Living Springs Bible Camp Association is a Canadian nonprofit organization dedicated to providing Christian camping experiences for children, youth, and families. Established originally by a group of founding churches, it has evolved into a welcoming camp open to campers from a broad range of local churches. Its mission centers on spiritual growth, offering campers opportunities to give their hearts to the Lord and deepen their faith.

History and Development

Living Springs Bible Camp began with a small group of churches sponsoring the initiative. Early on, the camp adopted an inclusive policy allowing participation from children and adults affiliated with many surrounding churches, drawing attendees from places including Edmonton, Lacombe, Three Hills, and Stettler. The growing number of campers led to increased involvement from adults who helped staff and support camp activities.

To maintain accessibility, the camp implemented financial policies to keep costs low. Registration fees were minimal, and families could earn free camp attendance by Bible verse memorization, encouraging scriptural engagement among campers. For example, first-grade campers were required to memorize 10 verses, with each additional grade requiring an extra 10 verses. This incentivized spiritual learning alongside camp participation.

During its early years, Living Springs Bible Camp offered two distinct camp weeks: one focused on young people and another oriented towards families. Camps featured keynote speakers, including pastors, teachers, and missionaries from across Alberta and internationally, providing fresh biblical perspectives and enriching the camp's spiritual environment.

Mission and Faith

The camp’s philosophy emphasizes Christian teaching and spiritual formation, fostering a nurturing environment where campers can explore and affirm their faith. Living Springs Bible Camp follows a statement of faith consistent with evangelical Christian doctrine, focusing on the Bible as the foundation for spiritual growth and life transformation.

Impact and Outreach

Living Springs Bible Camp has served generations of campers, providing a setting that combines outdoor activities with Christian fellowship and teaching. It has become a significant ministry in the region, supporting families and churches by nurturing youth and adults in their spiritual journeys.

This summary synthesizes the organization’s history, mission, and community role based on available information from the camp’s official narrative and public documents[1].

[1] https://www.livingsprings.ca/our-story [2] https://www.livingsprings.ca/statement-of-faith [3] https://www.springsoflifecamp.org/about [4] https://www.lomnetwork.org/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/History-Lutheran-Camping-Yernberg-V1.pdf [5] https://www.campelim.com/history