News & Updates

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

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On the road again

You may think that living on the road, hopping from town to town, and picking up odd jobs sounds like the life of a vagabond, a long-haul truck driver or the kid who wants to run away and join the circus! But you’d be surprised to learn this is a fairly accurate description of the lives of lots of retired senior adults!A number of the volunteers who come to Warm Beach Camp are retirees who travel in their RVs as ...
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Update on Projects – September 2012

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The Special Friends Camping program moved to its new home, Chinook Village, this summer. With funds from Men’s Advance, Women’s Retreat, and a couple of foundation grants, we were able to make improvements to the Nurse’s Station and associated restroom and to the Chinook Cabins. Drainage in the center of camp was also improved, and a perimeter fence was built. Now that summer is over, we have time to ...
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Volunteer group is also building young lives

Warm Beach Camp has been blessed this summer by many hard working volunteer groups who have not only left their mark all over Warm Beach Camp, but also touched the lives of the Camp staff. This summer, Building In Youth—an organization affiliated with Hard Hats for Christ—was one of those groups. Their goal is to apply 1 Corinthians 3:9-11 to build spiritual values and character into the lives of young people by teaching them construction skills, and the value of ...
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The Benefit Auction sends a bunch of kids to camp!

The Camp’s annual Kids 2 Camp Benefit Auction, held on Saturday, August 25, raised $63,000 for the Kids 2 Camp Scholarship fund! This will make it possible for a lot of kids to go to camp who would not be able to without all of the generous donors and participants at this event!By the end of this year, nearly $138,500 will have been given out in scholarships, helping bring more than 1500 campers to WBC. We are committed to turning ...

The Northwest Christ Institute “Christ Gathering”

[register url="https://www.warmbeach.com/registration/index.php?cPath=198&osCsid=3b82d4a1c7ce1410bc1b773c6373cb25"]Register Today![/register] October 22-24, 2012 A creative and interactive event for Christian leaders (clergy and lay) who are hungry for more of Christ. Discussion, worship and prayer are a significant part of each session.Learn together about the inexhaustible riches of Christ! Click here for more information, session themes, and schedule (PDF) Speaker, David Bryant Over the past 35 years, David Bryant has been defined by many as a "messenger of hope" and a "Christ-proclaimer" to the Church throughout the ...
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Choosing a camp for your child

Parents have much to consider in choosing a camp for their child. What's there to do? What skills will they learn? What will make them "want to go?" Many questions are asked of Warm Beach Camp by parents considering us for their child's summer camp. Here's a sample of what we are asked: Q: How are staff selected, trained, and certified?     A: Staff are selected after review of a lengthy application, four independent references, one or more interviews, and ...
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Final Call for Dinner!

The Partners in Ministry Appreciation Dinner is just days away. Have you made your reservations to attend yet? It’s not too late! I hope you will join us as we share what God has been doing through the ministry of WBC, and take this opportunity to express our sincere appreciation to you, our donors and volunteers, for your partnership with us.Please join us as our guests on Sunday, May 20 at 5 pm in the Program Center Auditorium for a ...
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Summer is coming and we could use your help!

Memorial Day Working Weekend is a long-standing volunteer event here at Warm Beach Camp. Many of the Camp’s veteran volunteers come back for this event year after year. They have their favorite jobs and love the fellowship, but many of our newer volunteers may not even know what Memorial Day Working Weekend is.Working Weekend allows the Camp to prepare for its summer program season by asking volunteers to come and help spruce up the place. This is a great opportunity ...
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A Ministry that is Impacting Thousands of Kids

With summer right around the corner, registrations are coming in for the summer youth camps. It also means that we are receiving requests for help through the Kids 2 Camp program. Without financial assistance, some of the children and youth who will be coming this summer would be unable to experience their week at camp.A number of these kids come from churches and social service agencies who are working with at-risk youth. For many of these kids, a week at ...
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Update on Projects – May 2012

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: THEY ARE OPEN!!! There are still a few finishing touches that are needed to complete the project, but the new restrooms on the main floor of Cedar Lodge were opened for the first time this past weekend for Women’s Retreat. We thank all of our guests, who of the past several months, have been patient and understanding for the noise, mess, and inconvenience. We also thank all of the ...
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Update on Projects – March 2012

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: For a long time we have been asking for your prayers for our application for the Conditional Use Permit (CUP) from the County. Now we are asking you to join us in giving praise to God because the CUP has been granted! This opens the way for us to pursue future building permits, contains strong measures of environmental stewardship, and defines the direction of the Camp’s growth for the ...
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Out of the Cold North comes a Warm Heart!

