EVEN BETTER

EVEN BETTER

When Manuela arrived in Ohio after the long trip from Spain, she was nervous about what awaited her. The idea of working at a camp was planted in her mind by her aunt, who teaches English and had heard about various programs where young people get to spend their...
Lots of Little Wins

Lots of Little Wins

Maren’s history with Camp Asbury stems back to the womb, traveling down the mudslide when her mom and dad were volunteering at camp. Her family has deep roots at Asbury, and roots were something that Maren has found she’s craved throughout her life. “My mom’s a...
One Invitation

One Invitation

Lisa first came to know of Camp Asbury through a woman at church, who encouraged Lisa’s oldest daughter to come tryout camp for a week. This one invitation led to an entire family falling in love with Asbury and becoming lifelong campers, “After that first summer that...
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...