News & Updates

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 ...

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 ...

[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 ...

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: We now have a hearing date set for the Conditional Use Permit. At the November 29 hearing, the Hearing Examiner will hear our proposal and listen to any community comments on our application. Both Camp representatives and key leaders in the surrounding community have worked diligently together for several years to prepare a proposal that is acceptable with the community and, we pray, will be approved by the County. ...

Warm Beach Camp would like to offer your business or organization the opportunity to give out General Admission gift certificates to The Lights of Christmas to your employees, clients, customers, or vendors. An evening at The Lights is a unique and thoughtful gift, and would give you a chance to say "thank you" to those with whom you work and serve.With this program, you may request as many gift certificates as you need and pay nothing in advance. You only ...

The Lights of Christmas is really a year-round event! Oh, most of it goes on unseen, but it is all important to the success of the part that everyone does see during December. Planning happens early in the year, and all year long, strings of lights are being tested and repaired. The light hanging crews start putting up the lights the first week of September, and won’t finish working until the lights are all down, around the end of January.But, ...

Giving goes both ways at Special Friends Camp. As volunteer counselors create space where the disabled are free to live beyond limitation, they find themselves also being ministered to in the process. Here’s a peek at the blessings they experience with campers:“My camper, Molly, loved to sing. Each day we would go through camp praising the Lord. Molly’s voice was not strong, nor on key, yet she boldly sang for everyone the wonders of Christ’s love.” “One of my former campers ...

“Where are the restrooms?” has been the oft-asked question of guests in Cedar Lodge, and the answer has been as long and complicated as the walk to get there! For more than 30 years, there has been talk about moving the restrooms to the main floor, but, for a variety of reasons, it was never possible. At long last, work has begun on this project, and that long walk downstairs to the restrooms is about to come to an end!Funded ...

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: Renovation work on the Amphitheatre is nearly complete, and what a difference it makes! The wooden boards that made up the walkways and seating had deteriorated over the years to the point they gave an unsettling, springy feeling when you walked or sat on them. Thanks to a small army of volunteers, that is a thing of the past. We are still raising the needed funding to cover the rest ...

“Come and get it!” Those words may not be heard out loud, but the Volunteer Dining Room Host knows that all the volunteers during The Lights of Christmas will make their way to the Volunteer Dining Room for supper each night. And JoAnn Walston is waiting for them.For many years, JoAnn has been one of the faithful volunteers that have “manned” this post. From making sure there’s plenty of food, to cleaning up someone else’s mess, to smiling and greeting ...

Are you interested in becoming more involved this year with The Lights of Christmas? Maybe you’ve been a volunteer at The Lights in the past and want to do it again. We have a free program where you can hear what’s going to be new for this year, learn about all the volunteer opportunities, and get answers to your questions about what’s up with The Lights. In fact, that’s what it’s called: “What’s Up with The Lights?”But, there’s more! Here is an ...

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: A new train car for the Polar Express is nearing completion and was actually rolled out during Family Camp week! This special wheelchair-accessible car will enable us to accommodate wheelchair-bound guests on the train. Funding for this project came from a grant from the Tulalip Tribes and the work was accomplished by a team of dedicated volunteers. There are a number of projects going on right now. We have ...

Many people give to Warm Beach Camp out of the resources God has given them as individuals and families. We praise God for them. But others have discovered they can share out of the resources of their business, occupation, or professional talents. Here’s how: Many companies have gift matching programs for their employees. Your employer may match every dollar you give to a qualified non-profit organization. See your employer for more information on their gift matching program. In most cases, ...

“My experiences at Warm Beach Camp have been some of the most fulfilling experiences for me, both spiritually and professionally.”These words came from Carrie Harris, one of Warm Beach Camp’s volunteer nurses. She continues, “Warm Beach is one of my favorite places. There are very few places on this earth where my family and I would rather spend our free time. We feel like we are truly on holy ground. We love Warm Beach.”From weeklong camps to weekend retreats, and ...

Benefit Event Raising Funds for Kids 2 CampSaturday, August 27, 2011 The twelfth annual August Extravaganza is just days away! It is a fun event that raises funds for the Camp’s Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund, helping kids to go to camp. Last year, the Extravaganza raised $54,000!You will find some incredible items in the auctions including lots of great gift ideas, and even once-in-a-lifetime experiences … each item going on the auction block. There’s something for everyone at the ...

Benefit Event Raising Funds for Kids 2 CampSaturday, August 27, 2011 The twelfth annual August Extravaganza is just days away! It is a fun event that raises funds for the Camp's Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund, helping kids go to camp. Last year, the Extravaganza raised $54,000! You will find some incredible bargains, lots of great gift ideas, and even once-in-a-lifetime experiences ... each item going to the highest bidder. There's something for you at the August Extravaganza! The auction ...

Richard Carter grew up in Portland, Oregon, the son of a doctor and a dancer. After graduating from Vassar College in 1980 and receiving his MFA in playwriting from the University of Washington, Richard’s historical play Blood and Iron won Seattle’s Jumpstart New Play Competition and went on to be presented by the Seattle Shakespeare Festival in 1997 and by Living Theatre Company in London's West End in 1998. His musical play, Winds in the Morning, premiered at the 1997 ...

Here is the latest news on the Camp projects currently underway: The application for permits to do the restroom relocation project in Cedar Lodge has been submitted to the County for approval. This process will take a minimum of three months to complete. Lord willing, the actual work on this first phase of the Cedar Lodge renovation project will begin later this year. After years of talking about moving the restrooms upstairs in Cedar Lodge, it may just be months ...

Have you made any plans for your Memorial Day Weekend? May I be so bold as to offer a suggestion? WBC’s Memorial Day Working Weekend is a long standing volunteer event that draws many of the Camp’s veteran volunteers back year after year. They have their favorite jobs and love the fellowship of working alongside others in support of the Camp’s ministry. Memorial Day Working Weekend is an event that brings volunteers together to help the Camp prepare for the ...

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 ...