Volunteer (STM) Information
Camp Celebrate 2027 registration is now OPEN!
Camp Celebrate is only possible with the help of incredible volunteers. Come share in this week of Kingdom work by providing a space for fun, community, and belonging to families affected by disability.
To volunteer, create an account, register for the week you’d like to serve (choose the role “Volunteer”), and fill out an application telling us where you’d like to help. Start below and the page will walk you through it.
Already have an account? Log in and pick up where you left off.
Location, Dates, Schedule
Carson Springs Baptist Conference Center in Newport, TN
2027 Dates:
July 18–23 and
July 25–30
Each week volunteers arrive at camp on Sunday morning and depart by 3:00 PM on Friday. Specific arrival times are to be determined.
Cost
$520.00 a week
Assistance is available for the second week if a volunteer wishes to participate in both weeks.
Keep in mind, this is a mission trip! You are leaving home and availing yourself to serve and share the love of Jesus with those whom the Lord loves. Don’t be shy in asking for support for this week just as you would if you were going halfway around the world!
What to Expect
The first day and a half of camp for STMs (short term missionaries) is filled with training to ensure you are equipped to effectively serve our families affected by disabilities. There will be plenty of time to ask questions! You will likely be a buddy assigned to a camper who has a disability. You will be there to help them, get to know their family, and give your camper the best Family Retreat possible! (You will not be required to help with the toileting needs of your buddies)
If you are not assigned a specific camper, you’ll be assigned as a helper in one of the program areas. You’ll find out this assignment during your first day of training.
You will stay on campus in an assigned bunkhouse or cabin with other volunteers for your home away from home.
What to Bring
- Beach towels
- Money for camp store (if you would like)
- Bible, notebook, pen
- Bug spray, sunscreen
- Casual, comfortable clothing (please make modest clothing choices avoiding skinny strap tank tops, short shorts and skirts)
- Shoes comfortable for doing a lot of walking around camp
- Water shoes (for whitewater rafting)
- Modest, full coverage bathing suit
- Toiletries and other personal items
- Jacket
- Camping chair(s) with your name on them
- Special food or medical equipment needed
- Medication
- Pillow
- Sleeping bag or linens for twin bunk
- Towel for showering