2024 Year in Review at Kidder Creek
The Shelly Fire caused three weeks’ closure, but God’s plans prevailed!
Here are some 2024 ministry highlights:
Camper Impact
1st time decisions – 106
Baptisms – 30+
River Days – 619
Camper Days – 5,763 (campers x full days at camp)
Camper Breakdown – Family (164) Adventure (425), Ranch (162), Wilderness (54), MTB (38)
Here are some great camper quotes from this past summer!
“I look forward to camp every single year! I have so much fun each week, there is always so much to do and you always feel challenged in a good way! I LOVE Kidder Creek!”
—Megan
“Camp is a once-in-a-lifetime experiences that tests your resilience and reliance on God. You get to do all of it with a friendly community of fellow campers, counselors, and leaders who will remind you of the things in life that truly matter.”
—Sam
“Such amazing core memories were made with my daughter, priceless!”
—Elizabeth
“Such a wonderful place! Kidder has provided a lifetime of memories for my girls.”
—Claire
“This community is very kind and accepting. Any fears, doubts, or questions I had were answered regarding God. It is essential to have time without a phone, with Jesus, and with peace and nature.”
—Kaylee
“It was awesome to get out of my comfort zone and do things I never thought I would be able to do.”
—Tanner
Staff Impact
Over 100 Staff and 250 Volunteers served to make ministry possible last year. You guided campers on adventures and closer to Jesus, cooked meals, cleaned and built stuff! You were all part of the life transformation that happens at camp. Thank you!
Donor Impact
361 of you gave 647 gifts and together raised $644,235! Yay God! This enabled us to award $157,817 in camperships and complete the following ministry projects:
New Basketball Court
Trinity Ridge Zip Line… ready for high speed action!
5 horse trailer
2 vans for MTB and Wilderness Camp
2 new staff tiny cabins in the RV park; ready for 16 staff to live in this summer.
Progress on permitting and engineering required for Master Site Plan major projects! More exciting info coming soon!
What a Year! Thank you to all who contributed as donors, campers, staff and volunteers; thank you for helping make it a great year!
