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Welcome!
Working for Hume, we often are asked, “What is going on up at Hume?”. As Hume has expanded from coast to coast- the question remains the same for any of our campuses. While we were working out naming this monthly newsletter, we kept coming back to in our brainstorming sessions, that people want to know…
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Save the Date – Deckside Desserts
We’re excited to invite you to this summer’s Deckside Desserts, a time at Hume Lake designed to bring us together for connection and updates from camp. Please note: this year’s gatherings will now be held up at the Joshua Wilderness Institute. While the location has shifted from the Executive Director’s Deck, the heart behind it…
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Spiritual Aunts and Uncles: Faithful Moments That Matter
There are two campers who have been coming from a church in New Jersey for the last couple of years that I’ve been able to spend some time with in the coffee shop while they’re here. During these conversations I’ve been able to get to know what they do for the other 50 weeks of…
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Summer 2026 Theme Reveal
Summer is coming! Across each of our programs, students will dive into the Psalms and discover what it means to have hearts formed, renewed, and lifted in worship. HIGH SCHOOL + JUNIOR HIGH : HART’S MANOR “Create in me a clean heart, O God, and renew a right spirit within me.” Psalm 51:10 This summer,…
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Winter Camp 2026 : Lives Changed for Eternity
Winter Camp 2026 has been a powerful reminder that when students step away from everyday distractions and into intentional time with the Lord, God moves in lasting ways. Through Christ-centered worship, biblical teaching, and intentional community, students don’t just experience a weekend away—they encountered Jesus. For Nathan, a long-time Winter Camp counselor and youth pastor,…
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Why We Work at Hume
More Than a Job—A Calling with Eternal Impact There are many places someone can choose to work, but Hume Christian Camps is not just a workplace—it is a calling. Behind every campfire, worship set, meal served, and cabin cleaned is a staff member who believes deeply in the eternal significance of what God is doing…
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A Life Transformed at Meadow Ranch
During Week 5 of summer at Meadow Ranch, one camper arrived with hesitation. The previous year had been difficult—homesickness, the fast pace, and constant activity had made camp a challenge. Before deciding to return, he spent several days in prayer, asking God whether he should go back. Through that time, he sensed God calling him…
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Drawing a Stick Figure to the Glory of God
By Emily Marschner, Creative Arts Conference Director There’s a phrase often exchanged between artists and those who don’t consider themselves artistic. You’ve probably heard it — maybe even said it yourself:“I can barely draw a stick figure!”Last weekend, during our Creative Arts Conference, one of our speakers shared a story about a stick figure that…
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A Week I Won’t Forget
By Caleb Poling, The River Christian Community in Oakdale This summer, I had the chance to be a counselor at Meadow Ranch with nine junior high boys—and what a week it turned out to be. My cabin was full of energy and incredibly social, which made for a lot of fun. But beyond all the…
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Welcoming a Familiar Face: Jen Schuler Steps into the Role of Alumni Director
As I (Richelle Latona) step into my new role as Senior Director of Development, I’m thrilled to announce that Jen Schuler will be serving as our new Alumni Director. I truly couldn’t imagine anyone better to step into this position—and I’m excited to let Jen introduce herself in her own words: “I first came to…
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God Is in the Details: A Historic Summer at Hume New England
By: Jake Tuttle, Assistant Camp Director Hume New England Let me start by saying this: God is good. Here at Hume New England, we’re standing on the shoulders of those who came before us, and from where we’re standing, the view is extraordinary. This summer was historic for us—we welcomed our largest week of camp…
