Camp Alandale

Serving Children in Foster Care

Angeles Oaks

Prayer & Financial Support

It is absolutely crazy to remember a few years back when our camp flooded, leaving us wondering about what the future holds for the ministry. BUT GOD came through and not only restored us to where we were but also blessed us with the ability to GROW! God gave us a new property (Sky Meadows) and a second director couple (the Votaws), resulting in the ability to add more camp sessions. So this year, we were able to add two camp sessions. In 2027, we plan to add 1 more session, and in 2028, 3 more sessions. Totaling 6 sessions added!

As we are finishing up our fiscal year, we are looking at two primary needs to facilitate the growth: Funding & Volunteers. As a result of the property purchase, program increase, and second director couple, our budget increased by just over 20%. Along with that, we have a giving deficit of just under 20% this year. And for volunteers, we are looking to recruit 20-30 new counselors and junior counselors. We operated this summer with 70% of the counselors needed to properly run the program. So, we are looking to fill those spots for next year so the program will be able to run as intended.

This is where YOU come in. Instead of a formal fundraising banquet this year. We are planning “Champion Dinners.” What is a champion dinner, you might ask? Well, it’s a great way to introduce friends, family, and church members to the ministry of Camp Alandale. We are looking for Champions of the mission (you) who would be willing to open their homes, invite a small group of family and friends to dinner, and allow us to share what God is doing through Camp Alandale and how to support the mission.

The idea is simple: you provide the table and invite the people you care about. We will provide the story.

Over dinner, we’ll share about Camp Alandale, the children we serve, the impact of the Gospel in the lives of foster youth, and what God is  doing as our ministry continues to grow. Most importantly, it will be an opportunity for your guests to see the mission through your eyes and learn how they can be part of it. You don’t need to be a professional host or know a room full of potential donors. We simply want people who love Camp Alandale and are willing to say, “Come have dinner with me and hear about something that matters to me.”

Our hope is that these dinners will introduce Camp Alandale to new families, churches, and friends who may become prayer partners, volunteers, or financial supporters of the ministry.