Portsmouth Camp Meeting Association

Such a quaint, cool little campground.

I have been attending Portsmouth Camp Meeting my whole life. I started on the youth plan at the age of 12. Every year is a new opportunity to grow physically, socially, and more importantly, spiritually. Through worship, devotions, and evening services, we learn the importance of being in Gods word on a daily basis, and to earnestly seek after Him. This year was the best year I have ever had. Words cannot describe how thankful I am for effort the counselors made to spend time with us and pray with us. Yes, it is fun to have competitions and to do the extra activities, but in the end, it’s the friends that become family that make it memorable.

I had the best week of camp of my entire life, and all it took was becoming a girls counselor at portsmouth camp. Although the games and activities were so much fun and the competition was high energy, this can be found anywhere. What set the week and this camp apart from all others was the spiritual emphasis and the close knit-family like relationships built together. There was 100% positive participation. Everyone was so uplifting and encouraging to one another whether It be cheering for their team or even the other team. It didn't matter, we were all ultimately a team as older campers helped the younger campers to memorize verses, complete challenges, and strive to grow spiritually. As a counselor I was so thrilled to be a part of the week and I have never been so sad to leave!

To many, Portsmouth Camp is a second home to those who attend. Through a week long encampment, connections are formed that can easily last a lifetime. Not only are earthly connections formed, but also many gain/strengthen their connections with God here at camp. Portsmouth Camp also offers an outstanding youth program plan, where kids, ages 12-18, meet together in Christ and have daily devotions, a week long competition, and daily activities. Activities also include off camp destinations such as the beach, biking, or, my favorite, roller skating. This being my 5th year, Portsmouth Camp has never created a stale moment, for it always leaves me wanting more of the love from the people and friends around me. Every year, I meet new people that I will know for a lifetime. Every year, I pray for it to never end.

Beautiful atmosphere, friendly people, great place to seek God.