With Richard Dahlstrom

The pastor of Bethany Community Church in Seattle, Richard Dahlstrom, is an incredible Bible teacher with a history of being a vibrant and extremely knowledgeable and sought after conference speaker. Plan on bringing a notebook with you as you will get so very much from his Godly inspired messages, you'll never forget. His teaching can be very deep and extremely challenging and life changing.

"I've been at Bethany for over 10 years, and during this time, it seems that my entire theological world has been deconstructed, and reconstructed again on the same foundation - with the end result feeling somewhat as if I've been through a squeezing machine, had some of the less essential elements removed, and came out on the other side feeling spacious, joyous, better able to love and enjoy all that life has to offer."

Richard Dahlstrom's Blog

LIFE COACH: Johnny Parker

More than a strategic influence, Johnny Parker is a catalyst for positive change. Change that enlightens you, change that captivates you, and change that brings you closer to the ideals of success and inner peace.

Success is based on relationships. Success is the right relationship, at the right time, with the right entity. Understanding relationships, molding relationships, and mastering relationships. Johnny Parker provides you with the tools and the motivation to conquer your relationship goals and reach your dreams.

Johnny Parker is a husband, a father, and an inspiration to many. Who is Johnny Parker? Johnny Parker is the corner stone to a life commitment and business dedicated to the principles of success through relationship building.

Johnny Parker will also be our life coach* during Week 6.

* A Life Coach is someone just like you. Each Life Coach will have different skills, education and life experiences…but they will all help you process life from God’s point of view so you can Love God and others better than before.

Johnny Parker's site

With Don and Jean McClure

Don and Jean McClure have been following in the steps of Christ since the 1960's. They spent the early part of their life together at a Bible college in England. They have since planted and pastored in several Calvary Chapels throughout California, including founding Calvary Chapel Bible College. They are now responding to a long time desire to step out and serve the churches and schools and missionaries that they love so much around the world, through their "Calvary Way Ministries."

While Don has been pastoring, Jean has developed a passion for ministering to women. The teaching style of both Jean and Don is simple and practical. Their heart is to be encouraging, inspirational, and challenging for all in their desire to know our Lord Jesus and serve Him with all of their heart and lives.

Calvary Way Ministries

LIFE COACH: Roger Erdvig

Roger Erdvig, a Professional Leadership Coach and Certified Coach Trainer, holds a Master of Education degree from Regent University, and has experience in adult education and church, organizational, and business leadership. Currently serving as the President and Founder of CACC, Roger’s life purpose is to equip and support men and women who are on the front lines of developing the next generation of culture-shaping leaders.

Center for the Advancement of Christian Coaching

With Dr. Crawford and Rev. Bryan Loritts

Dr. Crawford Loritts, Jr. is a favored guest at Sandy Cove. Having been ordained and active in the ministry since 1972, he is currently Sr. Pastor at Fellowship Bible Church as well as Associate Director at Campus Crusade for Christ (USA). He has authored numerous articles and six books, and is the host of Living A Legacy, a daily radio program heard by about half a million listeners each week.

Living A Legacy

Rev. Bryan Loritts is the Lead Pastor of Fellowship Bible Church Memphis, in Tennessee- a multicultural church ministering to the evolving community of urban Memphis. Bryan also is an adjunct professor at Crichton College, teaching in their Bible and Theology department. Bryan 's unique ability to communicate the deep truths of Scripture in a relevant uncompromising manner has helped to reach a generation embedded in postmodernism.

Fellowship Memphis

MUSIC with Jaime Jamgochian
CONCERT with Jaime Jamgochian and Band

Sometimes life comes as one surprise after another. Just ask Jaime Jamgochian. This accomplished worship leader/artist/songwriter, whose credentials include a degree from the acclaimed Berklee College of Music was undoubtedly on her way to a career in pop music when her life was forever changed.

After graduation, Jaime took an internship at The City Church in Seattle, Washington. "I felt like God was calling me to set aside a year or so to intern there and grow under their leadership." While she honed her skills as a worship leader and saw her family impacted by her faith, the doors also opened for her to find a record label home with Centricity Records, becoming the label’s flagship artist.

