About us
WHo are we
Camp Dunamis is an outrageously fun Christian camp for middle school youth, located in the San Bernardino Mountains.
Camp Dunamis was birthed in 1988 out of a dream to confront the problem of racism in our society. Our twofold vision is to help youth identify and weed out the seeds of racism in their own lives and to help them develop a personal relationship with the Lord, Jesus Christ.
Each year approximately 150-200 campers come to camp from all over Southern California, Las Vegas, and Rehoboth & Zuni, New Mexico. The diverse demographics of these communities and churches empower campers to intentionally embrace the vision of racial reconciliation.
Why reconciliation
We believe God created all races, and that He desires for us to live in unity with one another. Camp Dunamis was birthed in 1988 out of a dream to help people experience the beauty of diversity and to confront the problem of racism in our society.
Camp Dunamis invites youth from all cultures to live, sleep, eat, play, pray, and talk about God together, and in so doing to make friendships with people from other cultures, thus beginning to break racial barriers.
Camp Dunamis is one of the most diverse camps in the nation, both in terms of campers and staff. In everything we do, we strive to teach campers the beauty and value of diversity.
Our values
Scripture
The Bible is our guidebook and authority and thus we are committed to teaching it without compromise.
II Timothy 3: 16
Prayer
Prayer is God’s gift to us and our way to acknowledge His sovereignty and unleash His power.
James 5: 16 b
Worship
Worship is the proper response to God so we will engage in times of particular worship while understanding that all life is an act of worship.
Psalm 95 & Romans 12:1
Stweardship
Our world belongs to God and will encourage proper stewardship of His creation.
Psalm 24:1
Diversity
Because all people – regardless of ethnic background – are created in the image of God, we are to acknowledge our differences as the creative work of the Creator and rejoice that God’s plan for salvation encompasses people from every nation, tribe, people and language.
Genesis 1:27 & Revelation 7:9
Fun
Because laughter and fun times are God’s good gifts and an aid to the building of relationships, we will provide avenues for students to have fun.
Ecclesiastes 3:4