Outcome
Data
15,412
CAMPER REGISTRATIONS
Number of Camper Impressions.
187
CHURCHES
Number of churches represented by camper registrations.
3,921
YOUNG LEADER
COUNSELOR APPLICATIONS
Number of volunteer counselor who have applied to serve at a camp and be trained in country.
1,074
YOUNG LEADERS TRAVELING
Number of young people volunteering to travel and train their peers and serve those younger.
$1.72M
YOUNG LEADER INVESTMENT
Monies personally paid by young leaders to start Swamp Camps.
16
YEARS ACTIVE
Click to see activity per year.
132
WEEKS OF CAMP
The cumulative impact of camp ministry weeks. Each year a camper comes to camp builds on their experience over the previous years.
44 (8)
TRAINED DIRECTORS
Number of trained camp directors able to sustain the Swamp Camp culture. (Number who can train directors)
ENDORSEMENTS & FEEDBACK
Community Endorsements
“Your motto 'One Week Can Change a Life. One Week Can Change the World.' has been loudly demonstrated and has made an indelible mark on the staff members of Hampton School, who are extremely impressed by the spirit of volunteerism among the youngsters. Congratulations to you and the other leaders of Swamp Corps – you are certainly helping to make the world a better, brighter place.”
Ms. Penny Green, Operations Manager, Hampton School, JamaicaRead Ms. Green's complete memo.
“I am optimistic about the success of the camp and endorse its concept and intentions.”
Dr. Kenneth Baugh, Former Deputy Prime Minister Jamaica and Minister of Foreign Affairs and Foreign TradeRead Dr. Baugh's complete memo
Participant Feedback
“Swamp Camp can definitely change lives, and I am proof of it.”
Maria C., Nicaragua
“No words can explain how much camp means to us. It's always been the place we feel the most free to express ourselves without the fear of feeling out of place. It's been a place where we have, on numerous occasions, rediscovered God.”
Tawana C. & Gaby L., Zimbabwe
“This made me realize that this is what I wanted for the rest of my life. I wanted to give back to kids the same opportunity that I got to re-fall in love with the church that Swamp Camp gave.”
Victor O., Honduras