Rebuilding A Christ-Centered Camp For Kids

Starting in 2023, Camp Del-Haven made the hard decision to dismantle its historic summer camp program when it became evident that our mission needed to change in light of the turmoil of this sin-soaked world. Unlike many churches and ministries today, we were not willing to compromise our Gospel message to find prominence among the worldlings. Thus, we began the difficult task of completely overhauling our camp ministry by stepping out in faith, knowing that the Lord would lead us through the darkness to the sunrise of a better day that proclaims the Glory of Jesus Christ throughout our dedicated campground.

Indeed the Lord has provided since that time and our camp mission is slowly finding new footing with His help. Though we still pray that the Lord will provide sufficient workers to oversee a weekly camp experience for children ages 6 through 12, we have shifted to an equally-important focus on needful kids and their families. Prior to each summer season, we are currently sending out invitations to area families to come out to our Camp Del-Haven facilities to experience a Family Camp Day that features a downsized version of our former camp week activities. They can fish – swim – do crafts – enjoy the playground – hike the camp paths – and of course hear the Gospel.

Each of our day sessions begin with a time of Bible Study. Afterwards, we make a quick stop at the flagpole for the Pledge Of Allegiance. We then proceeded to the Shelter House for a craft/nature study project. Lunch is next on the agenda, but not before giving everyone a chance to ring the old Dinner Bell. Then it is time for every camper’s favorite activity, SWIM TIME at our pool! Later, at the end of the day, we roast Marshmallows and offer Fishing and/or Boating.

Of course, our main purpose in all this is the outreach of our Bible Study Time where we are able to present the Gospel, not just to the kids, but to their parents and caregivers as well. Over the past few years, we have had some interesting and – it is believed – profitable discussions during this added camp ministry reality. Indeed we have gathered some very positive results and feedback from the families that have participated. Everyone seems delighted with what we are doing and what they are experiencing.

Please continue to be in prayer that the Lord would be glorified in this additional ministry opportunity as we endeavor to rebuild our weekly summer camp program for the children. Pray for Del-Haven as we seek His leading – His Great Shepherding of His ministry – in fulfilling the provision of a truly quickened and spiritually awakened staff to be effectually used by His Holy Spirit to fill the various positions of cabin and camp program leaders.

Bottom line: in order to rebuild our weekly summer camp program, we need male and female bond-servants of the Lord who have been born from above by the Spirit and the Word – and who love the Lord and His Pure Gospel Truth. This is the character qualifications we seek, along with a genuine love for the souls of children. We need this in order to be able to conduct our typical camp activities. Please – Seek the Lord in prayer with us for His filling of this great need. We thank you in advance for doing so.

For more information on our camp ministry, please go through our website and remind yourselves of our summer activities — both our recent work and our dedicated history over the past seven decades. See and read and remember what the Lord has done through Del-Haven in the lives of children – and, most of all – we pray that you, too, will be spiritually moved to pray with us – and for us – unto the glory, only, of our Lord Jesus Christ.

Lastly, if you or your church would like to recommend a child (or family) for our summer camp programs, volunteer to help, or make a donation to our ministry, please contact us HERE.