Testimonies
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Mandee Kelley
“God helped me to forgive myself for getting into drugs and sex. He also helped me realize that when I feel like cutting, I can turn to him.”…
Read more →Mia Orr
Before this summer camp I felt very doubtful about God and His presence. Sometimes I felt He wasn’t even there. But during the sessions, I just felt Him listening to my thoughts. I prayed a dangerous prayer, ‘Lord, break me and change my life for the good.…
Read more →Greg Grigar
“God is showing me the steps I should take in life. He opened my eyes to the fact that there is only ONE side, with Him or against Him. I’m with Him, but many of my friends and family are not. I hope now, not to change them by pestering …
Read more →Paige Stiner
“Lately, I’ve been feeling kind of lonely. Not really like I have no friends, because I have plenty, but more like lonely for a boy. All of my friends had boyfriends, so I felt like something was wrong with me, but at Extreme Camps God showed me I was perfect …
Read more →Tony Ehmke
“Wow, before I came to summer camp this year, my faith in God was dimming. The torch that represented my love toward God was burning out. But after my sessions with Aaron, I was in tears. My faith exploded to new heights, and my torch burst into flames of love …
Read more →Adam Long (counselor)
“They said my life as a counselor spoke more to them than all the speakers. They said that they have a deeper hunger to be more like Christ.”…
Read more →Bethany Banks- New Horizon Vineyard
“When we went to the East Texas Adventure Course, I had one of my girls go up one of the higher ropes and she was bawling as soon as she got up there. She really didn’t look like she would make it all the way through- but as she cried, …
Read more →Jenilee Lott
“They changed so much! One went down for some real freedom from unforgiveness toward her father. One went down on get right night, and three went down on Blaine Bartel’s arrow night for Salvation.”…
Read more →Meghan Duke
“They wish that they could live here in Garden Valley, Texas for the rest of their lives!”…
Read more →Erica Strauser
“At summer camp I got to explain the Great Commission to one girl and what role she can play now. I also got to witness to one girl who had anorexia and bulimia. I had one girl who has a father who is an alcoholic and I got to witness …
Read more →Rachel Hartford- Whitewater Community Church
Even though my girls all came form the same youth group, many of them had just met on this trip. Even still, they had not learned each other’s names during the long trip down from Wisconsin of during the first few days of summer camp. I gathered them together on …
Read more →Camper
“Forgiveness session was amazing. I called my father that night and asked for forgiveness for the attitude and actions that have caused many problems lately. I recommitted my entire life, every aspect, to my King!”…
Read more →Camper
“When I got home from summer camp I went to my cd case and broke most of my bad cds. I have a lot of friends that cuss, drink, and smoke. I told them either change or find a new friend. They didn’t say anything but I hope that they …
Read more →Pastor Dunn- New Covenant Church
We just completed Summer Camp 1 last week . This was the best christian camp that our youth have ever attended. What a difference all of you have made in the lives of our 21 kids. Thank you to every member of your staff.…
Read more →Camp Counselor
I found Megan hiding in a hole covered with leaves back in the woods. She was crying, shaking and pretty much totally freaked out. She was scared and had tons of anxiety welling up in her. Well, we talked for about 45 mins, we walked, we prayed…. she breathed… and …
Read more →Camp Counselor
“She loved summer camp! She already wants to know dates for next summer. She is also really interested in the Honor Academy. She is growing in the Lord and is very hungry. Great to see and now hear that she wants to be more like Christ”…
Read more →Jessica (camper)
“I learned a lot this week about God! I learned that God has a plan for each and everyone of us!! Also God wants every man, woman, and child to know and fellowship him on earth. I learned that when you listen to secular music, it destroys your spirit and …
Read more →Stacy
I really didn’t want to go to summer camp this year. I was going to be one of the oldest people from my church going and I wasn’t excited about being with young girls… But I came, and the first night I really did feel like God was speaking to …
Read more →Leah
I didn’t just rededicate my life because I thought I had done this before, but I truly gave my all over to the Lord… All I know is I’ve never been as close to God as I am now and I trust in Him whole-heartedly. Now, all I have to …
Read more →Aurora
This week at summer camp, I’ve received encouragement to pursue Jesus and spend time with Him as I start college with a busy schedule. My senior year at hight school started out awesome – long story short, I got busy and put my relationship with God on hold, consumed with …
Read more →Jonathan
The Lord has shown me this week that I need to spend more time pursuing the Lord and trying to become one with Him. To give up all the bad influences and avoid situations that might lead me to sin. This week I have found that the more work I …
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