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.