Warm Beach Camp’s volunteers come from far and wide. This past year, we had volunteers from Kansas, California, Virginia, and Texas. Thanks to Deedee Jeffreys, we can now add Alaska to the list.Deedee came to Warm Beach all the way from Coffman Cove, Alaska, where she owns an RV park. The cold Alaska winters bring the RV park activity to a halt, so Deedee heads south to a warmer climate. When you live in Alaska, the Pacific Northwest is a ...

Staff Make All the Difference

The greatest “difference-maker” in a child’s camp experience is the care and competency of the staff. Warm Beach Camp hires the best college-aged summer staff following a rigorous application and interview process. Hiring decisions are prayerfully made after review of an extensive application, four independent references, and a national background check. We are looking for young adults with a passion for the Lord and for sharing God’s love with kids.  Camp counselors arrive over a week before camp for intensive ...

Unconditional Love

“How can we challenge each other this week?” It was the first hour of camp and a group of girls sat in a circle listening to their counselor, “Oreo.” After some silence, one girl spoke up. “We can love each other.” Another chimed in, “Yeah, like Jesus loves us!” Seeing a teachable moment, Oreo asked, “What do you mean by that? How is Jesus’ love different?” The girls sat in thought. One of the girls said, “It’s unconditional.” Later that ...

Say It Out Loud

Tony sat with his cabin, listening intently. His counselor paced back and forth on the amphitheater stage, preaching salvation. “Becoming a Christian isn’t about saying magic words or getting your act together for Jesus,” he announced. “It’s about asking Him to save you from your sins.” Something dawned on Tony. Was that really all there was to it? He had tried being good before, but according to his counselor, saintly living wouldn’t save anyone. His counselor spoke again. “Jesus accepts ...

Holy Pranks

Secret plans were being laid in Cabin 1. Counselor “Chip” briefed his boys on the scheme. “Okay boys, remember to be perfectly quiet. And don’t spill anything!” The boys turned out their lights and snuck into the night with bowls full of water. They stopped at next door at Cabin 2. Chip mouthed “One, two… three!” and everyone rushed inside to surprised shouts and giggles. Chip gathered his boys in the center of the room. “Cabin 2, we’re here to ...

I Can’t Do This!

Susan Chin was screaming twenty-five feet off the ground. Below, the ropes course supervisor reminded her, “Sue, don’t worry! You’re safety line will hold you.” Susan looked at the cable and ropes stretched out into the air in front of her. She stepped out, her weight dancing on the tight cable. Susan wobbled precariously, put out her other foot and slipped off the line! “Oh!” she gasped. She hadn’t moved! Her feet dangled in the air, but her harness held ...

Transformation on Display

Front and center stands a boy with a sign reading, “Bored and Restless.” He pans it slowly across the chapel before flipping it around to reveal a message: “Eagerly pursuing God.” The room erupts into a chorus of applause. Throughout the chapel, other campers write down their stories. A few stare at blank sheets, silently asking heart questions. Others jump forward quickly, excited to show God’s change in their lives. A hefty teenager steps up. His sign reads, “Insecure about ...
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Special Friends Camp Volunteers

Develop relationships with special needs adults. A great local mission opportunity to share Christ's love by being a caring presence in the life of a special needs adult. Come individually or as a group. Volunteers are welcome to stay overnight on the grounds for the week free of charge. All meals are included. After campers leave for the day, you are free to participate in fellowship activities with other staff and volunteers. Each evening there will be a special chapel ...

CCCA Northwest Sectional 2012

[register url="https://www.warmbeach.com/registration/index.php?cPath=192&osCsid=3b82d4a1c7ce1410bc1b773c6373cb25"]Register Now[/register] February 27-29, 2012 Hosted by Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center Come and join us at Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center for our annual Christian Camp & Conference Association Northwest Sectional. Take time to rest, fellowship, relax, and be refreshed next to Washington's Puget Sound. In addition to the educational components of the conference, we'll enjoy times of worship, fellowship, and teachings that enhance our walk with Jesus Christ. A variety of activities are available in ...