A Safe Place
Every summer we provide the opportunity for guests to meet with professional counselors or life coaches during their week at Family Camp. This is a powerful behind–the–scenes ministry that God uses in...
View ArticleThe Story of a Gift
Every gift has a story. Somehow, God, in His timing and through His unique voice, nudges and prompts His people to participate in His Kingdom work, restoring His creation and redeeming His children....
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Groundbreaking Commemorates God’s Faithfulness
September 12 was the date of our annual Board of Directors and Trustees meeting and dinner. That afternoon on the Redwood Camp meadow we eagerly gathered for the ceremony. It was a beautiful day,...
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What Goes Around, Comes Around
I was just a young man in the spring of 1995 when my good friend Henriette encouraged me to apply for Mount Hermon summer staff. She had recently served on the Conference Center Housekeeping staff...
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Keeping it Real
I arrived at Mount Hermon the beginning of May and have since been learning all I can about this special place. As a new leader I have enjoyed discovering our storied history, viewing our present...
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Where Does Your Treasure Lie?
Eight of our Outdoor Science School team members spent the month of August near Beijing, China impacting children in a transformational way by teaching them about creation, and by living lives...
View ArticlePermission to Be Men Made in God’s Image
In 2001, as an introduction to his new book “Wild at Heart,” John Eldredge wrote: “Dear Lord, do we really need another book for men? Nope. We need something else. We need permission. Permission to be...
View ArticleOur Favorite Place on Earth
Every year, a theme verse is displayed on the large redwood plank hanging in the auditorium. Back in 2002, it read: “God is our refuge and strength” –Psalm 46:1 That was the year we first came to...
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Masterpiece Restored
Camp Hope is a ministry that brings hope and healing to hundreds of children and teens who have been impacted by domestic violence each year. Kidder Creek is one of many camps that partner with the...
View ArticleTransformed Relationships Through Team Building
The transformational power of “team building” comes through our staff inviting and encouraging people to take risks, both physical and emotional. With one recent group it became clear through our...
View ArticleMeet Juve Muniz
If you’ve ever eaten in our dining hall during a weekend retreat or a family camp, you’ll most likely have met Juve Muniz. Juve is undisputedly the most commended staff member on our conference/retreat...
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Life-Changing Seasons at Mount Hermon
By Chris Varela Some of the most life-changing seasons of my life have happened while at Mount Hermon. After my first summer as a counselor at Redwood Camp, a passion for ministry was awakened in me...
View ArticleVolunteers Play Vital Role in Lives Transformed
Lives Transformed. We see it happening over and over at Mount Hermon through many different avenues. Two of those avenues, investing in the youth of local churches and investing in volunteering, are...
View ArticleAlways Abounding in the Work of the Lord
While recently sitting around a table flanked by Mount Hermon’s Trustees I was impacted by a man who was stepping down after over sixty faithful years as a key leader of Mount Hermon. I’m referring to...
View ArticleAppreciation Banquet – March 12th
We are excited for the upcoming Kidder Creek Appreciation Banquet on March 12th in Yreka. The banquet will be a time to say thank you to the many volunteers, donors and friends of Kidder Creek Camp, to...
View ArticleRooted
There are so many messages coming at us in today’s world. It can be easy to feel blown around by the winds of pop culture. That’s why it is so important to invite kids into the hope of the eternal...
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Craig Thompson Moving On But Not Away
We are sorry to see Craig go! Craig Thompson first came to Kidder Creek in the 6th grade and spent the next six summers coming to camp. Craig remembers his counselor, Jon Vengley, from that first...
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Meet Laura Messerly, Adventure Girl
One of our brightest and most shining faces in the world of Adventure and Recreation belongs to Laura Messerly. If you’ve had the pleasure of meeting Laura and you’ve seen her smile, you know what I...
View ArticleRedwood Camp Samuelson Pavilion Update
Redwood Camp is where it all started—Mount Hermon’s birthplace in 1906. Things have come a long way since then and we are thrilled to be unveiling one of the most anticipated additions Redwood Camp has...
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Even Small Donors Make a Difference
It’s an indisputable truth that Redwood Camp is and has been one of the happiest places on earth for so many. For a century now thousands of lives have been impacted as they have realized the love of...
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