Camp News & Notes

• Brethren Volunteer Service is coming to Camp Emmaus! This year’s fall unit, BVS 340, will hold orientation at camp Sept. 15-23. We look forward to welcoming these volunteers as they prepare for a year of service across the country and around the world.

• Have you considered holding a retreat for your church group or other group at Camp Emmaus? The cozy retreat lodge and the log cabin are winterized and available year-round, while warmer weather has options in the cabins outside of summer camp season. Call camp to check pricing and availability!

• Please consider giving a gift to camp. Your gift can support general operations, scholarships, or special projects. Walk with us as we provide a sacred space for outdoor ministry. You can mail a check, donate on the website, or visit https://www.zeffy.com/en-US/donationform/8596dd75-871a-458b-b5d2-5f0f3054367c.

In the Wilderness

The 2026 Outdoor Ministries Association (OMA) “InsideOut” camp curriculum for summer camp will be titled “In the Wilderness.” An introduction to the theme notes: “Wilderness is a time or place where we encounter what is new, strange, scary, lonely, unknown or mysterious. The wilderness is a wild and beautiful time and place where we can discover the sacred within each person and all creation. … The wilderness reveals our strengths, growing edges, and potential as God equips us for the unknown still to come. The wilderness awaits us all, and God meets us there.” Daily themes will examine the nature of wilderness and how it’s woven into our lives (Psalm 139:7-14); how we experience awe in the wilderness (Job 12:7-10); God’s presence in our wilderness times (Exodus 13:17-22); Jesus’ example of using the wilderness to recharge and renew our souls (Matt. 14:22-30); the sense of community and never being alone (Esther); and being equipped to face our wilderness moments (Jer. 29:11-14). The annual InsideOut camp curriculum is a partnership between the Church of the Brethren and other denominations.

Property Enhancements

Camp Emmaus has received a grant from the Church of the Brethren Faith in Action Fund to support improvements and additions to the basketball court and central fire pit area, with hopes of making this a more attractive and engaging area for visitors to camp. … Two truckloads of wood chips are ready to be spread on camp trails. Watch for information on a workday this spring. Work on installation of the new kitchen dishwasher should also be happening soon. Thank you, donors

Think Spring!

Summer camp season will be here before you know it!

Join us as we welcome the warmer months with Camp Emmaus’ now-annual “Spring Into Camp” event, April 25. Come for a day of fellowship, fun, food, hiking, a campfire, and more. Watch for more details at www.campemmaus.org.

Spring into Camp - April 25

 

2026 Spring Newsletter

 

Online Registration

Camp Emmaus 2026 Summer Camp Registration is now open!

We are using a new online registration platform that we hope will be simpler than our previous platform. We're using the same platform (Zeffy) that many of you are already familiar with as we use it for our Camp Store.

To view the registration form please click the link below and follow the directions for each of the camps.

You will select the camp that you are registering for by clicking the green Add + button and then follow the directions for the deposit ($25) or to see the full amount for the camp click on the "More Details" portion of your camp. 

If you have any questions about the new system please contact us via FB Messenger, email or phone.