Camp Josiah

Camp Josiah is a ministry of Tri-State Family Christian Center. We are a nonprofit, non-denominational overnight camp with a focus on reaching at risk youth. 

Changing lives...

Camp Josiah values the role it has in preparing young people to meet the challenges that lie ahead by encouraging positive growth. The sound physical, emotional, social, and spiritual development of each camper is our priority. A summer camp experience can have a strong influence on a young person's life.
Many of our campers are in foster care, single parent homes, have incarcerated parents or siblings, and live in high poverty neighborhoods.  We offer 4 day sessions giving campers a chance to enjoy themselves and bring home lifelong memories!
​Camp Josiah is designed for children ages 8 -12. Eight children and two counselors make up each cabin. The children are grouped in cabins by age.  They attend fun filled classes during the day and enjoy special activities and chapel each night. The end of each session is commemorated with a special award ceremony where we present each camper with a certificate highlighting the potential we see in them along with a bible verse for encouragement. 

Our Purpose...

  • To promote individual spiritual, mental, and physical growth.
  • ​To provide a safe and nurturing environment.
  • To foster personal responsibility, decision making, leadership, and trust.
  • To build life skills in working with others: communication, cooperation, commitment, support, listening, and leadership.
  • To build positive group interaction and appreciation for differences.
  • To foster confidence in dealing with challenging situations. 
  • To relate Christian principles to the summer camp experience and life.
​At Risk Youth
Children who are less likely to transition successfully into adulthood. "Success can include academic success ad job readiness, as well as the ability to be financially independent. It also can refer to the ability to become a positive member of society by avoiding a life of crime.
​Factors
  • ​ Family instability and dysfunction: parental divorce, domestic violence, criminal activity, and substance abuse. 
  • Poverty: Children who come from low-income families and living in high poverty neighborhoods. This means high crime rates, limited resources, and underperforming schools.

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"At Risk" is a concept that reflects a chance or probability. It does not imply certainty. Risk factors raise the chance of poor outcomes. At Camp Josiah we aim to be a protective factor, aiding and intervening with the love of Jesus Christ in the lives of these children.