Welcome to Christ in the Smokies! Our goal is to assist you as a dad to equip your son to live an authentic and noble life. We do this through providing Christian retreats for fathers and sons in the magnificent Smoky Mountains. Outdoor adventure and biblically based content abound in summer camps based in the eastern United States. Forge a strong bond and pave the way to Christ-centered manhood at Christ in the Smokies—the adventure of a lifetime!
Meet Tim Strickland, CITS director and Passage to Manhood Camp Teaching Leader. Tim is well-loved, and his outgoing, friendly, and positive leadership style is appreciated by all who serve with him.
Name: Mike Haddorff Christ in the Smokies and Christ in the Rockies Teaching Leader
Role(s): Director of Christ in the Rockies
Volunteer superpower: Memorizing everyone’s name before meeting them!
This gifted teacher is one of the many dedicated volunteers who make our Passage to Manhood Camp a success! See what others have to say about Mike.
Name: Greg Dyson, CITS VolunteerRole(s): Hospitality, Team LeaderVolunteer superpower: “Coffee Beast”One of many shining moments: Keeping the coffee machines full and functional, helping everyone face the day… or into the night! What others are saying about Greg: Greg does just about anything that needs to be done. He is friendly, engaging, has loving demeanor, is wise with age, and […]