When Jesus came, he gathered a band of disciples and acted as their counselor as they traveled the Judean countryside. When John describes the ministry of Jesus, he says, "The Word became flesh and made his dwelling [literally, set up his tent] among us." - The Christian Сamp Counselor by Jim Badke
Christian camps have become a
leading platformsee Worldwide research by OneHope
the Church in the Former Soviet Union uses to connect with young audiences. We exist to help build the Church by being a network maximizing ministry of Christian camps. We do it through training and equipping camp leaders for the purpose of connecting with children and youth through Christian camps.
Association of Christian Camps and Conference Centers known as CCI-Ukraine was founded by Kingdom Ventures, Inc, Canada, in 1996. We are an interdenominational ministry and are a member of Christian Camping International.
We are Focused on Maximizing Christian Camping Ministry
Management
For Camp Directors and Program Leaders
We are working on developing the ecosystem of Christian camps in 7 countries. By conducting seminars and workshops for camp directors, we help them organize the work of their camps properly so as to reach the hearts of as many campers as possible.
Team
Training, Staff Sourcing, Internship
We conduct conferences, seminars, workshops and team-building activities for entire camp teams. This contributes to the formation of a shared culture and language within the Christian camp teams. It also helps the camps find volunteers and share experiences.
Program
Make Your Camp Unique
We train Christian camps how to create their own camp programs. Brainstorming sessions, seminars, research results, and access to our online knowledge base help Christian camps create better camp programs and proclaim the gospel more effectively.
Marketing
Attract More Campers
Through our online resources, we are creating a brand of Christian camps in general. We also offer seminars to promote the Christian camp through social networks and our website creation service.
Resources
Rent a Site or Purchase Equipment
We provide information based on real reviews from the members of the Association of Christian Camps and their partners about where to rent a camp site, purchase sports equipment, travel equipment or any other equipment for camps.
Legal Advice
Start Your Camp
We consult churches that are considering starting a camp on how it is best to organize a camp in terms of law. Our experts provide legal advice, as well as comprehensive training for churches on request, making the launch of the Christian camp as seamless as possible.
25
Years
737
Camps
24104
Camp Leaders
60261
Campers per year
Get Involved
Pray
for our ministry
Your prayers uphold our hands so our team can serve Christian camps in the Former Soviet Union in the power of the Spirit (Ephesians 6:12). You can view and download our prayer guide right here
Teach
at our conferences
We have several annual national conferences and training camps in 6 countries and we are constantly looking for camp professionals experienced in teaching to provide the instruction. We are considering online seminars as well. Please, send us a note.
Volunteer
at camps or events
Christian camps in our countries need a more volunteers. We are looking for English-speaking counselors and instructors for Christian camps. If you are interested in students or volunteers from Ukraine - we'll do our best to provide connections.
Give
to support us in ministry
We are working in conflict-affected countries. Every dollar you give allows us to serve more camp leaders and they, in turn, build strong and stable Bible camps where more children can hear about Jesus. ( Canada / USA )
Stay Up to Date With Our Ministry
Our Committed & Hardworking Team and Wise & Supportive Board Members
Our head office is based in Kyiv, Ukraine. We have our representatives in Georgia, Armenia and some other countries of the former Soviet Union. We have been building this camping community for many years. And now we have hundreds of camps actively involved in CCI ministry. Together we are working on implementing the Great Commision.
Vladimir Shevchenko
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Oksana Magdych
Director of Training Programs
Pavel Bakum
Membership Director
Tatiana Levchuk
Camp Consultant
Daria Stepanchenko
Administrative Assistant
Valeri Buiglishvili
CCI-Georgia Coordinator
Astghik Mikaelyan
CCI-Armenia Coordinator
Mikhail
CCI Coordinator
CCI Ukraine Board of Trustees
Gerald Huebner – Canada
Oleksii Skurikhin – Ukraine
Tim Duffield – Canada
Stanley John – USA
Vladimir Shevchenko – Ukraine, CCI CEO (non-voting)
The International Training Camp for camp leaders. Leaders can bring their entire camp leadership team. We are putting together exciting materials, practical exercises and offer the opportunity for camp leaders to relive a Christian camp experience as campers.
The International Conference for Christian camp directors, program leaders, counselors, marketers, fundraisers and creative camp staff teams.
Association of Christian Camps and Conference Centers
Association of Christian Camps and Conference Centers known as CCI-Ukraine was founded by Kingdom Ventures, Inc, Canada, in 1996 and currently brings together Christian camps, conference centers, camping organizations and their leaders.