Junior High Retreat

Feb. 13-15, 2026

All 6-8 graders are invited to the Junior High Retreat! Join us as we welcome special guest Pastor Steve Keim! Steve is the pastor of the Beech Run Church of the Brethren. The theme for the weekend will be "Identity in Christ." We live in a world focused on the way things look. It can be easy to feel like we lack community just because we don't dress, act, or look a certain way. But as Christians, we are called to welcome each other in, not by the standards of this world, but by our belief in Christ. 2 Corinthians 5;7 reminds us that "We live by faith, not by sight." When we journey with other believers we never need to worry about fitting in. Join us and learn more about your own "Identity in Christ."

Cost is $85, but pay only $80 if you register by Jan. 30th! There will be singing, games, a campfire, outside fun, arts and crafts, and your favorite camp counselors! Register online or download the flyer below and mail it in.

Youth Retreat

Feb. 27- Mar. 1, 2026

All 9-12 graders are invited to the Youth Retreat Feb. 27-Mar 1! Join us as we welcome special guest Ryan Braught! Ryan is the Pastor/Church planter of the Veritas Church in Lancaster, PA. In Luke 15, Jesus tells three stories about losing something important. These parables aren't about losing something material; they're really about those times when we might feel lost in our faith journey. Join us as we dive deeper into these stories and learn more about how to find ourselves in Christ once again. This weekend promises to hold some big laughs, plenty of fun, and lots of friends both old and new! We hope to see you there!

Cost is $95, but pay only $90 if you register by Feb. 13th! There will be singing, games, crafts, night game and a Coffeehouse with karaoke. If the weather is right we will be sled riding! Register online or download the flyer below and mail it in.

Annual Dinners

March 20 and 21

Everyone is cordially invited to share in the ministry of Camp Blue Diamond by enjoying an amazing evening of delicious food, wonderful fellowship and fantastic entertainment. This is an annual fundraiser that helps maintain the affordable summer camp prices for all campers, as well as support the mission of Camp.

The menu will be Caesar salad, Chicken Cordon Bleu, scalloped potatoes, roasted mixed vegetables, applesauce, dinner roll and vanilla cake with strawberries and ice cream. .

Entertainment both evenings will feature the trio 3 Four One. Their name comes from Lamentations 3:41, "We lift our hearts and hands to the Lord," and reflects the group's mission to raise their voices in praise to God while sharing His Word and love through the gift of music. 3 Four One performs modern, harmonized arrangements of contemporary Christian songs, spirituals, and traditional hymns, along with original music.

Tickets are $60 each and can be purchased through contacting Camp or the waiters from various district churches that are also selling tickets. See the flyer below for a list of waiters as well as more information and a paper form.

Hors D'ouerves will be served at 6 pm on Friday with a dinner start of 6:30 pm, and on Saturday hors d'ouerves begin at 5 pm and dinner starts at 5:30.

Herpetology Retreat

May 1-2

Herpetology is the study of Reptiles and Amphibians. Camp is no stranger to these “Crawling Animals” as our lake attracts numerous species of frogs, toads, salamanders, and turtles. In the woods around camp, you can expect to find similar species, and of course snakes! While many folks think these creatures are slimy and gross (a few of them are a little slimy), they are still an incredible part of God’s Creation! Join us for an overnight retreat as we search for and learn more about these fascinating creatures!

The retreat will begin at 7 PM on Friday and conclude by 11 AM on Saturday. Cost is $40 and includes overnight lodging, a snack on Friday Evening, and brunch Saturday Morning.

This event will go late into the evening on Friday, as many species we’ll be looking for are nocturnal. Clothes/Footwear that can get wet and muddy are STRONGLY recommended! Headlamps are recommended over handheld flashlights, and Camp has some available to borrow for the event!

Breakfast with the Birds

May 8 and 9

Join us for our Spring Migration “Breakfast with the Birds” morning at Camp Blue Diamond. Gabe Imler will lead us around Camp looking for bird species that are passing through Rothrock State Forest. The bird walk will begin on May 9th at 7 AM with a bird-themed breakfast to follow. Cost is $20 per person.

Back by popular demand, come down the night before for a night hike! Gabe will lead a night hike filled with all sorts of nighttime programing with a snack to follow. Lodging will be provided, so you can stay and join us for the walk the next morning! Cost for both Friday and Saturday is $40 per person.

All ages and skill levels welcome! Feel free to bring your own binoculars and field guides.