Camping Ministry

- July 7-11th at Penn Grove Retreat Center, 6419 Pamadeva Rd, Hanover, PA 17331
- Campers in 3rd-12th grades
- Cost per camper $250
- Registration to come
2025 Leadership
Born and raised in Bellwood, Pennsylvania, Pastor Josh grew up in the Tuckahoe Valley surrounded by the Allegheny Mountains—an outdoor paradise. In his youth, Pastor Josh explored the northeast as a Boy Scout (an Eagle Scout) through hiking, canoeing, camping, and outdoor adventures. His call into ministry is intertwined with his camping experience where he would routinely evangelize to his fellow scouts. Overtime, Pastor Josh was given the opportunity to be a camp dean at the former Green Hills Camp in Alexandria, PA. For five years, Pastor Josh organized the God of Wonder’s Camp for grades third through twelve.
Pastor Josh was ordained in 2019 as an Elder and now serves as a Global Methodist minister. He currently serves the people at Baughman Church in New Cumberland, PA. He is passionate about helping everyone experience the outpouring of the Holy Spirit through a deep relationship with Jesus Christ. He believes camping ministry is an important part of discipleship growth.
Rev. Todd A. Christine serves as Grace Church of Hanover, PA’s senior pastor and is an elder in the Global Methodist Church. With a Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice from Penn State and a Master of Divinity from Wesley Theological Seminary in Washington, D.C., Todd combines a heart for ministry with a passion for the great outdoors. A lifelong Boy Scout, Todd’s Scouting journey began as a youth and continues today as a leader and chaplain for Troop 30, where he helps Scouts explore their faith and grow as reverent individuals. His love for camping, hiking, and nature inspires his dedication to camp and retreat ministry, fostering spiritual growth in outdoor settings. Certified in archery instruction, Todd finds joy in teaching others the skill and discipline of the bow, blending his love of adventure with ministry. Todd’s mission is to share God’s grace through creation and community.
Doug is a lay member of Baughman GMC in New Cumberland Pennsylvania. Doug has a long history with methodist camps in Pennsylvania. Having been a camper, a counselor, a camp staff member, and the father of a camper Doug has seen the Holy Spirit move through the grounds when people gather to focus their time and space on discovering God. He is passionate in following God’s call in servant leadership, helping prepare the room for the amazing transformation God has in store. Doug looks forward to joining others in encountering God through worship and the camping experience. He is currently a seminarian at United Theological Seminary with a call to serve God through the greater church.
Jeremy serves as the pastor of Emmanuel Church of Windsor and Highmount Community Church in York, PA. He is currently pursuing his Master of Divinity degree at Asbury Theological Seminary and is working towards ordination as an Elder in the Northeast Annual Conference. Jeremy is married to his wife of four years, Laurel, and they share their home with two cats and an Aussie named Samson. He is an avid musician and has served in various worship leading roles over the years in Pentecostal and Charismatic churches. He has a passion for seeing the transformative power of the Holy Spirit at work in the lives of people and desires to help form them into disciples of Jesus.
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
- Drop off Monday July 7th 9am-noon (lunch provided Monday)
- Pick up by Friday 5:00 pm July 11th (no supper Friday)
We look forward to helping to make the camp experience accessible to everyone! It is an outdoor property with uneven ground, so please let us know what accommodations are needed and we will work with you to assess the mobility options.
Yes, but they will be turned off at all times unless a there is an specific circumstance.
Yes! Please let us know in advance how we can accommodate your campers dietary needs.
Our theme is focused on the reality of God’s existence, the truth of Christ’s claims, the historical reliability of the Bible, and how we can believe with faith and reason.
We feel lucky to announce the bunkhouses are all air conditioned for better and more comfortable sleep after a fun day! The sizes do vary so head count will depend on the number of young people attending and their ages/genders. Some of the buildings hold more than others and we’ll maintain the camper:counselor ratio and determine the best use.
No. We love camp shirts too, but we really wanted to make the camp accessible to as many as possible and wanted to keep the cost down without taking away from the most impactful experiences of Church camping.
Yes! On site 24/7
Yes! All showers and commodes are individual stalls with privacy.
Have more questions?
You can email us at camping@northeastgmc.org or fill out the form below.
All people reconciled to God through Christ
Jesus said, “Follow me and I will make you fishers of people.”
Matthew 4:19