The Generation Gap Is Real.
And So Is the Opportunity.
Across the world:
* Young people long for belonging.
* Churches desire sustainable impact.
* Communities need safe, spiritual spaces.
* Leaders are asking: How do we pass on faith to the next generation?
Swamp Corps exists to answer that question.
We partner with host communities to establish perennial Swamp Camps — camps that are locally sustained, spiritually vibrant, and built to last for generations.
Our Vision:
A world where every child can reasonably reach a Swamp Camp.
Swamp Corps operates within the S.C.M.A. framework for culture stewardship, accountability, and leadership development — ensuring each camp remains aligned, sustainable, and mission-focused.
Swamp Corps is a team of experienced campers, counselors, and leaders who commit to a three-year training and establishment process in invited communities.
We don’t run camps forever.
We establish camps that last.
"I learned that all humans are the same no matter what color or where they live."
- Participant
We are in the connection business offering a fun camp experience — not in the summer camp business offering connections.
Built on 10 Core Values:
* YHVH — Always point toward God.
* Differences — Celebrate uniqueness.
* Food — Good food and community built around meals.
* Fun — Joy is essential.
* Investment — Give fully.
* Leadership — Strong and humble.
* Respect — Every person belongs.
* Roles — Clarity creates ownership.
* Safety — The safest place on the planet (besides your home).
* Spirituality — A spiritual camp, not a religious camp. We prioritize authentic engagement with God over external formality.
Every game, devotional, meal, and conversation builds toward:
Belonging. Leadership. Faith that lasts.
AND IT'S FUN!
What Happens When Culture Takes Root?
* 15+ Years Active
* 26 Locations
* 4 Continents
* 12,300+ Camper Registrations
* 1,074 Young Leaders Trained
* $1.72M Invested by Young Leaders to Start Camps
These are not one-week events.
These are multi-generation ecosystems.
How Do I Get Involved?
1. Apply
2. Train
3. Travel
4. Establish
5. Return & Multiply
Swamp Corps members don’t just serve once.
They become culture carriers.
They return home stronger, better equipped, and ready to lead.
"I learned that all humans are the same no matter what color or where they live."
- Participant
We only go where invited.
We partner with:
* Churches
* Christian organizations
* Local leadership teams
* Communities ready for long-term sustainability
We do not impose. We collaborate.
We follow the Spirit and the invitation.
Swamp Corps is a program of S.C.M.A. (Swamp Camp Mission Alliance).
S.C.M.A. exists to bridge generations and support the establishment of perennial Swamp Camps worldwide.
Swamp Corps is the mechanism.
S.C.M.A. is the alliance behind the mission.
S.C.M.A. operates under a value-driven management system that protects mission integrity, camp culture, financial accountability, and generational sustainability.
One Camp Can Change a Generation.
Join Swamp Corps.
Help establish something that lasts.
Learn what’s expected before you apply: read FAQs.
"We noticed character changes on return from the camp - a totally different attitude."
- Camper Parent
"My child was greatly impacted by last year's trip. It was a chance for her to be out of herself, and other's centered."
- Counselor Parent
Insights from India Swamp Camp
Play. Connection. Community. Wonder.
Swamp Camp's influence 10 years later.
What's the ROI of Swamp Camp?
