Camp Paradise

06/13/2026

06/08/2026

Hey Dads—your kids called. ☎️ They wanted to know what Popp's General Store would have in stock for Summer 2026.

The 50th Anniversary Season is going to be 🔥🔥🔥 (but definitely a safe, forest preserving sort of 🔥).

Women's Retreat - never fear, we didn't forget you! We'll have the finished t-shirt design in hand today! No preview coming...you'll just have to wait and see (and as always, bring cash—we're off the grid!). 🏕️🤭

06/08/2026

Session 1 of Dads Camp kicks off in just under 6 days. We won't be able to quantify the memories that will be made, the bonds that will be forged, and the life-change that will follows for every kid, father/father figure, and the family they represent.

It's not too late to register. We've got plenty of room at Session 1 for dads and daughters (ages 8-10). And we've got room at other Dads Camp sessions throughout the summer.

Everything you need to know about Dads Camp is at campparadise.org. Say yes to summer and your child—secure your spot today!

06/07/2026

Summer Staff go great lengths to get to Camp Paradise. From the moment they say YES to join the team, they keep saying YES to whatever God has in store for them. We’re excited to have a full team this year. Here are some BTS shots of arrival day for our first time Summer Staff. Pray for us as we prepare our hearts, community, and camp for campers to arrive starting June 13! It’s going to be a remarkable summer.

05/22/2026

Too many to tag. We can't count the number of volunteers and donors who faithfully give back to the ministry of Camp Paradise year after year.

God knows each of their names—those who are with Him today and so many who are still with us, serving side-by-side in remarkable ways to move this ministry forward.

During this 50th Anniversary season, we express gratitude for all that's been done and is continuing to be accomplished on the holy grounds of Camp Paradise. Spring and Fall work weeks make it possible for Summer Dads Camp and Women's Retreat come to life.

To each volunteer and donor—thank you for saying YES. Again. And again.

Visit willowcreek.org/camp50 to watch the 16-minute documentary of the first five decades of Camp Paradise. The volunteers and donors truly are the backbone of this legacy ministry.

05/21/2026

👀 Take a look...we've now got two full sessions of Dads Camp and several that are getting real close!

To all the fathers/father figures (and your families!), thank you for saying YES to summer at Camp Paradise with your son or daughter. Dads Camp can be life-changing if you carve out space for it in your schedule and heart.

Keep spreading the word - we'd love more bunks to get filled at Sessions 1 and 4. 📣

Visit link in comments or campparadise.org for all Dads Camp session dates and registration info.

05/15/2026

MAY E-NEWS: The month of May is always a wild ride as we open up for the ministry season. No major surprises this year (praise God!), but we do have a couple Dads Camp sessions that could use more people to say YES and share the need! Read our latest e-news to find out more here >> https://mailchi.mp/7d56a926f943/camp-paradise-may-2026-e-news

05/15/2026

***DADS CAMP UPDATE***

Session 1 and Session 4 are going to be amazing no matter how many campers are there. But it's also true that we'd love to serve more dads with younger daughters and sons at these two sessions.

Will you join us and spread the word that we have open spots at these Dads Camp sessions?

Dads Camp provides a life-changing experience for you and your child to be stretched, strengthened, and shaped. Come to Session 1 and you'll still be home for Father's Day. Join us for Session 4 and Chef Mike says he'll make you a pre-4th of July meal you'll never forget!

>> If you're on the fence about saying YES to summer at Camp Paradise, this nudge to secure your spot is for you. Click the link in comments for 2026 Session Dates & Registration info.

>> If you've been impacted by Dads Camp in the past, will you share this post with your story or memory so other fathers/father figures can say YES to Dads Camp this summer? (You can also tag a friend or ten in the comments below!)

>> If your 13-year old aged out of Dads Camp, we still have a few Jr. Summer Staff spots for you and your daughter or son available. Check out the "Jr. Summer Staff" tab at campparadise.org.