Camps are a big part of my ministry in Croatia, making summer a busy season.

Champs Camp

Champs Camp is a summer day camp for elementary school age children from neighborhoods around the city. Held over two weeks each June, both at our church building and at a large city park at Jarun Lake, Champs Camp serves around 100 children each summer. At both weeks of camp, the children enjoy Bible lessons and songs, games, crafts, and lots of fun. Every year we have a group of volunteers from one of our supporting churches in the USA. We also have a group of about 30 or so Croatian volunteers who help make the camp happen. Many of the Croatian volunteers are teenagers who originally became involved as campers, and now want to stay involved as volunteers. We have several core families whose children have consistently participated for several years, and who are becoming friends.

Summer and Winter Youth Camps

These Youth Camps are held in the mountains of Croatia. They are designed for youth 13-19 years of age. We have in attendance youth from various churches, as well as from families who have been contacted through our other camps and outreach efforts. The goals of the camp are to encourage the youth in fellowship and discipleship with Jesus, as well as to develop relationships between them and the adult volunteers.