This unique retreat center is located on 46 acres in the beautiful Sierras. 24884 Hwy 108, Mi Wuk Village, California 95346 (209) 524-7993
On-site Camp Facility Hosts, Christopher & Hope Rivera
2023 group picture back row (left to right):
Tom Crooker, Russell Crooker, James Woodhead, Kelly Luth, Frank Oliviera.
Front row (left to right):
Carletta Evans Steele, Darlene Nyswonger, Michelle Mott, Sandy Grams, Brian Balsbaugh
(not pictured: Board Member, Wayne Mott)
Office Manager - Darlene Nyswonger
Director of Outreach - Sandy Grams
In 2021, after months of prayer, Kevin VanDonselaar accepted the position of Chief Executive Officer (CEO). Kevin was involved with Christian Berets as a board member and volunteer for three years. Kevin has been an attorney for 26 years. Kevin and his wife, Karin, along with their children Caleb 21, Elyse 18, and Megan 15, serve and are members at Big Valley Grace Community Church. Kevin`s sincere love and compassion for people with special needs along with his vision for the Christian Berets' camp made him a unanimous choice by the board.
Board of Directors
Michelle Mott, Vice-Chairperson
Brian Balsbaugh, Secretary
Kelly Luth, Treasurer
Russell Crooker
Tom Crooker
Wayne Mott
Frank Oliviera
Carletta Evans Steele
James "Woody" Woodhead
Mark Burns,
President/Chair
Chris, Hope and Baby Carlo James
Camp Chef, Casey Paulino
Click the link below to see pictures of Chef Casey's delicious food creations:https://www.christianberets.org/rental-information.html
Executive Director - Kevin VanDonselaar
About Our Team
Christian Berets is a non-profit, non-denominational corporation accountable to a Board of Directors. The Executive Director is responsible for the day-to-day operations, with the support of a year-round Office Manager and Director of Outreach (prayer partners, marketing and events).
During the Summer months, the Program Director and Activities Coordinator provide immense support along with a medical team, counselors and others who make possible the camp sessions for those with special needs and different abilities.
We are also incredibly blessed with wonderful, on-site facility hosts, along with an excellent Chef who serves up the delicious food we all love! Additionally, Christian Berets ministry is well connected with many volunteers who offer their time and services throughout the year.