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The Birth of a Dream: The Story of Crowders Camps

In 2005, a quiet but undeniable stirring began in my heart—one I couldn’t explain, ignore, or shake. I knew only this: God was calling me to start a camp. I didn’t have a blueprint. I didn’t have funding. All I had was a calling... and a willingness to start. For the next ten years, I rented facilities—patching together spaces and resources while learning, growing, and watching God move in ways I never expected. But in 2014, everything changed.

That year, God gave me a kind of faith I can’t quite explain—fierce, immovable, and blind to the odds. The voices of doubt didn’t matter. The obstacles didn’t matter. I knew lives would be changed, and that Camp was the vessel.

And so, through faith—and quite literally through blood (thanks to a self-inflicted chainsaw wound that left its own unforgettable mark)—Crowders Camps was born.

What began as a whisper in the heart has now become a movement. Since 2014, we’ve welcomed hundreds of thousands of campers to our properties. We've witnessed thousands of lives transformed by the life-giving message of Jesus Christ—His life, His death, and His resurrection.

But Crowders Camps isn’t just a place. We aren’t simply hosts. We are camp architects.

Every detail is intentional—from the adrenaline-pumping games we design, to the warmth of community built into our housing, to the meals that feel like home. But more than anything, we create time—sacred space—for life-changing relationships to take root.

Now, we’re inviting you into this story. If you're reading this, it's because you're considering partnering with us—and we’re so thankful. Below, you’ll meet the dream team who will walk with you, serve alongside you, and help bring your vision for your group to life.