About Us
Camp Mauka is a ministry of Calvary Chapel Kauai and Kauai Bible College. In the Fall and Spring we host Bible College students from all around the world. During the Summer we reach out to youth engaging them through VBS, Summer Camps and other forms of ministry. All camps are hosted on Calvary Chapel Kauai's 66 acre property above Kapaa town. It is our mission to see kids saved and discipled in biblical truth. Each camp is bathed in prayer and made possible by many church volunteers and Bible College staff.
Camp Mauka is a ministry of Calvary Chapel Kauai and Kauai Bible College. In the Fall and Spring we host Bible College students from all around the world. During the Summer we reach out to youth engaging them through VBS, Summer Camps and other forms of ministry. All camps are hosted on Calvary Chapel Kauai's 66 acre property above Kapaa town. It is our mission to see kids saved and discipled in biblical truth. Each camp is bathed in prayer and made possible by many church volunteers and Bible College staff.
Camp Director: Josh Turansky
Pastor Josh has been on the island since 2007 as the Director of Kauai Bible College. He is married to Melinda and has two boys; Hudson and Hayden. Josh loves working with youth and college age students.
Administrator: Zane Bowman
Zane has been with Kauai Bible College since the Spring of 2009. Before that he lived in Big Bear, California. He has served as a youth pastor part time. His zeal for God and simple care for others makes him an incredible asset to our camps.
During the Summer 2009 Camps we asked the following question:
What about this camp has blessed you the most? What things would you tell God about (the eternal gifts that you received at this camp) if He asked?
Here is how campers answered:
1. Being able to make a friend who can keep me accountable
2. Being able to come to Kaua’i and see the better beauty of Hawaii
3. Blessed to have a crazy teacher to keep me awake during the evening chapel
4. Blessed to eat good food
5. To have my friends with me
6. Helping me to get back into the Word
7. God has blessed me by showing me the messages
8. Showing me in how I have to stop & still be able to stay on the path
9. I’m so happy that I know that God is real
10. I’m stoked that I get to learn about God
11. I was blessed by the speakers and their testimony, exhortations, and lectures
12. I was blessed by the staff and counselors who genuinely care about us and who always share good attitudes
13. I was able to meet and grow closer with other people, and have been inspired to live my life for a God who is real
14. Friendships at camp
15. Growth in my relationship with Christ
16. It was given me more knowledge that God is real
17. I’m so thankful for everything
18. This camp has blessed me by seeing and meeting new people
19. I got to share my learning of the teaching last night
20. I got great meals and desserts
21 .I had fun while Wes was teaching
22. We had fun at the activities
23. Have great teachers
24. Got in the habit of repenting
25. Made new friends
26. Found out I could do things that I thought I couldn’t do
27. Learning to step out of my comfort zone
28. Learning how to be more a reflection towards Christ
29. I KNOW GOD IS REAL!
30. In this camp I was blessed by God by me getting closer to Him & how blessed we all got from God by the food, counselors, devotions, and the people I’m with in my tent
31. I’m also thankful that I’ve got closer to God I got with Him
32. I was also blessed on how Scott & Josh put this camp together for us to have fun
33. Learning more about God
34. More time to talk about God and learning how to be a better Christian
35. I’m blessed in every way: God’s just been working in me in so many ways, breaking me down everyday so that He can shape me into what He wants me to be. My faith has never been so “real” to me as it has now. I know His Word says “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God,” and whoa, DUDE, I LOVE how every single teaching is absolutely grounded in Scripture. So often I fill my soul with evanescent things, but only His Word can fill sustain me. It’s just the second day and I feel so refreshed in His Spirit, every single verse in living color, coming alive and just really providing such insight in my life. I’ve been learning (the hard way, sadly), that this earth, this life, is nothing. We are broken, we are fallen, we are fading, yet the coolest thing ever is the hope we find in spending eternity with Him! Though I bruise and bleed and hurt, still I can praise Him, still I can have HOPE in His promise, that all will be well one day. So, I’m just rambling on pen but man, God is just so good! Just the fact that He would come down to our level, to live a humble life not fit for the King of Kings, just to die for me, so unworthy and degenerate... just the grace I’m wasted in daily is nothing short of amazing. But thank you, thank you, thank you, for organizing this camp. These meager words simply cannot accurately express how blessed I’ve been - and we still have 3 more days!!
