Brandon Westgate – Denver, Colorado … The RMC youth department began its partnership with Angel Tree Camping® in the fall of 2020. Under the leadership of RMC assistant youth director, Brent Learned, Mills Spring Ranch (MSR) in Wyoming entered into an agreement with Angel Tree Camping® to create opportunities for children with incarcerated parent(s) to attend summer camp free of charge.
One camper was sponsored through the program and attended camp the summer of 2021. In 2022, six were registered. There is a new partnership between RMC youth department and Angel Tree Camping® is creating an opportunity for more young people to experience summer camp at Glacier View Ranch (GVR).
The RMC youth department is excited about this new partnership that will offer the ministry of GVR Summer Camp to these young people who may not have the chance to attend a Christian summer camp any other way.
Brent reminisced about the experience at MSR: “It is exciting to serve those that need summer camp the most in our community and experience Jesus’ transformational power throughout our week together at summer camp.”
It is anticipated that 12 campers from the Angel Tree Camping® sponsorship will attend this inaugural summer at GVR. There has been interest already.
Involvement with the RMC youth department aims to have a fruitful partnership moving forward as we seek to elevate Jesus as the only hope of redemption and salvation. They are looking forward to connecting with some new young people and anticipate the number of campers who register from Angel Tree Camping® will grow each year. It is our hope that we will connect them with Jesus!
Prison Fellowship and Angel Tree Camping® offer a fully paid scholarship to campers who meet certain qualifications. If you know someone who you think may qualify, or if you desire more information about Angel Tree and Prison Fellowship, click here.
To register your camper for summer camp, click here.
—Brandon Westgate is the RMC youth department director. Photos supplied.
