Christmas Catalog 2026
Give the gift of Hume to those on your Christmas list.
Every gift here becomes something real at camp: a bunkhouse for summer staff, a pool for Wagon Train, a defibrillator in a health center. Give one in someone’s name and we’ll send them a card.
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E-cards arrive the same day. Printed cards mailed by Hume: order by December 8.
Hume Lake in snow
A Christmas letter from John Boal
“Christmas is such a beautiful reminder of the greatest gift we have ever received: Jesus Christ. If you’re not sure what to give them, consider giving the gift of Hume.”
Dr. John R. Boal
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Dear Hume Family,
Christmas is such a beautiful reminder of the greatest gift we have ever received: Jesus Christ.
At Hume, we have the incredible privilege of sharing that gift with thousands of campers each year. Whether it’s a young person hearing the gospel for the very first time, a student growing deeper in their faith, or a family finding time to reconnect with one another and with the Lord, we get to see the Gospel at Play in extraordinary ways.
And none of it happens without faithful friends like you.
As you make your Christmas list this year, maybe there’s someone in your family who loves Hume, someone who has made special memories at camp, looks forward to returning each summer, or simply believes in the ministry of Hume. If you’re not sure what to give them, consider giving the gift of Hume.
Through our Christmas Catalog, you can choose a gift in their honor and give them something meaningful to open on Christmas morning or find tucked into their stocking. It could be a card explaining that a gift was made to help provide a place for campers to grow in their faith, a space where memories are made, or an experience where the gospel is shared.
You might also consider making the Christmas Catalog a family experience, inviting your children or grandchildren to explore the options with you and help choose a gift. Together, you can share the joy of generosity while giving them the opportunity to invest in the lives and faith of their own generation.
It’s a fun and personal way to celebrate someone who loves Hume while helping make camp possible for the next generation.
These gifts are so much more than projects or improvements around camp. They are investments in the next generation and in the countless moments God will use to draw hearts closer to Him.
On behalf of all of us at Hume, thank you for being part of this ministry. Your generosity, prayers, and partnership mean more than you know.
May the joy and hope of Christ fill your home this Christmas.
Merry Christmas!
Until All Hear,
Dr. John R. Boal
CEO/Executive Director
Hume Christian Camps
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Start with the camp you know
Hume Lake
The lake, the Ark, Wildwood, Wagon Train, Ponderosa and the activities between them.
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Hume SoCal
Green Valley Lake, where every week last summer was full. The 500-bed expansion starts here.
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Hume New England
Monterey, Massachusetts, and a new pavilion for all-season recreation.
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All campuses
The gifts every camp shares: vehicles, health, and the pages that tell Hume’s story.
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What would you like to give this year?
Pick a campus, or browse the whole shelf. Every gift has its own page, so you can send someone straight to it.
Ball Pumps
Nothing stops a game faster than a flat ball.
Indoor Volleyball Net System
Volleyball is where friendships form and the whole cabin cheers each other on.
Games, Courts & Winter Fun
From volleyball and basketball in the summer to broom hockey and ice skating in the winter, games bring campers together.
Wildwood Staff Bathroom Trailers
The staff who pour into campers all summer deserve a comfortable place to get ready each day.
Summer Staff Bunkhouse
Behind every life-changing week at camp is a summer staffer who said yes.
SoCal Replacement Server
Registrations, staff schedules and camper safety records all rely on technology that works.
Wildwood Student Bathrooms
Clean, updated bathrooms help Wildwood campers feel cared for, so they can focus on fun, friendships and faith.
LifePak Defibrillator
We pray it's never needed, but a LifePak defibrillator means our team is ready to respond in an emergency and keep campers safe.
Archery, Paintball & Range
Hitting the target for the first time is a moment campers don't forget.
Bathroom Trailer
About 2,000 more campers are coming to Hume SoCal next summer.
Ropes Course & Climbing
On the ropes course, campers learn to trust their guides, push past fear and cheer each other on.
Basketball Goals
The new Pavilion at Hume New England is built for games and friendships.
