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Mennonite Camping Association	Mennnonite Camping Association serves as a clearinghouse for directing and promoting Christian camping among Anabaptist/Mennonite conferences and congregations throughout Canada and the United States.
Amigo Centre	Sturgis, Michigan -- A year-round Christian Camp and Retreat Center owned by the Indiana-Michigan Mennonite Conference. Amigo Centre sits on 400+ acres and offers a wide range of youth and adult programs in addition to church and family retreats.
Beaver Camp	Lowville, New York -- Beaver Camp, owned and operated by the Adirondack Mennonite Camping Association, is a year-round Christian camp and retreat center on scenic Beaver Lake in the Adirondack foothills of New York. Althought the primary emphasis is on summer youth camps, they also offer retreats, winter youth camps, Christian outdoor education, and Parent/Child canoe trips.
Bethany Birches Camp	Plymouth, Vermont—Located on nearly 100 acres of woodland, Bethany Birches Camp consists of a kitchen, pavilion, eight rustic shelters, bathhouse, a large cabin, nature trail, recreation field, volleyball court, pond for swimming and fishing and campsites.
Bethel Mennonite Camp	Clayhole, Kentucky -- Bethel Camp is a Christ-centered ministry with an emphasis on Bible study and personal commitment to Christ. It was originally established to meet the spiritual and social needs of the Mennonite churches of the Appalachian Mountain area but has expanded considerably to meet a wider variety of needs and to reach out to the larger body of Christ.
Black Rock Retreat	Quarryville, Pennsylvania -- Black Rock Retreat, located in Lancaster County, Pennsylvania is a non-profit Christian facility primarily providing retreat facilities for use by Christian churches and organizations. They also offer a summer camp for youth, a ropes course, an outdoor education program for Christian schools and Elderhostel programs for senior adults.
Blenheim	Kitchener, Ontario -- Blenheim is "An Ecumenical Study and Retreat Centre" whose mission is "to encourage and strengthen synagogues and churches for their mission of 'blessing' within the global society of the 21st century through a deepened understanding of the content and message of the Bible as a whole in the light of its origins." Blenheim offers courses and certificates and has affiliations with Mennonite Church Eastern Canada and Conrad Grebel College.
Camp Andrews	Holtwood, Pennsylvania -- Camp Andrews is a year-round facility nestled in the wooded hills of southern Lancaster County. The heart of its mission is to help reach urban youth with the saving power of Jesus.
Camp Arnes	Arnes, Manitoba -- Camp Arnes is located on the shores of Lake Winnipeg, 19 km north of Gimli, Manitoba. They have year-round facilities for retreats, outdoor education and Christian camping. An office in Winnipeg handles all of the bookings and questions.
Camp Buckeye Retreat Center	Beach City, Ohio -- Camp Buckeye's property and facilities are primarily used to hold children's camps and other programs sponsored by Grass Roots Ministries, Inc., owner of the retreat center. The facilities are also available to church groups for official church sponsored events on a donation basis and to family and other groups whose purpose is compatible with Grass Roots Ministries.
Camp Camrec	Leavenworth, Washington -- Camp Camrec is located on 240 acres in the east foothills of the Cascade Mountains and is owned and operated by the Washington Mennonite Fellowship, a corporation of Mennonite churches of Washington State. It provides an outdoor setting for renewal, fellowship, teaching, recreation, and service. Facilities at Camp Camrec include a main lodge with a fully equipped kitchen and dining/meeting hall, a number of A-frame cabins and recreational facilities.
Camp Crossroads	Torrance, Ontario -- Camp Crossroads is a private church camp, located in the beautiful Muskokas, and owned and operated by the Ontario Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches.
Camp Deerpark	Westbrookville, New York -- Sponsored by: Mennonite Action Program of the NYC Council of Mennonite Churches, Camp Deerpark is located in the lower Catskills, 85 miles north-west of New York City. Year-round lodging facilities for 95 in winter; summer facilities for 125. Summer program includes 5 day "Sleep-Away Camp" for inner-city children and youth. Christian education and nurture are integrated with activities that include hiking, swimming, snowtubing, basketball, handball, volleyball, campfires, and hayrides.
