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Connecting Christian camps, retreat centers, and ministry leaders through community, resources, and mission.

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Stronger Together for Greater Impact

SBCA exists to strengthen Christian camps, retreat centers, and the leaders who serve through them, equipping these ministries with the resources, relationships, and support they need to thrive. By helping camps operate more effectively and fulfill their mission with excellence, we enable them to transform more lives, and create lasting spiritual impact for generations to come. Our ultimate goal is to see lives changed by the Gospel and communities influenced for eternity around the world.

Community

We foster meaningful
relationships and
encourage one
another in ministry.

Resources

We provide tools,
training, and support
to strengthen your
ministry.

Networking

We connect leaders
and camps to build
lasting partnerships
and share ideas.

Leadership

We invest in leaders
and develop the next
generation of camp
ministry.

Gospel Impact

We collaborate to
advance the Gospel
and impact lives
for Christ.

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Reflections and dispatches from camps and conference centers across the association.

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2027 Annual Conference

Together for What Matters

Join Christian Camp and Conference Center leaders from across the country for 4 days of relaxing renewal, worship, learning and connection.

February 15-18, 2027

Monday 5PM to Thursday 3PM

Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center

Newport, Tennessee

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WHY SBCA MEMBERSHIP MATTERS

Connection for the Kingdom

SBCA connects camps and conference centers through networking, resources, education, fellowship, and shared ministry experience – all for the advancement of Christian camping.

Connect & Collaborate

Build relationships with leaders who understand camp and retreat ministry.

Learn & Grow

Gain practical ideas. education, and shared experience to strengthen operations and ministry.

Encouragement & Fellowship

Worship, pray. share, and grow alongside others serving in Christian camping.

Visibility & Resources

Benefit from directory exposure, member resources, and connections to trusted ministry partners.

JOIN THE COMMUNITY

Camp Ministry Is Stronger Together.

Join a nationwide community committed to equipping leaders, strengthen Christian camps and advancing the gospel through camping ministry.

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