Photo of Thursday Guys - Jim Lohr in driver's seat, Mat Baynard on his right, Jerry Garey on the left, and Bob Musch on the right. On December 30th, 2025, we lost a beloved friend of Camp Mardela - Jerry Garey. So much of his life was in this place. He met his wife here when they were 8 years old, he faithfully helped with the Thursday volunteer crew until he was unable to, he served in various leadership roles at camp and in the community during his full and joyful life. I was able to attend...

Camp Bethel campers and counselors lead vespers on top of a mountain in North Carolina during Youth Trip Camp. As I am reflecting on the theme for this summer, I am incredibly moved and inspired. This feels like such a timely message, on one perfectly demonstrated through the camp experience. I just spent a weekend at a Brethren Woods Youth Winter Retreat where we introduced this theme, and it reminded me how powerful of a message this is. So in response, I hope to somewhat regularly share my...

On June 7th, we hosted one of the most unique and powerful events we have ever had at Camp Mardela