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 ...

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 ...

Winter is officially here! Days are shorter, temperatures are colder, and the sun peaks out occasionally, teasing us with its warmth. This benchmark of the seasons reminds me that, yes summer is close, but Winter Day Camp is so much closer. Winter Day Camp for kids ages 5-12, allows us to invite families back to Camp, reunite friends, and we’ll have the opportunity to bring camp adventures to new families in our community.   This winter, laughter and joy will ...

How do you choose a summer camp? If you were a kid before the digital age, you might have attended the camp that came highly recommended by your best friend. Or maybe you went to the one a short drive away, just in case of homesickness. But today… the options are endless! And the ability to conduct research online can make the selection process a bit overwhelming for parents and youth leaders. With so many things to consider, where do ...

Rest is holy. Pastors know this to be true and teach it regularly to the people they shepherd. Yet for many church leaders, the opportunity to rest, reflect, and connect with God outside the walls of the church, seldom comes. Why is this? There are many reasons – involving budget, time, and expectations – but most often, the reason a break doesn’t make the calendar, is simply because the overarching benefits aren’t known or talked about. And while it might ...

Father-Son Retreats – they may sound like all fun and games (trust us, they still are!) but these unique getaways offer far more than what you might expect. At Black Diamond, our Father-Son Retreats provide dads and sons with the opportunity to engage in adventure activities that strengthen their special bond and teach both parties important lessons along the way. Here are three benefits of a Father-Son Retreat at Black Diamond that you might not have thought about yet! Bonding Over ...