“They sang camp songs the entire way home! Thank you for taking such good care of their bodies, their souls, and their spirits. They may not realize until many years later what this will mean in their faith journey. When they leave camp with their hearts as full as they are today, I am so thankful for their time at camp.”

“I see God everywhere, in each and every moment.”

“This week has been one of the best weeks of camp ever. The community built here is unbelievable. God is so strong here.”

“As parents, we appreciate the emphasis on growing in spirituality and a sense of belonging through a faith community.”

“There are a lot of tangible learning experiences that happen here and therefore people are able to learn a lot about themselves and learn a lot about God. I’ve experienced God’s fingerprints in picking blueberries, wearing rain gear to church, and laughter while washing pot and pans. I’ve been encouraged to ask tough questions, challenge structures, and grow deeper.”

“It is very fun and I like the fellowship that forms from camper to camper, and even camper to counselor.”

“Being here at Wapo has given me some of the best times of my life and I am beyond thankful for everyone here who helped that happen.”

“This camp is one of my favorite places to be. It gives me a place to feel safe, be who I am, and reconnect with God.”

“I always marked the endless contrasts. The warmth of the fire after a rainy day. The calm of the lake after a thunderstorm. The supreme silence after a loud litany of stresses. WCB is a place where God whispers into the community and creates something bigger than the sum of it’s parts.”

“My faith grew in God because of my wonderful counselors that helped me with my faith. Wapo is such a loving place. It is one of my favorite places on earth.”

“I have enjoyed this summer more than I could have guessed. Confidence, intentionality, timelessness, fire-building, navigation, endurance—I learned much in times of challenge. I relied on God for everything, and even when I didn’t, He still provided. The ways He provided allowed me to grow and see how it was only because of God that I am now so capable.”

“I played fun games I hadn’t tried before, sang songs around the campfire, and played bubble soccer. All of the counselors were so caring, funny, friendly, kind, and cool. I love Ox. Definitely going to come next year!”

“The connection one finds with people, with nature, and with the Divine at Wilderness is unparalleled in most other places. I leave each summer with a renewed sense of belonging and an ignited spirit.”

“I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love it, I love God.”

“My son got so much out of camp. He seems to have so much interest in his faith now. Wonderful.”

“If my daughter would have been able to stay at camp another week, she would have jumped back into her cabin without even saying goodbye. We love how filled with God’s love she is when she is engulfed at camp. Her ‘little light’ shines so brightly when she returns home.”

“Our children love this camp beyond measure and we can see the positive impact of camp after they have attended.”

“Both of my kids went to Ox Lake in 8th grade to do the ropes challenge course. This experience in team bonding and trust building made a significant impact on both of them. I’m grateful they could have this experience in a safe and beautiful setting.”

“The camp is very beautiful. I connect with God through nature, so providing this avenue is very important—and that you keep our campers safe through all that nature has to offer.”

“My daughter loves camp and the friends she makes. The counselors are awesome and her growth in faith is amazing.”

“My daughter always comes home filled up on God’s Word!”

“It was the most humbling, empowering, and transformative summer I’ve had in 22 years, and I hope you’ll be portaging alongside me in the upcoming season as we continue to encounter God in the new adventures every day at Wilderness.”

“I can do more in the wilderness than I thought I was going to be able to.”

“When looking at Seagull Lake from a rock, I thought, ‘God is here.’”

”Camp is so important! I love to see them interacting with other kids, learning more about their faith, and enjoying it. All without electronics.”

“I have created so many memories here from my first game of Mighty Mighty to my last foot washing devo, I would do it all again.”

“As a former camper, I know this is what I want for my kids. It will shape their lives and their relationship with Jesus.”

“An absolutely wonderful, supportive environment that encourages each child’s faith journey and sparks an interest and willingness to learn more about God.”

“My children love going to Wapo. My son came home and told us that he feels so much closer to God which was an amazing thing to hear him say!”

“Camp does a great job making kids feel a sense of belonging and gives them a well-rounded faith experience.”

“The trip exceeded my expectations in every way. Facilitated by our outstanding guide, our group came together to have a fun, challenging, and memorable experience that will stay with us for a long time! Thanks for an amazing trip.”

“My son had a great time and made several new friends. He not only grew in his faith, but also in his confidence in faith. At the end of the closing chapel, his cabin gathered in a circle to pray. I heard my son pray out loud for the first time and it moved me to tears.”

“I learned that I can be a leader and focus on things that are integral to success.”

“I love being here, feeling that I belong, and to have a place to be closer to God.”

“It was a great experience for our daughter, helping her build closer relationships with her friends at church because they went as a group.”

“It is an awesome experience for my daughter. She got to do something new, make awesome friends, and experience God’s love in new ways.”

“I love the lake and how integrated into nature we are here. This place turns into a second home for me.”

“I would come back because Wapo is my favorite thing I do all summer.”

“I went to camp when I was young and it is so amazing that my child gets the same opportunities. Camp is a huge faith-builder for children. It is a safe and loving environment.”

“This is a wonderful place that exposes kids to Christ’s love in a fun and friendly environment.”

“Camp is my favorite place to be in the entire world. I’ve met some of my closest friends here.”

“Camp was a great experience for our daughter and helped build closer relationships with her friends at church because they went as a group.”

“Thank you for sharing your love for God with our daughter. We are grateful!”

“I have never felt so loved and safe in my whole life.”

