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

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