Program areas at Sambica
SAMBICA provides overnight camps, day camps, and a high school leadership program during the summer months, and youth camps and events the rest of the year. Approximately 150 team members are hired each summer to run the camp operations in roles such as counselors, lifeguards, boat drivers, program operations, and kitchen. 2,199 campers served during the year.
SAMBICA offers an Associates program to young adults interested in learning about and working in various areas of camping ministry. Bible Study and spiritual development is the primary focus. The program also covers three main disciplines: self-awareness, life skills and career development. In exchange for housing and a stipend, associates learn various aspects of camp operations and assist with SAMBICA programs. At regular intervals, the associates participate in community and individual discipleship to discover their natural skill sets and potential career path.
In 2023 the retreat ministries division (events held outside the summer months in January-May and September-December) hosted 40 different organizations. These groups were comprised of 3,139 people and represented 14,138 guest days. Overall customer satisfaction for 2023 was 92%.