For 40 years, Camp Sunshine has provided hope, joy and community through unique experiences for children with life-threatening illnesses and their families. At our pristine campus on Sebago Lake in Maine, more than 60,000 children, siblings, parents, and caregivers from all 50 states and 27 countries have come together for fun-filled, year-round sessions with families just like theirs. And, thanks to the incredible support of donors and volunteers, our programs are 100% free. Camp Sunshine is where families can focus on recharging, together, in a safe space with medical support available. Camp Sunshine is where families discover a community who understands. Camp Sunshine is where families find family. Learn more: www.campsunshine.org.
Ridgecrest Summer Camps: Impacting lives for God’s glory through discipleship and adventure. Located in the Blue Ridge Mountains of NC, our camps are designed for individual attention, maximum fun, and the safety of each child. We facilitate camper growth by offering a Christian camp program that has been around for 130 combined years. Camp Ridgecrest for Boys and Camp Crestridge for Girls each offer 25+ activities taught by solid Christian role models. Our staff are highly trained, committed believers with a heart for children/youth ministry. Join us for an unforgettable experience of fun encompassing physical, mental, social, and spiritual growth.
Silver Birch Ranch’s home campus has expanded to 100 acres and has about 50 buildings. Water no longer comes from the lake but is supplied by several wells. Our youth and family camps are often filled to capacity, and the year-round retreats are as large as our summer programs. The dream of having a one-year college was realized in the creation of Nicolet Bible Institute. The ministry, now decades old, continues fervently, driven “To Know Christ and To Make HIM Known.”
Christian camping is an extremely effective and underused tool for the church to use in building the next generation of Christians. We feel that this tool is most effective when leaders who are involved with the students on a regular basis are able to spend time and build shared memories with them. The leaders get to see and hear the true struggles of their students in a week-long setting that removes them from the distractions of the “real world” and pulls them from their comfort zone.
Silver Birch Ranch provides a safe environment for all of our guests and staff. Silver Birch Ranch offers the following activities: Horseback riding, rafting, swimming, archery, water tubing/skiing, boating, zip-line, climbing wall, hayrides, low ropes, disc golf, court based games (volleyball, basketball, tennis, tetherball, gaga ball, and 4 square), table games (ping pong, foosball, box hockey, and carpetball), as well as many other organized activities for everyone to enjoy.