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 ...

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 ...

Join us for an afternoon of adventure, community, and fun at Black Diamond Camp’s Adventure Day! This FREE event is open to friends and families of all ages, offering a chance to explore Camp, try exciting activities, and experience the energy of camp life together.  Exciting Activities for All Ages:  3D Climbing Wall – Climb the crane, or maybe the logging truck! Come try this fun and unique climbing experience.  Indoor Swimming Pool – Come swim in the super cool ...

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 ...

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, ...