Jaime’s commitment to God and His faithfulness have clearly been the central tenets of her music and ministry. Her life is filtered through her faith, so she yearned to make an album that would reflect just that. With songs that are committed to worship, her current debut album Reason to Live delivers the right combination of personal honesty with modern, melodic melodies that congregations will easily embrace as part of their worship repertoire.

The Jaime Jam site

With Dr. David Ashcraft

Dr. Ashcraft is the senior pastor of Lancaster County Bible Church. He is a graduate of Texas Tech University (where he met his wife Ruth) holding a degree in Business Administration, and has his Master's Degree from Dallas Theological Seminary with a Major in Pastoral Studies. Recently, Pastor David earned a Doctor of Ministry Degree in Pastoral Studies from Trinity Evangelical Seminary. He served 12 years at Scofield Memorial Church in Dallas before coming to LCBC in 1991 when the church averaged about 150 in attendance. For the past 10 years, LCBC has been on the list of the fastest growing churches and currently averages an attendance over 8,500 for weekend services. David and Ruth live in Manheim with their two children, Justin and Ashleigh.

LCBC Church


Dr. Ashcraft will be speaking on...

Messy In The Middle – a study in the life of Old Testament Joseph

Life is like a journey and you are in the middle right now. For a lot of us it seems that we live much of our lives with things messy in the middle – times when we wonder if we will ever survive to see a better day – times when we think God has surely abandoned us – times when we question just what in the world is going on in our lives.

1. Family Ties –Y our family has a huge impact on your journey and often times it’s your family that makes things messy in the middle of your journey. No matter you current situation, God understands your circumstances and He wants to help us rise above the negative influences in our lives.
2. Momentary Setback – Why does God allow dark times in our lives?
3. Lost & Found – Trust. Once it’s lost can it ever be restored? Is it even worth the effort?
4. This Beautiful Mess – You don’t know what’s coming around the next corner of your life, but God does and says to hang on because while life sometimes get’s messy in the middle, it’s the end of the story that matters – it’s the end of your life that matters.

WORSHIP LEADER: Matt Goss

Born in Lewisburg, PA and raised in Jonestown and Lancaster, Matt Goss grew up in a very musical family. They were known as "The Goss Family" and often sang and played in churches across PA. Matt went on to earn his two-year music certificate from Berklee College of Music in Boston, MA. Matt has served as LCBC's Worship Leader since May of 1999. His philosophy of ministry is "To prepare the way for the Holy Spirit to open hearts and minds to genuine worship through the arts." Matt is an accomplished vocalist, pianist, guitarist, bassist, drummer, tubist, composer, arranger, choir director and worship leader.

LCBC Church

With Rev. Duffy Robbins

Another popular speaker at Sandy Cove! Trendy, obsessed with cool and caught up in the moment… Duffy Robbins not only understands the youth culture of today, he communicates real-life faith and Christ-like love to each teen through personal examples and practical advice. His positive outlook, down-to-earth style and 27 years of experience in youth ministry make him a favorite of youth everywhere. Duffy has authored many books and youth curriculum, speaks across the country and internationally and is an associate professor of youth ministry at Eastern University.

Duffy Robbins at Eastern University

LIFE COACH: Johnny Parker

More than a strategic influence, Johnny Parker is a catalyst for positive change. Change that enlightens you, change that captivates you, and change that brings you closer to the ideals of success and inner peace.

Success is based on relationships. Success is the right relationship, at the right time, with the right entity. Understanding relationships, molding relationships, and mastering relationships. Johnny Parker provides you with the tools and the motivation to conquer your relationship goals and reach your dreams.

Johnny Parker is a husband, a father, and an inspiration to many. Who is Johnny Parker? Johnny Parker is the corner stone to a life commitment and business dedicated to the principles of success through relationship building.

Johnny Parker will also be our life coach during Week 2.

