We will focus in the Route 1 corridor – an area of great need an potential for community development as part of a new redevelopment initiative the county has adopted. … More
Our 2020 Schedule
Impact Kids – July 12 – 18
Impact Kids – a mission education camp that runs alongside and supports the Impact Mission Camp. Students learn about the community, explore opportunities for mission service, engage in kid-friendly worship, and serve the families and participants of the Impact construction-based camp. Housing is available as family units or as church groups. … More
Bluefield – July 12 – 18
We will serve in several communities in need around Bluefield college – in Virginia and West Virginia, working alongside churches from both states. Churches will have opportunities to connect to local ministries where they can invest year-round. … More
Danville – July 19 – 25
In partnership with Averett University and the city of Danville, Impact sites will be concentrated in one area, all within walking distance of one another. Churches will have opportunities to connect to local ministries where they can invest year-round. Housing will be at Averett University. … More
Eastern Shore – July 26 – August 1
Participants will serve in Northampton County, in the area around Cape Charles. Campers will learn about other ministries in the community and opportunities for deeper engagement in ongoing ministry. Churches will have opportunities to establish long-term partnerships on the Shore. Housing will be in a middle or high school. … More
International
We will be leading a team to the Baptist World Alliance Youth Celebration in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. You can find out general information about the congress at bwa2020.org/youth. Stay tuned for updates! Churches seeking a customized experience can choose from options below Capitalizing on partnerships around the world, we can help your group serve … More
Impact Stories
Nerves Can’t Stop Me
Posted: 8/4/20 at 11:00am. Article by Beth Dale. When I first heard about Impact! Mission Camps, I was pretty hesitant to participate. Spending a week of my summer waking up at … More
My First Impact (during a pandemic)
Posted: 8/4/20 at 12:00pm. Article by Samantha Richard. When I first heard of Impact, I knew that this experience was going to help me grow in my faith which was my ultimate … More
From Camper to (kind of) Staff
Posted: 8/4/20 at 11:30am. Article by Elizabeth Rapp. Beginning the summer after my freshman year of high school, I began going to Impact with my youth group. This was one of my … More
Returning Better Together
Posted: 8/4/20 at 10:30am. Article by Alexis Epperly. You know those times in your life that can only be explained by saying it was a “God thing.” It baffles me that the theme … More
Alexis Epperly’s Summer Reflection
Posted: 1/30/20 at 11:00am. Article by Alexis Epperly. Explaining Impact! Mission Camps to someone who is unfamiliar with its mission is rarely anything but … More
From Camper to Staffer: Jacob Reaves’ Summer at Impact!
Impact! Mission Camps have been an important part of my life for a long time. I have been to Impact four times before as a camper, and camp has always been a highlight of my … More
