Group Leaders

LEARN TO LOVE LIKE JESUS

Camp Barnabas offers a mission trip like no other. It's a life-changing week serving our Campers with disabilities

Not Your Average Mission Trip

Camp Barnabas welcomes youth groups, college ministries, schools, sports teams, and organizations to serve our Campers with disabilities and chronic illnesses. The impact of Camp Barnabas goes beyond a week of summer camp. During this six-day mission trip, Missionaries and groups experience a transformational week, gain a deeper understanding of their faith, learn to love and serve others, and build a stronger relationship with Jesus. Groups come away more connected as they spend a week together in a cabin unplugged and challenged to put others above themselves.


Build Your Missionary Team:

Counselors (15-29 years) experience the week side-by-side with their Camper while providing unconditional love and care for all of their needs during the week.


Barnstormers (13-14 years) have a servant’s heart and a great work ethic. They keep the camp in tip-top shape by serving food and tidying up during the week. Barnstormers enjoy building relationships with their bunkmates and creating lasting memories.


Cabin Parents (30 and up) play a big part in cheering on Counselors and Campers. They provide extra support and encouragement for cabins as an adult volunteer all while enjoying the adventures of camp life. Group Leaders will serve in the Cabin Parent role even if the leader is not 30 years old.


Barnabas provides all the training you need as well as the programming. On top of that, we'll provide spiritual resources including devotions, daily lessons, and group discussion guides. Our team will help guide you through the registration process, make sure you have all the information needed to communicate to students and parents, and pray for you and your group before and after your time at camp.

Group Rates

The total cost for each person in your group is $295. This includes a $100 deposit plus a $195 fee. This covers meals, lodging, and a background check.

Groups coming Term 1 or Term 9 pay only $200 per person (limited time only).


Groups that register by December 31 get one free Cabin Parent spot for every ten spots reserved, up to two free Cabin Parents. This discount does not apply for Term 1 and Term 9.

2025 Weeks and Registration

Legends

Term 1: May 31 – June 6, 2025

Campers Age: 18+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism. This week is focused on Campers who do not require one-on-one assistance and have attended camp before.

Cost: $200/person (limited time only)

Heroes

Term 2: June 7 – June 13, 2025

Campers Age: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism.

Young Friends

Term 3: June 14 – June 20, 2025

Campers Age: 7 – 18 (Camper siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental disabilities and/or autism.

Adventurers

Term 4: June 21 – June 27, 2025 (FULL)

Campers Age: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Physical disabilities.

Soaring Hawks

Term 5: July 5 – July 11, 2025

Campers Age: 7+ (Camper siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Blind, chronic diseases, deaf/hard of hearing. Campers with intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism are also welcome.

Bridge Builders

Term 6: July 12 – July 18, 2025

Campers Age: 7 – 18 (Camper siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism.

Explorers

Term 7: July 19 – July 25, 2025

Campers Age: 16+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism.

Champions

Term 8: July 26 – August 1, 2025

Campers Age: 7+ (Siblings can attend)

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism.

Celebration

Term 9: August 2 – August 8, 2025

Campers Age: 18+

Diagnoses Served: Intellectual/developmental/physical disabilities and/or autism. This week is focused on Campers who do not require one-on-one assistance.

Cost: $200/person (limited time only)

Let Us Host Your Retreat

Enjoy all that Camp Barnabas has to offer when you host your youth group, family, friends, church, or work retreat at our gorgeous campground. There’s no shortage of adventurers at Camp Barnabas. We offer a high and low ropes course, game room, basketball courts, mini golf, fishing, pool (closes after Labor Day), rock wall, zipline, field sports, apple cannons, gel blasters, and canoeing.

With a variety of indoor and outdoor spaces, we can accommodate both small and large group gatherings. We handle the essential details, including meals and lodging, allowing you and your group to leave our grounds feeling recharged and refreshed. We work with you to plan exciting challenges and outdoor adventures designed for your group’s age and abilities.

Questions about Camp?

For questions about camp, registration, and serving, please complete the form. You can also call or email Caleb Brandt, our Missions Director.


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