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Our Mission

Our Mission
     The mission for Overlook Retreat & Camp Ministries is to use a set apart place to enable people of all ages to encounter God in renewing, meaningful ways, and to grow in community as the body of believers.  This is done through a variety of experiences and settings, which are described in these pages.  We invite you to come to the mountain, invest some quality time in an inspiring setting, and see how the Lord touches you!

     The Overlook Summer Program is a laboratory in Christian living.  It's purpose is to provide opportunities for Christian growth and self-development in an outdoor setting through a variety of worship experiences, fun activities, and interpersonal relationships. It is designed as a vital part in the continuing Christian Education program of the local church. The worth of the individual is of primary importance and all who attend the camp are expected to live together in Christian fellowship.  Opportunities are afforded each camper to relate to others and to God in his or her own way.  The program and mature Christian leadership is intended to provide the best for a week filled with fun, fellowship, and Christian growth for each camper.  Rules for acceptance and participation in the camp are the same for everyone without regard to sex, race, color, national origin, or disability.
 
     The Staunton, Harrisonburg, and Winchester Districts of the United Methodist Church have provided Overlook as a facility for the community and for their churches, as support for their Christian Education Program, especially those phases which can best be taught in the camp retreat setting.

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  • Home
  • Summer Staff
    • Summer Staff Welcome Packet
    • Summer Staff Application Form >
      • Summer Staff Personal Reference
    • Ambassador's Page
  • Summer Camps
    • Parent's Page
    • Gift Certificates
    • Jr. Day Trekkers
    • Tadpoles
    • Explorers
    • ChrisKids
    • Soccer Camp
    • Noah's SEALS
    • Pioneers
    • Night Flights
    • Adventure Quest
    • Choose your Camp Fee
    • Helpful Advice for Parents
  • Support
    • In Memory / In Honor Contributions >
      • 2020 Memorials / Honoraries
      • 2019 Memorials / Honoraries
      • 2018 Memorials / Honoraries
      • 2017 Memorials / Honoraries
      • 2016 Memorials / Honoraries
      • 2015 Memorials / Honoraries
      • 2014 Memorials / Honoraries
      • 2013 Memorials / Honoraries & Special Recognitions
    • Paul Bunyan
    • Camp Grands >
      • Camp Grands 09 -11
      • Camp Grands 12-14
      • Camp Grands 15-17
      • Camp Grands 18-20
    • Partners in Mission
  • Facilities & Rates
    • Tour of Facilities
    • Blessings Lodge >
      • Blessings Rates and Policies
    • Agape Hill >
      • Dining Hall
      • Agape Hill Cabins
      • Ritchie Retreat
      • Glovier Chapel
      • Agape Hill Rates and Policies
    • Swank Retreat >
      • Swank Retreat Rates
    • Ritchie Retreat >
      • Ritchie Retreat Rates
    • Adventure Sites
    • Noah's Ark
    • Picnic Pavilion
    • Family Camp Ground
    • Shower House
    • Facilities & Rates
  • Calendar of Events
  • Overlook Overview
  • Programs
    • Plan Your Own Retreat
    • Adult Programs >
      • Young at Heart Days (Seniors)
      • Friends Together (Developmentally Disabled)
      • Wounded Hearts / Healing Love
      • Overlook Videos & YouTube
      • UM Men Retreat
      • Emmaus and Fourth Day Renewal Retreats
    • Family Programs >
      • Memorial Day & Labor Day Family Camps
      • Walk to the Manger (free)
      • Christmas Banquet
    • Youth & Children Progams >
      • AGC
      • Confirmation Camp
      • Off Site Youth Adventures
      • Ski Hostel
  • About Us
    • Our Location
    • History
    • Our Mission
    • Our Staff