It is such a blessing to have Laser Tag at Black Diamond Camp fully funded and so quickly, too!! For new and returning campers, Laser Tag is a tremendous boost to Black Diamond Camp’s summer programming and year-round activity offerings! This summer, our campers had so much fun taking Laser Tag into the great outdoors. While strategizing behind giant inflatable bunkers in how to defeat their opponents, teamwork and communication were two skills that were quickly sharpened out on the ...

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. ...

Did I effectively share the love of Christ? Are guests applying what they learn at Camp to their everyday lives? Did my contribution make a difference? Are lives actually changing here? When you are a part of camping ministry, whether you work, volunteer, or donate, these questions come to mind. Pacific Northwest Leadership Camp (PNWLC), which was recently at Black Diamond Camp with the help of the Kids 2 Camp Scholarship Fund, helped answer those questions. The faith-based group’s mission ...

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 ...

Winter Break Camp came along with joy and excitement for campers and counselors! The rain didn’t put a damper on the festivities at Camp, as we were joined by several returning families, as well as several brand-new additions to our camp community. The Winter Break Camp theme was “Band Together- Start the Party!” Throughout the week, campers learned about how life with Jesus is a party, and how they can be the party starters among their friends and families. To ...

Hi! My name is Jenna. I first came to Camp many years ago as a camper and continued to serve as a part of the Service Team Program. This past summer I worked at Black Diamond Camp as a part of the Summer Staff team with Day Camp and Group Camp. Group Camp is a summer program where churches bring their youth groups to Camp and we, as Summer Staff, serve as their counselors! Throughout these 4 to 5 day ...

Dan, lead Pastor of Parkside Church, walks up to the podium at center stage. After a night's rest in the comfortable beds at Glacier Peak, he and his church are ready to soak up all that God has for them this weekend. Climbing walls, indoor swimming, and drift trikes for the kids are just a few activities that have been booked for the annual family retreat. He loves that his group gets to sleep in the same building where they ...

As a first-year Intern at Black Diamond Camp, it is truly a joy to help run The Lights of Christmas. When I was a little kid, I experienced The Lights of Christmas with loved ones. Now that I work for the event, I have come full circle! I am blessed to see friends and family excited to see me participate in the long-loved tradition of sharing the joy and hope of Christmas with the community through the event. During my ...

Hi, I’m Olivia Gaines and I’m an Intern at Black Diamond Camp (BDC). I am twenty-two years old and originally from Hockinson, Washington. I first came to Black Diamond Camp in 2021 as part of the Summer Staff team. I had such a wonderful summer full of deep friendships and opportunities for personal growth, and I knew I would miss camp when I left. I heard about the Internship Program and really wished I could stay for it, but I ...

Hi! My name is Jenna Clifton, and I am 18 years old. I’m from Auburn, Washington and I’m currently an Intern at Black Diamond Camp. I have been a part of Black Diamond Camp for about 11 years as a camper, Service Team Member, Summer Staff, and now as an intern!I have made so many fun memories, many of which are from my time as a Service Team member. If you don’t know, Service Team is a program for campers ...