Our Purpose

As a mission of the West Virginia Baptist Convention, the West Virginia Baptist Camp at Cowen has as its mission emphasis to provide an atmosphere “where people meet Jesus and grow as His disciples in a community of faith.”

In a safe and secure Christian camping environment, we seek to fulfill this mission emphasis by:

  • Enabling campers to understand and experience new life in Christ
  • Offering opportunities for worship, prayer Bible study, fellowship and fun in a creative environment
  • Fostering enduring relationships that will support and encourage Christ-centered living
  • Developing and equipping leaders for the church of today and tomorrow
  • Creating in campers a desire for a lifetime of Christian growth and service.
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Get ready for another exciting year of camps at Cowen, full of fun, fellowship, and growth with God!

Do you want to join us this summer? Registration opens February 24th!

Interested in working on staff this summer? Click here.

Want to learn more about our internship program for high school students? Click here.

Want to counsel a camp? Click here.


The future home of the Sunny Day Activity Center.