Our Approach
Kids of incarcerated parents are far more likely to end up incarcerated themselves. Camp Agape exists to break that cycle.
Through our 4-day camp, children grow spiritually, socially, and relationally — and we help prepare them for a restored relationship with their parent upon release. A healed relationship with a parent is one of the strongest predictors a child won't repeat their path.
Every camp is free, fully funded by generous donors and run by a team of volunteers who believe these kids are worth fighting for. Together, we're disrupting intergenerational incarceration across California, one child, one relationship, one breakthrough at a time — through the love of Jesus Christ.
California has the Nation’s largest women’s Prison Population. Many are single Moms with limited or no contact with their Children.
Our Free 4-Day kids camp is designed disrupt this cycle of inter-generational incarceration.
Restoring joy, laughter and hope in the lives of these kids is what we are after!
$75,000.00 is the annual cost for California to house a prisoner (LA Times). Neglecting these children will create our future prisoners.
292,000 Children in California have one or both parents in Prison (CRB). 50% of these Children will end up in Prison.
We invite you to join the movement to restore hope, joy, love and forgiveness in these precious lives of California children.
Volunteer
Our organization is built on a foundation of compassion, integrity, and accountability. We believe in treating everyone with dignity and respect, and we are committed to using our resources in the most effective and efficient way possible.
Be A Mentor
The Camp Agape California mentors play a vital and key component of summer camp life. The camp mentors not only steward their groups of Campers, but the mentors also create a relationship based on trust, sincerity, love and friendship with each of the campers in their groups throughout the weekend. Are you interested in serving as a mentor at a Camp Agape?