Johnny Parker's site

On Sunday, check your family into the campground at 1:00 pm or into the lodge at 4:00 pm. And then the week begins! ClubCove and CrossWalk meet each morning and evening while mom and dad are listening to inspiring messages or spending some quiet time together. Afternoons are free for quality time with your family – lots of time to play together! Friday morning we'll finish off with a great closing message, sending you back into the world better connected to God and each other.


It’s your choice – everything is optional…so take the time to talk, laugh and eat ice cream. Or visit the prayer room to be still and know that He is God. Or dig into His Word and study to show yourself approved. Reflect. Go deeper. Connect.

There are so many activities for a family at Sandy Cove, it’s like a 3-ring circus! The first ring is full of water with the wavecutter, waterskiing, canoes, kayaks, boat rides, and of course splashing and swimming in one of our three pools…

Sports and games fill up another ring with volleyball, basketball, Frisbee golf, tennis, mini golf, shuffleboard, ping pong, soccer, and more… Then another ring has crafts, family shows, the ‘Night to Forget,’ rocket making and Dive In movies…

Plus the rock wall, the big swing and the zip lines in the "what was I thinking?" ring!

And what about archery, the moonbounce, pony rides, and s’mores?

OK, so it’s more than three rings…but here’s the thing: all the clowning around we do here will pull your family closer together, and make great memories… as well as stronger strong men, more balanced girls, and tamer lions…

…so run away from home and join our circus!
See ya’ this summer at Sandy Cove!


Free time is fun time at Sandy Cove… not ONLY for the exercise, or to cool off, or to experience an adrenaline rush or to get sore muscles and feel like you’ve accomplished something…






Summer Fun Activities available Memorial Day to Labor Day
Please note: some activities are scheduled at special times;
modest one-piece swimsuits required.

• Enclosed sports pool and hot tub
• Outdoor swimming pools/ kiddie pool
• Zip lines

• Big swing
• Rock climbing wall
• Fitness center
• Basketball/volleyball/softball
• Soccer/tennis
• Marina activities
• Waterskiing
• Wave cutter/tube rides
• Pontoon boat cruises
• Fishing (license required)
• Miniature golf/shuffleboard/ Frisbee Golf
• Rocket Launch
• Playgrounds
• Nature trail
• Ping-pong/billiards/ foosball/air hockey
• Craft Shop
• Shopping! Visit the Sandy Cove Gift Shop, the Treasure Chest Thrift Shop or the quaint town of North East
• Check out the Local Attractions

Come Play in the Water! During 2008 Summer Together, you’ll find a wide variety of marina activities available right at Sandy Cove. If you stay overnight in the lodge or campground, use of all non-motorized water craft are included in your stay. Paddle Boats Canoes Kayaks Sailboats Skiff with outboard motor No extra charge for all non-motorized waterfront activities!
We also offer a speed boat (with a captain) for Wave Cutter Rides, Water Skiing, and Tubing. Or take a Pontoon Boat River Cruise, an hour on the North East River aboard our 37 foot pontoon boat!
		Marina Hours Summer Only Monday thru Saturday 10 – 5

Sandy Cove Ministries Marina Acknowledgment of Risk, Waiver, and Release of Liability Agreement (PDF file)

The newly improved QuikTik system allows you to choose the crazy and popular activities you want to try most (like the big swing and the wavecutter) by giving you a ticket for a certain time block to hold your “spot” so you do not have to wait in line. This summer we want to have your QuikTiks waiting for you when you arrive. That way you can spend your first night concentrating on important things like choosing your ice cream flavor and beating your son at ping pong…. So, register for 2008 Summer Together and check back here soon for more details on QuikTiks!

It's great to have family fun time, but what about those times when you're being ministered to in seminars and by our guest speakers? During our five-night weeks, each morning and evening while moms and dads are listening to speakers or finding some quiet time together, kids will have an exciting opportunity to spend time with kids their own age. Your family will gather together again for meals and afternoon fun! Here’s what your kids will do:

ClubCove offers programs for infants through elementary school aged children, designed to provide a safe haven where kids can learn godly principles and take part in supervised recreation -- while parents enjoy quiet, uninterrupted times of worship and fellowship. They make crafts, hear Bible stories, have lots of fun, and if they’re young enough, get to ride around the grounds in cool wagons!

