News & Updates

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 ...

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 ...

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. ...

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 ...

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 ...

Warm Beach Camp would like to introduce Evan Blue as the new Food Service Manager! Evan was born and raised in Lynnwood, Washington. His family has been involved with Warm Beach Camp for generations, and Evan considers Warm Beach his second home. Growing up, he and his family would come to Warm Beach for work party weekends over Memorial Day, attend Family Camp, attend the various events around Camp, and even work annually at The Lights of Christmas. Evan started ...

Warm Beach Camp would like to introduce Susan Sansom, the new Event Coordinator! Susan was born into a Navy family and routinely traveled before settling down in her parent’s home state of Ohio as a child. While in Ohio, she graduated with a degree in paralegal studies and met her husband. With a little one in tow, Susan and her husband moved to California and were enthralled by the diversity of the West Coast, sparking a wanderlust for travel and, ...

“What things?” Jesus asked. “The things that happened to Jesus, the man from Nazareth,” they said. “He was a prophet who did powerful miracles, and he was a mighty teacher in the eyes of God and all the people. But our leading priests and other religious leaders handed him over to be condemned to death, and they crucified him. We had hoped he was the Messiah who had come to rescue Israel. This all happened three days ago.” Luke 24:19-21 ...

Nestled amidst the serene landscape of Stanwood, Washington, Bayview Retreat House at Warm Beach Camp offers an idyllic escape for small groups seeking solace and rejuvenation. Whether you're planning a corporate retreat, small non-profit event, or a spiritual gathering, Bayview Retreat House provides the perfect backdrop. This hidden gem of Snohomish County is a great spot for your group's next getaway, here's why:  Location, Location, Location: Situated on the picturesque grounds of Warm Beach Camp, Bayview Retreat House boasts breathtaking ...

Are you passionate about making a positive impact in the lives of children and families in western Washington? If so, you're in the right place! The Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund, a vital initiative aimed at providing unforgettable experiences for people from all walks of life, is having it's big fundraiser July 27, from noon to 4 at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, Wa! Why the Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund Matters: At Warm Beach Camp, we believe that every ...

Then Jesus took them through the writings of Moses and all the prophets, explaining from all the Scriptures the things concerning himself. Luke 24:27 NLT Have you ever wanted to spend a few hours with a person to just be influenced and taught by them for a little while? Imagine being able to do that with Jesus! The unknown third person (Jesus) took the time to walk with these two on this 7-mile journey through the writings of Moses and ...

I stopped in to visit my Father-In-Law, now 90 years old. He is a farm kid athlete from Snohomish WA. “Crazy Legs” was his nickname for speed and agility in football and track. In High School, the Lord got hold of his life, and he ended up being a pastor. As I knocked on his door, he met me with tears of joy in his eyes as he had been reflecting on a particular Sunday a long time ago when ...

Warm Beach Camp is excited to announce Mary-Grace Wallace as the first Horsemanship Donor Relations Coordinator! Mary-Grace was born and raised in Sedro Woolley, Washington. She attended Central Washington University, has a background in Genealogy, a Veterinary Technician degree, and is currently taking online equine classes to expand her expertise within the equine field. Mary-Grace has diverse work experience, including being a Veterinary Technician, a contractor for the Washington State Treasurer’s office for fifteen years, worked as a fundraising consultant ...

Through Kids 2 Camp, Warm Beach Camp Ministries provides life-changing camping experiences to everyone regardless of economic restrictions. When kids have the same opportunities as their peers to experience worship, fellowship, and fun - transformation happens. Last year, 1,347 individuals were helped with full or partial scholarships. To expand the ministry’s impact on reaching more kids and their families for Christ, the traditional Kids 2 Camp Auction has been reimagined into the Kids 2 Camp Benefit Day. The first Kids ...

I have recently been given the opportunity to work with Rosie, one of our newer horses that we are bringing along in training here at the Warm Beach Horsemanship barn. I am always excited to get to know a new horse and their personality. However, it didn’t take long to realize this sweet mare harbored a lot of anxiety and worry. I tried to coax her into calmness with gentleness and patience, but she still didn’t fully trust me. When ...

Warm Beach Camp is excited to announce Adriene Duguay as the Developmental Disabilities Ministries Coordinator! Adriene was born and raised in Shoreline, Washington, and graduated with a degree in Psychology from Trinity Western University in British Columbia. Adriene has diverse work experience ranging from working housekeeping at Seattle Pacific University to working in a hockey shop to, most recently, working at a day camp. No matter where she has found herself, she keeps being called back to working with individuals ...

Warm Beach Camp Ministries is delighted and grateful for the opportunity to bring back a beloved program in a new way. Serving persons with intellectual and developmental disabilities has been heavily led by the guidance of God through the decades, and Warm Beach Camp is elated to be serving this community once more! Through the evolution and restructuring of Special Friends Camp, Camp SunSparrow has emerged as the newest program in a long line of the Disabilities Ministry at Warm ...

March began with excitement, as Warm Beach played host to this year’s CHA (Certified Horsemanship Association) Region I Conference! The Warm Beach Horsemanship team and its many crucial volunteers were dedicated to serving our regional community through the provision of safe horses, tack, facility, and accommodations. The event was a highlight for equine professionals and enthusiasts who gather each year to seek continuing education, mentorship, and community as well as a chance to sharpen their skills. The conference provides a ...

"And the Lord will be king over all the earth. On that day there will be one Lord —his name alone will be worshiped."- Zechariah 14:9 NLT All of us have those “on that day…” thoughts. “On that day…” represents a point of arrival in one’s journey. Perhaps it is individual or the work of a community, church, or nation. It can represent a milestone or a brief moment of deferred gratitude come to pass. The prophet Zechariah is writing ...

Stepping on the grounds of Warm Beach Camp feels like home. From alumni summer staff to guest group participants, Warm Beach has become a second home to our Partners in Ministry. Last May, at the Partners in Ministry Open House, I reconnected with my friend and fellow summer staff alumni I worked with 22 years ago. We shared a picnic lunch with our families and then watched our kids swim in the very pool that we swam in as campers ...