Meet My Partners
This venture to partner with East African Christian Camping stemmed from a relationship formed in 2014, in the wilds of Australia.
Sandrine
Beautiful Rwanda Tours, Kigali, Rwanda
Sandrine and I met in 2014 in Nowra, Australia, where Christian camping brought us together despite very different backgrounds.
Australia 2015
As roommates and coworkers, we shared a season full of adventure—laughing, learning, and navigating challenges side by side. It was also a year of many firsts for for both of us—Australian rappelling, canoeing, backpacking, and Sandrine even learned the meaning of the word “squeeze” (for pizza sauce, jeans, a car full of stinky hikers and a good hug)— It was meaningful opportunity for us to support one another as we adapted to a completely new environment, with wombat neighbors, and toilet frogs.
After returning home to Rwanda, Sandrine went on to start her own travel company, Beautiful Rwanda Tours. Over the years, I’ve watched it grow and have been continually inspired by her courage.
Rwanda 2025
Nearly ten years later, she reached out while planning a trip to the U.S., and that reconnection became a turning point for me. In 2025, she invited me to Rwanda to help train a team of rock climbing guides. In just three days, we strengthened their skills, introduced updated techniques, and built a deeper understanding of how to manage risk.
This year, I’ve been invited back to continue that work—equipping those same guides at a higher level while also training a new group of volunteers in the fundamentals.
Trainings are planned for the second half of June.
Enock &
Musana Camps
Buikwe District, Uganda
Enock, the Director of Musana Camps, and I met through Sandrine during my time in Rwanda last year.
Enock came to Rwanda to facilitate a camp leader training and, I was asked to run the activities between his teaching sessions.
With only a brief introduction, we jumped into leading the training—and it quickly felt like we had been working together for years.
Enock invited me back to support Musana Camps facilitator training and attend the African Christian Camping (ACC) Conference in September, 2025.
After my time at Musana Camps it felt like my involvement in East Africa was just beginning.
This year, I’ll return to Musana Camps for the following events…
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ACC-led facilitator training in early June
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In August, I’m organizing a team from the US, to travel to Musana Camps. We will be taking on a construction project, building small-scale cabins to equip staff with practical skills.
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Beyond the set dates, I plan to support curriculum development and the ongoing growth of Musana Camps’ training programs.
African Christian Camping (ACC)
Regional Network
At the 2025 ACC Conference, I had the opportunity to meet board members, camp leaders, and a host of up-and-coming facilitators. The week was filled with content sessions, games, songs, and stories about the growing impact of Christian camping in East Africa.
This year, ACC has launched a first-of-its-kind training program for the region, designed to bring standardization, certification, and accessible training to those pursuing Christian camping leadership.
Below are the ACC events I plan to attend in 2026!
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Christian Camping Leadership Certification Program: Level 1
I’ve been invited to contribute as part of the faculty for the new training program
Starting in March online
In-person training at Musana Camps in June.
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ACC will host its annual conference in Tanzania this September, which I plan to attend.
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I plan to travel to Nairobi, Kenya in late August/early September to connect with members from ACC.
YOU!
Your support is essential for all that God is leading us to accomplish in East Africa this summer.
There are many ways to get involved—whether through prayer, encouragement, giving, or even joining the team. Every contribution helps equip and empower this work.
I am deeply grateful to walk alongside such a faithful and diverse group of individuals, partnering together to see lives transformed through adventure, community, and the love of Christ.
Through all of these opportunities, it has been clear that God has been the greatest partner of all—guiding connections, opening doors, and shaping the next generation of leaders in East African Christian camping.