Our
Vision:
Camp Alkulana’s vision is to be a family that embodies
the abounding love of God in a way that transforms the world
around us.
Alkulana
History and Information:
Camp Alkulana is a year round ministry of the Richmond
Baptist Association with a targeted summer ministry to
inner city children.
The
camp has been in continuous operation since it began in
1915. The kerosene lanterns, which shone from the windows
of the first cottage, appeared as bright eyes shining
through the forest. Thus, the Indian word, "Alkulana,"
meaning "bright eyes" became the official camp
name.
Camp
Alkulana is located in Millboro Springs, Va, deep in the
Alleghenies. The proximity of the camp to the George Washington
National Forest provides it with boundless space and endless
program resources. Some of the activities offered during
the summer are hiking, cave exploring, camping out, cooking
out, rock climbing, rappelling, ropes course, swimming,
crafts, Bible study and worship.
Though
the camp is in Millboro Springs, we consider our ministry
in Richmond because we serve the children and youth of
Central Virginia. Throughout the year in Alkulana offers
ongoing supports in Richmond to its campers through large
group gatherings, a mentoring program for older campers,
and a targeted leadership program for its junior counselors.
Our
Mission:
Camp Alkulana’s Mission is to reveal God’s
love to low-income and at-risk children and youth of Central
Virginia so that they might realize the intrinsic value
in themselves and others.