“Wapo is a community of faith and an awesome place to be.”

“I love the atmosphere—how everyone is so passionate about God, everyone is super accepting and welcoming. Also the games and the activities are really fun.”

“I see God in the bonds we formed together.”

“Thank you for helping to build strong and faithful young people! They can’t wait to go back next summer!”

“I’ve come every year since Seeds, and I absolutely love the feel of being with God and making new friends.”

“My daughter had a fabulous time. She didn’t want to leave and it was her first ever overnight camp. She has been telling us the Bible stories they learned and singing all the songs since she left camp. She can’t wait for next year.”

“Our son has now had two great years at Wapo and his faith has taken a very obvious leap forward. He felt well cared for and I could tell he knew that he was in a safe place for the five days he was part of the Wapo fun!”

“I enjoyed all the people I met and made tons of new connections. It’s always my favorite thing about camp because there are so many different people and personalities to see.”

“This was my kids’ first away-camp experience and they loved it and want to go back right away!”

“By the end of the summer, something about the way I carried myself had changed. I no longer smiled just with my mouth; I smiled from the width of my stance to the looseness of my hips to the openness of my chest. It was like I had settled into my own skeleton. I knew I could turn in any direction and confidently jump into any task I saw. I was simultaneously alert and relaxed. I was absorbed in the flow of life around me.”

“It is a great place for kids to disconnect from the pressures of social media and reconnect with their faith and build new healthy relationships.”

“I kept repeating mantras to myself that reminded me that God is with me. I saw God in my falls when I miraculously didn’t get hurt and just laughed, in the wilderness, and in the group’s positivity in the hard moments.”

“There are so few places where our children are immersed in the love of Christ and exposed to positive Christian role models, Wapo provides this.”

“We have recommended this camp to several friends and their children have all enjoyed camp—it’s a wonderful experience for kids. My daughter talks about next year the day she gets home each summer. That’s a testimony to the fun she has each year!”

“I’ve gone to other camps and retreats, but I connect the most with God here and I think that’s really special.”

“This is the blessing of camp. Memories are made. Faith is deepened. Relationships are formed. At camp, kids are given resources which will serve them for the rest of their lives.”

“Being the Director of Health and Safety helped guide me as to what type of nurse I strive to be: listening, advocating, and guiding all with the loving hands that Christ has blessed me with. Serving at WCB was one of the most influential experiences in my life.”

“It is obvious that the staff, counselors, and all involved at camp are very invested in what they do. There were a substantial amount of memories made and my son came home excited for the day that he could be a counselor too.”

“I attended as a youth myself, and now my child loves Wapo and comes back feeling renewed in her faith!”

“The community at camp is great, the activities are really fun, and all the counselors are amazing!”

“Our kids have so much fun and grow in their faith lives so much! They are better people because they have attended Wapo.”

“Both of my kids said that chapel and campfire were their favorite. One of my daughters said she felt it really brought her closer to God and will change the way she thinks and prays.”

“My grandson always comes home knowing more about himself and his developing faith… and has a ton of fun!”

“I love this camp. It is like a second home to me. It is always so happy here.”

“Overall, my experience was amazing. I could tell the counselors genuinely cared about me which is why I will definitely come back.”

“I learned how little I need to be truly happy. This week was so refreshing and carefree (mostly) for me!”

“I love everything! The songs, the activities, the devotionals, the kind people that work here, and growing in faith”

“I have learned many life lessons that go far beyond a five-day canoe trip: hard work, perseverance, teamwork, and the ability to laugh in difficult situations. But the most important thing I’ve taken is friendships that will last a lifetime.”

“Camp to my daughter was ‘The best week of my life.’ The theme ‘Fearless’ was absolutely perfect with where she is at in her life. She will never forget this week and will also never forget counselors—they provided her with such sweet support.”

“The site is welcoming, friendly, and well-maintained, and the camp experiences are varied and faith-promoting.”

“My son got so much out of camp! He seems to have so much interest in his faith now. Wonderful!”

“This is a place where we know our children are being looked after with love! They are safe, nourished in many ways and leave more mature and enriched.”

“I see God in the relationships built, in the care for one another, and appreciation of God’s creation.”

“My daughter is an introvert and this was her first time away and I honestly didn’t know how she would do or whether or not she would come home more engaged in learning and growing in the Bible and her relationship with Jesus… and she was fabulous, even teaching me the words and hand motions to the songs she most enjoyed, which brought back my own memories of the songs and moved me to tears of joy.”

”My daughter had a wonderful experience and grew in faith and confidence!”

“The community and people at WCB do a great job of showing their love: love of God, love for children, and love for each other. WCB is a place which serves many functions. A place for fellowship and hard work. A place where you will be so tired and so full of love. A place to recharge when you are ground down, and then prepares you for new growth.”

“I grow so much closer to God and I have so many friends that go. It is a true joy to be here.”

“I’ve loved it for the seven years I’ve come here and I still do.”

“Camp is so much fun! I get to meet new people, while praising and learning about the Lord. The counselors were awesome! I would definitely come back.”

“I learned that I am stronger than I thought—that I should not be ashamed for who I am, that I am the light and love of God. I learned about trusting in God and each other”

“My son has been coming to Wapo for eight years. He has brought friends and they all love camp and continued to return year after year. My daughter has been a Seeds camper and now she can’t wait to go back for a week. Our family is forever grateful for this camp and all the staff.”