In My Stride

In My Stride

Ben is the type of guy who radiates positivity and love, and it shines through when you encounter him at Camp Asbury. A combination of the people, the camp’s ministry, and the physical place have shown him that he is a puzzle piece that fits perfectly into the...
Hooked on Camp

Hooked on Camp

Kevin always describes how camp came into his life as divine providence. As a kid, he was intrigued by the idea of going to summer camp. One day he stumbled on a brochure for the East Ohio Camps running around Kent UMC during his sister’s piano lesson and felt...
Empty Nester

Empty Nester

For years, Kristin was a full-time mom and part-time nurse at the hospital. She had spent every summer with her family on vacations to the beach. Her focus and energy went towards being a mom and raising her family. All she wanted to do was be a mom. Inevitably, as...
Footsteps

Footsteps

Mackenzie’s relationship with Camp Asbury began through the Western Reserve Youth Retreat held at camp back in 2019. She found the retreat inspiring and came back to that retreat for several years because they were always led by other youth, people just like her....