Group Leaders

INSPIRE YOUR YOUTH

Camp Barnabas offers a mission trip like no other. It's a week-long life-changing adventure that impacts both Missionaries and Campers.

Not Your Average Mission Trip

Camp Barnabas welcomes youth groups, college ministries, schools, and organizations to serve our Campers with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The impact of Camp Barnabas goes beyond a week of summer camp. During this six-day mission trip, Missionaries and groups experience a transformational week, gain a deeper understanding of their faith, learn to love and serve others, and build a stronger relationship with Jesus. Groups come away more connected as they spend a week together in a cabin unplugged and challenged to put others above themselves.


Build Your Missionary Team:

Counselors (15-29 years) experience the week side-by-side with their Camper while providing unconditional love and care for all of their needs during the week.


Barnstormers (13-14 years) have a servant’s heart and a great work ethic. They keep the camp in tip-top shape by serving food and tidying up during the week. Barnstormers enjoy building relationships with their bunkmates and creating lasting memories.


Cabin Parents(29 and up)play a big part in cheering on Counselors and Campers. They provide extra support and encouragement for cabins as an adult volunteer all while enjoying the adventures of camp life.


Barnabas provides all the training you need as well as the programming. On top of that, we'll provide spiritual resources including devotions, daily lessons, and group discussion guides. Our team will help guide you through the registration process, make sure you have all the information needed to communicate to students and parents, and pray for you and your group before and after your time at camp.


Cost:

The total cost for each person in your group is $295. This includes a $100 deposit plus a $195 fee. This covers meals, lodging, and a background check. Groups coming Week 1 or Week 9 receive a special discount of $200 per person.


For more information about the Camp Barnabas mission experience, check out the Group Information Guide. Use our Group Leader Toolkit to access videos, social media, and more to create hype. If you have any questions, please email our Missionary Coordinator or schedule a virtual meeting.

2024 Weeks and Registration

Legends

Date: June 1 – June 7, 2024

Ages: 18+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism. This week is focused on Campers who do not require one-on-one assistance and have been to camp before

New Discounted Price - $200

Heroes

Date: June 8 – June 14, 2024

Ages: Ages: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism

Young Friends

Date: June 15 – June 21, 2024

Ages: Ages: 7 – 18 (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism

Adventurers

Date: June 22 – June 28, 2024

Ages: Ages: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Physical disabilities

Soaring Hawks

Date: July 6 – July 12, 2024

Ages: Ages: 7+ (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Blind, chronic diseases, deaf/hard of hearing. Campers with intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism are also welcome.

Bridge Builders

Date: July 13 – July 19, 2024

Ages: Ages: 7 – 18 (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism

Explorers

Date: July 20 – July 26, 2024

Ages: Ages: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism

Champions

Date: July 27 – August 2, 2024

Ages: Ages: 7+ (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism

Celebration

Date: August 3 – August 9, 2024

Ages: Ages: 18+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism. This week is focused on Campers who do not require one-on-one assistance.

New Discounted Price - $200

Let Us Host Your Retreat

Enjoy all that Camp Barnabas has to offer when you host your youth group, family, friends, church, or work retreat at our gorgeous campground. There’s no shortage of adventurers at Camp Barnabas. We offer a high and low ropes course, game room, basketball courts, mini golf, fishing, pool (closes after Labor Day), rock wall, zipline, field sports, apple cannons, gel blasters, and canoeing.

With a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, we can accommodate both small and large group gatherings. We handle the essential details, including meals and lodging, allowing you and your group to leave our grounds feeling recharged and refreshed. We work with you to plan exciting challenges and outdoor adventures designed for your group’s age and abilities.

Got questions about Camp?

For further questions about camp, registration, and missionary work, please complete the form. You can also call or email Caleb Brandt, our Missionary Coordinator.


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