Summer feels like it is just around the corner, but fear not, curriculum is well underway! So, how does Black Diamond Camp come up with what to teach campers every summer? Well, it begins with a rhythm of going through the Bible in 7 years. Our hope is that as we serve campers through our programs, kids will experience the Bible as a unified story that leads to Jesus. We divide the Bible into seven sections:   Genesis   Exodus – Joshua   ...

“But don’t just listen to God’s word. You must do what it says. Otherwise, you are only fooling yourselves. For if you listen to the word and don’t obey, it is like glancing at your face in a mirror. You see yourself, walk away, and forget what you look like.” -James 1:22-24 NLT  Confession: I have been on a “mission” to get something from the next room only to arrive and think, “What did I come in here for?”  It usually ...

Take a moment and imagine being surrounded by 400 other people. Some strangers, some long-time friends, some people who you just met this week from a completely different church. You are all being led by a counselor whom you met at the beginning of this week, and they are taking you to your evening gathering.   When you all finally arrive, you see a bunch of tables surrounding the area with food on them, but for some reason, there are no ...

What a great Winter Day Camp we had! God blessed Black Diamond Camp with some cold snowy weather, new friendships, and exciting new adventures throughout the week. It was wonderful to share with the campers how unique, beautiful, and special they are to God and how much love He has for all of us. If your child joined us this week, we encourage you to continue practicing the memory verse, Psalm 139:14, with them!  Although Winter Camp is now complete, ...

Do you and your group love the fun and intimacy of staying in dorm style cozy cabins settled next to a beautiful creek? Or do you prefer the privacy and comfort of hotel-style lodging? Whatever your tastes, your group can find rest and relaxation at Black Diamond Camp with the wide range of facilities we provide!  One unique thing about our facilities is the versatility throughout each space. While each lodging and meeting space option has its own distinct layout, groups can choose the ...

I love being an intern at Black Diamond Camp for many reasons! I love the community I get to work in and be surrounded by. I love getting to serve others every day and know that my actions are making an impact on the lives of the people who come to camp. I also love working with others while running different activities, it’s great to see people come out of their comfort zones to try things that might be daunting ...

Photo by Chris Liverani on Unsplash I brought glory to you here on earth by completing the work you gave me to do. Now, Father, bring me into the glory we shared before the world began. -John 17:4-5 NLT Jesus prays about completing the work He was given to do by God the Father. I have long believed that Jesus was the only one who could ever make such a statement in prayer.  After all, who can complete the work ...

As an organization, we see how much pastors and those who work in ministry give of themselves daily. Our desire with Ministers Escape is to provide a place for those who minister to others to be ministered to. We want each person to have the opportunity to rest, refresh, and recharge.    At Ministers Escape, we strive to create a schedule which allows each person to come-and-go and create their own adventure whether as an individual, with team members, or with ...

This week’s facility highlight at Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, Washington, is none other than Glacier Peak Lodge. This lodge is perfect for adult, corporate and family events!   Glacier Peak Lodge is divided into two meeting space areas called Mt. Zion and Mt. Hermon. Both have easy access to a beautiful back patio and the facility comes equipped with sound, projectors, whiteboards, a coffee and tea bar, and fridge. Maximum capacity is 250 people per meeting space.   Are you looking for a meeting space and overnight accommodations for your group? Glacier Peak Lodge ...

I was 8 years old when I went to summer camp for the first time. It was the first time I had been away from my family. It was the first time that I made friends outside of school and the first time I ever bought a drumstick ice cream cone from a snack shack. There were a lot of firsts for me in my first week of camp (including my first mud pit). It’s where I experienced the depth ...