Camp Elim	Swift Current, Saskatchewan -- Camp Elim is located on the shore of Lake Pelletier and is associated with Mennonite Church Saskatchewan.
Camp Evergreen	Sundre, Alberta --Camp Evergreen is owned and operated by the Mennonite Brethren Churches of Alberta. The Camp is located on 480 acres of natural beauty 14 km south of Sundre, Alberta. It offers a well-balanced program of individual & group activities, skill instruction and Bible teaching carried out by committed Christian staff.
Camp Friedenswald	Cassopolis, Michigan--Associated with Central District Conference, Camp Friedenswald, the peaceful woods, desires to encourage peace and well being in the camper's relationship with God. The Camp offers year-around programs, retreats, and nature education with cabins, retreat centers and extensive dining facilities. The facilities are located on 300 acres on Shavehead Lake for recreation, a Beach-Maple Climax Forest, 150-year-old Oak-Hickory Preserve, Tamarack Fen, extensive trail system, and 120 acre primitive camping area.
Camp Hebron	Halifax, Pennsylvania—Camp Hebron is a place where people connect with God, nature and each other. This is accomplished through the creation of a Christ-centered sanctuary where people find renewal and growth through recreation, teaching and fellowship in God's creation.
Camp Keola	Huntington Lake, California—Camp Keola's programs are designed to provide campers with meaningful Christian experiences in this natural wonderland. Camp Keola has been operated by Pacific Southwest Mennonite Retreat Ministries, an affiliated ministry of Pacific Southwest Mennonite Conference.
Camp Luz	Orrville, Ohio—The mission of Camp Luz is to promote the ministry of the church by providing a camp setting that exalts Jesus Christ; a place where people can gather to exercise body, mind & spirit for personal growth in the beauty of God's Creation through recreation, outdoor learning activities, fellowship, nurture & worship of our Lord Jesus Christ.
Camp Men-O-Lan	Quakertown, Pennsylvania -- a Christian camp operated by the Eastern District Conference of Mennonite Church USA. Its mission is to "use the unique qualities of an outdoor setting for developing Christian commitment, character, leadership, and service, and to provide a place for retreat, worship, study, fellowship, recreation, and personal development for individuals, families, and groups."
Camp Mennoscah	Murdock, Kansas -- Founded in 1949 and owned by the Western District Conference of Mennonite Church USA, this 160-acre camp on the scenic Ninnescah River affords many seasonal activities, such as fishing, canoeing, swimming, outdoor group games, nature studies and walking.
Camp Sagitawa	Moberly Lake, British Columbia -- Camp Sagitawa is a Christian Camp in the Peace River area of British Columbia, owned and operated by Sagitawa Christian Camping Society, a interdenominational organization. They provide a multi-faceted Biblical ministry on three different sites.
Camp Squeah	Hope, British Columbia -- Camp Squeah, a "Place of Refuge," is a children's summer camp and outdoor education facility located in the beautiful Fraser Canyon. A ministry of Mennonite Church British Columbia, it is utilized by many organizations for weekend conferences and retreats.
Camp Valaqua	Water Valley, Alberta -- Camp Valaqua offers a wholistic Christian ministry centred around the teachings of Jesus Christ. It offers summer camp programs and a year-round retreat center.
Camps With Meaning	Winnipeg, Manitoba -- Camps With Meaning is an extension of the congregational life of the Conference of Mennonites in Manitoba. It serves these congregations and the larger community by providing facilities and Christian programs in a setting close to nature. Camps with Meaning operates three outdoor camps: Camp Assiniboia, Camp Moose Lake and Camp Koinonia. It has both summer camps and year-round facilities.
Christian Retreat Center	East Waterford, Pennsylvania -- The purpose of the Christian Retreat Center is to glorify God through the operation of a Christian camping ministry that will focus primarily on children and youth.
