Gold Panning with Kim
Remembering Rev. Kim Kerley
On September 9, 2017, Rev. Kim Kerley, President of Teen Round-Up Ministries and Director/Owner of CAMP WAMATOCHICK in Prescott, AZ, took his last breath on this earth and began his new life in Heaven with his Savior, Jesus Christ. For the last 25 years of his life, Kim dedicated himself to making kids happy at camp and sharing the love of Jesus.
Kim had a dream, wrote it down, and acted to make it a reality. Between 2013 and 2017, he cherished CAMP WAMATOCHICK as his gift from God, never holding back his testimony and sharing with everyone who would listen.
A New Chapter with Mike Strait
In 2020, Roxanne met and married Mike Strait, and her heart became happy once again. Mike is an all-around handyman who leads our maintenance staff in all camp projects. A missionary to Haiti, he has traveled to several countries to build churches and houses, as well as install water wells and windows.
Mike has already remodeled every cabin and taken on numerous other projects at CAMP WAMATOCHICK. Together, we minister on YouTube and Facebook, teaching the Gospel of Jesus Christ and sharing our music.
Mike and Roxanne Strait
Owners/Managers
Calvin Kerley
Vice President, Writer, and Graphic Designer
Kim Kerley's Legacy of Service
Throughout his lifetime, Camp Director Kim Kerley took on many roles, including plumbing, electrical work, carpentry, and all other maintenance issues during camp. However, the most joy he found was in the kitchen, where he crafted the perfect pancakes for campers, always serving them with a generous helping of syrup. For 25 years, Kim served pancakes with a smile.
Kim Kerley wanted everyone to know that CAMP WAMATOCHICK was a gift from God because Jesus loves.
Kim Kerley wanted everyone to know that CAMP WAMATOCHICK was a gift from God because Jesus loves.
Pancake Specialist
The Greatest Love of All
Free camp was made possible by Kim's unwavering dedication to children. He lived his life by the Bible principle: "Love the Lord your God with all your heart, with all your soul, with all your mind, and with all your strength, and love your neighbor as yourself." Kim's life will continue to preach; he impacted every person who stepped onto the campgrounds at CAMP WAMATOCHICK. He loved everyone and desired more than anything for all to see Jesus reflected in his life.