Mission
Woodlands exists to inspire and equip this generation to do justly, love mercy, and walk humbly with God.
Vision
To provide an unforgettable experience where the presence of God drowns out culture and its influences.
Core Values
Love. Honor. Serve.
In nearly every arena of life, there is a bull’s-eye. A goal. A definition for success. Clarification of a win. They exist in sports. They exist in business. They exist in ministry. They exist at Woodlands. We want you to know upfront what we are all about. Our mission is to inspire and equip each camper and staffer...
To follow Jesus.
First and foremost, it is our desire to present Jesus as irresistible, and in doing so, inspire and equip our campers to decide for themselves to follow Him. They are not forced or cajoled or manipulated or dragged down an aisle kicking and screaming. They are, however, offered God’s free gift of salvation and given every opportunity to accept it for themselves.
To love God’s Word.
We believe that God’s Word is so powerful that it can transform those from the inside out who are disciplined enough to pour it daily into their heart. So we set aside time and provide a plan for our campers to develop the habit of reading and memorizing God’s Word each day. Then we send the plan home with them to equip them to continue their new habit throughout the rest of the year.
To live responsibly.
At Woodlands, campers are challenged to live responsibly. They are expected to make wise decisions, to play by the rules, to clean up after themselves, and to be on time. To love, honor, and serve others before themselves. To take ownership of their attitudes, words, stuff, and jobs. They make their bed each morning and pick up their stuff. They help clean their cabin and their bathroom daily. They are inspired to exercise responsible living here at camp to help equip them to live responsibly away from camp.
To give generously.
We want our campers to learn the joys of living life with open hands, not clenched fists. So each week, they are given an opportunity to give a portion of their spending money to the Lord. Our campers have given to underwrite Bible translation efforts; they have sent thousands of Bibles to parts of the world that are hostile to God’s Word; they have helped pay for BibleProject animation videos; they have funded a week of camp for children living on a remote island in the western Pacific; they have funded an orphanage in Kenya; they have paid for at-risk kids to attend Woodlands on scholarship, have an unforgettable week, and hear about Jesus!
To have the most impactful, UNFORGETTABLE week of their lives!
Our vision for Woodlands is to create unforgettable experiences. To earn a permanent place in the memory of every camper and staffer. That each one walks away from Woodlands and never forgets how much fun they had... and that they never forget the friends they made... and that they never forget the conversations they had... and that they never forget the verses they memorized and lessons they learned... and ultimately, that they never forget the steps they took in their relationship with Jesus. That would make their experience truly unforgettable!