

 



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