Family Week #1

Join us for our 2026 Summer Conference Season!

Our theme is “Dwell: Restored by the Shepherd” focusing on Psalm 23, “… He restores my soul… My cup overflows…”

Speakers: Pastor Chris McCarrick & Pastor Chris Durkin 

In 1979, Chris McCarrick received Christ, got married and moved from NJ to Oregon where he became grounded in the faith at Applegate Christian Fellowship with Pastor Jon Courson. There he began to serve in the ministry in various ways. Years later he returned to NJ, where he became involved in Calvary Chapel Old Bridge until the Lord called him to Toms River.

In 1994, his small home group grew into a church, Cornerstone Calvary Chapel which is now Cornerstone Church in Howell, NJ. After 26 years, his son, Mike is taking on the role of Senior Pastor at Cornerstone, but he will be remaining as a support in the ministry in a new role. Now, since then he has joined Poimen Ministries, which exists to strengthen pastors as they strengthen churches. He, along with his wife, Marion, have had the opportunity to travel and come alongside pastors and encourage them.

He, along with Pastor Lloyd Pulley had a vision to see radio in this area before The Bridge Christian Radio existed and his radio ministry, Upon This Rock,  has aired on The Bridge since it began. It can be heard daily at 4:30am.

Pastor Chris Durkin has served at Colts Neck Community Church for over 13 years. His passion is to teach the Bible, proclaim the Gospel and encourage Christians in their faith. Pastor Chris grew up in New Jersey, went to college in Philadelphia, and graduated from seminary in Colorado. He has two ministry degrees: BA in Youth Ministry from Eastern University and a Master of Divinity degree from Denver Seminary. He has over twenty-five years of ministry experience. He is married to his best friend Melissa and they have five wonderful children.

Music & Worship by:

Niah & Allisha Merrill

Crossing the genres of traditional, classical, and modern hymns, the Merrills’ music focuses hearts to bring praise to the Creator of music. Niah and Allisha partner with many talented writers, orchestrators and musicians around the country to produce quality music that is both God-honoring and relevant. They sing and play an assortment of instruments (including the piano, trumpets, flugelhorn, hand drums, and Irish penny whistles) in a variety of inspirational musical styles.

What to expect this summer at America’s Keswick:

• Morning and evening sessions with our speakers
• We will be having Children’s and Teen’s Ministry
• Activities for all ages! Such as guided nature walks, scavenger hunts, a large inflatable slide in the lake, devotions, and more!
• Delicious meals prepared on campus served in our dining room

Children’s & Teen’s Ministry:

It’s not Sunday School… It’s not VBS… It’s Children’s Ministry – America’s Keswick style! One of our passions is to teach children from a young age who Jesus is, why it is important to follow Him, and how to apply biblical principles to their lives. We take the time to hand-pick fun and responsible leaders who are passionate about teaching YOUR kids. We get to know your children personally so we can teach them at a level that they can understand, and we also have a whole lot of fun along the way.

On top of our biblical lessons, we have high-energy games, creative crafts, delicious snacks, funny skits, and everything in between – all designed to follow and reinforce the lesson for the day. We also spend time preparing for our end-of-week presentation, where you can hear your kids share a passage of Scripture that they’ve memorized and a song that they’ve learned while in Children’s Ministry… but be sure to get there early, because before the meeting we also have a special bell-ringing ceremony where we celebrate the children who have come to Christ that week.

Our Children’s Ministry curriculum welcomes infants through age 11, and ages 12-17 can enjoy our Teen Ministry program. We’re going to have a lot of fun this summer, and we hope you can join us.

Meals:

Each meal starts with a staff member’s blessing in the food. When you enter the doors to the dining hall, located in the Raws Building, you will be greeted by the buffet line. Guests are able to grab a plate and choose from the variety of options that are available during the course. Most times there are 1-2 main entrée options with 2-3 sides dishes. During breakfast, there is a cold bar that is fully stocked with assorted cereals, milk, yogurt, and freshly cut fruit. During lunches and dinners, we have a freshly prepared salad bar where guests can create their salad exactly to their choosing. Once guests find their seat at a table,  our friendly servers will bring you beverages and help clear away your plates. You will also see our dining room hostess who is available to you at any time should you need any assistance. If you have a dietary restrictions or allergies, please inform your server and they would be happy to help.

Summer Pricing:

Family Week Packages

Double Occupancy – D | Single Occupancy – S
Private Bathroom – PB | Hall Bathroom – HB
Saint Memorial (PB) $400 D $505 S
Raws Memorial (PB) $350 D $455 S
Raws Memorial (HB) $295 D $400 S
Victory Hall (HB) $260 D $365 S

Children Rates:

Ages 0-4 yrs. FREE
Ages 5-11 yrs. $130
Ages 12-17 yrs. $180

Campground:

RV Site (with full hook-ups)    $255/site
Tent Site      $205/site

Call (800) 453-7942 to book your SUMMER stay today!