Meet Bre McMurtry! Site: Trailhead | Years at Camp: 1 Bre is a sophomore at Bellevue University. She is double-majoring in Sports Management and Criminal Justice. Her favorite thing about camp is S’morgasbord and worship. When she’s not at camp she’s likely on the...
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs Think about the last time you heard a great story. Did it make you laugh? Bring a tear to your eye? Evoke joy or anger, love or sadness? Each story and every part of our lives is shaped by words—spoken, heard, and read. The...
By Jessica Weltz, Adult Programs Specialist The fall was a wonderful season for our Jay Novicki program. We hosted six camps over three months, with a total of 126 participants. To celebrate our time together, we held a Fall Festival, which is always a highlight for...
By Jessica Weltz, Adult Program Specialist During a crisp November morning, inside the beautiful Hazel Dillon Lodge, we welcomed 14 mother-and-daughter pairs. In the sacred space of camp, away from the normal daily distractions, mothers and daughters are truly able to...
By Korey Breutzmann, Director of Programs “The word is near you, on your lips and in your heart.” - Romans 10:8 Animated movies have been a big part of my life ever since I was a young child. I have many fond memories of gathering with my family on a Saturday night...
By Dani Hatfield, Director of Marketing Winter may have settled in, but at camp, the excitement is just beginning! With the support of generous donors—including the CL and Rachel Werner Foundation, Hawks Foundation, Nebraska Environmental Trust, Sid Dillon, Immanuel...
By Lisa Stirtz, Volunteer Coordinator Changing colors of the leaves is a beautiful site as I drive into camp. The beauty of God is truly amazing every day. I am also in awe of the turkeys and deer as I wait for them to cross the road as I come into camp. Again,...
By Laura Stalder, Youth Programs Specialist The Family Campout was a great opportunity to spend quality time with family, try new activities, and unwind. The weekend kicked off with a Nebraska football watch party, and the kids quickly made new friends playing games...
By Laura Stalder, Youth Programs Specialist Fall Explore! Day was a great time for campers to come to camp for the day. We spent time getting to know each other while playing name games and other big group games. We jumped right into the challenge of the Forest...
By Allison Blatchford, Events & Communications Manager “Fore!” In its 15th year, the Kearney Camp Classic was a hit again this year! On Friday, August 16, 52 golfers teed off in an 18-hole scramble, to support both Carol Joy Holling & Sullivan Hills Camps....