Question 1

What is the cost to attend?

Accepted Answer

For 2026, the cost is $505 per person. This includes all meals, overnight accommodations, activities, and more.

Question 2

What does "RMAI" stand for?

Accepted Answer

RMAI stands for “Rhema Ministerial Association International.” Encounter Youth Camp operates under the authority of Rhema Bible Church and Rhema Bible Training College, located in Broken Arrow, Oklahoma. The summer camp is associated with Rhema and is an extension of Rhema’s ministry to their churches and teens in the Northeast.

Question 3

Do you have to be attending a Rhema church to attend this summer camp?

Accepted Answer

Anyone can attend the RMAI youth camp, regardless of their association to Rhema. Any church considering partnering with this youth camp should understand Rhema’s statement of beliefs before attending the camp.

Question 4

How many students can I send to camp?

Accepted Answer

You can send any number of campers from your church. We require churches to provide at least 1 male Counselor per every 5 male Campers, and at least 1 female Counselor per every 5 female Campers. (i.e. 11 male Campers attending camp? Please provide 3 male Counselors.) If your church has a group of 5 students or less of both genders, and you are unable to provide both a male and female counselor, please contact the camp director. If you have 3 or less campers from your church and are unable to provide a counselor, your students can still come and join another church.

Question 5

How many people attend this summer camp?

Accepted Answer

On a normal year, we’ve had approximately 200 people attending camp, consisting of campers, counselors and leaders from 13+ churches.

Question 6

Where is the the RMAI youth camp located?

Accepted Answer

We’ve enjoyed hosting our annual RMAI youth summer camp at Refreshing Mountain Camp in Stevens, PA for over 20 years. The staff, facilities, and offerings are a delight each year. For more information, you can view their website at https://refreshingmountain.com.

Question 7

What is a typical week like for a camper?

Accepted Answer

Churches will arrive Sunday evening and receive orientation for the week. We have morning and evening worship services each day, and students and counselors from all different churches are divided into teams as they participate in activities throughout the week. The students will also have plenty of free time to enjoy the pool and other facilities available at Refreshing Mountain Camp. Phones/tablets/smart watches are not permitted for campers during camp, but they are able to call home.

Question 8

Do you have a camp nurse?

Accepted Answer

Yes, we have our very own camp nurse that stays on property and is on call 24/7 to care for students throughout the week.

Question 9

Is it possible to stay for only a portion of camp?

Accepted Answer

“Partial stays” can be arranged in cases where someone wants to attend camp, but cannot stay for the whole week. This can be arranged through your church’s leader and with the camp director.

Question 10

My church is interested in attending, what should we do next?

Accepted Answer

Contact Jaclyn Valentin, our camp director, at jaclyn@hvfc.org to get more information and next steps!

Question 11