At Birchwood Camp, we believe that God can work through each of us in our own way. We strive to provide an environment where campers can develop relationships with God, each other and their environment. We strive to create a safe and supportive community, where our campers can foster Christian values such as communication, responsibility, caring, problem solving and learning. We provide an atmosphere of growth through cooperation, rather than competition with others.
Birchwood Camp enables campers to explore their faith through different forms of worship and the beauty of their natural surroundings. It is an opportunity for campers to deepen their faith and to grow to their fullest potential. We want all our campers to experience the power of Christian love through a sense of belonging in a caring, accepting community.
Our intern program is a great way to gain practical experience in various forms of Christian ministry, especially camping/outdoor ministry or children & youth ministry; this is also a great internship for those interested in outdoor education or teaching. Many of our interns are pursuing degrees in unrelated fields but enjoy the unique experience & skills that come from serving at camp. We are intentional about developing the leadership skills & gifts of our interns, nurturing their faith walk, and creating a unique and supportive staff community at camp. To top it off, interns get to spend the summer in Alaska, surrounded by God’s beautiful creation.