A Life Built at Camp- 35 Years and Counting

By, Kim Sheeler

Sometime in the early 1980’s I was introduced to Christian Camping. I fell in love with the whole idea of what it was and prayed I would get to serve on a summer staff at some point in life. The summer of 1984 my dream came to fulfillment and with it a desire was born to do this full time in ministry someplace. I would spend the next 6 summers and year in a discipleship program at Miracle Mountain Ranch serving and learning the ins and outs of camp life. And I couldn’t have been happier. I just didn’t know where I was going to go next but I somehow knew my life would center around Christian camping.


Late fall 1989 I would accept the position of Horsemanship Director at Camp Hebron. I began my position the first of the year, 1990. I couldn’t believe my dream was coming true. I would soon after meet Dan, or rather re-meet Dan. We had met a year prior at a Christian camping conference and briefly had a conversation. He would tell me later he was strangely drawn to me even though my outgoing personality really wasn’t what he would usually be drawn to. And well the rest is history.

The Sheeler Family

Dan and I married on December 22nd, 1990, in the Sylvan View Dining room with the beautiful backdrop of the glass doors and the falling snow. We would begin our lives together in the Rolands’ cottage and then to an apartment below the house we currently live in. Benjamin would arrive in 1992, Andrew in 1994 and in 2000 God would bless us with a beautiful surprise, Matthew.


While I have served in several roles at Camp including Host, Head Cook, Registrar and more, my greatest role has been that of supporting Dan in his role as Facilities Director. I have stood back and watched him serve tirelessly and truly do it with little complaint and with such great integrity. He is pretty great.

It hasn’t always been an easy road. Ministry is hard. We have watched thousands of people come and go. We have said hard goodbyes, made many friends and served with some amazing people. We have raised 3 sons here and welcomed a daughter in law and grandchildren. Which happened because of Camp Hebron (Ben and Lauren met at Camp). Even in its hardest seasons, I believe in the ministry of Camp and count it a privilege to serve with our lives here and to see God and His gospel message shared with those who have driven past that Shalom sign. And while I have no idea how we are at the 35-year mark for Dan, we have started to dream of retirement sometime in the near future. And while that is exciting, Camp Hebron will always be a huge part of my heart.

Camp is a wonderful place to get away for campers and families to enjoy God, nature and each other. You too can be part of something extraordinary. We need your help right now, November 17th. Join Camp Hebron in the Extraordinary Give - One BIG 24-hour day of giving! Your dollars will be part of a S-T-R-E-T-C-H pool and random financial prizes are chosen throughout the day so your money with stretch even further to help camp. Just click Here to share our page, be a fundraising champion and to donate.

The Impact of Camp on Youth!

By Luke Spittle, Camper- Pathfinders Camp

Camp Hebron has become one of the highlights of my year!  I look forward to my week spent with awesome counselors, old friends and new friends.  I have a ton of fun and love all of the activities, but even more importantly, the lessons really speak to me and stay with me.  Cole and Matthew's worship times really stand out and I look forward to it each day.  I learn a lot about God and the Bible throughout the year and these times of worship and lessons really help solidify what I'm learning.  The active activities are not only fun but challenging.  I was able to climb to the top of the rock wall this year!  Kayaking, horseback riding and archery are other activities that I always enjoy.  Even cabin cleanup is fun, because of the little competition!  I'm always a little sad when the week comes to an end, but I just get even more excited for the next year!

Camp is a wonderful place to get away for campers and families to enjoy God, nature and each other. You too can be part of something extraordinary. We need your help On November 17th AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT. Join Camp Hebron in the Extraordinary Give - One BIG 24-hour day of giving! Your dollars will be part of a S-T-R-E-T-C-H pool and random financial prizes are chosen throughout the day so your money with stretch even further to help camp. Just click Here to share our page, be a fundraising champion and to donate.

