Summer is officially here, and we’re soaking up every minute of it. Whether it’s enjoying a popsicle or having a dance party, we want to pass on the joy to our camp family. Here are 20 ‘must-do’s’ on our Camp Barnabas agenda. There are lots of fun options to choose from, so grab your friends and family and see how … Read More
2020 Party Themes!
Here are your Summer 2020 Party Themes! Hear ye, hear ye! For we have a tale, Of fair maidens and knights and dragons as well. From the land of Barnabas in the kingdom of Cahoot There arose such a clamor from things afoot! It was during a midsummer celebration known as the Renaissance Fair, And it was then that a … Read More
5 Tips for Party Planning for Individuals with Special Needs
Parties play a BIG role in bringing everyone together at Camp Barnabas in the summer; but they don’t have to be limited to June and July! Hosting an event with your church, friends, or school can be a great way to reignite camp fun and celebrate your friends with disabilities. Here are 5 tips to help you get started: #1 … Read More
Top 10 Barnabas Dance Party Songs
It’s no secret that the Barnabas dance party is consistently the most popular party year to year. If you’ve ever been to one of our dance parties, you know they are like no other. Over the years, many songs have come and gone from our dance party playlists, but there are a select few that have been elevated to the … Read More
Living Fearless with a Disability
When Kobe Johnson was born, he was diagnosed with a degenerative muscle disease known as Duchenne Muscular Dystrophy. While this has made many aspects of his life more difficult, Kobe has always been determined to use his experiences for good by advocating for people with disabilities. We know Kobe as a camper, but he also spends his free time hosting … Read More
Share Your Story, Second Place: Grace Hunter
Grace Hunter is the Second Place winner of the Share Your Story contest. For this contest we asked past staffers and volunteers to send us their stories about how Camp Barnabas has affected their lives by asking them two questions: “What do you love about Barnabas?” and “How has Barnabas impacted you?” Here is Grace’s story: The love of Barnabas … Read More
Share Your Story, Third Place: Abigail Stockton
Abigail Stockton is the Third Place winner of the Share Your Story contest. For this contest we asked past staffers and volunteers to send us their stories about how Camp Barnabas has affected their lives by asking them two questions: “What do you love about Barnabas?” and “How has Barnabas impacted you?” Here is Abigail’s story: Barnabas to me … Read More
Beyond Barnabas – Life’s A Trip!
Your second interactive, impactful devotion from Barnabas is here! Christmas and the new year are fast approaching! It’s a good time to stop and consider where God wants to take us in the coming year. Successful trips—road trips, ski trips, camping trips, a Christ-centered life—require careful planning and preparation. This edition of Beyond Barnabas provides teaching on and practical tools for planning a purposeful, prosperous … Read More
Missionary Stories – Elizabeth Murphy
“The second I got to Camp Barnabas, I knew what I was supposed to be doing with my life.” At age 16, disability ministry was new to Elizabeth. But something about Camp Barnabas clicked. “Without even thinking about it, I signed up to serve for three weeks.” And she’s never looked back. “The minute I pulled into the gates for … Read More
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