Workshops 2026

Dishes From the Bible

led by Ashley Detar Birt, Phil Beck, and Corey Beck

Step into the world of biblical food and faith in this hands-on workshop that explores dishes inspired by the Bible. Campers will discover and make foods mentioned in the Bible and learn how these everyday meals were part of the cultures and regions it describes. Through simple cooking activities, storytelling, and discussion, you will discover how food was used to teach, gather communities, and express faith. This workshop is designed to be educational, engaging, and meaningful, connecting history, belief, culture, and shared meals in a memorable way.

I Heard There Was a Secret Chord?

led by Jakob Harmon and Del Treese

This workshop invites participants to explore music and songwriting through the lens of the Father, emphasizing structure, intention, and creation. Participants are encouraged to bring their instruments, whether they play or sing, as the session is designed for vocalists and instrumentalists alike. Through an extended jam session, students will experiment with chords, song form, and lyrics while discovering how a strong foundation can support honest and meaningful expression. Open to all skill levels, this workshop encourages creativity, reflection, and finding your voice through collaborative music-making.

Summer Camp 101

led by Bekah Little and Ben Little

This workshop is a high-energy, movement-filled workshop inspired by the Holy Spirit—the source of joy, unity, and enthusiasm. Through classic camp games, action songs, and hands-on activities, participants will be encouraged to jump in, move freely, and build community together. This fast-paced session celebrates the fun, spontaneity, and connection that make summer camp unforgettable. Whether you’re a longtime camper or brand new to camp traditions, this workshop is all about active participation, shared laughter, and creating memories through movement and play.

Mindful in Nature

led by Evan Stewart and Lindsey Frazier

This workshop invites participants to experience calm, reflection, and connection through meditation in the natural world. Drawing from biblical themes that emphasize stillness, creation, and care for the world, campers will explore how spending time in nature can deepen gratitude, awareness, and inner peace. This workshop offers a thoughtful and peaceful space to reflect, reconnect, observe, and find renewal through the beauty of nature and faith-inspired mindfulness.

Blessed With Good Timing

led by Del Treese and Bekah Little

This drama/comedy workshop helps students explore creativity, storytelling, and performance through a joyful, faith-centered lens inspired by the Holy Trinity. Using improv, humor, and scene work, participants will learn how structure, connection, and inspiration work together to bring stories to life. The workshop encourages confidence, collaboration, and laughter while showing how faith and creativity can naturally support and enrich one another.

Nailed It!

led by Drew Adam and Lindsey Frazier

This workshop explores creativity through the lens of the Holy Spirit, often associated with wisdom, inspiration, and skilled craftsmanship. Campers will engage in activities and experiments involving metals while learning how their differences change how they can be used. Drawing inspiration from biblical traditions, guided by God’s Spirit to create meaningful works, the workshop emphasizes skill-building, imagination, and purpose in making things by hand. Through guided projects and discussion, you will discover how creative expression can reflect patience, dedication, and the joy of using your talents to serve and inspire others.

Answering God's Call

led by Elizabeth Nicodemus-Creach and Davis Creach

This workshop focuses on the Holy Spirit, who is often described as the guide and counselor who calls, equips, and leads people in their lives. Campers will explore what it means to listen for God’s call through reflection, discussion, and activities that encourage the judgement of truth/falsehood and right/wrong and personal growth. Drawing on biblical examples of individuals who were moved by the Spirit to act with courage and purpose, the workshop helps you recognize gifts, values, and opportunities to serve others. “Answering God’s Call” offers a supportive space to think about direction, responsibility, and faith and how responding with openness and trust can shape meaningful choices in everyday life.