News & Updates

See & read about what is going on in the Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center community

An Environment for Life Change

By actively demonstrating kindness, support, and encouragement to one another, the Horsemanship Staff has created an environment where all who participate down at the Barn have life-changing experiences. Sara, a weekly Horsemanship volunteer, found the Christ-centered environment of the Barn to be just what she needed. Below is her testimonial: “I moved to Warm Beach in December 2023, and by February, Horsemanship had already become the greatest blessing of my year and the highlight of my weeks. I came to ...

A Legacy of Faith: Michael Kanyid’s 40-Year Journey at Warm Beach Camp

There’s something special about the bonds that form at camp—a place where lives are shaped, hearts are opened, and faith takes root. For Michael Kanyid, his story at Warm Beach Camp is a powerful reminder of how moments can ripple through generations, changing not just one life, but many. It all started in 1983 when Michael was 17 years old. Michael grew up in a non-Christian home, and the idea of attending church or camp wasn’t something that was initially ...

The Words we Use

“Don’t use foul or abusive language. Let everything you say be good and helpful, so that your words will be an encouragement to those who hear them.” Ephesians 4:29 NLT Early on in my role as Executive Director of Warm Beach Camp Ministries (nearly 30 years ago now), I would use foul language as a form of humor. At the time, I thought it quite clever to surprise people in a conversation with a “crass word zinger.” Often, it would ...

Working in the Equine Professional Apprentice Program

This summer was the first year of the Equine Professional Apprentice (EPA) Program at Warm Beach Horsemanship. Coming from my experience as a WIT (Wrangler in Training) in the previous program, I was excited to become the same source of encouragement that I received from my Wranglers. I spent eight and a half weeks with the EPAs as their RA (Resident Assistant), it was an honor and a pleasure to be their guide and support them through growing in Christ ...

Exciting Facility Improvements

Warm Beach Camp Ministries is excited to announce some exciting facility improvements across the ministry! We are immensely grateful for the generosity of compassionate donors, skilled volunteers who selflessly give their time and energy, and the contractors who make improvements possible. Check out a few upgrades that happened this year! Horsemanship: This summer, fencing was replaced, and new loafing sheds were constructed to protect the horses from the sun and rain. The grandstands were re-roofed, and the hay barn roof ...

Jeannie’s Garden

The next time you are at Warm Beach Camp you will likely notice some changes. We've been busy this summer. Amongst the numerous projects is one that quietly wrapped up on a sunny afternoon in September. Staff members convened on the north side of Cedar Lodge to plant a garden in honor of a dearly loved and missed staff member, Jeannie Patterson. Pat and Jeannie Patterson came to work at Warm Beach Camp in 1987. Jeannie served the Lord in ...
Directional sign listing options of Ethics, Honesty, and Integrity

Bad Managment

“If you are faithful in little things, you will be faithful in large ones. But if you are dishonest in little things, you won’t be honest with greater responsibilities.” Luke 16:10 NLT Jesus tells the story of a wealthy man who hires a manager to look after his business. The owner learns that the manager is mismanaging his business and money. The owner calls the manager to account by telling the manager to get his things in order. The owner ...

Horse Spotlight | Daisy

We want to introduce you to the horses that serve at the Warm Beach Horsemanship and are highlighting our third horse from the herd this month.  Please meet, Daisy!  She and Royal are the youngest in herd. Age: 3 months, born May 14, 2024 Breed: Quarter Horse Height: 11 hands (44"), Daisy is expected to mature to 15+ hands (60"+) Weight: 250 lbs Color: Smokey Black (The result of crossing Black & Palomino genes) Discipline: Warm Beach Horsemanship Heart Melter! ...

Outdoor School Outreach

Regardless of who comes to Warm Beach Camp, they are instantly immersed in God’s presence. One avenue in which the ministry is sharing His presence is through the Outdoor School program. This program is broadening the scope of who the ministry serves, participating in community engagement and impacting the local community. A fifth-grade class from a local elementary school recently attended Outdoor School at Warm Beach Camp. As a demonstration of gratitude, each student wrote a thank you letter to ...

Camp SunSparrow Success

There is a need for creating opportunities where individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities can continue to learn, grow, be creative, encounter creation, and form friendships. In addition, there remains the needs of family members and caregivers who are actively seeking trusted places for their loved ones to experience these things while they take time for respite. This month, Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center launched a new day camp program, Camp SunSparrow, for this group of the population. It ...

