There is always a "before."
Before we truly understand what it means to live with purpose.
Before we see the world clearly and know who we really are.
Before we experience the One who changes everything.
Before Jesus.

Once we encounter Jesus, the "before" is washed away, and we come face-to-face with the after.
In the after we find life, hope, and freedom.
The after is a life transformed, full of purpose here on earth and in eternity with Him.
An encounter with Jesus changes everything.
And we are left...

MOMENTS vs MUNDANE

At NTS Camp, we believe you shouldn't have to miss important moments with your students to plan or execute your camp experience. So, don't worry about creating schedules, filling dodgeballs, planning meals, or any other mundane task. When you come to NTS Camp you focus on your students.

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

ENERGIZED

Planning your own camp experience is draining.  Before loading the students up and leaving, you are exhausted.  When all the planning and preparation is off your plate, you have the opportunity to show up energized, ready to focus solely on your students.

ENGAGED

When you are fully present with your students, you get to engage in the same moments as your students–playing games, eating meals, leading a small group, and experiencing life changing decisions. Being fully engaged during a week of camp is crucial for your youth ministry.

EQUIPPED

Your youth ministry team will be given tools to increase your effectiveness as leaders of students. Learn from seasoned ministry leaders, through intentional times of training and encouragement.  When you leave, you will be more equipped to leverage the camp momentum to further your ministry.

What Makes NTS Camp Unique?

Every element of NTS Camp is created and executed with intentionality to further YOUR work with YOUR students.

Worship Environments

The Morning and Evening Sessions are where students and adults are invited to meet with God through high production programming, musical worship, and solid biblical teaching.  Evening Sessions are centered around the current camp theme, each with a daily focus.  The Morning Sessions are focused, in-depth, and interactive teachings split up for middle and high school students separately.

Activities

At NTS Camp, the activity time is anything, but ordinary.  This is one of the best chances for Youth Pastors and small group leaders to connect with their students.  Whether it's hard work, teamwork, and hype at Team Comps, leadership, cooperation, and determination at Open Rec, or community, fun, and dancing at Club NTS, there are plenty of opportunities to invest valuable time.

Local Church

Everything done at NTS Camp is about empowering the Local Church.  This is shown in three main areas:

  1. NTS Camp will pay for your adult leaders to attend camp (within a 10:1 student-to-adult ratio).
  2. NTS Camp provides resources and training for Youth Pastors and adult leaders at camp.
  3. NTS creates ample space for small groups to thrive and build relationships.

Small Groups

Small Group Leaders are our heroes!  At NTS Camp, we believe one of the most influential parts of a student's experience is that a caring adult leader from their church is there at camp to walk alongside them and will also be there for them at home.  This is a core belief, and we back it up by paying for one Small Group Leader to attend NTS Camp for every ten students who register from a church.

As a Youth Pastor in a small town.  NTS Camp has been profoundly impactful for my students and ministry.  To see hundreds of other students living a similar life & praising the same God. I’ve seen lives changed, people healed, and students called into Ministry!

Mason Rosado

Youth Pastor at Greentown Wesleyan Church

NTS Camp is a full package deal that allows me to be present with my students.  They also offer lots of thought provoking ideas for Youth Ministry during the adult leader training sessions.

Alexander Workman

Youth Pastor at Dayspring Wesleyan Church

“This camp has been a great team-bonding experience for our staff and volunteers led by Christ.  I love seeing students fulfill God’s plan for them!”

Sydney Pappas

Studentlife at Springfield First UMC

NTS Camp has strengthened my calling and gives me hope as a Youth Pastor that I can survive the rest of the year!  I’ve received resources and connections that have helped me so much.  I need this week just like my students do.

Wesley Luttrell

Youth Pastor at LifeHouse Church

NTS Camp renews my passion for youth.  It reminds me of my calling and purpose.  Even when my students seem to be too much, Jesus shows up and reminds me why I am here.

Parker McMurry

Student Ministry Director at Red Cedar Church

“I have been able to watch my most beloved students cross the line of faith!  NTS is a catalyst that frees me up to be a part of those moments with students instead of being concerned with the details. NTS is home for my kids now.”

Sam Kauerauf

Lead Student Pastor at The River Church

“I spent the first few years of ministry spending months planning and preparing for camp. By the time camp started, I was exhausted. The entire week of camp, I found myself being tied up troubleshooting the problems at camp and the execution of the week. My students got very little of my time and attention. NTS Camp has a team of CAMP PROFESSIONALS that focus year-round on camp for me. I show up with my students to camp energized, with my only responsibility to invest in my students, and NTS even develops me and my adult volunteers.”

Derik Idol

Youth Ministry Professor at Liberty University
Director of the Center for Youth Ministry

NTS CAMP 2025
DATES AND LOCATIONS

Indiana 1

June 9 - 13
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana
Indiana 2

June 15 - 19
Indiana Wesleyan University
Marion, Indiana
Mid-Atlantic

June 25 - 29
Washington College
Chestertown, Maryland
New York

July 7 - 11
Houghton University
Houghton, New York
South Carolina

July 13 - 17
Southern Wesleyan University
Central, South Carolina
Great Plains

July 21 - 25
University of Nebraska
Kearney Campus
Kearney, Nebraska

What Do We Believe?

NTS Camp exists to see TRANSFORMATION in the lives of students, PREPARATION for youth ministries, and CONNECTION that synergizes youth ministries and their church.

Want To Know More?

Whether you're new to NTS Camp or just looking for more information, check out this page for the camp schedule and all the other info you need.

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