From Counselor to Alumni - Meet Felecia Goodman

Camp Hebron will always hold a special place in my heart.  I didn’t fully understand what I was signing up for when I applied to be a camp counselor in 2008.  Truthfully, I had never been to camp, but a college friend encouraged me to apply.  So I did.  

I had no idea what to expect, but I felt God was calling me to this place.  Over the course of the next three summers I was given the opportunity to work with campers of all ages.  There were many games of gold rush, trips up Peters Mountain, and camp outs under the stars, but what I remember most when I reflect on my time at camp was the incredible sense of calm and security I felt there.     Camp Hebron gave me a safe place to heal and grow.  The more I poured into my campers and fellow staffers, the more pieces of myself I got back.   

It has been almost 15 years since my time on staff, yet I continue to support Camp Hebron to ensure that future campers and staff members are given the same chance to connect with God, themselves and nature.  I do not know where I would be without my time at camp. I’m so thankful that it is a part of my story.  

The three summers I spent as a summer staffer changed my life.   When I look back at my time at camp I am so thankful that God led me to the place.   It’s not only a place where I served campers,  but it’s also a place where I found myself.  

We hear countless stories just like Felecia. This is the Power of Camp! Camp is a wonderful place to get away for campers and families to enjoy God, nature and each other. You too can be part of something extraordinary. We need your help NOW! Until Midnight, November 17th we will aim to raise $40,000 in one 24 hour effort. We can’t do it without you. Join Camp Hebron in the Extraordinary Give - One BIG 24-hour day of giving! Your dollars will be part of a S-T-R-E-T-C-H pool and random financial prizes are chosen throughout the day so your money with stretch even further to help camp. Just click Here to share our page, be a fundraising champion and to donate.

Shalom - A Camp That Impacts Lives for Those With Developmental Disabilities

I was at camp for a long time for nearly 30 years at Camp Hebron. I liked when I did skit shows. All of my counselors were nice. I love them all. I met new friends. When I started as a camper, I did horseback riding. I love the swimming and all the games. I am excited to come next year! - Duane Brown, Shalom Camper

Camp Hebron is committed to making this beautiful sanctuary and the Gospel message available to all. The pristine natural environment provides a relaxing and healing environment in which those who have special needs can have fun and grow to their potential. Shalom is an exciting week full of activities, laughter, and friendships for adults (18+) with developmental disabilities.

Camp is a wonderful place to get away for campers and families to enjoy God, nature and each other. You too can be part of something extraordinary. We need your help TODAY -November 17t! Join Camp Hebron in the Extraordinary Give - One BIG 24-hour day of giving! Your dollars will be part of a S-T-R-E-T-C-H pool and random financial prizes are chosen throughout the day so your money with stretch even further to help camp. Just click Here to share our page, be a fundraising champion and to donate.

You Never Know How You Will End Up at Camp!

I was first introduced to Camp Hebron in February 2021 at the Annual Women’s Retreat. A friend of mine was leading worship for the retreat and invited me to join her. At the retreat, I met Megan McMaster, the Program Director at Camp Hebron and exchanged contact information with her. At the beginning of Summer 2021, I was looking for a job, so I applied at Camp as a Day Camp Counselor and instead became the Assistant Day Camp Director. After summer ended, I joined the year-round staff as Program Ministry Assistant. Throughout the year in that role, I was given the opportunity to organize and run youth retreats, recruit summer staff at various colleges and universities, and so many other things.

Summer 2022, I stepped into the role of Day Camp Director and found it to be one of the most challenging AND fulfilling roles that I’ve ever had the opportunity to take on. Through the Day Camp Program at Camp Hebron, we have several campers who attend for four or more weeks of camp. As Day Camp Staff, we have the unique opportunity to develop relationships with these campers and invest in their lives for multiple weeks throughout the duration of the summer. This past summer, 2023, I had the opportunity to be Day Camp Director for the second year in a row. Since this was my second year as Director, I was able to reconnect with campers that were campers from the last two years at Day Camp. Day Camp is different from overnight camps in the way that they attend multiple weeks at a time and are able to be with some of the same staff/counselors from week to week.

