News & Updates

Warm Beach Camp excitedly welcomed Evergreen Boys and Girls State back this June, during a joyous and momentous change to their program! With a commitment to provide exceptional experiences for young leaders, Washington State has joined the ranks of New Mexico, California, and others in offering a fully co-educational program under the authority of The American Legion Department of Washington. During a week-long immersive experience, high school juniors participated in court proceedings, legislative sessions, and even political campaigns, all designed ...

Leading up to summer, Black Diamond Camp and Warm Beach Camp worked tirelessly to organize, train staff, and carry out the plans set forth earlier in the year. Like all carefully curated plans, pivots and adjustments were inevitably needed. Through that process and long camp days, a theme kept surfacing: surrender, trust, and be amazed. With such a simple yet profound spiritual truth, let's visit some of this summer’s happenings. Encountering God in a Personal Way Camp often serves as ...

“God blesses those who are humble, for they will inherit the whole earth.” Matthew 5:5 NLT What comes to the humble is incredible. Reflection I have come to love the word humble. I love it for what it doesn’t mean: Proud, self-seeking, scheming, pushy, demanding, looking out for #1, status focused, and the insistence of being the brightest and best in the room. Honestly, it is exhausting to live and work with people where humility is not present. By contrast, ...

Looking for an internship that will help you grow in faith, develop leadership skills, and become part of a community that feels like family? The Warm Beach Camp Internship might be exactly what you’re looking for. Just ask Jessica, who completed a two-year journey in the program. “I love being around people. I love community,” she explained. “The moment you come onto grounds, everyone is friendly, with warm smiles and handshakes. Here we try to make sure Christ is shown”. ...

When people ask what it feels like to step into my new role as Major Gifts Officer at Warm Beach Camp Ministries, the answer is simple: it feels like coming home in a new way. My story with Warm Beach Camp began when I was nine years old. I came to camp for a week of overnight camp, excited for all the adventures that come with summer camp. One of those adventures was vaulting on the camp horses. Even though ...

“Jesus traveled through all the towns and villages of that area, teaching in the synagogues and announcing the Good News about the Kingdom. And he healed every kind of disease and illness. When he saw the crowds, he had compassion on them because they were confused and helpless, like sheep without a shepherd. He said to his disciples, “The harvest is great, but the workers are few. So, pray to the Lord who is in charge of the harvest; ask ...

What do these have in common: a Pony Club rider working through her own fear as she tries to calm her anxious horse. An adaptive vaulter with MS, who has to re-build trust in her seemingly rebellious body as she vaults. A volunteer, realizing that being at peace and working hard can go hand-in-hand. A horsemanship instructor, learning how to convey knowledge clearly and effectively while also knowing that she does not have all the answers. Each of these individuals ...

Youth today are bombarded by countless streams of entertainment and information. How are these young people supposed to find peace and purpose in their lives if they don’t have access to quiet and peaceful places to be refreshed? This past winter, 230 teenagers had the opportunity to visit Warm Beach Camp to escape the demands of everyday life and realized the power of deliberate living. Community Church of Seattle (CCS) hosted its NEXT Winter Retreat at Warm Beach Camp this ...

Here are some words of guidance for times of trouble from a very wise person. IN TIME OF TROUBLE SAY: FIRST- He brought me here-it is by His will I am in this strait place; in that will I rest. NEXT- He will keep me in His love, and give me grace in this trial to behave as His child. THEN- He will make the trial a blessing, teaching me the lessons He means me to learn, and working in ...

“Don’t you want to retire so you can do all the things you’ve ever dreamed about?” It’s a question that I’ve been asked a lot. My answer, “I have gotten to do way more than I could have ever imagined in my wildest dreams these last 50 years in Christian Camping!” Little did we realize what was ahead when my husband, Stan, was finishing up his last trek of college education. We were lying on a blanket, soaking up the ...

Before the barn, I felt like I was missing something—like my purpose began and ended with being a mom and a wife. While those roles are sacred, I knew deep down there was more of me waiting to be found. I was searching for myself… learning how to honor my truth, how to listen to my own voice, and how to step into confidence in who I am. Then I found the barn. And slowly, quietly… it began to change ...

At Warm Beach Camp, gratitude isn’t just something we say—it’s something we live. Every season, every camper story, and every moment of transformation is made possible through the faithful support of an incredible community. That’s why The Great Camp Thank You, previously known as Warm Beach Camp Ministries Open House, is such a meaningful tradition. It is our opportunity to pause, gather, and say from the bottom of our hearts: Thank you! On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Warm Beach Camp will ...

Each summer, Warm Beach Camp has the privilege of welcoming teens and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to Camp SunSparrow to attend a week of Day Camp. During this time, they have fun, make friends, and gain new and impactful life skills and experiences. Amidst the busyness of the summer months, one activity that stands out is the thoughtfully coordinated horse encounter, which is brought by Warm Beach Horsemanship team members one afternoon a week. This activity has ...

“He came into the very world he created, but the world didn’t recognize him. He came to his own people, and even they rejected him. But to all who believed him and accepted him, he gave the right to become children of God. They are reborn—not with a physical birth resulting from human passion or plan, but a birth that comes from God. So, the Word became human and made his home among us. He was full of unfailing love ...

For more than 20 years, Bishop Blanchet High School has come to Warm Beach Camp for their Kairos retreats; “Kairos” meaning God’s time. These retreats happen multiple times each year, offering Juniors and Seniors intentional space to deepen their relationship with God through listening, discussion, sacrament, prayer, and moments of rest and reflection. When students arrive, they are greeted by a team of staff and student leaders. One of the first things they are asked to do is place their ...

April is National Volunteer Month, and at Warm Beach Camp, this season is especially meaningful. Volunteers are at the heartbeat of the ministry here. Their willingness to serve—often quietly and behind the scenes—creates the welcoming, faith filled environment that campers, guests, and families experience every day. Today, we joyfully pause to say THANK YOU to every volunteer who helps make each year extraordinary at Warm Beach Camp. Defined by Service and Generosity In 2025, 381 volunteers dedicated their time and ...

“So now you Gentiles are no longer strangers and foreigners. You are citizens along with all of God’s holy people. You are members of God’s family. Together, we are his house, built on the foundation of the apostles and the prophets. And the cornerstone is Christ Jesus himself. We are carefully joined together in him, becoming a holy temple for the Lord. Through him, you Gentiles are also being made part of this dwelling where God lives by his Spirit.” ...

I am writing this to you as a special announcement, thanking God for the amazing journey of Warm Beach Camp Ministries while, at the same time, leaning into the future, sensing His special direction and leadership for what is to come. 2026 is a year of celebration. We are celebrating three milestones: 10 years of ministry of Black Diamond Camp, 30 years of ministry of The Lights of Christmas, and 70 years of ministry of Warm Beach Camp. In the ...

Warm Beach Outdoor School loves a good science investigation! What does it take to grow? Our participation with the Washington Outdoor School Coalition inspires us to look beyond the easy answers to that question (water, fuel/food, space, and energy/sunlight) and look all around us at the interconnections we need. Creation provides a living example of the way God moves among us. Sometimes we miss the forest if we are only studying one tree. It’s easy to get caught assuming that ...

At Warm Beach Horsemanship, we are in the business of building substantial foundations. We lay groundwork for strong and capable horseman, communicative teammates, bold leaders, and brave disciples. In Luke, Chapter 6:47-48, Jesus speaks to the wisdom of a strong foundation: “As for everyone who comes to me and hears my words and puts them into practice, I will show you what they are like. They are like a man building a house, who dug down deep and laid the ...