Cove Valley Christian Youth Camp	Cove Valley Christian Youth Camp is located in Southcentral Pennsylvania. The 169 acres of partially wooded mountian land is a beautiful setting for a year round Camp and Retreat Center. We have two motel facilities and eight cabins which can accomodate close to 180 people. Food Service can be provided if desired. Recreation includes swimming, canoeing, basketball, volleyball, hiking trails, ping pong, and shuffleboard. For more information call 717.328.3055 or email covevalley@pa.net.
Crooked Creek Christian Camp	Washington, Iowa -- Crooked Creek Christian Camp is owned and operated by the Southeast Iowa Mennonite Camp Association and located along the banks of Crooked Creek on 300 acres of rolling Iowa prairie and timberland. It has a multi-purpose year-round facility for children's camping programs, retreats, and family reunions.
Deer Creek Christian Camp	Bailey, Colorado -- Deer Creek Christian Camp offers a quiet and intimate location for individual and small group retreat. The many decks and sitting areas throughout the camp invite to get away for fellowship, study and prayer.
Drift Creek Camp	Lincoln City, Oregon -- Located in the Coast Range Mountains, and owned and operated through the stewardship of the Mennonite Camp Association of Oregon, Inc., Drift Creek Camp provides a secluded setting in an old-growth forest ideal for group conferences, outdoor schools, retreats and family reunions. Drift Creek Camp also sponsors youth and adult programs throughout the year.
Fernwood Christian Retreat Centre & Campground	Komoka, Ontario -- A recreation centre and campground that reaches out to the southwestern Ontario region with the purpose of giving depth and purpose to lives while celebrating the beauty of God’s creation.
Fraser Lake Camp	Bancroft, Ontario -- Fraser Lake Camp is a residential camp for girls and boys, aged 8 to 16 years old. It is situated on 257 acres of beautiful forested land with 1/2 mile of waterfront on Fraser Lake 3 hours north of Toronto.
Glenbrook Day Camp	Stouffville, Ontario -- Situated north of Markham, Ontario, Glenbrook Day Camp offers more than 93 acres of rural adventure including a forest, a 2 1/2-acre pond, two heated swimming pools, playgrounds, quality sports facilities, heritage farm buildings and many indoor areas for when the weather doesn't cooperate. It offers a Day Camp Adventure for girls and boys, aged 4 to 15 years old.
Hartland Christian Camp	Badger, California -- Hartland Christian Camp covers 320 acres in the beautiful Sequoia National Forest in the heartland of the California Sierras. It is operated year round with winterized accommodations ranging from deluxe to economy as well as RV sites with full hookups. Lodging options provide the ideal environment for youth, adults, and families.
Herrbrook Farm	Lancaster, Pennsylvania—Herrbrook Farm is a nineteenth-century farmstead located in the heart of Lancaster County, just five miles south of Lancaster City. The retreat cottage on the same grounds offers a place of aesthetic quiet for persons seeking spiritual retreat or simply a weekend get-away.
Hidden Acres Mennonite Camp and Retreat Centre	New Hamburg, Ontario -- Hidden Acres is a 22 acre camp and retreat centre nestled among the gently rolling hills and farms of Perth County in southwestern Ontario. It is owned and operated by a private association of Christians and is affiliated with the Mennonite Conference of Eastern Canada. It offers summer children's camp programs, programmed retreats, personal and group retreats, and more.
Highland Retreat	Bergton, Virginia -- Located on 162 acres 28 miles NW of Harrisonburg, Virginia. Offers a strong summer youth camp program. Facilities include a 15 room retreat center, a year round youth center for 60, 2 winterized cabins, and 2 camping areas, including sites with full and partial utilities, 10 rustic cabins, 3 pavilions, and bathhouses. Recreation includes a 25 meter swimming pool, hiking trails, ropes course, playing fields, volleyball, basketball, horseshoes, etc.
Kairos School of Spiritual Formation	Lancaster, Pennsylvania -- KSSF offers spiritual retreats to bring people together who desire to grow in their relationship with God, themselves and others.
Kenbrook Bible Camp	Lebanon, Pennsylvania -- Kenbrook Bible Camp offers summer retreats and adventure challenge opportunities for groups and individuals.
