More than 85 campers, staff members, and administrators from across five continents had the opportunity to attend Ambassador Youth Camp (AYC), a two-week program sponsored by The Restored Church of God.

Ambassador Youth Campers from around the world visit the Headquarters campus for an art seminar as part of their two-week program.

This year, the camp’s eighth in existence, AYC was held in the woods of central Ohio at the Richland Rural Life Center, in the city of Mansfield. The site offered a more spacious dining hall, updated cabins, and the opportunity for campers to participate in new activities, such as a highly anticipated treetop zipline tour and archery lessons. Daily morning lectures stressed the importance of applying biblical standards, developing true values, and making positive choices. Campers also took part in traditional team sports such as volleyball, indoor soccer, and softball, and well as classes including line and ballroom dancing, writing, art and grammar.

A camper repels down a tree during a zipline tour in Glenmont, Ohio.

Camp ended with a memorable final banquet at the Hall of Administration during which campers and staff participated in an engaging question-and-answer session about their experiences and performed a variety of farewell songs they wrote for the occasion.

Participants are prepared to attend the Ambassador Youth Camp Dinner Dance.

For all participants, it was truly a life-changing event!