Stan Kaste

I've been coming to Camp Swamp for years, and every time I go its a better time than last. Growing up with my cabin mates, making friends in the faith, all while learning lessons to take me through life. At times camp wet, dirty, hot, or even a

Jaylin

Camp swamp is an AMAZING camp! Were you meet many great people and friends.  This is my 2nd year of camp and already learned so much. I learn about others, God, teamwork, and more. When I first arrived I was shy, but then saw such excitement in everyones faces. I

Sean Miller

Ever since my first week of Camp Swamp I knew this was my home away from home. Every person I met was so kind and inviting, even though they had never met me before. Camp Swamp has always been a light in the tunnel for me, all throughout the year

Saliah Ponteau

Saliah in middle with red headbandCamp Swamp has been a part of my family's life for over a decade. From my older brothers going until they became 18 and then me and my younger brothers beginning to go since we were 9. I am now 17 and my

Howard

Camp Swamp is a safe spiritual place for kids to grow and learn about God. There are many great opportunities for kids to pray, learn and have fun together. Activities are provided throughout the day and while kids are learning and having fun, they also learn the importance of hard

Gracyn Behr

camp is a place where you can be yourself spiritually, physically, and mentally. you can be open about what you and others are going through. through lessons and cabin time you can talk to anyone and they will be willing to listen. camp is a place that we call a

Chelsea

When i came to camp i was really happy but also nervous, but when i entered my cabin everyone was so kind and caring.That's when i already knew that i was going to make a lot of friends.To me camp swamp is a really fun place

Andrew Colombo

I have been coming to camp for 3 years and I really enjoy this camp because it really inspires me. I have learned a lot about myself and learned a lot about God. This camp is really fun because it has dodgeball and other fun things to do. I have

Grace Hamrick

When I was asked to write a blog this year, it really got me thinking. I wrote one last year and didn't want to repeat what I had previously said. The first thing that came to mind was the culture. From Mr. Jeff to the little nine year-old

TK

When I'm at camp I feel at home. With friends, family, loving staff, and just the overall environment of feeling like I belong. I've made a lot of great friends and glad to see them every year at this amazing camp that I adore. Being here

Carter Payne

When I think about Camp Swamp I go straight to thinking of the friends and the fun that you have. I have been to summer camp for four years now and every year I always come back smarter and more spiritual than I was going in. No matter the day

Jessica Dolph

(Jessica on left)Camp Swamp is like my home. If I had to chose one place to be it would be camp. The friendships you make here are so memorable. Even though I haven't been going for long I have discovered so much about myself and God. I

Emerson Kinsey

I love camp swamp because I have the privilege to serve God and to further grow my connection with him. The relationships  I develop here inspire to become a better me. The lessons I hear and learn advance my level of understanding and realization. This is why I go to

Caroline Robinson

The last time I was at Camp Swamp, I was 10 years old. That was 8 years ago. A lot has changed for me physically, mentally, and emotionally in 8 years. I feel like as an 18 year old girl living in 2019 its hard to connect with so many

Armando Rodriguez III

Camp swamp to me is a place where friendships thrive and you constantly get to meet new people and learn lessons that help in life.

Alysa Cabrera

At camp swamp there's so much to do and learn. Everyday at camp I learn something new and meet someone new. My experience at camp has been amazing, it's the place to be. I get to be with friends, play games, meet new people, eat the

Jacob Pursell

For me one word I would use to describe Camp Swamp would be "Home". I've been coming here since I was 9 and was in boys cabin 1, and now I'm 18 and it's my last year as a camper at the

Jaden Barlow

I am so happy to be at Camp Swamp again this year to grow in my friendships and my relationship with God. I have especially enjoyed being able to lead a quiet time for a few 5th and 6th grade girls. I love this year's theme of "

IL Yim

What can you say about Family Camp @ Camp Swamp?  I mean, do you ever wish you had a time when the distractions of this world did not intrude?  A place where you could let your hair down and check your insecurities at the door?  A chance to spend time with

Swamp Family Camp: Precious Time Beyond a "Once a Year" Experience - Michelle Carvalho

In 2011, we walked up the stairs to Hart Dining Hall with 5-year old Galileu II to go to our first Swamp Family Camp. The next 20 minutes of huge bear hugs were like a flashback to our '90s campus days as we excitedly reunited with friends we hadn&

Rachele and Lucy Gibson

To me Family Camp means a time to be together and reconnect with one another. We use the time to strengthen the bonds and deepen the relationships within our family and this week allows us to make new memories together. We also connect with other families and share the lessons

Reflections from a Swamp Blogger

Hi Swamp Bloggers! I hope you are having a wonderful day. Thanks to our full time staff for introducing themselves last week. Reading their bios made me excited to see how God is going to use them to serve campers this summer. Speaking of summer, Week One is next week!

Introducing the Full-Time Staff of 2019

Hi Swamp Bloggers! I hope you are having a great day. We are less than TWO WEEKS from the start of summer camp. Next week the full time staff will be out at camp, getting ready, and putting on Family Camp. We've had some great camp themes the

The Value of Respect

Hi Swamp Bloggers! I hope you are having a fabulous day. We are SO close (less than three weeks) from the start of summer camp. Don't forget to sign up for your favorite week before it fills up on our website [https://www.campswamp.com/youthcamp/registration/summercamp/

And So, We Know and Rely on His love...

Hi Swamp Bloggers! I hope you are having a marvelous start to your week. Before getting into this week's blog, I want to remind you of a few things. 1) Swamp Corps will be going to Cambodia in just two short days for Cambodia Year Two! Please be