Celebrating 25 years of Family Camp

An adventure for the whole family.

Meet like-minded families, enjoy exciting activities, and receive spiritual encouragement in the Gospel of Jesus Christ. Whether you are seasoned campers or prefer the comforts of home, we have a spot just for you.

We welcome you, not only as our special guests, but as family. Join us October 10–17, 2026 in Big Sandy, TX!

 

Family

Renew relationships and create lasting memories.

Faith

Biblical encouragement in the Gospel of Jesus Christ.

Fellowship

Meet like-minded families and create lasting friendships.

highly recommend

We look forward to Family Camp every year! We love the many activities we do as a family: volleyball, horseback riding, archery, trail walks, and so much more! The delicious dining room meals are very reasonably priced and better than any restaurant! The dynamic speakers always encourage and challenge us in our walk with the Lord. We highly recommend Family Camp as a family vacation for anyone! — Ernest

Didn't want it to end

We felt welcomed and included wherever we went. We didn’t want it to end.” — Amelia

family time

Family Camp allowed us to slow down as a family and enjoy time in God’s creation and with each other. We had an opportunity to meet many new families and fellowship with old friends who share a common faith and similar values that helped encourage us in our walk with the LORD.” — Summer

exactly what we needed

We came in depleted and left refreshed! Time with the body of Christ is exactly what we needed!” — Elizabeth

more bold

God used camp to make me more bold for the kingdom, as well as softening my heart… I feel like God taught me [a lot in those areas] throughout the week.” — Johnathan

Heaven on Earth

We were able to relax and spend time together as a family. It was wonderful to step away from the busyness of life, or the mundane and recharge. Everyone was so kind, even the children, very respectful of adults, they played well together. Our son.. had an amazing time, living his dream by making godly friends, riding bikes and just being kids. It was like an example of what heaven may be like. Thank you for a wonderful experience.” — Pamela

not alone

It’s always a super huge boost to us to see our like-minded friends from across the country. An encouragement that we aren’t alone as we walk this journey.” — Rob

truly a gift

This is truly a gift to our whole family. The ability to let our children have fun in a safe environment, be surrounded by like-minded families, and the strong biblical focus makes this opportunity so set apart.” — Jenny

always an encouragement

Family Camp fellowship is always a blessing and encouragement to us! Our children make friends that they stay connected to during the year and enjoy reuniting with at the next Family Camp. These children are growing up together, providing spiritual encouragement to one another and Family Camp is helping to grow the next generation of faithful Christians, simply by bringing us all together once a year!” — Courtney

exactly what we needed

Purposeful time away to be filled up spiritually as a family with good hard sermons, quality fellowship, and great activities was exactly what our family needed.” — Christian

very blessed

“This was our first time to camp as a family. We were very blessed to have a Christian campground to come to where there are so many Christian families to meet. The experience as a whole was a blessing! I wanted to do all the activities, but of course could not do all in one week. It was very well organized and the workers were all so kind.” — Jodie

family time

“We love the time we get to spend together as a family, whether it’s doing activities, or around the campfire at night. The messages from the speakers were so uplifting and encouraging!” — Joy

best ever

“It’s the best week of the year! The sermons are so applicable to our daily lives.” — Jacob

incredible

“Incredible time to bond with my family; great messages that bring practical value. Thank you for making this camp so much fun and entertaining.” — Inna

worth every penny

“It is worth every penny spent and every mile driven to bring your entire family to a place that they can safely fellowship with other believers, while being encouraged in our walk with the Lord! There’s fun activities to do as family while getting to know other sweet families! We all can’t wait to come back next year!” — Jonathan

heaven on earth

“This year our family went through two major surgeries just weeks before camp and even though camp was an additional expense this place like heaven on earth was something we needed to forget the stress the worries and as a family to rejuvenate. It was great encouragement for us, and the messages were a great wake up call.” — Larisa

New friendships

“We met so many people! Our kids had the opportunity to develop new friendships with other kids their own age who also live their lives to glorify God!” — Jason

Like forever

“Only our second year coming but just feels like we’ve been all our lives!  So grateful.” — Dana

Wonderful

“Such a wonderful experience!  The relaxed environment and beautiful facility allowed us time to spend together as a family.” — Leanna

Safe Place

“We are so thankful for ALERT making family camp a safe place for us to come together for fellowship, and take our minds away from the everything the world may throw at us!” — Claire

more than a vacation

“Family Camp was more than just a ceasing from work for a week – it was a spiritually edifying and encouraging experience that reminded us of why we do what we do. Our whole family benefited from spending time with others who love the Lord and seek to live a life that glorifies Him!” — Dawn

Activities

Tournaments

Events

S'More Family

Bring “S’More Families” for 50% off and receive a 50% discount on yours! S’More Families, S’More Fun! LEARN MORE >

Community Night

Join us for FREE Dinner on the Grounds and a powerful message by Dr. Lew on horseback under the stars! FREE and OPEN to the community.   LEARN MORE >

Coffee & Convos

Just what it sounds like.

Moms' Tea

Connect and share encouragement in Christ!

Team Time

Earn points, build friendships.

Bike Parade

a wheel good time

Family Camp 5K

Join us on a 5K around campus!

Trades Day

Buy and sell with other Family Campers!

Fishing Tournament

Enjoy a peaceful morning on Lake Loma!

Lake Day

Canoe races, games, sand castles, burgers... and more.

Sports Complex

The Family Camp Hangout. Coffee Shop, Games, Sports, WiFi, the works.

Ponderosa Press

Coffee and friends, the perfect blend.

an adventure for the whole family

Speakers

Our CAMP SPEAKERS love God and love people. You won’t want to miss their inspiring, Christ-centered messages. Live stream camp meetings at alertfamilycamp.com/live! Past camp messages are also available for free at embassymedia.com.

Eric Ludy

Eric Ludy is the bestselling author of over twenty books which have sold over a million copies. He is the pastor of The Church at Ellerslie and the president of Ellerslie Discipleship Training.

Eric has become a highly respected voice in the Church today, especially on the topics of biblical sexuality, manhood, prayer, and the deeper Christian life. His best-known books include Wrestling Prayer, The Bravehearted Gospel, and When God Writes Your Love Story. For the past twenty-five years, Eric has been a popular speaker at colleges, conferences, and events, and has been a guest on nearly every major Christian radio platform.

Eric and his wife Leslie have six beautiful children, four of whom were adopted. The Ludy family lives in Windsor, Colorado, where they conspire as a family daily to take the world for Jesus Christ.

Dr. Lew Sterrett

As a certified youth, marriage, and family counselor, Dr. Lew has a passion for biblical leadership development. Dr. Lew skillfully tames wild horses while illustrating our own spiritual stubbornness and our Master’s kindness to continue drawing us to Himself. Dr. Lew shares his “Sermons on the Mount” across the nation, encouraging and equipping others to surrender to the Master and become effective followers of Christ.

Caleb Reed

Caleb Reed was born and raised in Maine as one of eight children. After high school, he attended the ALERT Academy in 2010, where the Lord started him on a path of surrender. He went to Bible college in Wisconsin, where God called him to preach. Caleb and his wife Emma have three children. The Reeds launched into itinerate evangelism in 2020 and travel full-time preaching for revival in churches, camps, and Christian schools.

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