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
January Featured Camper: Jason
When it comes to camp legends, Jason Moon, (or, as he’s called at camp, “Moon Dawg”), is as legendary as they come. Moon Dawg has been attending Camp Barnabas since 1994. We got the opportunity to sit down with Jason last summer and talk about his experience at camp over the years: Question: What do you love most about camp? … Read More
December Featured Camper: Nathan
To 19-year-old Nathan, Camp Barnabas isn’t just a place he goes for the summer, to him it’s “like another home.” Nathan captured our hearts this year with his sweet story. We were lucky enough to catch it on camera along with interviews with his dad and summer missionary, Sam. Here are a few of the highlights: Name: Nathan Leeker Age: … Read More
November Featured Camper: Ruby
Ruby has attended Camp Barnabas for 7 years. She loves coming to see her friends and learning about Jesus. When she grows up, she wants to attend Gallaudet and study art. She also looks forward to the day she can “come back to Camp Barnabas…to work during the summer with kids who are deaf and take care of them.” What … Read More
October Featured Camper: Watson
At 5 months old Watson suffered a metabolic crisis that caused him to lose all of his motor skills. Flash forward 14 years, and he is taking on life (both at home & at camp) with as much speed as his power chair will allow! We caught up with Watson and his family to learn more about what makes … Read More
September Featured Camper: Preston
Join us as we countdown to camp with monthly featured campers! MEET PRESTON: A joyful, energetic, happy guy with a great sense of humor. Preston has attended Camp Barnabas for the past 12 years. When he’s not at camp, he attends a day training program and lives in a residential facility. Preston loves to hang out with fellow adults and … Read More
