You Are Part of the Story
In the 44 years since Sonlight led our first backpack trip in the Gore Wilderness, Sonlight has become home to thousands of staff and campers. We are proud that you are part of the Sonlight story – the experiences and memories that have shaped our lives and the world around us.
If you’ve been a camper, staff member, attended a retreat or hiked with us on a backpack trip we consider you a Sonlight Alumni.
“Being on staff I understood for the first time what it feels like to be unabashedly yourself, and for people to love who that crazy, goofy, quirky person is. I learned that you can love others so deeply, even when they’re different from yourself…. I learned that who you are is good enough, because it’s exactly who you’re supposed to be. Spending the summer at Sonlight was the best choice I’ve ever made, there’s nothing better than being here.”
If you’ve been a camper, staff member or retreat guest we’d love to re-connect!
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Photo Albums
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And From the Sonlight Blog
Historical blog posts relating to Alumni
Why is Scott’s Spot Called Scott’s Spot?
Why is Scotts' Spot called Scotts' Spot?In the early years (circa 1990s) a young man named Scott Hudson from Albuquerque came to summer camp. Not unusual for kids to come to camp. However, this guy had muscular dystrophy. He was in a wheel chair, one with big rubber...
Traditions and Friends
The Diocese of Victoria Youth For 30+ years youth from the Diocese of Victoria, TX have held their summer Rocky Mountain High retreat at Sonlight Camp. A long tradition of friendship and ministry. We're deep in to the second generation of kids attending...
The Case Backhoe
Mary Bailing Off the Backhoe(1983)Our first summer at the new 40 acre property, we felt we needed a backhoe for all the new construction. We found a used Case 530 backhoe with a front end loader. $500. That right there should have been a clue....
And Just Like That: We’re in the Second Half of Summer
"Sonlight is God's camp, but it takes the children of God to live it out. God's reckless love, endearing compassion, immense joy and free will are amplified because of staff. And everything you do there, absolutely everything has to do with the kids and...
Camp Advice from Junior Campers
Wisdom of the Campers Sonlight is deep in to second generation campers. At Junior Camp 2019 we had kids from 3 former Sonlight program directors, Tim Thayer, Rob Breshears and Malea (Lightle) Fowler. So who better to give advice to new Sonlight campers than the...
The First Sonlight Kitchen
The start of the great food!