Our story
From a broken-down car near Newport to a year-round ministry serving thousands, God has been writing this story for more than seventy years.
A breakdown that became a blessing
When a car broke down near Newport, a chance conversation with the property's owner led the Albemarle Presbytery to the shores of Bogue Sound. The owner asked $67,000. The Presbytery paid $66,000, and the owner gave $1,000 back. Camp Albemarle was born.
Today it is a year-round center for education, recreation and spiritual growth that is still rooted in the same faith and still growing with purpose.
Seventy years of ministry
Camp Albemarle opens on Bogue Sound.
Day and residential sessions of 3–10 days for preschool through senior high, with sailing, swimming, tree climbing, creative arts, campcraft and leadership.
The Preschool at Camp Albemarle opens with 22 students and 2 staff. Today Nature School serves 150+ children, preschool through 8th grade.
Alby After School begins as an outdoor learning community.
A year-round program for adults with intellectual and developmental disabilities that is free to participants.
Rev. Dr. Patrick Wood is named Executive Director, succeeding Tom Hussmann, who led Camp Albemarle from 2009.
Nearly 1,500 children attend camp each year, with more than $100,000 in camperships, scholarships and discounts.
Every camper, every child and every friend is made possible by you.
This year Camp Albemarle provided more than $100,000 in camperships, scholarships and discounts so that no one misses the chance to meet Christ in creation.