Just what every teenager is looking for - fun with friends, a place to hangout, good food, lots of things to do, unexpected craziness - all in a place that is safe and pleasing to God!
For over 50 years, The Wilds ministry has studied and invested deeply into the lives of teenagers. You could say it is one of our passions. Since 2009, The Wilds has been pleased to be able to work with the great teens from New England.
We draw from our experience to make a week of camp as good as we possibly can for teens while at the same doing everything we can to be sure a week at camp is good as it possibly can be in the eyes of God.
*Registrations received or postmarked
By March 3, 2026..........................$405
By April 1, 2026.............................$420
After April 1, 2026.........................$435
Any teen in the 7th-12th grades is invited to a week that will be unforgettable and life-changing.
Our daily schedule always includes 3 good meals in the Dining Hall, some sort of unique team competition, Freetime activities (Dodgeball, Basketball, Volleyball, etc), program activities (Zipline, Laser Tag, Archery Tag, etc), and 3 opportunities to hear or read God’s Word.
One of the highlights of the week is our Funtime presentation on Wednesday night in which our staff puts on about 60 minutes of a themed skits and songs (we are never too sure how funny it is, but the teens always seem to enjoy being together laughing and having fun).
Of course, another big highlight of the week is the Final Scoring on Friday night when we find out which team won the week!
To get a better idea of what happens at camp, check out our sample schedule.
One of the unique elements of camp is the summer staff. Every summer we hire about 60 college-age staff members who partner together to serve the Lord by serving the campers.
Some of these are the counselors whose primary responsibility is the 24/7 care and protection of the campers. The counselors do everything with the campers and are there to meet both physical and spiritual needs.
The operational staff are the heroes behind the scenes washing dishes, handling registration details, keeping the campsite clean and maintained, and a myriad of other details and tasks.
This team of staff members unite together and sincerely desire to help teenagers know and love God while they themselves are growing and changing along the way.
To care and provide for the teens is a difficult and exhausting task, but our summer staff gladly give of themselves for the glory of God and the good of the teens.
Dr. Jim Schettler grew up in Michigan in a religious home but did not have a relationship with Jesus Christ. On a youth retreat at the age of twelve, he realized his condition and trusted Christ as His Savior. Dr. Schettler served for twenty-five years ministering primarily to young people through Christian education before accepting the pastorate of First Baptist Church in Santa Maria, California, where he served for six years before joining the staff of West Coast Baptist College. Dr. Schettler’s excitement for the Lord and heart’s cry to bring the lost to a saving faith in Jesus Christ permeates his preaching, teaching, and outreach. He teaches Bible, counseling, local church discipleship, youth ministry at West Coast Baptist College. He and his wife, Marilee, have 3 grown children.
Register Now*Registrations received or postmarked
By March 4, 2025...........................$395
By April 1, 2025.............................$410
After April 1, 2025.........................$425
Rand Hummel has been a part of The Wilds family since 1978. Rand worked as Assistant Director and Program Director for over 25 years in North Carolina before God laid a burden on his heart for a ministry in New England where he and his wife Amber have served since 2009.
Rand holds a B.A. in Bible and an Honorary Doctorate from Bob Jones University. When camp is not in session, Rand travels widely across the United States preaching and encouraging teens and adults alike to fear God by respecting His holiness, hating what He hates, and loving what He loves.
Rand and Amber have two adult children and three grandchildren.
*Registrations received or postmarked
By March 4, 2025...........................$395
By April 1, 2025.............................$410
After April 1, 2025.........................$425
Will Galkin is a church planter and evangelist. He now serves as the pastor for Church Planting and Revitalization in Salt Lake City, Utah. As one of the favorite speaker at TWNE, his Gospel-centered preaching reflects his deep passion for teens. Will and his wife, Christy, joyfully parent five children, actively engaging in ministry. In the summer, they are very active with Plant Camps (mission camps that bring in students from across the country). They fill their lives with hosting, serving, evangelizing, and discipling believers.
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By March 4, 2025...........................$395
By April 1, 2025.............................$410
After April 1, 2025.........................$425
Morris is no stranger to The Wilds of New England or full-time ministry. He has served as a camp director, youth pastor, and now evangelist. Holding a B.A. from Bob Jones University and an M.M. from Northland Baptist Bible College, his educational foundation reflects his commitment to spiritual growth. Family is paramount, with Lynn Gleiser, two sons, and seven grandchildren enriching his life. Morris brings a unique blend of skills, from his proficiency in golf to a genuine love for exercise and reading. His multifaceted experiences contribute to a dynamic and engaging perspective in his ministry and life pursuits. His desire is to minister to young and old alike through a strong pulpit ministry. After hearing Morris preach, you know that both he loves you and God loves you.
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By March 4, 2025...........................$395
By April 1, 2025.............................$410
After April 1, 2025.........................$425
Joe served as a youth pastor for 2 years and as the program director at The Wilds in North Carolina for over 5 years. He is now the Senior Pastor of Community Baptist Church in South Bend, Indiana. Through his experience and personality, Joe has a great connection with teens and is passionate about preaching the Word to them. He and his wife, Becky, have 4 children.
Register Now*Registrations received or postmarked
By March 4, 2025...........................$395
By April 1, 2025.............................$410
After April 1, 2025.........................$425
Aaron grew up in a Christian home but had no personal relationship with Jesus Christ until getting saved at 21 years old. He has been traveling in itinerant ministry since 2002. For three years he traveled with the Steve Pettit Evangelistic Team helping to run the teen outreach and children’s program. In 2005, he and his wife, Stephanie, began traveling with Will and Christy Galkin for four years to assist with music and youth outreach. In September of 2010, God allowed them to begin traveling itinerantly on our own. Aaron’s strongest desire is to help churches grow in the knowledge and grace of God and actively share the Gospel of Jesus Christ. The Coffeys have 4 children.
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By March 4, 2025...........................$395
By April 1, 2025.............................$410
After April 1, 2025.........................$425
Caleb is the senior pastor of Faith Baptist Church in Taylors, SC. Prior to coming to Faith he served as a senior pastor in Florida as well as a youth pastor and evangelist in Indiana. He holds a BA in Bible and an MA in Theology. Caleb loves to preach and has been able to do so at numerous schools, youth camps, and churches across the country. Caleb and his wife, Rachel, have three children.
Register Now*Registrations received or postmarked
By March 4, 2025...........................$395
By April 1, 2025.............................$410
After April 1, 2025.........................$425