Northern Frontier

Year-End Appeal 2024

Psalm 119:9-16How can a young person stay on the path of purity? By living according to your word. I seek you with all myheart; do not let me stray from your commands. I have hidden your word in my heart that I might not sinagainst you… Teach me your decrees…I rejoice in your statutes…I meditate […]

Dawn of Faith

Light creeps over the mountains and into the sky daily, warming the misty morning over Camp. The dawn fills the clouds with life, and hues of pink, orange, and red thunder dusk into day, a magnificent reminder of God’s artistry. As Psalm 19:1 proclaims, “The heavens declare the glory of God; the skies proclaim the […]

Getting Uplugged

According to my quick rough math, our campers live without screen time for 168 hours from when they are dropped off. Our two-weekers are looking at about 336 hours screen-free. In this screen-free time, they’ve been living days full of new activities, forging new friendships, and strengthening old ones. Each night, meaningful conversations unfold during […]

Conections That Count

It’s heartwarming to witness the bonds strengthening between staff and campers in every corner of camp. Whether it’s the first encounter or a reunion, time holds no sway at Northern Frontier when it comes to forging meaningful connections. Despite their brief stay, these boys find a home away from home where friendships flourish effortlessly. Northern […]

Adventure Awaits

The sun barely peaks over the horizon, casting its golden hues over the Adirondack mountains as the sounds of Northern Frontier stir to life. The campers, filled with boundless energy and anticipation, had no idea how swiftly time had flown. The days felt long, but the week? It vanishes in the blink of an eye. […]

When It Rains… We Get Wet!

Most of our weeks at Northern Frontier feature sunny skies and hot afternoons. Yet, one element can come and go: the refreshing touch of rain. As we journey through life, we often enjoy the sunny days but must also embrace the storms that come our way. Just as the Bible reminds us in Ecclesiastes 3:1, […]

Fond Memories from Big Bad Luck

Big Bad Luck brings many fond memories for me. I have been there many times fishing with staff, my friends, and on my own.  I also visited when bringing a camper out to his cabin, checking in on a cabin for their overnight, doing trail work, co-leading a fishing trip, hiking with staff, and taking […]

Who You Are In Christ

I love names! When our kids were born, we spent hours pouring through name books, checking all the meanings before deciding on each name. My name, “Kelly,” is an Irish name meaning “war, warrior maiden, bold,”… and from the time I could walk and talk, I have embraced that meaning! While that has served me […]

Excellence in Christian Leadership

What is Christian leadership? Christian leadership is involving others in the work of the Lord for their good and His glory. To put it another way, Christian leadership is the art of influencing others to commit to Christ and thus depend upon the power of the Holy Spirit in accomplishing what becomes a mutual objective […]

Program Directors Summer ’24

Each summer, we bring on two administrative staff members to fill key roles. These men are charged with the task of supervising one of two divisions, Stockade and Battalion. We call their positions “Program Directors,” but that only begins to describe their responsibilities. Not only do they work through the day-to-day planning of the program […]