Every year a group of young teens (middle school age) spend three days experiencing compassion, worship, prayer, and the fellowship of understanding (and some fishing!). These are good kids who have had difficult life-experiences, and, as campers, they come face-to-face with the love of God, compassion of Christ, and the mission of Jesus.
The Abilene-Callahan Baptist Association develops, organizes, and funds the event with great volunteers and generous donors (churches, church groups, businesses and individuals) who make Hope Camp possible for these teens. Most of the Hope Campers come from broken homes and are raised in rough circumstances. Hope Camp offers them the truth and love from God, kind presence of God's people, and the loving compassion of Jesus Christ.
One counselor wrote:
Hope Camp is positioned to grow in its ministry impact upon families in the area! How might our Lord use you, or your church fellowship, or your business?