Currently, I am part of the year-round staff as part of the Marketing Department and as the Social Media Coordinator. Camp Hebron has allowed me to push myself professionally and personally in the various roles that I’ve had the opportunity to hold. -Aryanna Boyer (AJ)

People are introduced to camp at all different stages of life and yet the impact remains the same. There is certainly something special about attending and serving at camp. Will you continue that legacy? Camp is a wonderful place to get away for campers and families to enjoy God, nature and each other. You too can be part of something extraordinary. We need your help On November 17th AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT. Join Camp Hebron in the Extraordinary Give - One BIG 24-hour day of giving! Your dollars will be part of a S-T-R-E-T-C-H pool and random financial prizes are chosen throughout the day so your money with stretch even further to help camp. Just click Here to share our page, be a fundraising champion and to donate.

Journey Through 3 Generations- The Long Family

Camp has been a part of my life since I was born. I had the opportunity to spend several summers attending Family Camp along with countless weekend trips staying at the campground. My grandparents were very involved with Camp Hebron when it was just starting and passed their love for camp on to my father and eventually myself.

I spent four summers on summer staff and was able to grow as a person significantly over that time. Meeting families and others that shared the same values in life as I was something that made Camp feel like home. The friendships I formed over those summers are some of the best I’ve ever had. I also met the woman who was to become my wife while serving on staff. I’ve seen and lived the impact Camp Hebron can have on a young life in their faith walk. Witnessing campers hear of Christ for the first time is a gift that I will never take for granted.

Camp is a place for everyone to grow in their relationship with God, nature and each other. In a world and time that is so focused on self, I feel it is very important to have places like Camp Hebron where people can take sanctuary from the pressures of the world and refocus on the things that truly matter. It’s my desire to see Camp Hebron thrive so that generations of families and young people can experience the life changing impact that has been so vital in my own life.

Like for many of us, life at Camp has been financially difficult over the years. It’s through the generosity of others that Camp is able to make these amazing experiences for young people each year. Would you consider giving a financial gift during the Extraordinary Give event so that Camp can continue its mission to spread the Gospel to as many people as possible?

Thank you to all who are reading this and to all that I’ve had the privilege of knowing through my time at Camp Hebron. Let’s continue spreading God’s love and kindness in everything we say and do!

-Greg Long

Generations of lives have been changed through camp ministry. Will you help that legacy live on? Camp is a wonderful place to get away for campers and families to enjoy God, nature and each other. You too can be part of something extraordinary. We need your help On November 17th AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT. Join Camp Hebron in the Extraordinary Give - One BIG 24-hour day of giving! Your dollars will be part of a S-T-R-E-T-C-H pool and random financial prizes are chosen throughout the day so your money with stretch even further to help camp. Just click Here to share our page, be a fundraising champion and to donate.

The Power of CAMP!

I was blessed to grow up in a Christian household where I watched my mother pray quietly by herself every morning, and we went to church every Sunday. I was surrounded by discussions of God and Christianity and had prayed the prayer to invite Jesus into my heart many times. I thought it was something you had to continue doing after each mistake you made.

I started going to the summer cabin camps each year, just like my three older siblings had done. Typical summer camp activities (hiking, swimming, games, horseback riding) are intermixed with worship time and cabin group Bible study. I had SO MUCH FUN at camp, while also learning that being a Christian is more about relationship with God than religious habits. I didn’t have to keep inviting Jesus into my life, because he never left! I remember one particular night at evening worship, the Holy Spirit was truly moving among us. We continued singing, worshiping, and praying far beyond the scheduled time. I had never experienced anything so powerful before.

