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Contract signing. After months of searching, several weeks of negotiations and visits to the new site, a group of Evergreen Boys State and Department leaders signed a new multi-year contract with Warm Beach Conference Center for the Evergreen Boys State Inc. program. To give some background on why the move was facilitated at this time, and after several years of study with numerous previous bids, this was the perfect time and place to take EBS into the future. Foremost, in ...

Immanuel Business School Faculty & Stuff IBS website: www.ibssolipet.com Since 2008, Warm Beach Camp has supported AIM Asia and the Immanuel Conference of the Free Methodist Church of India by providing access to interns and promoting the work going on in India. Immanuel Business School began in 2012 as India’s first Christian liberal arts school. The ten year vision is for four more schools to be built and form Immanuel University in Hyderabad, India. In response to the desire for ...

The Korean Ministry of Education mandated the improvement of English speaking abilities of students and teachers in Korea through cultural exchanges and improved English teaching methods. Myungsun Church and other ministry partners are using this mandate to share the good news of Christ and to bring all Koreans into the Kingdom of God. Their desire is to bring American English to the youth of their community and church. Myungsun recognizes that Koreans are very influenced by American culture and so ...

Next mission trip scheduled for July 31-August 14, 2018 (subject to minor change) Typical General Schedule (specifics for each year vary) Week #1 travel to Seoul meet Myungsun staff immerse in Korean culture and build relationships with hosts conduct community service project with Korean partners Week #2 meet Korean staff and plan for week-long English Camp conduct week-long English camp for approximately 70-80 elementary age campers English classes ofr elementary students leadership classes for High School youth games, crafts, music, ...

Here in the Pacific Northwest, we are known for being coffee drinkers. If you enjoy a good cup of coffee as a part of your day, wouldn’t it be great if there was a way for you to have your coffee and, at the same time, help send a child to camp at Warm Beach?Warm Beach Camp is excited to partner with Camano Island Coffee Roasters who, when you purchase their coffee through this program, will donate 10% of the ...

May we say, “Thank you?”We invite you to join us in a time of appreciation as we honor you, our partners, for the important role you play in keeping this ministry strong and growing. Please give us the opportunity to say thank you, to share what we’ve done with your investments of time and money, and to take a look at where God is leading us.Please join us as our guests on Saturday, May 11, at 6 pm in the ...

The dictionary defines a craftsman as an artisan, a person who practices or is highly skilled in a craft. Last month, two volunteer craftsmen teamed up to practice their art at Warm Beach Camp. Harley Graber and Ray Samuelson are very familiar around the grounds, having served as extended-stay volunteers working on all kinds of renovation and repair projects, and both of them are amazing craftsmen!As you can imagine, this time of year we are getting ready for our summer ...

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[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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“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 ...