36. I’m making real friends The thing that really made a really big difference in them is that they are really REAL. Not shallow & fake REAL FRIENDS. The counselors have really been a huge blessing. They just want to love & listen to you. They actually care, not just because its their job. Most important. I have really been challenged in my faith. To be honest, when I first got here (so ashamed to say) I hated it here. I was really judgmental, bitter, and maybe even homesick. Maybe it was because I couldn’t or didn’t want to take the truth. This morning I woke up so grouchy... but after devotions I just felt different. God was like, “Come on girl. I hand picked you to be here. I chose you! I’m always with you. You should be excited. Don’t waste this important time in your life.” I really want to change and “bear fruit.” Cuz this whole thing is so... such a journey. I always kinda thought that I was a Christian because I’ve always went to church, etc. yada yada yada. Life has been rough. But coming here... God has shown me so much but I’m not sure where to start. Sorry, I’m rambling, this is dumb of me. A lot is still going on, so this is kinda unfinished. Like I said, it’s a journey...
37. The Lord’s proving His strength through my weakness & drawing me to depend totally on Him!
38. God’s confirmed me going to Cali in the Fall!
39. It’s better to trust the Lord and step out in faith, then wonder if you should have obeyed the Lord more recklessly!
40. This camp has blessed me with friends
41. This camp has convicted me (or God convicted me) and gave me the desire to for sure stop doing certain sins in my life
42. Made me realize that God is always there and with me
43. Made my faith stronger
44. Gave me a better understanding of the Bible, God, things that I knew little about, and myself
45. Coming to Camp Mauka has blessed me already. Being here at Camp Mauka has reminded me that God will always be with me. I feel blessed to have God on my side. I am also blessed that I get the chance to meet such wonderful people. Coming to this camp has forever changed my life.
46. Coming here to this camp has blessed me already by teaching me that God is always with me even when there is no one else there, also it has given me more faith & knowledge in knowing God is real. Another thing that I am thankful for about coming to this camp is for really understanding why the things God has set for mine and my mom’s life has not been to ruin it or make it bad for a few months (my life until about a year and a half ago), but to help better her life and our relationship which is better now in this past year than it ever has been
47. I learned that God is real, because He is always with us, just like He was with Joseph
48. I started to think twice about what kind of fruit I’m bearing and if I’m bearing any at all
49. The devil is the ruler of the earth we live on, not hell
50. Being at Camp Mauka has really blessed my heart & I’ve been so refreshed. Getting to know Marisa & the girls from Oahu has been great... God has created so many personalities! I have been learning how to listen to God’s voice even more. Getting to know God’s character is such a joy knowing God is SO REAL. Expanding my mind & heart in understanding. God is interested in the internal changes... the HEART. Lots & lots of reinforcement!
51. This camp has blessed me to learn about God. I got to meet new friends and people who can share to me about their testimonies. I’m so blessed that I can share my story, and get to pray. I’m so blessed that I can have a camp staff that are ____ and very nice. I now know that I can also depend on God on anything and EVERYTHING. I’m also blessed, is that that we are learning things that I was questioning every day since coming over to this church
52. I’m thankful for having a positive outlet to go to. I also am glad to get serious with my devotionals. I’ve noticed that I sing better when I sing Christian songs other than the secular songs. I’m glad to have learned the three things after you read a passage; what does it say, what does it mean, and what is God saying to me
53. The best part about camp is: Getting a better knowledge of God, getting to know how to do my devo’s, awesome counselor, the best food i have ever had! really good teachings, super fun!
