Introducing New Dean Dr. Conrad Gempf
We are excited to introduce you to Dr. Conrad Gempf, new to Camp Arcadia who will be serving alongside Rev. Michael Newman for Family Week 9. Dr. Gempf will bring his decades of experience teaching the New Testament at the London School of Theology to Arcadia. Tell us a little bit about your background. I […]
What Parents Love About Teen Weeks: Sarah’s Story
Written by Sarah May Have you heard the phrase “warm is the new cool?” I first heard this idea while listening to a presentation by Dr. Kara Powell, author of Sticky Faith. She wasn’t talking about the latest interior design trends; she was describing a cultural shift in which young people are beginning to value […]
Camp Arcadia: Getting Through What You’re Going Through
by Tanner Olson Over the last few summers I have spent early mornings and late nights writing in Arcadia, Michigan. Sarah, my wife, serves at Camp Arcadia as Development Director, and because of her work I’ve been gifted a front-row seat to a beautiful community—and a perfect place to write and spend summers. For the […]
The Joy of Serving
Whether it is the fulfillment of a childhood dream or a brand-new adventure, serving on the summer staff at Camp Arcadia is a life-changing experience. It offers a unique opportunity to serve with joy, form lasting friendships, and grow deeply in your faith. This past summer, many guests shared how Camp Arcadia has shaped their […]
Staff Friendships: How a VHS Tape Brought Two Friends Together
Jackie Bywater and Julie VanHove became close friends while serving on summer Staff from 2001 to 2004, a bond that has remained strong for over 20 years. Following their Staff years, they even shared an apartment together in Chicago to start their professional careers, and they now enjoy vacationing together with their families at Camp […]