And for the older youth, CrossWalk: Teenagers do things their way… music, friends, youth speakers, Bible study and of course lots of time for big kid games and activities!

From Lorraine in Pittsburgh, PA: " . . . how much my grandchildren received spiritually at Sandy Cove. My daughter called to let me know that it is all they are talking about. My grandson is very clear about what a commitment to Christ means and that he intends to walk with the Lord."

Parents, teens and children send us the same message: they LOVE Sandy Cove! This year's program is sure to please.

Secluded on the shore of the great Chesapeake Bay, Sandy Cove is the perfect setting for exploring the woodlands and wetlands of His Creation.

What ages are included?

ClubCove's programs for infants through elementary school aged children are designed to provide a safe haven where kids can learn godly principles and take part in supervised recreation -- while parents enjoy quiet, uninterrupted times of worship and fellowship.

CrossWalk for teens! Includes separate junior and senior high Bible studies and a combined evening rally in the chapel enjoying contemporary worship and motivational speakers.

What activities are available?

Activities are planned for every age group, each with its own Bible study. The hours are filled with swimming, boat rides, crafts, games, sports, music, and new friends! Then families rejoin for meal times and afternoon activities of your choice.

Especially at ClubCove. You’ll be divided into age-appropriate groups to fully enjoy all that Sandy Cove has to offer. We’re planning a week you won’t forget including crafts, games, water activities, boat rides, music, mini-golf, playground... and lots more! And be prepared to have "Fun With Fundamentals" during Bible study time.

Especially for teens: CrossWalk! This high energy program has been designed to meet the needs of today’s youth. By the end of the week, you’ll be walking out of this world! Our theme verse is... "Then Jesus said to his disciples: If any of you want to be my followers, you must forget about yourself. You must take up your cross and follow me." Matthew 16:24

• Intentional Bible study designed to help you grow as a disciple of Christ – separate junior and senior high studies
• Evening rally in the chapel with all youth together including contemporary worship and motivational speakers
• Summer ministry teams from Christian colleges across the northeast and mid-Atlantic regions doing drama, music and more
• Special activities planned especially for the discriminating teenager

What does it cost?

Admission to ClubCove and CrossWalk is included in vacation packages for guests in Sandy Cove's Chesapeake Lodge and The Campgrounds at Sandy Cove.

About the Staff

For the safety of your children a background check is done on every applicant over the age of 18, which is also required by law. Many of our staff are Elementary and Secondary Education college majors so they already have "hands-on" experience with children and young adults.

The ClubCove director closely works with her staff. There are always 2 staff working together with groups of children, to ensure no child is left alone with a single staff member. If you have concerns, please feel free to contact us at info@sandycove.org.

Are there other camping choices for kids?

Yes! Sandy Cove offers two exciting summer options, an overnight camp in the Blue Ridge Mountains, and a day camp offered at Sandy Cove in North East, Maryland.

For boys and girls ages 7 to 15: Camp Sandy Cove in the Blue Ridge Mountains! Campers can choose from a traditional camping experience, a rugged wilderness adventure, or an intense leadership training program. All activities are professionally supervised in a quality Christian environment. You may wish to coordinate your child's week of camp with your own Family Conference Week -- bus transportation from Sandy Cove to the Camp and return is available.

Sandy Cove also offers The Marsh, a day camp offering challenge, excitement, and learning in an environment designed specifically for kids, ages 6-12.

Highlights of each week include family worship, "A Night to Forget" talent show, adult banquet, family shows, a concert, seminars, family portraits, sports tournaments, special events for grandmas and grandpas, date night with childcare and every meal (for lodge guests) is all-you-can-eat!

Surprise Guests

You never know who may pop up around the next corner during our Summer at Sandy Cove... Our Artist-in-Residence and favorite of guests, Michael Faircloth graces us with his mixture of traditional and contemporary piano music.

Ryan Bomgardner and Friends have been a big hit at Sandy Cove in recent years. As a popular comedian in the U.S., Ryan receives over 600 performance invitations and accepts 130 of these annually. Whether it's his laugh-crazed family show or his dynamic corporate gigs, there are two things his audiences have come to expect: a clean show and sidesplitting comedy!