54. This camp got me back to reading the Bible!
55. God blessed me with good friends
56. Good food!
57. I’m soo grateful for Wes, Josh, Paul, Tim, Evan, Alex, Scott, Mac fam
58. I know God is real!!
59. At Camp Mauka I have been surrounded by Christians and have been taken away from my non-Christian friends and peer pressure. It has been a blessing in the teachings to be constantly reminded how much God loves me and cares about me! I’m thankful for the AWESOME food Auntie Scheie made, and for the time put into organizing and watching us clowns all week! Camp Mauka so far has been a great time of fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ. I really appreciate the time and effort the staff put into making this camp possible.
What about this camp has blessed you the most? What things would you tell God about (the eternal gifts that you received at this camp) if He asked?
Here is how campers answered:
1. Being able to make a friend who can keep me accountable
2. Being able to come to Kaua’i and see the better beauty of Hawaii
3. Blessed to have a crazy teacher to keep me awake during the evening chapel
4. Blessed to eat good food
5. To have my friends with me
6. Helping me to get back into the Word
7. God has blessed me by showing me the messages
8. Showing me in how I have to stop & still be able to stay on the path
9. I’m so happy that I know that God is real
10. I’m stoked that I get to learn about God
11. I was blessed by the speakers and their testimony, exhortations, and lectures
12. I was blessed by the staff and counselors who genuinely care about us and who always share good attitudes
13. I was able to meet and grow closer with other people, and have been inspired to live my life for a God who is real
14. Friendships at camp
15. Growth in my relationship with Christ
16. It was given me more knowledge that God is real
17. I’m so thankful for everything
18. This camp has blessed me by seeing and meeting new people
19. I got to share my learning of the teaching last night
20. I got great meals and desserts
21 .I had fun while Wes was teaching
22. We had fun at the activities
23. Have great teachers
24. Got in the habit of repenting
25. Made new friends
26. Found out I could do things that I thought I couldn’t do
27. Learning to step out of my comfort zone
28. Learning how to be more a reflection towards Christ
29. I KNOW GOD IS REAL!
30. In this camp I was blessed by God by me getting closer to Him & how blessed we all got from God by the food, counselors, devotions, and the people I’m with in my tent
31. I’m also thankful that I’ve got closer to God I got with Him
32. I was also blessed on how Scott & Josh put this camp together for us to have fun
33. Learning more about God
34. More time to talk about God and learning how to be a better Christian
35. I’m blessed in every way: God’s just been working in me in so many ways, breaking me down everyday so that He can shape me into what He wants me to be. My faith has never been so “real” to me as it has now. I know His Word says “faith comes by hearing, and hearing by the Word of God,” and whoa, DUDE, I LOVE how every single teaching is absolutely grounded in Scripture. So often I fill my soul with evanescent things, but only His Word can fill sustain me. It’s just the second day and I feel so refreshed in His Spirit, every single verse in living color, coming alive and just really providing such insight in my life. I’ve been learning (the hard way, sadly), that this earth, this life, is nothing. We are broken, we are fallen, we are fading, yet the coolest thing ever is the hope we find in spending eternity with Him! Though I bruise and bleed and hurt, still I can praise Him, still I can have HOPE in His promise, that all will be well one day. So, I’m just rambling on pen but man, God is just so good! Just the fact that He would come down to our level, to live a humble life not fit for the King of Kings, just to die for me, so unworthy and degenerate... just the grace I’m wasted in daily is nothing short of amazing. But thank you, thank you, thank you, for organizing this camp. These meager words simply cannot accurately express how blessed I’ve been - and we still have 3 more days!!
