“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 ...

Have you ever rushed to pick up your kids after a long workday? Thoughts of what to make for dinner, the nighttime schedule that has yet to be started, and wondering if running late burdens those watching your children? That was the reality for a single mother on her way to pick up her two children from Black Diamond Camp last summer. Upon arriving at Black Diamond Camp, the mother apologized profusely for picking them up late. While leading her ...

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? ...