Every so often, a group walks through our doors and reminds us what camp is really about. Every November, Copper Mountain Lodge is invaded by a local youth group. They’ve been coming to camp for years—not because everything is shiny and new, but because something meaningful happens here when students step away from the usual noise and make space for faith, friendships, and fun. If you’ve ever watched a youth group arrive at camp, you know the sound: doors thumping, ...

For the past three summers, I have had the incredible honor of serving as summer staff at Black Diamond Camp. This year, I am beyond excited to continue that journey as an intern! Over the years, I witnessed firsthand the incredible joy of how God moves through Camp. Not just in the quiet moments at Bible studies and evening experiences, but in the laughter and chaos of camp activities. There is something deeply beautiful about watching the campers flourish not ...

Hi everyone! My name is Delaney, and I grew up going to Black Diamond Camp! I gave my life to the Lord at the Rainier location when I was 12 years old, and camp has been a huge part of my story ever since. I love being outdoors, going on road trips, taking film photos, and visiting National Parks. I’m engaged to Dylan Clapp, and we’re super excited to be getting married this summer! My sister, Sheridan, and my dog, ...

Let me start off by saying...God is so good! Over the past year, we at Black Diamond Camp have experienced a lot of change, and through that change, we’ve truly grown as a camp and as a community. Many people have stepped into new roles, sometimes ones they didn’t feel quite ready for, but God showed up in every moment. He has been so faithful to guide, strengthen, and equip us in ways we couldn’t have imagined! This summer, our ...

Our very first Kids 2 Camp Benefit Day at Black Diamond was such a huge success! The whole day was filled with laughter, community, and of course, lots of pancakes. Families came together for breakfast, joined in on fun activities, and cheered through the hilarious pancake-eating contest that quickly became a crowd favorite. It was such a fun and meaningful way to celebrate what we love most about camp—people coming together to make a difference. By the end of the ...

We’re excited to roll out a lodging upgrade that makes retreat planning easier and enhances the overall guest experience here at Black Diamond Camp! Beginning this summer, our bunked bedrooms in Glacier Peak will remain set up permanently! This may seem like a small shift, but it brings big benefits: no more bed days throughout the summer for our staff (if you've experienced a Bed Day here at Camp, you know it is a labor of love!), faster room turnovers, ...

The Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund was created to never turn a child away because of financial restrictions. By fostering a “Yes!” environment, kids and their families encounter God at camp and have the same opportunities as their peers for fellowship and fun! Warm Beach Camp Ministries is actively bridging that gap through year-round fundraising efforts, one of which is hosting Kids 2 Camp Benefit Days. It was a joy to see so many familiar and new faces at the ...

“Mom, this was the best day ever!” The mother was so surprised by her daughter's excitement that she sat there in disbelief, not knowing how to respond. Just earlier that day, the mother dropped her five-year-old daughter off for the first day of Day Camp, at Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, WA. This past summer, the shy five-year-old girl attended camp for the very first time! She was understandably experiencing hesitation towards her new surroundings. Yet, as she was welcomed ...

Every summer at Black Diamond Camp, we welcome new staff from around the world to come together under the banner of our Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, and help exemplify the love He has for us to those we serve. This is no easy task, yet we are invited into something much larger than ourselves. Experience God: We are all invited to experience God. My hope in prayer for myself and each staff member is to experience and understand the ...

We are so excited to kick off training and welcome our incredible Summer Staff team at Black Diamond Camp! This year’s crew includes hospitality staff, photographers, activities staff, program heads, Service Team leads, worship team members, and counselors for both Day Camp and Group Camp. Our team is made up of local Washingtonians, students from colleges across the country, and individuals from around the world! Summer Staff will arrive on May 28th and serve through August. It’s such a gift ...

I write this as hundreds of people are taking in Black Diamond Camp's Adventure Day. Young families are everywhere, the Kettle Corn is popping, the campfire if full of people making s’mores. Climbing wall, axe throwing, slides, swimming, and a range of other activities are all being used to engage people with the love of Christ we have for each person. This is one afternoon in a remarkable story. In 2020 Black Diamond Camp and Warm Beach Camp joined forces, ...

Hi, my name is Mickey Slakey, and I’m the Head Cook at Black Diamond Camp (BDC)! I first stumbled across BDC online in the spring of 2019 and ended up moving from California to spend that summer as a Summer Staff Counselor. It was my first real taste of camping ministry—and that summer opened my eyes to just how impactful camp can be for people from all walks of life. That summer also brought something unexpected: I met my now-wife, ...

Copper Mountain is our dorm-style lodge here at Black Diamond Camp. For nearly five decades, it has served as a place of ministry, gathering, pranks, Bible studies, and worship. The ministry that happens within Copper Mountain is truly beautiful—though not without its challenges.Phase 1: We kicked off Phase 1 of the Copper Mountain Project by replacing the leaking roof over the meeting space, ensuring the building is safe and dry for future improvements. The second portion of Phase 1 will ...

Jesus tells us in Matthew 11:28-30, “Are you weary, carrying a heavy burden? Then come to me. I will refresh your life, for I am your oasis. Simply join your life with mine. Learn my ways, and you'll discover that I'm gentle, humble, and easy to please. You will find refreshment and rest in me. For all that I require of you will be pleasant and easy to bear.” Here at Black Diamond Camp, whether you are here on a ...

Hello! My name is Tyler, and I’m the Youth Program Manager at Black Diamond Camp in Auburn, WA. My camp journey began in 2004 when I was just nine years old. My mom needed a summer program for me, and after hearing about Camp from a family friend, she signed me up for Day Camp. I quickly fell in love with all the activities, but what truly kept me coming back year after year were the friendships I made and ...

This past February 17-21, Black Diamond Camp had the joy of hosting our annual Winter Day Camp! This year’s theme was Monsters, Inc. – Know Jesus, No Fear! Throughout the week, we explored how God calls us to be courageous and keep our focus on Him when we feel afraid. We shared that Jesus doesn’t want us to live in fear, but instead, He invites us into a relationship with Him—one that empowers us to be bold and brave in ...

Summer 2024 was a huge success! So many lives were changed, and many encountered Jesus in a new way. This past summer's theme was Eclipse, where we explored the books of the Prophets from Isaiah through Malachi. As we delved into these Scriptures, we saw a recurring theme of God's constant grace and forgiveness towards His people, despite their repeated sins and turning away from Him—creating an “Eclipse” in their relationship with Him.  With all summer programs centered around this ...

Have you ever been part of a moment when God did something so amazing that you know this is a story that needs to be told from generation to generation? The joining of Black Diamond Camp and Warm Beach Camp & Conference Center to form Warm Beach Camp Ministries is a remarkable story of God’s leading and provision. In the fall of 2020, right in the middle of COVID, the Board of Black Diamond Camp sought to give their growing ...

Hello! I'm Kaelin Lara—dog mom to Maggie and Ollie, wife to JJ, amateur baker, thriller book enthusiast, and, most recently, the Guest Services Director here at Black Diamond Camp! I grew up in Texas, and in 2013, while attending Camp Eagle as a camper, I had a life-changing encounter with the Lord. From that moment on, camping ministry has held a special place in my heart and has shaped who I am in so many ways! In 2018, I took ...

When challenges arise, what is your first instinct? Is it to take it out on others around you, to pretend like everything is fine, or to feel ashamed, turn inward, and shut the world out? What would happen differently if you found yourself in the presence of someone who compassionately holds space for you to voice what is troubling you and reflect back the love and warmth of Christ? This past summer, a particular group visiting Rainier Camp & Retreat ...