36. I’m making real friends The thing that really made a really big difference in them is that they are really REAL. Not shallow & fake REAL FRIENDS. The counselors have really been a huge blessing. They just want to love & listen to you. They actually care, not just because its their job. Most important. I have really been challenged in my faith. To be honest, when I first got here (so ashamed to say) I hated it here. I was really judgmental, bitter, and maybe even homesick. Maybe it was because I couldn’t or didn’t want to take the truth. This morning I woke up so grouchy... but after devotions I just felt different. God was like, “Come on girl. I hand picked you to be here. I chose you! I’m always with you. You should be excited. Don’t waste this important time in your life.” I really want to change and “bear fruit.” Cuz this whole thing is so... such a journey. I always kinda thought that I was a Christian because I’ve always went to church, etc. yada yada yada. Life has been rough. But coming here... God has shown me so much but I’m not sure where to start. Sorry, I’m rambling, this is dumb of me. A lot is still going on, so this is kinda unfinished. Like I said, it’s a journey...
37. The Lord’s proving His strength through my weakness & drawing me to depend totally on Him!
38. God’s confirmed me going to Cali in the Fall!
39. It’s better to trust the Lord and step out in faith, then wonder if you should have obeyed the Lord more recklessly!
40. This camp has blessed me with friends
41. This camp has convicted me (or God convicted me) and gave me the desire to for sure stop doing certain sins in my life
42. Made me realize that God is always there and with me
43. Made my faith stronger
44. Gave me a better understanding of the Bible, God, things that I knew little about, and myself
45. Coming to Camp Mauka has blessed me already. Being here at Camp Mauka has reminded me that God will always be with me. I feel blessed to have God on my side. I am also blessed that I get the chance to meet such wonderful people. Coming to this camp has forever changed my life.
46. Coming here to this camp has blessed me already by teaching me that God is always with me even when there is no one else there, also it has given me more faith & knowledge in knowing God is real. Another thing that I am thankful for about coming to this camp is for really understanding why the things God has set for mine and my mom’s life has not been to ruin it or make it bad for a few months (my life until about a year and a half ago), but to help better her life and our relationship which is better now in this past year than it ever has been
47. I learned that God is real, because He is always with us, just like He was with Joseph
48. I started to think twice about what kind of fruit I’m bearing and if I’m bearing any at all
49. The devil is the ruler of the earth we live on, not hell
50. Being at Camp Mauka has really blessed my heart & I’ve been so refreshed. Getting to know Marisa & the girls from Oahu has been great... God has created so many personalities! I have been learning how to listen to God’s voice even more. Getting to know God’s character is such a joy knowing God is SO REAL. Expanding my mind & heart in understanding. God is interested in the internal changes... the HEART. Lots & lots of reinforcement!
51. This camp has blessed me to learn about God. I got to meet new friends and people who can share to me about their testimonies. I’m so blessed that I can share my story, and get to pray. I’m so blessed that I can have a camp staff that are ____ and very nice. I now know that I can also depend on God on anything and EVERYTHING. I’m also blessed, is that that we are learning things that I was questioning every day since coming over to this church
52. I’m thankful for having a positive outlet to go to. I also am glad to get serious with my devotionals. I’ve noticed that I sing better when I sing Christian songs other than the secular songs. I’m glad to have learned the three things after you read a passage; what does it say, what does it mean, and what is God saying to me
53. The best part about camp is: Getting a better knowledge of God, getting to know how to do my devo’s, awesome counselor, the best food i have ever had! really good teachings, super fun!
54. This camp got me back to reading the Bible!
55. God blessed me with good friends
56. Good food!
57. I’m soo grateful for Wes, Josh, Paul, Tim, Evan, Alex, Scott, Mac fam
58. I know God is real!!
59. At Camp Mauka I have been surrounded by Christians and have been taken away from my non-Christian friends and peer pressure. It has been a blessing in the teachings to be constantly reminded how much God loves me and cares about me! I’m thankful for the AWESOME food Auntie Scheie made, and for the time put into organizing and watching us clowns all week! Camp Mauka so far has been a great time of fellowship with my brothers and sisters in Christ. I really appreciate the time and effort the staff put into making this camp possible.
