SAMBICA: Summer Camp and Retreat Center

Sambica is like a second home to me! The ways I encountered Christ and formed friendships with those around me changed my life. I decided to get baptized for the first time at Sambica, and the support and love from everyone around me made it one of the happiest moments of my life. The staff are kind, fun, and knowledgeable. The camp activities (ropes course, boats, water toys, etc.) are some of the most fun of any camp I’ve been to. The attention to caring for and loving each kid for who they are is amazing. The leadership team is discerning and supportive, with strong biblical knowledge and servant hearts. I can’t imagine a better place to make memories that will last a lifetime.

SAMBICA is a very special place! Two of my kids have been campers there for the past two summers (elementary and jr. high age). They both had so much fun as well as meaningful moments in their faith. My oldest child has been a summer staffer there as well, and I can affirm that the staff culture is healthy, dynamic, and mature (while being a lot of fun!). The counselors are excellent at meeting kids where they are, developing relationships, and having fun in the context of loving Jesus and seeking his call on our lives. I’m grateful for this wonderful place and see it figuring into our summer plans for many years.

Part 2: The use of Jesus' name by an organization entails a heightened level of accountability (2 Timothy and Proverbs). Actions speak louder than words. Jesus embodies integrity, forgiveness, reconciliation, and love (Book of John and Matthew), while in my opinion certain employees at this camp resembles the Pharisees. Despite the ordeal, I find solace in the knowledge that I am loved by God and that He will fight for me (Psalm 13, Psalm 9, Psalm 30, Book of Job, the story of Joseph, Exodus 14:14 and more!!). Praise Jesus I am chosen and saved and nothing can separate my relationship with Him!!! As much as my enemies try and hurt me, tear me down nothing will keep me from praising just how good of a father I have! I am sharing my experience if you are contemplating enrolling your child at this camp or working here, this is just my personal opinion and experience. It is my hope and prayer that those associated with this camp will experience conviction and repentance. I pray for the redemption of Sambica. What is needed is more love and unity, not division and animosity. We need true disciples of Jesus, not individuals who profess the word of God yet lead astray those who seek Him. Don’t let my experience keep you from following Jesus, for Yeshua is all loving and perfect that not even a spect of evil lives in him. Use my experience to discern “Christian’s” you encounter. Not all are like what I experienced.

They don't respond to the email or call when you need to contact them. I had a concern regarding the camp that I signed up. I sent an email and also left voice messages a couple of times over the phone and there has been no response since. If they don't respond, where can I talk to? This is my first time registering for SAMBICA camp and it is a very frustrating experience especially when I need to change camp schedule to another which fills up quickly. //Update// They finally called back after a week and adjusted the camp schedule for me. Except the frustration during the enrollment, overall experience with the camp was good. Staffs are kind and organized during drop off and pick up. My kids enjoyed the camp a lot.

I accepted Christ as my Savior at SAMBICA when I was 8 years old in 1968. After a week long camp I asked if I could stay for another week and then another week. I loved it and I thank my grandmother for paying for it and for my parents for letting me go. It quite literally changed my life.