In 1805, two men set out on a dangerous expedition to the Western Territory. They would experience many hazards along the way. Join both explorers as they tackle the Grizzly Ball, canoeing, archery, disc-golf, mountain biking, table tennis, box hockey, basketball, and The Climbing Wall. Compete throughout the week to help your explorer successfully complete the arduos Expedition West!

Morris Gleiser
Teen Camp (June 8 – 12)

Mike Manor
Teen Camp (June 15 – 19)
Junior Camp (June 22 – 26)

Mel Barth
Teen Camp (June 29 – July 3)

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In 1805, two men set out on a dangerous expedition to the Western Territory. They would experience many hazards along the way. Join both explorers as they tackle the Grizzly Ball, archery, disc-golf, mountain biking, table tennis, box hockey, basketball, and The Climbing Wall. Compete throughout the week to help your explorer successfully complete the arduous Expedition West!

Jim VanGelderen
Teen Camp (July 13 – 18)

Ben Farrell
Teen Camp (July 20 – 25)
Junior Camp (July 27 – 31)

After completing their education at Bob Jones University and living in Greenville, SC for several years after that, Randy and Kathy answered the call of the Lord for Church Planting and Minsitry to Native Americans in the West. The Lord moved them to Arizona in 1988 where they planted Living Waters Baptist Church. Something they looked forward to each year was taking their church kids to The Wilds of the Rockies for camp each summer. It was this time each summer that really recharged and encouraged them. When the Wilds of the Rockies closed, Randy realized there was a need for a good camp in the Southwest, especially for smaller churches who could not afford to travel far to go to camp. The Lord had already been burdening them about the need for camp ministry in Canada, and through unique circumstances, the Lord allowed Camp on Wheels to fit into meeting camping needs in both Arizona and Canada. During their free time, the Wilsons enjoy spending time with family, Bass Pro Shop, and spending time with all the Camp Kids.

Matt grew up in Sanders, AZ and one of the most impressionable things in his life was a yearly trip to camp each summer from the time he was six years old. Camp has had a lasting impact on his life. He worked at The Wilds of the Rockies for six summers during high school and college. After completing his undergraduate degree in Bible at Bob Jones University, he joined the Dean of Men’s staff at BJU. He has been pursuing a Masters of Divinity while working as a resident supervisor. Matt married his wife Rachael May 12, 2006. In their free time, they enjoy Clemson football games, traveling, and an occasional date to Olive Garden. Matt and Rachael are passionate about investing in the summer staff and helping them pursue the next step the Lord has for them.

Matt Wilson
Assistant Director

Stuart grew up attending The Wilds of the Rockies. He was a counselor at TWR during his college years and he met his wonderful wife Rachel there. Stuart always dreamed of working at camp full-time. After graduating from BJU and completing seminary, he left Bob Jones Seminary and immediately joined Camp on Wheels. Stuart and Rachel are both home-grown westerners. They love the open spaces and the rugged environment. They also love working with teenagers. Stuart teaches teenagers every day at a public school in Sanders, AZ. The Noggles will be going on deputation in 2009. The Noggles passion is to spread the message of Jesus Christ in the West.

Stuart and Rachel have two boys—Qade (18 months) and Myles (7 days old). The Noggle Family loves the West, and they also love traveling! They enjoy long hikes in the mountains with their Nikon.

Stuart Noggle
Program Director

Andy began working in Christian camping during the summer of 1991 as a counselor at The Wilds in North Carlina and then the following 2 summers at The Wilds of the Rockies.  While there his burden for the ministry of Christian camping intensified, although he never imagined that the Lord would allow him to be in camping full time.  After receiving a degree in Chemistry from Bob Jones University, the Lord opened the door for he and his wife Sheri to begin serving at The Wilds as part of the kitchen staff.  Shortly after that they moved to Colorado where they were involved in many different aspects of the camp ministry from cooking to office to maintence supervisor. After that ministry closed, the Lord moved their family to North Carolina to continue with The Wilds on the maintenance staff as well as using Andy’s chemistry background to help with the water and wastewater systems.  Early in 2008, when the opportunity arose to help Camp on Wheels, the Lord made it very clear that this was the next step that He had for their family.  Looking back over the past 17 years that he has been privilieged to be part of Christian camping, Andy feels that it is nothing that he has done and that it is an evidence of God’s faithfulness and the knowledge that it is all about God. Our part is simply to do the next right thing, and He will direct each step.  It is overwhelming to see what God has done and how He has opened doors and directed each step to bring their family to this point.

Andy & his wife Sheri have 6 children ranging in age from 2 to 12.  Kaitlin–the princess and second mom, Joshua & Caleb–the 2 spies, Matthew & Nathanael–the 2 disciples, and Benjamin–the younger brother.  Sheri  homeschools their children and will be helping with the nursing at camp.  They enjoy the outdoors and hunting, fishing, & camping together.

Andy DalPorto
Maintenance Director

Brian graduated in 1986 from Bob Jones University after studying camp
ministries and Bible. In 1987 he helped pioneer The Wilds of the Rockies, a
camp ministry in Colorado where he stayed for two years.  He was on the
program staff of The Wilds in western North Carolina for ten years. He
married his wife Rebecca in 1993.  In 1998, Brian and Rebecca moved back to
The Wilds of the Rockies where he was the program director for almost seven
years.  When The Wilds of the Rockies closed in 2004, the Olsens decided to
stay in Colorado to continue providing Christian camping in the West.  God
enabled Brian to found Pine Ridge Ministries, a Christian camping ministry
in Colorado.  Since 2006 the Lord has blessed the ministry allowing them to serve over one thousand campers through three summer teen camps and five adult
retreats. 

The Olsens are now serving with Camp on Wheels helping to build a
permanent campsite in the Northeastern Arizona Mountains.  They are thrilled
to be a part of this exciting ministry. They have four children: Ethan, Jacob, Laura and Audrey.  Brian has a passion for camp work and the
youth of America.  His desire is to see camp ministry continue in the West
and reach many for the Lord.  The Olsens pray that young people will commit
their lives to Jesus Christ and realize that there is true joy in serving
God.

Brian Olsen
Property Manager

Amanda Holmes
Counselor