The Ark Christian Ministries Camp & Retreat Center

The Ark Christian Ministries Camp & Retreat Center Summer Camps. Guest Groups. Internships. Missions. Year-Round Programming. THE ARK Christian Ministries is a non-profit camp and retreat center that began in 1948.

Funded by Churches, private donors, and camper/rental income, we seek to serve our community with a Christ like attitude. THE ARK seeks to create communities of grace everywhere God leads. In these communities we look to Scriptures to guide us (Bible Based), Christ to lead us (Christ Centered), and world Missions to be our focus (Mission Minded). THE ARK is a ministry of reconciliation (2 Corinthi

ans 5:18-21). We are reconciling people to God, people to people, and organizations to God. We are transforming the kingdoms of this world into the Kingdom of God, where His will is done on earth as it is in Heaven. Our focus for the last 70 years has been youth from Kindergarten through High School. We have activities and programs for all ages. Come and experience life with us.

Thai Huts 6.14.26!! 🛖🚩This junior high Thai Huts session was so much fun!! These campers spent their days participating ...
06/23/2026

Thai Huts 6.14.26!! 🛖🚩

This junior high Thai Huts session was so much fun!! These campers spent their days participating in fun ARK activities like Gel Ball, learning about Christians in other nations through mission experiences, and worshipping around the campfire together! Thank you so much to the staff, faculty, volunteers, and campers who made this week awesome!

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Extremes 6.14.26!! 💥🔥Extremes Camp 2026 was an absolute blast!! Campers had so much fun participating in activities like...
06/22/2026

Extremes 6.14.26!! 💥🔥

Extremes Camp 2026 was an absolute blast!! Campers had so much fun participating in activities like boat racing, performing in a talent show, and, of course, worshipping Jesus! Thank you so much to the staff, faculty, volunteers, and campers who made this an unforgettable experience!

Visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/ShdPwKUms7bFb15t6 for more photos!


High School Thai Huts 6.7.26!!! 🛖🌊We were so excited to start the summer off with a High School Thai Huts session! These...
06/21/2026

High School Thai Huts 6.7.26!!! 🛖🌊

We were so excited to start the summer off with a High School Thai Huts session! These campers enjoyed intentional time spent with each other at the newly renovated Thai Huts! Through relational community living, lessons, and exciting ARK activities, they were challenged to grow in their confidence and in their relationships with Jesus! Thank you so much to the faculty, staff, and campers who made this an impactful experience!

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Buckaroo Horse Day Camp 6.8.26!! 🐴⚡️We were so excited to start the summer off with Buckaroo Horse Day Camp! Horse campe...
06/20/2026

Buckaroo Horse Day Camp 6.8.26!! 🐴⚡️

We were so excited to start the summer off with Buckaroo Horse Day Camp! Horse campers loved riding horses around the property and participating in fun crafts and lessons! Thank you so much to the faculty, volunteers, and campers who made this a week to remember!

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Encounter 6.7.26!! 🫟✨We were so excited to start the summer off with Encounter! This all-girl camp spent lots of time da...
06/19/2026

Encounter 6.7.26!! 🫟✨

We were so excited to start the summer off with Encounter! This all-girl camp spent lots of time dancing, singing, hanging out in the Cave, and participating in fun ARK activities! Through regular lessons, they learned what it means to be DEVOTED, and put it into practice through loving each other and God well during their week of camp! Thank you so much to the faculty, volunteers, and campers who made this week amazing!

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Switch Camp 6.7.26!! 🔄🔥We were so excited to start the summer off with Switch Camp! Campers had so much fun participatin...
06/18/2026

Switch Camp 6.7.26!! 🔄🔥

We were so excited to start the summer off with Switch Camp! Campers had so much fun participating in activities across camp, worshipping together in the main sessions, and competing in crazy camp games! Thank you so much to the faculty, volunteers, and campers who made this an unforgettable experience!

Visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/QzF7aDTGk6sCGHou6 for more photos.


All-Girls Jungle Huts 6.7.26!!! 🛖💫We were so excited to start the summer off with an all-girls jungle huts session! The ...
06/17/2026

All-Girls Jungle Huts 6.7.26!!! 🛖💫

We were so excited to start the summer off with an all-girls jungle huts session! The girls had tons of fun playing in the mudpit, decorating their faculty's faces with shaving cream, climbing the rock wall, and much more! They dove into what it means to be DEVOTED through Scripture, Christ-centered lessons, and missions experiences! Thank you so much to the faculty, volunteers, and campers who made this an unforgettable experience!

Visit https://photos.app.goo.gl/duVWGvmjbrAPpQPZ6 for more photos.


Summer Staff Spotlight!Meet Amelia Collins, a member of the Aquatics Team!
06/17/2026

Summer Staff Spotlight!

Meet Amelia Collins, a member of the Aquatics Team!

06/16/2026

Weather Update:

The ARK was briefly under a Tornado Warning today. As a precaution, all campers and staff immediately moved to designated shelter areas and followed our severe weather safety procedures.

The warning has since expired, and all campers have safely returned to their regularly scheduled activities.

Thank you for your continued trust and support.

Pathways Camp 2026!These high school students spent two weeks at THE ARK growing in their walk with Christ and engaging ...
06/16/2026

Pathways Camp 2026!

These high school students spent two weeks at THE ARK growing in their walk with Christ and engaging in service and fellowship!

Pathway students learned what it means to be devoted to God and other believers through regular lessons and intentional time spent together! They enjoyed fun camp activities as they were challenged to grow as leaders in their communities!

Thanks, Pathways Campers, for sharing the first two weeks of your summer with us!

More photos can be found @ https://photos.google.com/share/AF1QipO3YSPw2UnClQgAKxbDqBzTGeHpBqBC0Aq1yiJSvSrL723_Q1XaqWfV7FrO21Xolg?key=UFZSRTQyTEFYRWZUUVluaTdFSkFEN002ZjlwMldR


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3522 N 1000 W 27
Converse, IN
46919

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(765) 395-3638

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