Latin America · Camp year 2 of 3
Mexico
Mexico's first Swamp Camp ran in 2026. Come back for year two and co-lead it with the team who will soon run it on their own.
- Dates
- Aug 5 - 17, 2027Tentative
- Arrive
- Mexico City
- Camp
- Abekany Camp
- Fly from
- Atlanta, GA
- Price
- To be announcedPaid as a deposit and six monthly payments
How it all began
A prayer that crossed four countries
“Immeasurably more than all we ask or imagine.” Ephesians 3:20
It began with the Cruz family. For three years they traveled to Nicaragua with a group of teens from Honduras to experience Swamp Camp. Later they helped bring camp to Honduras, where countless lives were touched.
Their youngest daughter, Priscila, went on to see camp in Bolivia and Paraguay, and watched how God moves through play, connection, community and wonder.
After years of dreaming and praying, Priscila and Héctor Cruz began sharing that vision with church leaders across Mexico. What started as a prayer became the first Swamp Camp in Mexico in 2026: a new chapter in how God keeps moving through families, faith and friendship across Latin America.
The plan
Day by day
The 2027 itinerary is still being worked out. This is the shape of it.
Flights
To be announced. The group flies together from Atlanta.
- Thu, Aug 5Fly to Mexico CityStay with a host family.
- Fri, Aug 6Rest and enjoy Mexico City
- Sat, Aug 7Travel to the camp site
- Sun, Aug 8Worship, staff training and team building
- Mon, Aug 9Finish staff trainingCampers arrive.
- Aug 10 - 15CampA full week with campers aged 9 to 18.
- Sun, Aug 15Camp-led worship, then back to Mexico CityHotel and rest.
- Mon, Aug 16Enjoy Mexico City
- Tue, Aug 17Fly home
Fees, deadlines and meetings
What it covers
Included
- Round-trip flight, ATL to MEX
- All lodging
- All camp fees
- All transportation
- 21 of 39 meals
- Group travel insurance
Not included
- Vaccination costs
- Getting yourself to the Atlanta airport
- Souvenirs
- About 18 meals
- Personal travel insurance
Payment schedule
- DepositTo be announced
- Payment 1To be announced
- Payment 2To be announced
- Payment 3To be announced
- Payment 4To be announced
- Payment 5To be announced
- Payment 6To be announced
Amounts and dates will be posted with the trip price.
Team meetings
- Participant meeting 1Mon, Apr 12 · 8:00 PM
- Participant meeting 2Mon, Jun 28 · 8:00 PM
- Meeting 3 and staff trainingMon, Aug 2 · 8:00 PM
All meetings are online, US Eastern time.
Good to know
Before you go
In an emergency during the trip, call Jeff Rorabaugh at 706-818-5842.
Do I need a visa?
It depends on your nationality. Citizens of the United States, Canada, Japan and the Schengen Area do not need a visa with a valid passport. Citizens of many other countries must get one from a Mexican diplomatic mission before they travel.
Even without a visa you may need to complete the digital migration form (FMMd) and carry a valid passport.
Are vaccinations needed?
Check Passport Health or the CDC page for travelers to Mexico, then find your nearest travel clinic. They will tell you what you need and what it costs.
Make sure your MMR is up to date (you can ask for an MMR titer if you are not sure). Typhoid is highly recommended.
What does a day at camp look like?
From the 2026 camp. The 2027 schedule is in progress.
Arrival day
- 7:30 AMCounselor and staff breakfast
- 8:30Finish training, get ready for campers
- 12:00 PMLunch
- 2:00Camper check-in
- 2:30Welcome, rules, information
- 3:00Free time and afternoon tea
- 4:30Camp-wide activity
- 6:00Dinner and free time
- 8:00Opening devotional
- 9:00To cabins
- 10:00Lights out
A typical day
- 7:30 AMBreakfast
- 9:00Clean dorm rooms
- 9:30Camp meeting
- 10:00Free time and morning snacks
- 11:00Bible classes
- 12:00 PMLunch
- 1:00Dorm team time
- 2:00Free time
- 3:30Afternoon tea
- 4:30Camp-wide activity
- 6:00Dinner and free time
- 8:00Evening devotional
- 9:00To cabins
- 10:00Lights out
Last day
- 7:30 AMBreakfast
- 8:30Clean and pack
- 9:30Closing ceremony
- 12:00 PMDepart
What should I pack?
One checked bag of 50 lb (23 kg) or less. The packing list covers the rest, including what to leave at home.
Do I need travel insurance?
Group travel insurance is included. For personal cover, see Faith Ventures, a service of Brotherhood Mutual, our group insurance carrier, or Secutive.
Who can go
Choose your role
Counselors need at least one week at a Swamp Camp behind them, or the Director's permission. Priority goes to people from a place that supports this camp, so the friendship between the two keeps going.
Counselor
You have been a Christian for at least six months and you want to spend 24 hours a day giving to campers. Single, married or in college.
Camper
Travel on your own from 14. Coming with a parent? Then camp age applies, which is 9 to 18.
Volunteer
Help the camp run: setup, serving, medical staff. No Swamp Camp experience needed.
Counselors pass a background check and need a recommendation from a ministry leader on file for the year. Under 18? You will also need a consent to travel.
One week can change a life.
One week can change the world.
Read the participant FAQs before you apply. Ten minutes answers most questions.