An UNFORGETTABLE week for Jr. High and High School students featuring epic team competitions, a wide array of free time actives, and meaningful worship sessions with amazing speakers!
A weekend full of WINTER FUN for Jr. High and High School students, complete with the activities and atmosphere for your students to connect with Jesus, grow their friendships, and make some awesome memories!
Are you looking for a BEAUTIFUL place where you can plan a life-changing program for your group while leaving the details of a great facility and fantastic food to someone else? Camp Pondo is the place for you!
I am a devoted follower of Jesus, husband to the most amazing wife, father to our four incredible children and ministry leader. I have been teaching and preaching for the past two decades at churches, camps, conferences and retreats.
Jose Rodriguez is the founder and CEO of Rescue a Generation Inc., a non-profit that focuses on reaching students who are struggling in school due to behavior, suspensions, and family issues. Growing up in the inner city, Jose was faced with many of the same challenges that students are faced with today. His story is one that many can relate to and is a story of a complete turnaround.
Melody Workman is the Executive Creative Director at Sandals Church where she teaches and speaks. She is also a wife and mom to three young adult children.
Justin currently serves as the Youth Pastor at Vantage Point Church. You can also find Justin putting out tons of great content as a blog writer and podcast host of “Youth Ministry Hacks” for Download Youth Ministries (DYM).
Neal Benson grew up in Big Bear Lake. After High School he moved to San Diego & surrendered his life to Christ. For the last 17 years he has served the local church in a variety of roles & has always kept a passion for investing in young people. Neal lives in Ventura, with his wife & their 3 children, where he is the Lead Pastor at Coastline Bible Church. In his free time he enjoys fishing, snowboarding & going on adventures with his family.
Aaron Russ serves as an Associate Pastor at Centerpoint Church in Murrieta, where he passionately leads through teaching. Aaron has a background in youth ministry and brings a relevant voice to our theme this Summer. His unwavering message about the love and power of Jesus invites campers into a space of healing and transformation.
Jackson Arnett
Jackson studied at William Jessup University in Rocklin, CA. He currently serves as the Online Pastor at High Desert Church in Victorville, CA.