They come in waves, some spilling out of battered Subarus, others climbing down from pickup trucks , boots crunching gravel with that familiar sound that always seems to echo a little louder up here. They throw their arms around each other without hesitation, laugh like no time has passed, and carry that wide-eyed look of […]
There are places on this earth that feel closer to heaven, not merely because they are remote or beautiful, but because something sacred has happened there. Something lasting and touched by God. Northern Frontier Camp is one of those places. Tucked deep in the Adirondack Mountains, where mist drifts early over OK Slip Pond, and the […]
This summer, we are again so excited to minister to the boys that come to Northern Frontier Camp! We want to see more boys come to NF to share God’s love and the good news of Gospel, take them on adventures, foster lifelong friendships, and ignite a spark to set their hearts on fire to […]
When people ask me why I drive over 13 hours from North Carolina to go to Northern Frontier when there are other camps much closer to home, I explain to them the impact that Northern Frontier has had on me. I wouldn’t be who I am today without Northern Frontier. This special place provided me […]
Last fall, I became the mom of not one, but two college students! When we sent our oldest off to Houghton almost four years ago, it was a new level for me of surrendering “control” (or rather my perceived control) of her life. This past fall, we sent our son off to Gordon, and once […]
“How do I prepare my son for his first time at camp?” It’s a question we hear often—sometimes asked with excitement, sometimes with nervous energy, sometimes with that quiet ache of letting go. Maybe he’s still small, still climbing into your lap for stories and night-time prayers. Or maybe he’s taller now, his voice changing, […]
At Northern Frontier, a camper’s journey isn’t just a collection of memories—it’s a pathway of transformation. It starts when a boy comes to camp for the first time, wide-eyed and full of wonder. It builds when he spends his first full week on his own, finds the courage to leap off the high dive, hits […]
There’s something about the wilderness that awakens the heart of a boy—and something about adventure that calls out the strength of a father. At Northern Frontier’s Tree Climbers program, fathers and sons step away from the busyness of daily life and into the beauty of God’s creation. Amidst towering trees and starlit skies, they forge […]
This summer, we are blazing a few new trails. If you have been coming to Northern Frontier Camp for years and are 16 years old this summer, our new Leadership Training Program is for you! It’s our way of preparing you with leadership and outdoor skills while challenging you to grow in your faith. We […]
Equipping the Next Generation of Leaders Northern Frontier Camp is thrilled to announce the launch of our Junior Counselor Leadership Training Program, a brand-new opportunity designed for 16-year-olds ready to take their next steps in leadership, outdoor skills, and faith. This program is perfect for young men passionate about growing in their walk with Christ […]
