Who We Are
Camp Deer Run is a Christian Youth Camp located in East Texas. We are devoted to providing young people with a place where they can get outside, have fun, and experience God, pure & simple.
Our Mission
Camp Deer Run exists to provide a camping experience where God is seen, His love felt and lives are transformed into the image of Jesus Christ.
Isolation in God’s creation allows Camp Deer Run to provide a unique environment that is ideal for children to see God in His creation. Our program fosters the development of strong peer and mentor relationships as kids and staff play together, learn together, and encourage each other.
Our campers experience God’s love as they are taught, mentored, and encouraged by our college-aged staff members. God uses these young staff members in powerful ways as they seek to live out the words of the apostle Paul in 1 Corinthians 11:1, “follow me as I follow Christ.”
As our campers have fun, develop real friendships, and find role models among our staff, a deep desire to know God is born or remembered. Bible lessons become interesting and relatable because they’re being taught by young people that they can relate to.
Through traditions, fun, and an energetic and hard working staff, God makes a powerful impact. Our mission is to provide this unique experience so that lives may be changed and so that God may be glorified in our efforts.
What We Believe
About God and the Bible
We believe the Bible is the only infallible, divinely inspired Word of God.
Isaiah 40:8; 2 Timothy 3:16-17; 2 Peter 1:21; Romans 10:17
We believe there is one God, who exists eternally in three persons as Father, Son and Holy Spirit.
Matthew 28:19
We believe in God the father, the creator of all things. He is infinite and perfect in holiness, wisdom, power and love.
Matthew 26:28; Luke 1:26–38; John 1:1–14; 10:31–38; 20:1–31; Acts 1:1–11; 1 Corinthians 15:1–8; 2 Corinthians 5:21; Ephesians 1:22, 5:23; Colossians 1:18; Hebrews 1:3–5, 2:5–18; 4:15; 1 Peter 2:24; Revelation 19:11–16, 22:7–21
We believe Jesus Christ is the only begotten Son of God.
John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 1:18-31; 3:23; 1 Corinthians 15:1-4; Colossians 2:6-10; 2 Peter 1:11
We believe in the Holy Spirit as a Helper and Comforter sent by God.
John 14:15–21; 1 Corinthians 12:3; 2 Corinthians 3:17–18; Romans 8:1–11
About Sin, Forgiveness, and Salvation
We believe that all humans are separated from God by sin and are in need of salvation.
Romans 3:23; 6:23
We believe that salvation is available to everyone through Jesus Christ.
John 14:6; Acts 4:12; Romans 6:23; Galatians 2:16; Ephesians 4:8-9, 2 Timothy 2:10, 4:6-8; Hebrews 5:9; James 1:12; 1 John 5:11; Jude 20-21; Revelation 22:12-14
We believe that to receive God’s gift of salvation we must place our faith in Jesus, repent from our sinful way of life, confess our belief that Jesus is the Son of God, and be baptized in water in the name of the Father, the Son, and the Holy Spirit.
Matthew 10:32; Acts 2:38; 8:35-38, 17:30, 22:16; Romans 10:8-13; Galatians 3:26-27
About Christian Living
We believe that those who have accepted salvation through Jesus have been cleansed from their sins and are called to live pure and holy lives.
Romans 12; Galatians 5:13-26; Ephesians 2:1-7; Colossians 3:1-15; 1 Thessalonians 4:1-8; Hebrews 3:12-14, 10:19-25; James 1:19-26; 1 Peter 1:15-16; 4:1-19, Titus 2:11-13
We believe that we are called to be evangelistic, personal ministers and are commanded by God to teach, both by word and example, God’s love, forgiveness of sins through Jesus Christ, and how to live an obedient, pure, and holy life as taught in the Bible.
Matthew 28:18-20; Mark 16:15-16; Romans 10:14-15; 2 Corinthians 5:20; 1 Timothy 4:12-13; 2 Timothy 4:1-5; Titus 2:6-8; Hebrews 10:23-25; 1 Peter 3:15-16; 1 Peter 2:9-12
Meet the Team
Meet our year round staff and board members, and be sure to say hi when you see us at Camp!
FULL TIME STAFF
BOARD OF DIRECTORS
ADVISORY COUNCIL
The Camp Deer Run advisory council is made up of professionals from many various fields who generously provide expertise in their respective fields to assist the Board of Directors and Camp Director in the planning and operation of Camp Deer Run.
Left to Right: Christian Ross, Andy Garner, Monica Siklosi, Cole Allen, Drayton Hoffman, Adam Panter, Matt Wickes, Sam Hays, Jason Graham, Dr. Kyle Jones, Brenda Holland, Jill Nichols
EXPLORE OUR PROGRAMS
Check out our overnight camps, day camps, and retreats to experience God at Camp Deer Run, pure & simple.
Day Camp
PeeWee day camp is for our youngest campers. Partner with us to help your children establish a foundation in Christ while having the best week of their summer!
Overnight Camp
Get outside, make friends, and experience God, pure and simple. At our overnight camps, kids unplug from the world and experience old-school, authentic childhood.
Retreats
Join us for a Camp Deer Run retreat during the school year or rent our facilities for your own event or retreat. Our retreat program includes options for the whole family!