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A Summer That Lasts a Lifetime
The 2025 UGM Camp season is almost here, and we are excited to welcome children into an environment where they can find relationship with God and...
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Wrapping Up 2024 UGM Camp: A summer of touched hearts
Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: September 12, 2024
What Camp Sponsorships Provide This summer, friends like you helped provide a safe, loving environment for underprivileged children in our community....
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Crandell Adventure Course: Legacy gifts come to life at UGM Camp
Playing fun games. Cooling off in the water. Making crafts. Trying something new. Forming friendships. Oh, summer camp. As many people look back on...
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UGM Camp: The lasting impact of faith and friendships
Phil Altmeyer, Executive Director: May 9, 2024
Preparing for UGM Camp The 2024 UGM Camp season will be here soon, and we are prepping in anticipation of all the children who are about to be...
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2023: A year of kindness
Jessica Morgan, Director of Marketing and Communications: January 4, 2024
When we think back on the last year, there’s an overwhelming sense of goodwill and support from the Inland Northwest community that seems to only...
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Beyond UGM Camp: Local Churches Serve as Bridges from Camp to Home
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 31, 2023
Throughout Spokane's low-income neighborhoods, churches are partnering with UGM Youth Outreach to reach kids growing up in challenging circumstances,...
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“What I loved about UGM Camp”: Hear from the kids you sponsored
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 23, 2023
The 2023 UGM Camp season has just wrapped up, and we have loads of messages from this summer's campers to share with you. Each week, on the fourth...
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All About UGM Camp: A free gift to low-income kids
As camp season 2023 enters another fun-filled week, we wanted to take a step back and recognize the phenomenal community achievement that is UGM Camp.
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"When I think of UGM Camp": Hear from Phil Altmeyer
Every summer, about 500 children from Spokane’s low-income neighborhoods are invited by their local church to spend a week at UGM Camp. While UGM...
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Helping Kids Find and Follow Jesus
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: March 15, 2023
Rebecca and Jeremiah Hughes and their kids are investing in the lives of Spokane’s at-risk children through their church and UGM's Youth Outreach...
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UGM Camp: Kids Breaking the Cycle of Poverty, Abuse, and Addiction
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 31, 2022
Every summer, UGM partners with local churches to invite at-risk children from Spokane's low-income neighborhoods to enjoy a week at UGM's riverside...
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UGM Camp: 97 Hours Investing in Children
Union Gospel Mission: June 1, 2022
By Nathan Thiry, Growth Groups & Outreach Pastor at Faith Bible Church What does God do during the 97 hours of UGM Camp? Each member of Faith who is...
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Meet Kids Who Experienced Life Change at UGM Camp
Union Gospel Mission: May 18, 2022
Guest post by Christa Inouye, former Youth Outreach staff member While transformation in Christ happens throughout a lifetime, UGM Camp provides an...
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The Yellow House: A Safe, Healing Environment for Moms and Kids
When a mom arrives at UGM with children in tow, we know her needs are going to be complex. She needs to know the little ones will be safe, she needs...
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Intentional Fun: How UGM Camp Helps Kids Build a Better Future
Today’s kids don’t have it easy. They’ve endured two-plus years of pandemic life: isolation, inconsistency and a lot of unknowns; they’re growing up...
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The Love of Jesus and Outrageous Fun Combined: An Exclusive Look at UGM Camp 2021
Genevieve Gromlich, former Content and Communications Manager: August 26, 2021
"The thing I loved most about UGM Camp was EVERYTHING." Joey, UGM camper Through the love and generosity of hundreds of community members just like...
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It's a New Day: How UGM Camp Creates Hope
UGM’s Youth Outreach Director Ryan Brown got choked up when we asked him about his plans for this year’s series of week-long Summer Camps.
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UGM Camp: God Answers Simple Prayers
Union Gospel Mission: July 17, 2019
By Christa Hughes, Youth Outreach - We count the little successes. We hold fast to the hope that God is working in the hearts of children. It can be...
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Absolutely, Positively the #1 Best Thing at UGM Camp
Union Gospel Mission: May 8, 2019
Looking at pictures of the kids having fun at UGM Camp, you might conclude that the best thing about camp is outdoor games, swimming, river tubing,...
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A Brief History of UGM, Part 2: 1987 to Present
Lynn Yount, UGM Volunteer: August 23, 2018
Part 1 of the history of UGM covered our founding in 1951 through the retirement of Executive Director Harry Altmeyer in 1987. We pick up as his son...
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Let God Transform You
Union Gospel Mission: August 20, 2018
By Christa Inouye, former Youth Outreach staff member - “Don’t copy the behavior and customs of this world, but let God transform you into a new...
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What Winning Looks Like at UGM Camp
Union Gospel Mission: August 11, 2018
This summer, dozens of children each week are enjoying a chance to get out of their urban neighborhoods and enjoy brand-new outdoor experiences at...
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UGM Camp: Faith Like a Child
Union Gospel Mission: July 22, 2018
By Christa Inouye, Youth Outreach - How much can an 8-year-old understand about the kingdom of God? Sometimes, people become discouraged in...
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3 Ways UGM Campers Make Lifelong Memories
Union Gospel Mission: May 16, 2018
Siblings Caden and Teryn, 11 and 9, had never been to summer camp before they went to UGM Camp last summer – free of charge. “We wanted to send them,...