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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.

The Barn Changed Me

Before the barn, I felt like I was missing something—like my purpose began and ended with being a mom and a wife. While those roles are sacred, I knew deep down there was more of me waiting to be found. I was searching for myself… learning how to honor my truth, how to listen to my own voice, and how to step into confidence in who I am. Then I found the barn. And slowly, quietly… it began to change ...

Celebrating the People Who Make Camp Possible

At Warm Beach Camp, gratitude isn’t just something we say—it’s something we live. Every season, every camper story, and every moment of transformation is made possible through the faithful support of an incredible community. That’s why The Great Camp Thank You, previously known as Warm Beach Camp Ministries Open House, is such a meaningful tradition. It is our opportunity to pause, gather, and say from the bottom of our hearts: Thank you! On Sunday, May 17, 2026, Warm Beach Camp will ...

A Therapeutic Experience

Each summer, Warm Beach Camp has the privilege of welcoming teens and adults who have intellectual and developmental disabilities to Camp SunSparrow to attend a week of Day Camp. During this time, they have fun, make friends, and gain new and impactful life skills and experiences. Amidst the busyness of the summer months, one activity that stands out is the thoughtfully coordinated horse encounter, which is brought by Warm Beach Horsemanship team members one afternoon a week. This activity has ...