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Welcome Sarah and Steve!

Warm Beach Camp is excited to welcome Sarah Sprouse and Steve Hinkle to the team! Sarah and Steve grew up together and were high school sweethearts in Mountlake Terrace,WA. They have been married for six years, and both attended Whitworth College in Spokane, Washington. Sarah has a degree in Art, Art History, and Data and Analytics, and Steve graduated with a degree in Sociology. Sarah and Steve started their Camping Careers as full-time staff members at Tall Timber in Leavenworth, where they served for five years. Sarah was the Communications Director, then Development Director. Before coming to Warm Beach Camp, Sarah also served as the Interim Director. Steve served as the Food Service Director for all five years of their time at Tall Timber.

Last year, Sarah and Steve spent some time at Warm Beach Camp during the Christian Camp & Conference Association Conference. In September, Steve applied for and accepted a job as Warm Beach Camp’s Head Chef, and Sarah as Business Development Manager in November. Sarah and Steve are answers to long-awaited prayer for the staffing needs at Warm Beach Camp Ministries!

Sarah and Steve have been enjoying getting to know other staff members. Sarah commented, “The community is amazing.” Please welcome Sarah and Steve to the Warm Beach Camp community.

Grateful for Generous Hearts

In the Horsemanship Program at Warm Beach Camp in Stanwood, WA, the volunteers assist in nearly every aspect of the program, from administrative tasks that uphold professionalism to serving in facility care. Volunteers help ensure the safety of our horses through well-maintained arena footing, repairing structures, and cleaning tack, allowing Warm Beach to continue being a good steward of all that has been entrusted to us. A weekly volunteer stated, “Through Horsemanship, I am learning how to care for horses ...

Unique Strengths of SunSparrow

When individuals are welcomed into an environment full of connection, inclusivity, and the love of Christ, transformation happens! They become active participants in the world around them and are reminded of their true worth. Camp SunSparrow is carefully constructed to help individuals with intellectual or developmental disabilities build self-confidence and develop closer relationships with the Lord. Campers are encouraged to recognize their unique strengths and are allowed the time and space to share those with the group. Adriene Duguay, the ...
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Hands On Outdoor Experiences

Across the 278 acres of land at Warm Beach Camp, there are wondrous little nooks and crannies teeming with life, just waiting to be explored! From a saltwater marsh to the upland forest and the bluffs that are perfectly designed to ease a bird's flight; the biodiversity is endless! With notebooks in hand, a quizzical eye, and curious minds, children step into a world of infinite possibilities! The Outdoor School Program at Warm Beach Camp is actively changing lives through ...