CALVIN CREST CONFERENCES

Calvin Crest aims to make disciples of Jesus Christ, creating space for God to transform lives. We want to set stage and provide the tools for people to experience God's love and respond to His call in their life.

Calvin Crest aims to practice biblical hospitality, creating a friendly empty space for people to feel safe and loved. Everything we do should communicate that guests have been thoughtfully considered and prepared for.

Calvin Crest aims to create space and experiences for people to engage in God's creation, whether it be through hiking to waterfalls, gazing at stars, or sitting under giant sequoia trees.

Calvin Crest aims to work with strategic partners to bring health and wholeness, making the greatest impact by engaging existing skills and people from other organizations who share our vision and values. Ultimately, we seek to bring the Kingdom of Heaven to earth in our little corner of the world.

We accomplish our goals through several key strategies:
1) We run high-quality relational summer camp programs and retreats throughout the year. These give youth and adults opportunities to grow in their relationship with God and others.
2) We run an award-winning Outdoor School, where students throughout California's Central Valley can come and learn about all aspects of nature, history, and survival in the Sierra National Forest.
3) We invite guest groups to rent our facilities throughout the year so that they can create experiences for people to encounter nature, God, and others in life-giving ways.
4) We mentor young leaders on our staff and prepare them for job after camp, investing in their spiritual, emotional, and career development.

Calvin Crest has the following capabilities for accomplishing our goals:
1) Strong, stabile leadership - the board of trustees and the staff are well educated and committed to lifelong learning and development
2) Rich history - more than 65 years of a proven track record
3) Incredible land resources - more than 340 acres in the middle of the Sierra National Forest outside of Yosemite
4) Successful model - our model takes kids from 3rd grade through 12th grade and prepares them for staff positions, perpetuating a cycle of engagement and support
5) Generous donors and stakeholders - 65 years of campers, staff, alumni, churches, schools, and partners support Calvin Crest's mission

In the last two years, Calvin Crest has established a strong board of trustees, recruiting new board members who are engaged and committed to the mission. A new Executive Director, Tiffany Staman, was hired in January 2019. Policies and procedures were re-established, vision and missions were clarified, and finances were analyzed. Buildings and grounds have undergone significant repairs and renovations. Outdoor Education has continued to serve schools for 40 weeks out of the year. Summer and year-round programs all grew exponentially in 2019. New guest groups are booking retreats. New and lapsed donors and stakeholders have engaged with Calvin Crest, and finances have stabilized and are moving toward sustainability. The leadership is excited about strategically planning for the future of Calvin Crest.