Camp Blue Diamond
 Summer Camps 2008
(814) 667-2355


Ready to sign up for summer camp? Find out what camps are available in your age group by clicking on the acorn buttons to your left. For quick registration, click on the Registration pinecone button. To see all eighteen summer camps being offered this summer, scroll down to the  CBD Summer Camp Schedule!


The Purpose of Camp Blue Diamond is to provide each child with a best quality 
summer camp experience in a caring, safe, Christian setting, at an affordable cost. 
Toward this goal Camp Blue Diamond: 

  • Requires references, background checks and interviews for all employees 
  • Trains all summer camp counselors and program staff in American Red Cross 1st Aid and CPR
  • Provides all counselors and program staff with an intensive weeklong training before camp begins 
  • Has a licensed RN or MD on duty 24 hours a day during the summer camp season
  • Has an Ordained Minister on duty to provide support and leadership for staff and campers 
  • Uses contributions by affiliated churches to reduce the summer camp fee by 1/3
  • Provides summer camp scholarships to families with financial need
  • Complies with American Camp Association accreditation standards    

 



Camp Blue Diamond is proud to be accredited by the American Camp Association. Developed exclusively for the children's camp industry, this nationally recognized program focuses on program and facility quality, hiring and training practices, and health & safety issues.  ACA accreditation requires us to review every facet of our operation. 

 

 

 

Summer Schedule 2008
Counselors-In-Training Camp June 12 - 13
Junior 1, Junior Wilderness , Youth Canoe June 15 -  20
Women's Camp June 20 -  22
Youth Camp June 22 -  28
Junior High 1, Yough Adventure June 29 - July 4
Pioneer Camp July 6 - 9
Youth Service Camp July 6 - 11
Tenderfoot Camp, Kiddie Camp July 10 - 11
Junior 2, Jr. Hi Canoe July 13 - 18
Creative Arts, Jr. Hi Wilderness July 20 - 25
Junior High 2, Caving Camp July 27 - Aug. 1

 

 

 

Camp Blue Diamond is affiliated with the fifty-five congregations of the Middle PA District Church of the Brethren. The Church of the Brethren is a nationwide denomination of about 1100 congregations and 140,000 members. Founded in 1708 in Germany upon the scriptures of the New Testament, Church of the Brethren members believe that Jesus is the Son of God, the Holy Spirit is God's  presence in the world today, baptism must be a conscious choice made by the believer, and that believers should practice social justice, simple living, and peaceful nonresistance. Church of the Brethren beliefs are similar to other churches which follow Anabaptist traditions, such as Mennonites and Quakers. 

 

 

 

 

 

Why Church Camp Is Important!
I truly believe that every child should spend time at church camp during the summer - but them again - I'm a camp director. I am also a parent. As a parent I want my children to experience as many positive experiences as possible during their growing-up years. These experiences include, but are not limited to: Sunday School, 4-H, music drama, sports, travel, youth group activities, reading, school clubs, art, marching band and much more. What I appreciate most about church camp is it allows young people to encounter Christ, live in a community of like-minded peers, sing new songs, play games, tackle challenges, see new places, and experience adventures like rock climbing, backpacking and whitewater rafting. These activities teach life lessons and make for life-long memories and friendships in a Christ-centered, faith based community.

There are many opportunities for our children and grandchildren to take part in during the summer – but none as holistic, and life-changing as church camp. As a result of a church camp experience we have witnessed many students return to camp in leadership roles, attend Brethren colleges, enter Brethren Volunteer Service, go into ministry as a vocation, and choose to work in service areas such as education & social work. This is exciting! This is why the Camp Blue Diamond staff is committed to outdoor ministry! Lives are changed, and leaders born. The teachings of Christ proclaimed. – Jerri Heiser Wenger

 

 

 

 

Summer Theme 2008 - God's World! Handle with Care!
God saw everything that was made, and indeed it was very good - Genesis 1:31a

In the beginning God hovered over the void, bringing order to the chaos and creating something out of nothing. God made the heavens and the earth, the sky, sun and stars, the day and night, the green plants and the blue water. God made all creatures to walk, fly crawl, and swim, and God called it all good.

During the 2008 summer camp season campers will recognize and enjoy the goodness of God's world and explore the meaning of a loving relationship with God and creation. The daily themes and scriptures that will be explored:

  • It's about Relationships: Genesis 1:4b-22
    Campers will explore God's creation and be invited into relationship with God and one another, learning how we can Handle with Care the world God has given us. 

  • It's all Good: Genesis 1:1-25
    Campers will explore how God created order in the midst of chaos and learn not only to enjoy creation in a wilderness setting, but discover God's goodness in the intricacies of creation.

  • It's a Matter of Choice: Genesis 6:11 - 9:17
    As campers explore the story of Noah and the covenant God made with Noah and humankind, they will see the impact made when they keep promises with God, creation and others.

  • It's about Trust: Luke 12:13-32
    Jesus tells us not to worry about food, or clothes, for life is much more important than theses. As campers experience Jesus' words, they will explore the barriers to trusting in God's provisions for the world and how these fears affect their faith.

  • It's Just What We Do: Matthew 25: 14-30
    Studying the Parable of the Three Servants will help campers identify their God given gifts, and how they can be faithful stewards in caring for God's world.

  • It's God's World and That's the Good News: Mark 16:9-20
    Jesus is the Good news and after his resurrection he gave instructions to his disciples to preach the gospel to the world. Campers will explore ways to proclaim, in word and action, the new life revealed to us in Christ, which is the good news for the world.