Blog – Sonlight Camp

Summer #47: Building Community & Strengthening Character

Mary Marugg July, 2026 No Comments

“I’ve never had a better camp. And I’ve also seen how much fun the outdoors is” The unfiltered stories we hear reminds us of the good work that happens at…

Update June 12, 2026

Mary Marugg June, 2026 No Comments

What an opening week to Summer 2026! Last Sunday we welcomed 55 middle schoolers to Sonlight Camp, full of enthusiasm, expectations, friendships and a few opening day jitters. To have…

Preparing A Place for You

Mary Marugg May, 2026 No Comments

It’s been a busy spring. We welcomed two different sets of very special people who arrived with work gloves and hammers in hand to help us prepare the Sonlight property…

Arrival Day at Camp

Claire Madera April, 2026 No Comments

Whether it’s your first time up 4-mile or your 46th – we can’t wait to see you on arrival day this summer! Arrival days at Sonlight are meant to welcome…

MESH (+) Gold Seal

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

Elevating the Level of Care Sonlight has met the required standards to be awarded the MESH (+) Gold Seal! The Sonlight camp experience is built to intentionally promote improved individual…

How Did You Sleep?

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

Night Time Routines & Sleeping in Cabins Camp days are full of games, laughter with friends, and incredible food. With so much energy and excitement packed into each day, getting…

Technology at Camp

Sonlight February, 2026 No Comments

An opportunity to unplug from technology and plug into community. While honoring the many ways technological advances have propelled us forward, we are proud to continue providing the place and…

The Magic of Camp: Safety, Connection and Creativity

Sonlight February, 2026 No Comments

ITK TIPS Our Goal We program intentionally, desiring that Sonlight campers and staff have fun, be creative and silly, and to laugh (a lot). We provide space for faith conversations…

Staying Connected

Sonlight February, 2026 No Comments

ITK TIPS (ITK = “In the Know”) WHILE THEY’RE AT CAMP We believe space and freedom are important for the overall camp experience, we also desire for parents to feel…

Arrival Day at Camp

Claire Madera April, 2026 No Comments

Whether it’s your first time up 4-mile or your 46th – we can’t wait to see you on arrival day this summer! Arrival days at Sonlight are meant to welcome…

How Did You Sleep?

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

Night Time Routines & Sleeping in Cabins Camp days are full of games, laughter with friends, and incredible food. With so much energy and excitement packed into each day, getting…

Technology at Camp

Sonlight February, 2026 No Comments

An opportunity to unplug from technology and plug into community. While honoring the many ways technological advances have propelled us forward, we are proud to continue providing the place and…

The Magic of Camp: Safety, Connection and Creativity

Sonlight February, 2026 No Comments

ITK TIPS Our Goal We program intentionally, desiring that Sonlight campers and staff have fun, be creative and silly, and to laugh (a lot). We provide space for faith conversations…

Staying Connected

Sonlight February, 2026 No Comments

ITK TIPS (ITK = “In the Know”) WHILE THEY’RE AT CAMP We believe space and freedom are important for the overall camp experience, we also desire for parents to feel…

ITK TIPS: Mail Call

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

“It’s the mail that never fails, it makes me wanna wag my tail, and when it comes I want to wail, maaaiiilll” Mail time at Sonlight is a favorite daily…

Sonlight Healthcare

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

ITK TIPS (ITK = “In the Know”) Sonlight Camp Healthcare is supervised by licensed RNs with extensive camp health experience. Our healthcare professionals desire to partner with parents to provide…

The Future is Bright

Claire Madera February, 2026 No Comments

Banquet night theme 2026 The Future is Bright! Who is ready for a Banquet Night theme that is all about celebrating YOU? With our theme of “The Future is Bright,”…

Packing for Camp

Sonlight January, 2026 No Comments

Packing in a duffle or soft sided bag works well. Belongings will be kept in the duffle and stored under or next to the bed during camp. Rocky Mountain weather…

Summer #47: Building Community & Strengthening Character

Mary Marugg July, 2026 No Comments

“I’ve never had a better camp. And I’ve also seen how much fun the outdoors is” The unfiltered stories we hear reminds us of the good work that happens at…

Update June 12, 2026

Mary Marugg June, 2026 No Comments

What an opening week to Summer 2026! Last Sunday we welcomed 55 middle schoolers to Sonlight Camp, full of enthusiasm, expectations, friendships and a few opening day jitters. To have…

Preparing A Place for You

Mary Marugg May, 2026 No Comments

It’s been a busy spring. We welcomed two different sets of very special people who arrived with work gloves and hammers in hand to help us prepare the Sonlight property…

MESH (+) Gold Seal

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

Elevating the Level of Care Sonlight has met the required standards to be awarded the MESH (+) Gold Seal! The Sonlight camp experience is built to intentionally promote improved individual…

Donations At Work

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

It takes resources to be an impactful ministry that endures. The Sonlight community has a strong donor base, folks who believe in what we do and contribute to allow Sonlight…

The Future is Bright

Claire Madera February, 2026 No Comments

Banquet night theme 2026 The Future is Bright! Who is ready for a Banquet Night theme that is all about celebrating YOU? With our theme of “The Future is Bright,”…

January Update: Programs, Plans & Highlights

Mary Marugg January, 2026 No Comments

With a historically low snowpack, it’s not our usual January. Warm sunny days and a snow free meadow isn’t what we expect this time of year, but our winter calendar…

Donations Have Impact

Mary Marugg January, 2026 No Comments

It takes resources to be an impactful ministry that endures. The Sonlight community has a strong donor base, folks who believe in what we do and contribute to allow Sonlight…

Scholarships

Mary Marugg January, 2026 No Comments

Scholarship funds provide camp for kids! Our scholarship fund is ongoing, donors in the Sonlight community give regularly to the fund. This allows the leadership team to provide financial assistance…

Two Cabins Built in Three Days

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

Every Memorial Day weekend, Sonlight Camp would have an old fashion “barnraising”. We would erect a log cabin. In the early 1990’s we had so many people that wanted to…

Why is Scott’s Spot Called Scott’s Spot?

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

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…

The First Sonlight Kitchen

Mary Marugg February, 2026 No Comments

The First Sonlight Kitchen (1984) It was beyond small at 7 ‘ X 12 ‘ maybe. Mary cooked for as many as 60 people with that “kitchen.” We had a…

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