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 ...

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 ...

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 ...

“The kids STILL cannot stop talking about how much they loved camp. I had them at a few other camps through Boys & Girls Club this past summer since it was closer to my job in Bellevue, and because it was their first year at camps outside of what’s offered through the school district, so I wanted them to try different things out. They have mentioned at least on a weekly basis that I better not sign them up anywhere ...

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 ...

No two days at Black Diamond are the same! Come along with us and learn about the typical – but never ordinary – day in the life of a Day Camper. Before we start, let’s talk about who’s who at Black Diamond Day Camp: Campers: Local kids, ages 5-12, who love to have fun! Counselors: College-aged Christian adults, carefully screened and selected, to serve our campers all summer long. They’re stellar role models, and they love to have fun, too! Ready? ...