We’re in the middle of May and summer is a freight train that’s chug-a-lugging closer and faster in the not-so-distant horizon. To quantify it for you, we’re 9 days past the first early registration deadline, in 8 days our first wave of summer staff arrive, in 3 weeks our first campers arrive and in a [...]
This morning I woke at 4 am to the thrashing rumble of thunder. It seemed as though someone stood outside my window, beating an enormous cookie sheet. And for a moment, I was frightened – not because I feared for my life, but because thunder symbolizes the might of our Lord in so many ways [...]
When you “like” us on Facebook, re-pin our pins on Pinterest, mention us in a twitter post, share our youtube videos and write reviews on google+ you are helping us to get the word out about camp! We could run all the fancy marketing campaigns in the world, but without your help, we won’t stand [...]
Can you feel it? The soft warmth of sunshine, the lightness in the air, children’s laughter and the sweet smell of fresh cut grass! Summer is almost here, and I have a few things you can do to make your summer the best one yet!1. Sleep in – Take a couple days to rest and [...]
The Power of Camp – have you seen some of their infographics on our facebook? It’s a marketing campaign, launched by the Christian Camping and Conference Association that all members were asked to participate in. Several times each week we get emails with a “mission of the day” to share the power of camp with [...]
Have you heard of Mark Burnett and Roma Downey’s miniseries The Bible that aired during the month of March? Though I haven’t had the chance to watch it yet (I imagine I’ll take a weekend to watch it in its entirety and let the full force of God’s Word bowl me over in its visual [...]
For the first time, Otyokwah Camp and Retreat Center is offering online registration for summer programs. It’s fairly simple, you can do it from your own computer and registration is instantaneous! Below you’ll find a quick walkthrough of the process. If you run into issues at any point, feel free to call us up at [...]
Hello, Ohio. My name is Loren, the new Program Manager here at Camp Otyokwah. I have been on an insane journey over the past year with my husband, Jordan. We have covered almost 10,000 miles, two countries, outrageous temperature changes and so much more. I have seen God’s master work high and low, I have [...]
Mark Dubler has been a leader, host, and participant in camps and retreats for the last twenty years. He holds an M.A. in Educational Ministries from Wheaton College and is the Executive Director of Otyokwah Camp and Retreat Center, a Christian facility with a rich history of providing personal, life-changing experiences.