In addition, past guests have included balloon-animal clowns, magicians and even live animals! Keep your eyes open...

Surprise Activities

A few to whet your appetite...

• Pony rides for the kiddies
• A Night to Forget talent show (bring your instruments, costumes, acts...)
• Nighttime swimming

And more...

We're still lining up our complete schedule and guest roster for the summer. to stay informed about our exciting Summer Together at Sandy Cove program!

Our all-inclusive packages include lodging, all children’s programs (ClubCove and CrossWalk), all activities with spiritual emphasis such as teaching, worship and concerts, and all on-site recreation and fun, including all non-motorized waterfront activities at the marina. Chesapeake Lodge packages include 3 meals a day, that's 15 all-you-can-eat meals!

Family Max Rate: If you have over four family members in your room or on your site, they are FREE! And kids ages 0-4 are FREE!

Chesapeake Lodge Vacation Packages

• Includes 5 nights' lodging, all children and adult programs, all activities and recreation (inc. non-motorized marina activities), and 3 meals a day (total of 15 meals)
• $450 per person in the Chesapeake Lodge for the whole week!
• Children under the age of 4 are FREE
• Family maximum of $1800 (so if you have more than four family members in your room, they are FREE!)
• If your family exceeds the fire code maximum, ask for our 2-room suites or an extra Lodge room for only $250 for your entire stay. (Since the 2-room suites and extra rooms are limited, we can only offer them on a "first come, first served" basis.)
The purpose of family max pricing
is to provide affordability for parents with children through a simplified rate structure. We generally define family as members living in the same household.

Are you holding a family reunion? At least three rooms and 10 people – receive a 10% discount. Click here.

Scholarships are available for your family up to 50% off. Click here.

View our accommodations here


We are now accepting registrations for Chesapeake Lodge Accommodations online!

Register for Week 2 with Richard Dahlstrom here!

Register for Week 3 with Don and Jean McClure here!

Register for Week 4 with Dr. Crawford and Rev. Bryan Loritts here!

Register for Week 5 with Dr. David Ashcraft here!

Register for Week 6 with Rev. Duffy Robbins here!

Campground Vacation Packages

To make a reservation in the Campgrounds at Sandy Cove, call 800.893.5278.

Log Cabins

• Includes 5 nights' lodging, all children and adult programs, all activities and recreation (inc. non-motorized marina activities), and Thurday night dinner
• $270 per person for the whole week!
• Minimum: 4 people
• Family maximum: $1080 (extra members stay free!)
• One extra night: $110 per family
• Two extra nights: $165 per family

Rustic Cabins

• Includes 5 nights' lodging, all children and adult programs, all activities and recreation (inc. non-motorized marina activities), and Thurday night dinner
• $215 per person for the week
• Minimum: 4 people
• Family max: $860

• One extra night: $60 per family
• Two extra nights: $90 per family

Campsite

• Includes 5 nights' lodging, all children and adult programs, all activities and recreation (inc. non-motorized marina activities), and Thurday night dinner
• $115 per person for the week
• Family max: $460
• One extra night: $25 per family
• Two extra nights: $35 per family

View our campgrounds here

Payment Options

For your convenience, here are payment options:

1. Pay in full now

2. Pay monthly (no interest installments)

Reservation Information

• To make a reservation at the Chesapeake Lodge, please use one of the links above, or call 800.234.2683.
• To make a reservation in the Campgrounds at Sandy Cove, call 800.893.5278.
• A $100 deposit is required at time of reservation. We accept Visa, MasterCard, Discover and American Express.

No One Left Behind! Sandy Cove Scholarship Program

Please don’t let finances stop you from experiencing what God may have in store for you! So many others have valued their experience here so much that they have donated money to a scholarship fund, so that finances need not keep anyone away. If you cannot afford a summer experience connecting with God and each other at Sandy Cove, we have scholarships available for up to 50% based on your need and our available donations.

Scholarship Program and Application

The Fine Print

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