Ponderosa Bible Camp Celebrates 50 Years!
1976–2026 • Celebrating 50 Years of God’s Faithfulness
For 50 years, Ponderosa Bible Camp has been a place where children, teens, families, churches, volunteers, and staff have come together to experience the beauty of God’s creation, hear the truth of His Word, build lifelong friendships, and make memories that last a lifetime.
And now, it’s time to celebrate!
🎉 50th Anniversary Celebration — Spring 2027
We are planning a special Ponderosa Bible Camp 50th Anniversary Celebration and Reunion for Spring 2027, and we would love for YOU to be part of it!
Whether you came to Ponderosa as a camper, served on summer staff, volunteered, attended a retreat, worked alongside our ministry, supported Ponderosa through the years, or simply consider this place part of your story, we hope you’ll come home to Ponderosa and celebrate with us.
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Save Your Spot on the Invitation List
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Plans are still being finalized, including the official date and schedule of events.
The best way to make sure you receive the latest details and an invitation is to join our 50th Anniversary mailing list today.
Please complete the short form with your current contact information so we know how to reach you as plans are announced.
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50 Years of Ministry. Thousands of Stories. One Faithful God.
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Since opening in 1976, generations of campers have walked these grounds.
They’ve slept in the cabins, worshiped in the chapel, swam in the pool, played games on the field, gathered around campfires, studied God’s Word, laughed with friends, and made decisions that changed the direction of their lives.
Some returned as counselors.
Some became missionaries, pastors, ministry leaders, parents, and grandparents.
Some now send their own children and grandchildren to Ponderosa.
Through every generation, our mission has remained the same: sharing the Gospel of Jesus Christ and helping young people grow in their relationship with Him.
As we celebrate this milestone, we are incredibly grateful for every camper, staff member, volunteer, church, donor, parent, and friend who has been part of the Ponderosa story.
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Were You Part of the Ponderosa Story?
We especially want to reconnect with:
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Former campers
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Former summer staff and counselors
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TEAM and S.A.L.T. alumni
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Former employees and year-round staff
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Volunteers
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Missionaries and ministry partners
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Churches that have attended camp or retreats
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Former board members
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Donors and supporters
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Parents and grandparents of campers
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Friends of Ponderosa from throughout the years
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Even if it has been decades since you’ve been here, we want to hear from you!
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Help Us Spread the Word
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We know there are thousands of people who have been part of Ponderosa over the past 50 years, and we don’t have current contact information for everyone.
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Please help us reconnect!
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Share this page with former campers, staff members, volunteers, church groups, and friends who have been part of Ponderosa through the years and encourage them to join the mailing list.
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Don’t Miss the Celebration!
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Spring 2027 • Ponderosa Bible Camp • Mentone, Alabama
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More information about the date, schedule, activities, and registration will be announced as plans are finalized.
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👉 YES! KEEP ME UPDATED
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We can’t wait to celebrate 50 years of memories, ministry, friendships, and God’s faithfulness with the Ponderosa family.
Come Home to Ponderosa.
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Ponderosa Bible Camp & Retreat Center​
Mentone, Alabama
A ministry of Children’s Bible Ministries