Hello! My name is Mateo Cuadros, I am 20 years old and am from Washington state! Last summer I worked at Black Diamond Camp as a Summer Staff Counselor. I spent the summer counseling for both the middle school/high school aged program, Group Camp, and the middle school program, Teen Camp, where I led Bible studies, ran activities, and promoted group development through team building initiatives. Before coming to Camp, I was looking for a summer job. When I found ...

Being in unfamiliar territory can be flat-out frightening. Often times, out of self-preservation, walls are built to keep one safe. In those moments, having a support system surrounding you can make all the difference! A Tacoma-based conference with 80 youth recently attended Black Diamond Camp. For many of these kids it was the first time they ever ventured out of city limits. Arriving at camp, there was reluctance to be in a space so far out of their comfort zones. ...

There are two sources of control, a focus of control, and two very different outcomes of it. In one verse God’s word gives us the truth about control.  “So letting your sinful nature control your mind leads to death. But letting the Spirit control your mind leads to life and peace.” Romans 8:6 NLT The two sources of control are (1) our sinful nature and (2) the Spirit of God. Our sinful nature is the opposite of the Spirit of ...

“Aaron’s sons Nadab and Abihu put coals of fire in their incense burners and sprinkled incense over them. In this way, they disobeyed the Lord by burning before him the wrong kind of fire, different than he had commanded.” Leviticus 10:1 NLTWhat’s the big deal here?  This chapter begins with a very important truth to take to heart:  With very specific instructions from God, we choose to do things differently than God has commanded us to. There is a follow-up ...

Hi there! My name is Chase Rodriguez, and I am excited about being this years’ Group Camp Speaker! I am originally from sunny Phoenix, Arizona, and have been in the Seattle area for almost nine years. I’ve had the privilege of serving in various youth ministry contexts in both the Church and non-profit organizations, which has led me to my current position as the Bible and Theology Teacher at Rainier Christian High School. My wife, Ali and I live in ...

This past Spring Break Day Camp was a huge success! Through our theme "Among Us and With Us," campers learned how God’s presence is everywhere and is available to everyone, and most importantly, that God wants to have a relationship with them today! Thankfully, the weather was wonderful all week long and the 20 campers that attended were excited to learn about God, ready to play, and had the urge to dance. It was a fun week! With spring break ...

What's up! My name is Preston, and I am from Kent, Washington. I began working at Black Diamond Camp in the summer of 2022, have been a part of the Internship Program for the last 2 years, and I was the Service Team Lead last summer. I am so excited to say that I will be returning to be one of the Service Team Leads this summer! If you aren’t familiar with Service Team, this program is designed for students ...

My name is Libby Schneider, and I am 19 years old. I am currently living in Bozeman, Montana while attending university. When I first applied for Black Diamond Camp, I knew very little about the program. My roommate and I were looking to apply for a summer camp, and we both ended up applying to Black Diamond Camp because my roommate loved attending the Warm Beach Camp campus as a kid. When we interviewed, we thought the managers seemed friendly, ...

Have you had the chance to visit the Mount Baker Dining Hall at Black Diamond Camp? Here at Camp, we believe that some of the best conversations happen at mealtimes. So, we serve meals family style! That means when a group arrives at the Dining Hall, they will have tables reserved just for them; already prepared with plates and utensils. There is also a wooden token that gets taken back into the service area of the kitchen in exchange for ...

Hi! I am Liza Hubbard, I’m 20 years old and from Centralia, Washington. I was first introduced to Black Diamond Camp in 2018 at a Dare to Share event that was hosted onsite. After that I attended Group Camp for the next four summers. Being a camper, I loved every aspect that Camp had; from Bible Study and ziplining to dance parties and hanging with friends. After my last summer as a camper, I knew that the next step for ...