I went to camp several summers in a row and always had a positive experience. I am 27 now and attribute my faith and relationship with God mostly to my mother and to the summers I spent at Camp Hebron. Camp creates a quiet, serene environment to connect with God, nature, and each other. I think it is even more important for this generation of children to take time away from technology and instead plug into God and his amazing creation. - Mary Scheib

Camp is a wonderful place to get away for campers and families to enjoy God, nature and each other. You too can be part of something extraordinary. We need your help On November 17th AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT. Join Camp Hebron in the Extraordinary Give - One BIG 24-hour day of giving! Your dollars will be part of a S-T-R-E-T-C-H pool and random financial prizes are chosen throughout the day so your money with stretch even further to help camp. Just click Here to share our page, be a fundraising champion and to donate.

From Moms & Tots, to Camper, to Guide Team

I’ve been coming to Camp Hebron for as long as I can remember. My first experience that I can remember myself was doing Moms and Tots with my mother years and years ago. Eventually years later I started doing cabin camps with my best friends from church every summer. It was always a blast being able to spend time with them while also meeting other amazing people, campers and counselors alike. 

For me, 2018 was the most impactful year of camp I had. It was my first time in the Sojourners and I went in with just one of my friends from church. By the end of that week, each and every one of us, in both guys and girls cabins, became a family. The deep friendships we created with one another is something that I am truly grateful for. As for my counselor, he really encouraged me to step out and make my faith my own.


My last year as a camper was in 2019, which was an extremely bittersweet year for me, since it was such a good week and it was my last time ever being a camper. I then helped out as an SIT for the next two weeks afterwards, just to get a feel for what it’s like to work with an amazing group of people. From there, I had sort of put camp into the back of my mind, not really thinking too much of it afterwards.


The years went on, 2020 hit and that in itself was a crazy year for me, since I was a senior in highschool at the time. 2021 rolled in and I was off living in London while serving with YWAM for most of the year. As the beginning of 2022 came around, I was ready to begin my new life in the UK and go back as staff for my YWAM base. An extremely long story made short, when I landed in London Heathrow and went through immigration, I was refused entry to the country after 10 long hours of being in custody and interrogated. So I had to make my way back home to the states, unsure of what the next move was.



I did my best to look for jobs that I would enjoy doing while I get an idea of what I want to do next, but to no avail, I couldn’t find a place willing to hire me. It was around that time that Camp Hebron made a post on their socials that they were in desperate need of male counselors for the summer, from which I put that idea on the backburner. It was only when my pastor at my church encouraged me to send in an application after I told him all of my amazing experiences as a camper there. Within 24 hours, I received an email asking me when I was available to have an interview. It didn’t take long to hear back from camp saying that I was on the team for the summer, which made me extremely happy!



Summer 2022 rolled around and I got to meet and work with some of the best people I’ve come to meet here in the states. Not only that, but being a counselor was a pretty sweet gig. I got to hang out with super awesome kids, go on adventures with them and tell them more about Jesus. It was all fun, it was difficult, but it was so worth it. I’d relive almost every second I had this summer.

Throughout the summer, I was made aware of a potential new internship here at Camp Hebron that was based around adventure and discipleship. I really liked the idea, since I was starting to worry about what my next move in life was after camp. One evening camp around where I was at staff worship and I vividly heard the voice of God telling me that I was going to do this program, which we later named it Guide. The adventure has only just begun and will only keep getting better.

-Cole Connelly, Guide Program Participant



Camp is a wonderful place to get away for campers, families individuals and retreat guests to enjoy God, nature and each other. You too can be part of something extraordinary. We need your help TONIGHT AT THE STROKE OF MIDNIGHT. Join Camp Hebron in the Extraordinary Give - One BIG 24-hour day of giving! Your dollars will be part of a S-T-R-E-T-C-H pool and random financial prizes are chosen throughout the day so your money with stretch even further to help camp. Just click Here to share our page, be a fundraising champion and to donate.