It's a new year and we couldn't be more excited! Even though we are just a few short weeks into 2024, we have already made impressive progress in planning our summer camp program! Interviews for our Senior Counselor staff have been underway, camp speakers are booked and the best part of all, REGISTRATION IS OPEN! Yes, It's true! You can officially register for summer camp 2024! And in case you missed the announcement, for a limited time we are offering a $100 off discount to anyone who registers and pays the total balance at the time of registration. Just use the code: summercamp2024 at the checkout!
Even though our hearts and minds are in summer camp mode, the camp grounds are currently covered in a beautiful blanket of fresh snow! Our camp Director, Blake Reese snapped a few photos to share.
It has been a couple of years since we experienced a good snow storm! The happiest staff member of all has certainly been our golden retriever and camp mascot, Forest! He has been one excited pup!
News & Upcoming Events
Testimony Tuesdays
Coming soon is a new project called Testimony Tuesdays. We are going to be interviewing a variety of people that have come to Grace Bible Camp. Whether it was 50 years ago or just last summer, we want to show you what God has done in over 70 years of ministry. We don't have an exact date yet that this will launch, but we are eager and working hard to put it together!
Retreats
Recently we have hosted quite a few retreats for various groups. We still have openings and availability for anyone interested in booking a group retreat or conference here in our winter/spring retreat season. Visit the "Rental Groups" tab on our website to contact us for more information.
Shows
It is recruiting season! We would love to you to come out and visit us while we are on the road at one of the events we will be attending. The events we are currently planning to attend will be listed below.
02/02/24 - 10AM-1PM | Be My Valentine - Covington, VA (We will be doing a FREE kids craft and bringing our camp store to shop from as well!)
02/23/24-02/25/24 | Western Virginia Sports Show - Fishersville, VA (Help us raise money for our Campership fund by shopping our camp store that will be set up at this event! We will also have a giveaway and exclusive discounts for summer camp)
04/14/24 - Willamsburg, VA Summer Camp Fair ( More details to follow)
06/06/24 - 06/08/24 - HEAV Convention in Richmond, VA (More details to follow)
If you know of any other events that you think would help us recruit campers or staff please contact us and let us know! We will also come speak or visit your church!
Ways To Get Involved
If you are looking for ways to get involved here at GBC we have serval different ways you could help!
Prayer
We believe in the power of prayer! As our camp motto says. "God can do anything, but fail!". We ask that you add GBC to your prayers. Ask for God to send workers and the supplies for the needs on the property. Pray for God to give guidance and wisdom to our executive staff and board members. Also pray that God will send as many children as possible through our summer camp program! Our goal is to share the good news that is salvation through Jesus Christ our Savior with as many kids and teens as possible! The more He sends, the more we can witness to and change eternity!
Purchase Needed Items
Last year we created an Amazon Gift List.
We had an overwhelming amount of success! We are hoping that you all might be able to help us again this year! There are SO many items needed to help us kick off summer camp! When you order something off of this list you are helping us bring more kids to summer camp! Some items on the list are exciting things like outdoor playground equipment that we could use to help us upgrade the facility and experience for our campers. Other items are much less exciting but extremely important in the daily functions of summer camp..such as paper towels, hand soaps and laundry detergent. Any items you can give, help us tremendously! We are grateful for any gift!
Join Team 10
Team 10 is a very stress free and simple way to support our nonprofit! When you become a member of Team 10 you are committing to a monthly donation of as little as $10. It comes out of your bank account automatically every month, giving you a hassle free way to help! When you think about it, $10 is one trip skipped at the coffee shop or a fast food combo meal. When you join Team 10 you help us change eternity! Something much more impactful and powerful!
Volunteer Time & Skills
We always need helping hands here at GBC! If you have time to donate, we could definitely use your help! There is always a growing list of things to be done on the property. From raking leaves to repairing roofs! We could use your skills to help us better God's facility! Please contact us if you are interested in helping.
Shout & Share
One of the greatest ways you can help us is by spreading the word about Grace Bible Camp! Follow us on Facebook, Instagram and TikTok! Share our links! Tell your church, tell your friends, tell everyone! Help us fill every spot for retreats and summer camp! God has given us this beautiful space to use and we want everyone to know it exists! Every time you share our content you are helping us spread the word! You could ultimately change someone's life forever! That's incredible!