You know you were at Camp Swamp Week 3 when... We wrapped up week 3 at Camp Swamp. We welcomed 157 campers and counselors from ten states. As always, we finished up our week with our top ten list. This list can provide a snapshot of our week together. You know you were at Camp Swamp week 3 when… 10.
You know you were at Camp Swamp Week 2 when... We finished week 2 at Camp Swamp. We welcomed 170 campers, with many new friends, classmates, neighbors, and cousins coming for the first time. One of our new teenaged campers observed that this camp focused on relationships, which she found particularly meaningful. As always, we finished up our week with
Scarlett Moon! Hey, my name is Scarlett, and I have basically been at camp my entire 15 years of life. Ever since I was old enough to come to a week at camp during the summer, I have never stopped. I consistently go as many times as I can because camp makes
Micah Nikerle! Whats up, my name is Micah. This is my 3rd year at Camp Swamp and my experience gets better and better with each year I come. Ever since I’ve started coming to swamp I’ve begun to feel closer with people and really figure out who I am while
You know you were at Camp Swamp Week 1 when... We just finished week 1 at Camp Swamp. What a great start to our summer. We welcomed 62 campers, who were ready on Sunday to be at camp and engage with each other and God. By the end of the week, many were talking about ways to come back to
Everett Anderton! Sup my name is Everett and this is my 4th year being at camp swamp and the thing i love most about camp swamp is every week in the summer we have a thing called the ring of honor and the mingle of honor [which are two different things]. The
Gage Grooms! WSGGGGGGGGG it’s ya boi gAgE gRoOmS the best frisbee thrower known to man. (if we aren't talking about G2 cuz he goated but we ain’t talkin’ bout him rn) But anyway….SHOUTOUT TO MY BOI CARTER AND JAKE FROM BOYS 2 AND LOGAN FROM BOYS 5.
Jake Lee! Hi my name is Jake Lee and I am 12 years old. This my first time at camp swamp and I'm having a great time. I was worried at first that I might not fit in or have a good time but the people here are so nice
Carter Garrett! HI MY NAME IS CARTER AND I AM 12 AND THIS IS MY FIRST TIME AT CAMP AND IT WAS THE BEST CAMP EVER. MY FAVORITE THING IS WHEN WE PRAY AND WHEN WE HAVE FREE TIME AND EVERYONE HERE IS SUPER NICE. AND MAKE SURE YOU MEET MAYA SHE
Juna Worley! Hi, my name is Juna and I am 12.This is my 4th time going to camp. I love it so much because you can be yourself and have fun. I am in cabin 2 and my counselors are so nice and super funny. Today I did the slip and
Nolan Oros! My name is Nolan and this is my 2nd year of camp here and I love it so much and I'm so mad at myself because I didn't start going when I was younger. Camp swamp is just an amazing place because with all the people
Family Camp We always start our summer season at Camp Swamp with our preparation week, where we prepare the physical grounds of camp for our campers and arrange for former counselors, youth ministry staff, and a professional counselor to train our summer-long staff. During preparation week, we also host Family Camp, a
Weather Bell Serving as a camp director is not only shepherding our counselors and campers, but also monitoring the weather as an amateur meteorologist. Because of the layout of our facilities and our outdoor activities, it is crucial to always know the weather conditions. We have safety protocols for strong summer rainstorms
Wonder We have all experienced the beauty and majesty of the natural world and recognize the power of time spent outside. When we see the night sky full of stars, without light pollution dimming the grandeur of the heavens, when we watch fireflies dance on a summer evening, and when we
Food, Kitchen, & Connection Camp Swamp strives to provide wonderful food that campers, counselors, and adult volunteers will enjoy. We recognize that a delicious meal, shared with friends, can create great memories. We promote mealtimes as special gatherings of our community, viewing every meal as a feast. We have learned that time around a
Why We Give By Vanessa Byers I remember driving up for my first week of camp as an 11-year-old. From the nerves of arriving to the friendships I made and the laughter we shared, I knew it was a place I would come back to over and over. I remember, a few years
Investment Swamp Mission A Little Slice of Heaven: Partnering with God to create a safe, spiritual space for belonging and learning through play, connection, community & wonder. Camp Swamp hit a milestone in February 2024: the mortgage on the property has finally been paid off. So many individuals and churches have
Connections Swamp Mission A Little Slice of Heaven: Partnering with God to create a safe, spiritual space for belonging and learning through play, connection, community & wonder. Loneliness has become an epidemic within our culture. When surveyed, 71% of Gen Z said they often or sometimes feel lonely. While the younger
WITH - Our Summer Theme 2024 We at Camp Swamp are excited to announce our theme for the summer: WITH. The story of God’s rescue of the Israelites in Exodus is one of the earliest stories our kids learn in Sunday School class but our familiarity with it often robs us from recognizing the power
Teen Workers Camp Swamp offers a unique opportunity for our teenage campers to serve as “teen workers” for a week each summer. Teen workers take on various responsibilities: cleaning the dining hall, washing dishes, managing the canteen, and organizing camp events. Listen to Raquel’s story and the profound impact serving as
Learning Through Play At Camp Swamp, we believe in learning through play. Every week we remind our campers that one of our goals is to HAVE FUN! Through the thirty plus years of camp, we recognize how much God can do in us and through us when we set up opportunities for extended
Water Safety & Lifeguards at Camp Swamp Every summer, lots of our campers enjoy swimming in the pool, and fishing and canoeing at the lake. As parents and camp directors, physical safety around the pool and the lake is very important to us. We have lifeguards at the pool and lake every time we use those spaces
Building Connection and Community through Parent Retreats Every year we plan four different parent retreats to help parents make memories with their children, away from the distractions of devices and the hectic schedules of daily life. We recognize how important it is to be intentional in our precious moments with our children, no matter their age or
From ZimCamp to Camp Swamp Hi Friends!!! Welcome to our first blog post in 2024!!! Most of our counselors this summer have grown up at Camp Swamp, but this year we also have several counselors who have grown up at camps started by Swamp Corps. As we have interviewed these new applicants from outside the
From Mr. Sonny :) Hi all! Welcome back to the blog. I just wanted to send a reminder that Mr. Sonny is looking for some help with a book he is writing! I would greatly appreciate a few minutes of your time to read through this and help him out. If you could send
