named programs · 2 · from sources
What they call their work
Custom Camp Retreats
Provides faith-based retreat experiences tailored to the needs of Christian groups, including churches and schools, with Bible teaching, worship, and outdoor activities.
Summer Staff Program
Employs and trains 18–25-year-old Christian staff each summer to lead camp activities, mentor youth, and support retreat operations as part of a discipleship experience.
activities · 3 groups
What they do
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Youth and Young Adult Spiritual Engagement 3 activities
- Deliver on-site religious programming and facilities for spiritual practicesRequires at least one Bible-based message or service per full day of camp or retreat. Facilitates on-site baptism and communion only when led by a local church pastor. Enforces use of scripturally consistent music and limits musical accompaniment to piano or acoustic guitar.
- Operate Christian summer camps and retreats for youth and familiesProvides overnight and day-based Christian camp programs for elementary and K-8th grade students, including religious instruction, outdoor activities, and chapel services. Programs range from single-day field trips to multi-week summer camps, with structured schedules featuring devotions, games, and age-appropriate activities.
- Provide field trip programs for K-8th grade students with Christian teachingsOrganizes 5-hour field trip days for K-8th grade students featuring outdoor activities such as archery, giant swings, and creek exploration, along with lunch and a chapel session centered on Christian teachings. Students are grouped by age and supervised by parents.
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Spiritual Development & Meditation Programs 1 activity
- Host retreats and custom camp programs for churches and groupsOffers open-enrollment retreats and custom-designed camp programs for churches and student groups, providing lodging, meals, meeting spaces, and curated spiritual and recreational activities. Groups may design schedules aligned with their ministry goals, with options for day visits or multi-night stays.
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Managed Campground and Retreat Operations 1 activity
- Provide lodging and meals for camp and retreat participantsOperates on-site lodging for up to 54 people, including 35 bottom bunks, with private bathrooms in cabins. Provides all meals through an on-site food service team, included in the daily rate for full-service camp programs.
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financials · form 990 · fy2025
revenue
Total revenue$282K
Contributions & grants$166K59%
Program service revenue$53K19%
Investment income$50%
Other revenue$63K
expenses
Total expenses$228K
Program expenses96%
Admin / overhead4%
Fundraising0%
Salaries & benefits$66K
Grants paid out$0
Largest expense lineFacilities
balance sheet
Total assets$1.25M
Cash$131K
Investments$0
Liabilities$12K
Net assets$1.24M
Liquid reserves6.9 mo
6 years on record · 2020–2025 · YoY revenue +26.0%
leadership · form 990 part vii · fy2025
Who runs it
paid leadership · 1
| Name | Title | Hours/wk | Compensation |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jonathan Bladine | Trustee | 42 | $36K |
board members · 9
- Andrew Pust — Trustee
- Dana Cline — Vice President
- Doug Sexton — Trustee
- Ein Archambeau — Trustee
- Jeffery Rupp — Secretary
- Jeremy Frazor — Trustee
- Richard Cordz — Trustee
- Stephen Pendell — Treasurer
- Walt Brock — Trustee
relationships · 4
Who they work with
- Christian ministry groups Partner — Hosts Christian ministry groups of 10 or more for custom camp experiences.
- Family of Camps Partner — Partner organization collaborating to reach young people for Christ, strengthen families, and serve local churches.
- local church Partner — Requires retreats involving baptism or communion to be led by a local church under its pastor's leadership.
- local churches Partner — Serves and collaborates with local churches as part of its home missions ministry.
strategies · 5
How they approach the work
Named approaches extracted from this org’s sources. Where others share an approach, follow it to see the full set of orgs running it.
- Camping-Based Ministry Model 67 orgsmethodology: camping-based religious outreachBy using camp environments as a setting for religious engagement, we foster spiritual growth and discipleship among young people, strengthen families, and support local churches because immersive, community-based experiences create space for transformative faith development.shared approach: Immersive Spiritual Environment →
- Client-Centered Spiritual Programming 67 orgsmethodology: client-centered retreat designBy customizing retreats and programming to align with the specific spiritual and logistical needs of groups, we increase relevance and ownership because participant-driven design fosters deeper engagement and connection to faith outcomes.shared approach: Immersive Spiritual Environment →
- Distraction-Free Spiritual Environment 67 orgsmethodology: distraction-free_environmentBy removing everyday distractions, we enhance participants' ability to hear and engage with the Word of God because focused, intentional settings promote deeper spiritual receptivity and reflection.shared approach: Immersive Spiritual Environment →
- Experiential Faith-Based Education 67 orgsmethodology: experiential faith-based educationBy combining recreation, worship, and biblical teaching in a structured camp format, we reinforce spiritual learning because communal and hands-on experiences deepen engagement and internalization of faith concepts.shared approach: Immersive Spiritual Environment →
- Faith-Based Partnership Network 63 orgsmethodology: faith-based_partnership_networkBy partnering with local churches and like-minded Christian camps, we extend the reach of religious outreach and deepen family and spiritual support because collaborative networks amplify resources, credibility, and communal impact.shared approach: Faith-Based Trust Network →