Lakewood Retreat	Brooksville, Florida -- Lakewood is a Christian camp and conference center located thirty-five miles north of Tampa in the rolling hills of west-central Florida. The facility has motel rooms, a lodge, cabins, and a campground with RV and tent sites. Lakewood's purpose is to provide a Christ-centered atmosphere, where groups and individuals can relax, refresh and renew.
Laurelville Mennonite Church Center	Mt. Pleasant, Pennsylvania—Laurelville Mennonite Church Center provides a year-round program of retreats and conferences which integrate the Christian faith with daily living. Some programs are planned for children, young people, families, or older adults.
Little Eden Camp	Onekama, Michigan—Little Eden Camp provides 13 weeks of summer program camps and the rest of the year offers a lodge and several winterized cabins for an affordable place for individuals and families to recreate, refresh and renew themselves, their friendships, and their relationship to God.
Menno Haven Camp and Retreat Center	Tiskilwa, Illinois -- Located in north central Illinois, Menno Haven offers year-round retreat facilities as well as summer and winter camps for youth on 231 acres of rolling hills and timber with a small lake, outdoor swimming pool and new Activity Center.
Merry Lea Environmental Learning Center	Wolf Lake, Indiana -- Operated by Goshen College, Merry Lea is dedicated to providing a natural sanctuary for northern Indiana's plants and animals, an environmental education for people of all ages, and a setting for re-creating opportunities that benefit the human body and spirit while not exploiting the land or excessively disturbing its ecosystems.
Mile High Pines	Angelus Oaks, California -- Mile High Pines camp is a year-round ministry of the Pacific Conference of the Brethren In Christ Church. The camp is located in the San Bernardino Mountains of California, amidst tall pine and oak trees. It desires to provide an atmosphere promoting spiritual retreat, reflection, repentance, and renewal.
Miracle Camp	Lawton, Michigan -- Miracle Camp is associated with the Evangelical Mennonite Church and is located southwest of Kalamazoo on beautiful Bankson Lake. It includes a waterfront, an indoor gym, mini-golf, horseshoe, hiking and camping, and more. Miracle Camping is available for rental by churches, para-church organizations, schools, and community service groups. Floridaacilities include comfortable lodging for groups from 20 to over 280.
Mountain Retreat	Harman, West Virginia -- Mountain Retreat is surrounded by the Monongahela National Forest, and borders the Dry Fork River. It offers simple economical lodging with fully equiped kitchens. Activities include whitewater sports, rock climbing, nature hikes, skiing, fishing, caving, crafts, and folklore.
Nosegawa Bible Camp	Osaka Japan—Located near the Inagawa river, where many church members were baptized, this is the camp of the Japan Mennonite Brethren Conference.
Ontario Mennonite Music Camp	Waterloo, Ontario -- Affiliated with Conrad Grebel University College and the University of Waterloo, Ontario Mennonite Music Camp is "an amazing place where a bunch of 12 to 16 year olds get together to sing and play violins, pianos, trombones, trumpets, violas, tubas, slide whistles, capture the flag, cellos, flutes, percussion, toss the chicken and much, much more!" Operates for approximately two weeks in August.
Penn-York Camp	Ulysses, Pennsylvania -- Penn-York Camp is a nondenominational Christian campdedicated to promoting Christian camping and retreat ministries for youth, adults, and families. Its mission is to develop dedicated followers of Jesus Christ by building spirit, mind, and body, in a natural setting.
Pine Lake Fellowship Camp	Meridian, Mississippi -- Located on on a wooded 115-acre tract of rolling hills northwest of Meridian, the main camp facility is a 3-season facility with bunk space for 52. Facilities include hiking trails, the Tree House, and the Swamp Nature Trail which allow campers to enjoy the variety of trees, flowers, plants, fish, birds and other animals. Recreational activities available include basketball, playground, rope swing, swinging bridge, volleyball, swimming, boating, fishing, ropes courses, and zip line.course, and zipline.