Waterfront & Lifeguard Safety
Every swim, paddle and boat ride at Hume Lake starts with a lifeguard who is ready.
Ponderosa Archery Ranges
At the Ponderosa archery ranges, campers learn focus and patience and feel the thrill of a bullseye.
Portable Mini Golf
Portable mini golf brings friendly competition and easy fun to wherever campers gather, and it can move with them across camp.
Wagon Train Pool Refresh
Summer days at Wagon Train end with cannonballs and laughter at the pool.
Giant Swing Remodel
For many campers, the Giant Swing is the moment they find their courage.
Bibles for 5 Campers
Put a Bible in the hands of five students who might not otherwise own one.
Bibles for 5 Campers
Put a Bible in the hands of five students who might not otherwise own one.
Craft Supplies
Help us purchase items like paint, leather, beads and glue so every kid in the Train has something to make and take home.
JWI Scholarship
Help a young adult spend a season at the Joshua Wilderness Institute growing in faith, leadership and a love for God's Word.
The Ark
Help build the new Ark with what it needs!
Campership
Some campers can't come to camp without a little help.
Chairs for the Chapel Tent
Next summer, about 2,000 more campers will gather in the Chapel Tent to hear about Jesus.
Basketballs
A good pickup game brings campers together like nothing else.
Volleyballs
From the first serve to the final point, volleyball fills camp with laughter and friendly competition.
Recreation Supplies
Recreation is an incredible time of group bonding and healthy competition.
Set Build Supplies
Our sets help students step into the story.
Memory Verse Mugs for 5 Campers
Every day, God's Word is in the hands and hearts of our Wildwood campers.
Water Bottles for 5 Campers
Staying hydrated is very important in Wildwood, and students each receive a special Nalgene water bottle with the summer theme logo on it.
Youth Pastor Appreciation Dinner
Be a part of honoring some of our most important partners.
Tools and Supplies for Group Initiatives
Group initiatives teach teamwork and trust.
Pickleball Paddles
New paddles mean more campers can play at once, with no waiting on the sidelines.
Costume Supplies
Costumes bring our opener and drama to life.
Wagon Covers
Wagon Train utilizes amazing covered wagons as the cabins for our students.
Counselor Coffee for a Week
Our counselors pour into kids all day on little sleep.
Ball Cart
A sturdy ball cart keeps our gear organized and ready to roll from one game to the next.
Portable Pickleball Net System
Pickleball is quick to learn and fun for every age, from first-time campers to their counselors.
Vehicle Replacements
Behind every great week at camp are the trucks that haul supplies, gear and meals.
Five Platform Tents
Five new platform tents will give more campers a place to call home in the woods at Hume SoCal next summer.
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Mailed cards: order by December 8. E-cards: any time through Christmas Eve.
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Give in someone’s name
The gift under the tree is a card. The gift itself is at camp.
Any gift in the catalog can be given in honor or in memory of someone. Add their name when you check out and choose how the card reaches them.
E-card, the same day
Sent the moment your gift goes through, with your message and what you gave.
A printed card, mailed by Hume
A card with a photograph from camp and your message, in the mail to them. Order by December 8 to arrive before Christmas.
Print at home
A card you print yourself, any time, to tuck into a stocking.
Card dates are last year’s and will be confirmed when the catalog goes live.
“Glory to God in the highest, and on earth peace among those with whom he is pleased!”
Luke 2:14
Not sure which gift? Send a child to camp.
Camperships are the gift the whole catalog exists beside. A week at Hume for a child who could not otherwise come.
Give a campershipOther ways to give
Not everyone gives by card
A check in the mail, a donor advised fund, or a conversation with someone at Hume. All three reach the same place.
By mail
Make checks out to “Hume Christian Camps” and send to:
Hume Christian Camps ATTN: Development 5545 E. Hedges Fresno, CA 93727Donor advised fund
Recommend a grant to Hume through your donor advised fund. Hume is set up for online requests through several of the larger providers.
Start a DAF requestTalk to someone
Hume’s Development team can take a gift over the phone, answer a question about a fund, or help with a gift of stock or property.