News & Updates

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

Winter 2008

All Aboard!
A new Polar Express Engine comes to The Lights of Christmas, thanks to the efforts of a group of wonderful people!

The Lights of Christmas 2008 Schedule
Dates and Times for this year’s The Lights of Christmas…

Director’s Column
I am glad it is Christmas time

What Happens the Rest of the Year?
WBC is a place where people can set aside the daily routine and hustle-bustle of life to gain focus…

The Lights of Christmas by the Numbers
A collection of interesting (and sometimes fascinating) statistics about The Lights of Christmas

Grant Awarded for Cedar Lodge Renovation
The M. J. Murdock Charitable Trust has awarded WBC a $490,000 “top-off” grant for the renovation of Cedar Lodge


Kids 2 Camp Program Brings Hundreds of Kids to Camp

This past summer, more than $91,000 was given out in scholarships for kids to come to summer camps at WBC

Halfway Around the World – Kids are still the Same
The world over, kids love going to camp and they respond to the message of God’s love for them

Do You Really Need a Will?
The Warm Beach Foundation provides a wide array of services to assist people in realizing their goals to give, provide for their family, prepare for the inevitable, and leave a lasting legacy

Vaulting Team Sponsorships Make a Difference
The Warm Beach Vaulters wish to thank their sponsors for their support of the 2008-09 season

WBC’s Online Reservations Proves Popular
Visit our website anytime, day or night, and see for yourself how fun and convenient online registration can be!

Randy Cloes – A Man on Mission
Warm Beach Camp welcomes Randy as a new member of the Board of Directors

Briefly…
Quick bits of fun and interesting information about the people and events at Warm Beach Camp.


Tony Campolo to Speak at Warm Beach Camp

Come hear well known speaker, author, and media commentator, Tony Campolo, considered one of the most influential preachers of the last 50 years by Christianity Today.

Bob and Joan – Helping to Make it Happen!
The Benzes are one of the couples who bring their RV to The Lights and stay to help with the entire event!

August Extravaganza Auction Donors
A heartfelt “thank you” to the individuals and businesses that helped make The August Extravaganza a huge success.

Staff Alumni News
The important events and happenings of our staff alumni.

WBC’s “Christmas Wish List”
A list of items we could really use at the Camp right now.

Thank You, Volunteers!
Each of these wonderful volunteers helped make a world of difference in someone’s life.

Living Memorials
A thoughtful gift that continues to touch lives.

Give a Memorial Gift
To create a Living Memorial in honor of a friend or loved one.

Greater than Jesus?

“Students are not greater than their teacher, and slaves are not greater than their master. Students are to be like their teacher, and slaves are to be like their master. And since I, the master of the household, have been called the prince of demons, the members of my household will be called by even worse names!” Matthew 10:24-25 NLT Jesus is addressing the truth about being a committed follower of Christ. When I was a teen and into my ...

Transforming Lives at Day Camp

Summer is a season of adventure, growth, and new experiences—especially for kids. At Warm Beach's summer day camp program, children will have a choice of six incredible weeks filled with excitement, learning, and faith-building experiences. With up to 40 kids, ages 5-12 each week, this program is designed to be a place where kids can break away from their daily routines, engage in outdoor activities, and grow in their faith. Led by a dedicated team with a heart for ministry, ...

Growing in Confidence

Warm Beach horsemanship strives to build confidence in riding students by encouraging regular hands-on practice, riding with independent aids, safe horse handling and effective communication skills. Students find a sense of ownership in the grooming and tacking process with their assigned horses in addition to time spent working with them in arena lessons. Warm Beach Pony Club members build on this foundation by learning more in-depth horse care and handling skills. In the month of October, two teams of Warm ...