Centered on Trust

The Wheel of Fortune is a game show with unusual staying power in modern culture. However, the idea of a Wheel of Fortune goes back to ancient times. On the outer edge of the top of the wheel are things like success, wealth, health, status, and opportunity. As one moves around the outer edge of the wheel it includes things like poverty, sickness, bondage, and tragedy. Some ancient images have Christ at the center of this wheel with the following ...

Horse Spotlight | Royal

We want to introduce you to the horses that serve at the Warm Beach Horsemanship and are highlighting our second horse from the herd this month.  Please meet, Royal!  She just recently joined us, and we are so excited to have her. Age: 1 1/2 months, born July 1st, 2024 Breed: Oldenburg X Friesian Height: 8 hands (32"), Royal is expected to mature to 16+ hands (64"+) Weight: 175 lbs Color: Bay Discipline: Warm Beach Horsemanship Meet & Greeter Royal ...

Big Impact in a Beautiful Setting

Working as a Guest Service Coordinator at Warm Beach Camp, I had the privilege of meeting Kate Tytus three years ago. She quickly became one of my favorite group leaders, whom I looked forward to seeing every year. Her heart for the middle schoolers she worked with was clear, and I enjoyed her frank and open attitude. Since transitioning to the Marketing Department, I recently sat down with Kate to hear why she comes back every year to Warm Beach ...

Kids 2 Camp Benefit Day Success

The Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund was created with the desire to never turn a kid away because of financial restrictions. By fostering a “Yes!” environment, kids and their families encounter God at camp and have the same opportunities as their peers for fellowship and fun! Since the inception of Kids 2 Camp in 2002, Warm Beach Camp Ministries has been able to give out over three million dollars in scholarships because of compassionate and generous donors! The annual Kids ...

Interacting with God

May I ask you a couple of questions? • Who is a person that you are close to? • How do you interact with each other? For me, the person I am closest to is Bev. We have been married for 44 years and counting. Our interaction has many expressions. It ranges from profound conversation to working on a project. There is laughter and joy. There are times of sorrow and comfort. We pray together. We help carry each other’s ...
Disabilities Program - Serving Adults with Intellectual and Developmental Disabilities

Camp SunSparrow

It is common knowledge that people need interaction with one another. To take that fact a step further, community and belonging are critical to the health and well-being of each and every person on planet Earth. It is a lesser-known fact that people with intellectual or developmental disabilities don’t have the same access to community as most populations. While there are a slowly growing number of environments facilitating this type of interaction, there is a continued need for these individuals ...

Horse Spotlight | Sapphire

We want to introduce you to the horses that serve at the Warm Beach Horsemanship and will be highlighting one of the 30 horses in our program every month.  Please meet our first horse, Sapphire. Age: 17 Breed: Friesian/QH Height: 15.1 Weight: 1,200 Color: Bay Discipline: English & Western With her kind spirit, steady temperament, and personable disposition, Sapphire is favored by many Warm Beach Horsemanship (WBH) students of all levels and disciplines. Sapphire has thrived in the WBH riding ...

The Perfect Pairing

Earlier in the Spring, Warm Beach Camp hosted a wonderful Kiwanis group om our grounds in Stanwood, WA! Our staff loves working with leaders to create successful events and for these guests it seemed to be the perfect pairing! Here's what they had to say: April 5-7th the Pacific Northwest Circle K International students had an opportunity to visit and stay at Warm Beach Camp. Circle K is the largest student lead service group for university students around the world. ...

Projects Across Warm Beach Camp Ministries

Warm Beach Camp Ministries is a beacon for those seeking personal and spiritual growth. Groups across the Northwest and beyond come to experience the transformational presence of God that is apparent at each of the three Campuses: Black Diamond Camp, Rainier Camp & Retreat Center, and Warm Beach Camp. To provide a Christ-centered stay where each guest feels refreshed and valued, it is crucial to have everything in working order. Continuous upgrades are needed, from the condition of the roads ...

Servanthood with Joy!

We love our volunteers! Judy Lang has been investing in Warm Beach Camp for the last eight years as an on-site, full-time volunteer.  She retired in 2015, planning to explore the Northwest in her RV. Though enjoying her newfound freedom, she yearned to belong to a community committed to a purpose larger than leisure. While camping near Mt. Rainier in 2016, Judy had a divine encounter with a woman over a cup of coffee that changed her future trajectory. Her ...