Rocky Mountain Mennonite Camp	Divide, Colorado -- RMMC is associated with Mountain States Mennonite Conference and South Central (Kansas District) Mennonite Conference with the purpose of facilitating the program of the Mennonite Church by providing a place of retreat which encourage wholistic Christian growth by fostering the spiritual, social, physical, and intellectual growth of each participant. Various programs are offered throughout the year for everyone.
Roxbury Holiness Camp	Roxbury, Pennsylvania -- Roxbury Holiness Camp is located at the foot of the Allegheny Mountains and offers year-round housing and meeting facilities. It is affiliated with the Brethren in Christ Church.
Shekinah Retreat Centre	Waldheim, Saskatchewan -- Shekinah Retreat Centre is owned an operated by Mennonite Church Saskatchewan. It has year-round programs providing unique experiences for outdoor education as well as a superb summer camp program. The new Timberlodge makes Shekinah excellent for family gatherings or business retreats. Activities include skating, hiking, mountain biking, wall climbing, and flying fox (zip line).
Silver Lake Mennonite Camp	Silver Lake Mennonite Camp, as an extension of Mennonite Church Eastern Canada, strives to provide an enjoyable setting where spiritual and personal growth are fostered and Christian values and teachings are emphasized. This occurs primarily during an organized summer children's camp program as well as during related retreat functions in the off-season which provide opportunities to meet the needs of youth and adults. Community living, personal discovery, outdoor skills and environmental caring are of primary focus.
Simonhouse Bible Camp	Cranberry Portage, Manitoba -- Simonhouse Bible Camp is a Christian camp aimed at strengthening family and spiritual values. It is located in the Grass River Provincial Park on beautiful Simonhouse Lake and operated by the Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches of Manitoba to serve as a mission and outreach extension of the northern Mennonite Brethren churches.
Spruce Lake Retreat	Canadensis, Pennsylvania -- A Christian retreat center and camp affiliated with Franconia Mennonite Conference providing fellowship and recreation in an informal, natural setting.
Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre	Lindell Beach, British Columbia -- Stillwood Camp and Conference Centre (formerly known as Columbia Bible Camp) is owned and operated by the B.C. Conference of Mennonite Brethren Churches. The camp is located on 100 acres on a ridge above Cultus Lake and borders on Provincial Park Land near Chilliwack. It provides year-round camp and conference facilities.
Swan Lake Christian Camp	Viborg, South Dakota -- Associated with the Central Plains Mennonite Conference, Swan Lake Christian Camp is a place of peace and relaxation, providing getaways for campers of all ages to gather with old and new friends throughout the year.
Tel Hai Camp & Retreat	Honey Brook, Pennsylvania -- Tel Hai Camp is a year around retreat and summer youth camp located in Chester County in the heart of Pennsylvania Dutch country. It offers a variety of facilities, spacious meeting rooms, many opportunities for recreation, and buffet-style food.
Wilderness Wind	Ely, Minnesota - Wilderness Wind tailors canoe trips for families and groups in the Boundary Waters Canoe Area of Minnesota and Quetico with an emphasis on wilderness ethics and spirituality. Besides the base camp for the canoe trips, they also offer lakeside cabins.
Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center	Toano, Virginia -- Williamsburg Christian Retreat Center provides resources for people seeking unity in Jesus Christ by encouraging fellowship, growth, and recreation.
Winkler Bible Camp	Winkler, Manitoba -- Winkler Bible Camp is a non-profit, non-denominational, evangelical Christian camp. It offers services year round, including summer & winter children's camps, rental group hosting, and outdoor education.
Woodcrest Retreat	Ephrata, Pennsylvania -- Woodcrest Retreat is a beautiful wooded setting of 80 acres for all ages to enjoy. Providing a family campground, cabins, pavilions and a variety of summer programming, its purpose is to provide families, church groups, and individuals with a natural setting for spiritual nurture, physical refreshment, meaningful fellowship and wholesome recreation.
Youth Farm Bible Camp	Rosthern, Saskatchewan—associated with Mennonite Church Saskatchewan; in the months of July and August the camp is bustling with children from 6-13 or Special Need Adults.
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