What is a Christian Challenge Camp?

Our fully programmed camp sessions are designed to help each camper grow to reach their highest potential, we believe this is best achieved by challenging each camper to step outside their comfort zone in three main areas. Each of our activities and programs has been specifically created to challenge the campers in a spiritual, mental, or physical way, all within a safe and encouraging environment.

Mission Statement

The Eagle Sky Foundation’s Mission is to provide a unique retreat environment where everyone is challenged to grow in their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ.

Providing quality facilities where guests can retreat in comfort and security while they focus on expanding their faith and relationship with Jesus Christ;

Utilizing dedicated, talented staff who demonstrate servant leadership and total commitment to Jesus Christ;

Involving guests in challenging Christian Camping Programs which strive for quality and excellence in recreational opportunities, ministry development programs; educational programs, and quality Bible teaching;

Leading guests to engage the beauty of God’s creation, the joy of fellowship, and the challenge of growth in their faith and walk with Jesus Christ.

Our Vision Statement

The Eagle Sky Foundation has embraced a challenge to build and operate the finest camping and retreat facilities available for utilization by church groups and other Christian organizations.

Nathan Stevens

Senior Program Director

All the way from Tulsa, Oklahoma, Nathan has been with Eagle Sky since 2015! Watching camp build from the ground up has been an extraordinary blessing. Nathan brings a wealth of knowledge from working multiple facets of jobs in the camping industry. This knowledge is only outdone by his passion for the Gospel and people. With his wife Abigail, they have three wonderful children Camden, Jubilee, and their newest addition, Braverman. With his family, they are excited to see the future for Eagle Sky!

Fun Fact: Nathan loves snowboarding, cooking, and Elk hunting in Colorado!

Isaiah 43:19 – “Behold, I will do something new, Now it will spring forth; Will you not be aware of it? I will even make a roadway in the wilderness, Rivers in the desert.”

Martin Hayes Jr.

Director of Food Services

Graduate Le Cordon Bleu College of Culinary Arts 2010 Martin Hayes (Marty) dreamed of working in Christian Camping his entire adult life. The call began summer of 1990, working as “Summer Staff” at a camp in northern California. That call wouldn’t be completely realized for many years to come. Marty has an extensive background in food service, which began in the Seafood import and export business. He started as a dock worker in 1991, and by 2008 he was managing a small multinational import/export company based in New Zealand. In 2010 after graduating from culinary school, Marty felt the call of the Lord to full-time camp ministry and took a position as a line cook. The following year he was offered the position of Executive Chef. Marty has enjoyed serving at camps across the United States, from Hawaii to New England and many places in between. In addition to camp ministry, Marty and his wife Christine have had the privilege of fostering over 40 children. Their foster ministry has allowed them to work with teen youth from hard places, act as mentors for foster/adopt families, and host several support groups for foster/adopt families for over a decade.

Fun Fact: Growing up, Marty wanted to be an actor. He worked for Francis Ford Coppola and, in 2013, even acted in an independent film called “Camp” where he played a camp cook named Roy. He has an IMDB credit for the film.

Psalms 71:17-18 – “O God, You have taught me from my youth; And to this day I declare Your wondrous works. Now also when I am old and grayheaded, O God, do not forsake me, Until I declare Your strength to this generation, Your power to everyone who is to come.”