Junior Retreat
Jan. 30 - Feb. 1, 2026
What do you think of when you see the word “Wilderness”? Do you think of unexplored places on Earth? Do you think about Camp and all the wonderful woods around us? Maybe you think about Bible Stories like Jesus wandering through the wilderness for 40 days? All those things would be correct! The wilderness can be a physical place, but it can also be a way that we feel. Whether we’re walking in the woods or just going through a tough time, God reminds us that we are not traveling alone. Join us for our Junior Retreat and find out more about what it means to be “In the Wilderness”!
This retreat is for grades 3-5. Cost is $75, but get a discount if you register by January 16th! There will be singing, games, outdoor activities, arts and crafts, and a campfire! Come see your favorite camp counselors and make a new friend or two! See you there! Register online or download the flyer below and mail it in.
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.
Quilt and Craft Camp
April 17-19
Whether you quilt, knit or crochet, scrapbook, paint, make jewelry, or whatever other crafty things you do, bring your projects with you and work on them over the weekend! There will also be time for an optional guided workshop on a specific project. Delicious food and lodging will be provided.
The retreat begins Friday at 7 pm (move in as early as 6 pm) We'll conclude Sunday at 1 pm. More information coming soon.
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.
Senior Adult Day
June 5
People of all ages are invited to join us for a day of fellowship, inspiration, adventure and fun as we gather to hear from Mary Garvey about her experience on Jeopardy.
While Mary serves as the pastor at Stonerstown Church of the Brethren, she has always had a deep passion for knowledge, trivia, and quizzes. This curiosity reached an exciting milestone in October 2021, when she appeared on the popular TV show Jeopardy!
A longtime fan of the show, Mary took the online test through the show's website and successfully navigated the audition process, eventually earning a spot as a contestant. She described the experience as a dream come true.
Mary will share details from her incredible time on the show, and there may even be an opportunity for you to test your knowledge against a real Jeopardy contestant!
Registration begins at 9 am. We will have a time of worship and singing and time with Mary before lunch. Then in the afternoon there will be time for activities of your choosing: camp tour, climbing the climbing tower and zipline, craft, and relaxing. Cost for the day is $20 and includes a morning snack, programming and lunch. You can register by sending in the flyer below or clicking the "Register now" button.
Hoss Fundraiser Day
June 14
Join us on June 14 at Hoss's for our Hoss Day Fundraiser! Simply print the ticket below, give it to your friends, family, and congregation before arriving at Hoss's, then present the ticket when ordering. Participating Hoss's are Huntingdon, Bedford, Duncansville, and Lewistown. Camp then receives 20-25% of the total bill! Simple as that. Spread the word!
