La Montaña Christian Camps
LAMA’s main ministry, La Montaña Christian Camps is an evangelistic, high impact adventure camp nestled in the cloud forests of Costa Rica, Central America. Our focus is to win and disciple teenagers 12-19 years old into a growing relationship with Jesus Christ. We mix in a variety of recreational activities: group competitions, high adventure, lakes, playing fields, and various outdoor activities to meet the physical, relational and spiritual needs of today’s teen.
Statement of Faith
As Christ Followers, we strive to teach and model a biblically based theology and to mature in our Christian faith and understanding of God and His word in a community of grace. The following Statement of Faith identifies the essential Biblical truths, which we wholeheartedly believe, teach, and obey as fundamental to our faith in the Lord Jesus Christ. We also understand there are non-essential, broader doctrinal issues that can have a range of interpretations within the Christian community and believe we should grant one another grace in interpreting of these non-essential beliefs. We believe
- That the Scripture of the Old and New Testaments is the verbally inspired Word of God, and inerrant in the original writings, and that they are of supreme and final authority in faith and life.
- That there is one God, creator and sustainer of the universe who eternally exists in three persons: Father, Son, and Holy Spirit.
- In the deity of Jesus Christ, His virgin birth, sinless life, redemptive death and bodily resurrection and that through faith in Him all men can have eternal life.
- That Christ is coming again “in power and glory” and is eternally King of kings and Lord of lords
Working with the Local Church
We love working with our local Costa Rican churches so that every decision made at camp has the necessary follow-up and discipleship that every student needs! We believe the local church is God’s primary authority for ministry, and camp is a short-term experience that should be a part of a lifelong journey with Christ inside a local church community. We believe young people matter and that camping is one of the best ways to reach them in Latin America. This approach of working alongside the local church enables us to reach the whole country and bring together Christ’s body across all denominations.
Our Vision
LAMA’s vision is to see the youth of Latin America transformed by the Gospel of Jesus Christ, bringing spiritual, social, and cultural change to their countries. We believe the gospel renews all things, and to fulfill this vision, our mission is to establish and multiply evangelistic adventure camps throughout the region. Using La Montaña Christian Camp in Costa Rica as our model, we empower Latin youth and leaders in Godly character and service, providing them with leadership and discipleship training. This movement is fueled by the support of North American partners—including churches, organizations, and individuals—who provide essential financial assistance, prayer, and joint participation to help us develop and mobilize new camp ministries across Latin America.
Our Mission
Our mission is to foster cross-cultural exchange by bringing U.S. youth and adult teams to serve with our Costa Rican staff. Through high-adventure youth camping, they learn from one another’s cultures and work together to share God’s love with local communities in Latin America.
Our Motivation
We believe that Christian gospel centered camping brings personal renewal to youth by pulling kids away from the distractions of their daily lives to experience the joys of nature and gain new perspectives. Because many of our youth could never afford to attend camp, our ministry uses its scholarship fund and beautiful location to open the door for many more of them to be introduced to their Creator Savior We are committed to excellence in everything we do, which gives glory to God. This includes excellent recreational programs, a highly trained staff, top-notch amenities, amazing food, and speakers who are both winsome and relevant in their presentation of the gospel. Ultimately, La Montaña Christian Camp is among the best ministry options for winning young people to Christ.
