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Camp Safety Act Update

On September 5, 2025, the State of Texas took significant steps to strengthen youth camp safety in response to the tragic flash flooding that occurred last summer in the Texas Hill Country. Senate Bill 1, collectively known as the Heaven’s 27 Camp Safety Act, and House Bill 1, the Youth CAMPER Act, were officially signed […]

Reasons to Come Home to Camp

2026. The year we get to gather everyone back home at T Bar M! I don’t think it would be too hard to come up with 2,026 reasons why the 45th reunion makes us FUAGNEM. We imagine there are 2,026 of YOU, our Alumni! And that is reason enough to gather… YOU. But here are a few more reasons… There […]

It's Good to Be Alive

Whether 2025 was a year of rejoicing or sorrow (or likely a mix of both) for your family, we want you to know that your camp family sees you. As our new Senior Director of Camps reflected on this reality, he reminds us of the truth that we see repeated in Scripture: It is good to be alive, abundantly alive. Read his reflections here.

Tim Team 30 Mission Trip Updates

Follow along with updates from Timothy Team 30! The Team is headed to Belize from January 21-28 and will be running day camp ministry in Hope Creek, a village 2 hours south of Belize City. They are partnering with a ministry there, All 4 Jesus, that partners with local schools and churches for gospel opportunities.

T Bar M 2026 Panama Mission

Follow along with updates from our Panama Mission Trip Team! This March, a team of our summer staff, led by two of our full-time staff members, will head deep into the jungle near David, Panama! Together, they’ll serve alongside local missionaries and share the Gospel with indigenous communities. Our prayer is to spark excitement for following Jesus and strengthen the work already happening through the local church.

Why Scripture Memory Matters

When families gather around God’s Word and commit it to memory, something powerful happens: Our December Family Verse Challenge This December, we invite every family in the T Bar M community to meditate on and memorize Luke 2:8‑20: the story of Christ’s birth. Together we’ll reflect on the shepherds, the angels, the humility of the […]

Christmas Activities to do as a Family

1. Go See DAVID Together — Then Talk About Your “Giants.” Make one night during break a family outing to see the new animated film DAVID. When you’re home with hot cocoa, take ten minutes to ask: What giant am I trusting God with this next season? It’s simple, grounding, and opens the door for meaningful connection. […]

Thankful for You Outside the Gates

While we don’t know all the things you are doing since you’ve walked outside the Gates of T Bar M, we do get glimpses and can imagine all the ways you are continuing to live out Christ-Centered Adventure. This Thanksgiving, your family at T Bar M is truly thankful for YOU and the way you continue to Love God and Love Others.

In Every Season

God continues to write amazing stories. Take a moment to settle in and read this one from the summer. You won't regret it.

Family Style: Lessons from the Dining Hall

Around here, we love the dinner table. Not just because it’s where the food is (though that’s a perk!), but because it’s where real connection happens. If you’ve ever stepped foot in one of our dining halls at camp, you’ve seen it. Every meal, breakfast, lunch, and dinner, is spent shoulder to shoulder. No screens. […]

Who Can You Share God’s Story in Your Life With?

God continues to write amazing stories. Take a moment to settle in and read this one from the summer. You won't regret it.

The Hard and Holy Work of Loving Each Other

The Timothy Team has looked different all 30 years we have done it. Of course it does, because there are no two Teams the same. We have new people every year and a new dynamic that shapes the entire team. But it seems like there are common rhythms for every Team, and October seems to be a part of that.

The 4th Annual T Bar M Classic

What a great day! On October 6th, 2025, 105 friends and family gathered for the 4th Annual T Bar M Classic Golf Tournament—and it seems not an ounce of fun was wasted! It was a great day together full of friendly competition, supporting a cause close to our hearts.

Come Home to Camp

Friends! Buckle your seatbelts and get out your calendar, we have an invite for YOU! An invitation to come and play on the fields and courts. Waste no fun in the pools and on the ropes. An invitation to come sit on the porches. To catch your breath and catch up with one another. An invitation to dress up (or not) for The Theme Night of all Theme Nights. An invitation to laugh and worship and thank the Lord for who He is and what He has done. An invitation to come Home to camp.

Timothy Team 30 is Here!

In the first week of August, as our camps team was wrapping up with the final week of Family Camp, we welcomed a significant milestone onto the property. Our 30th Timothy Team began the 9-month journey and adventure that is T Bar M’s Discipleship Team. That means in the past 30 years, we have welcomed over 275 men and women to be intentionally discipled in the way of Christ as they serve at T Bar M.

How to Pack Yellow Meal in Your Camper’s School Lunch!

The fun of camp doesn’t have to stay at camp... you can bring it to school with you! One fun and easy way to camp-ify your child’s school day is by packing them Yellow Meal (a camper favorite) in their lunchbox! Yellow meal is a time-honored tradition at T Bar M, and one your camper will remember whether they’ve been to camp one summer or ten.

Every Wednesday Night

Every Wednesday night since the dawn of T Bar M, the Sports Field is transformed from a place of fun and play to a place of reflection. Star Gaze. It’s a moment when every camper and coach lays on the sports field and takes time to “be still and know that He is God” (Psalm 46:10). Campers have just been presented with the incredible news that Jesus Christ has a gift for them. Some would call it a “tradition,” but if you have laid on that field, you know it to be so much more than that. Holy. Life-changing.

2025 Full Summer Recap

This summer, we have seen campers, coaches, and families go Deep in the Heart and pursue authentic and unshakeable relationships with Jesus. In a world that chases appearances, performance, and popularity, we’ve gotten to witness the freedom that comes from a life rooted in God’s love. When we allow His love to transform us from […]

The End Of A Season

We have had the joy of seeing the Lord work in and through Cole Adams, Jen, and their family for quite a few years (30 summers…22 of those on full time staff!). God has impacted Cole greatly through T Bar M and used Cole to impact others in tremendous ways. We invite you to let […]

A Full Circle Summer

We can’t begin to describe how much we delight in seeing so many of you walking through the gates in the summer. On Sundays in New Braunfels, we gather with alumni who are bringing their kids to Base Camp or their families to Family Camp. We are humbled and honored and blown away to see what God continues to do here. It seems this summer we are seeing the ripple effects that God has made deep in our hearts for quite a few generations.

Let the Summer Begin!

Maybe your last Training Week at T Bar M was just last summer—or maybe it was decades ago. Either way, you remember the mix of anticipation and excitement that comes with driving through the gates for those first 24 hours. It’s a feeling that never really leaves us. This week, we watched a whole new crew of college students step into that same moment… and it’s a sweet reminder of just how faithful the Lord has been through the years.

Mark Your Calendars!

Mark your calendars for March 20–22, 2026—a weekend for all alumni to gather and celebrate what God has done in the last 45 years of folks walking through the gates of T Bar M. We can’t wait to be with you all and hear how the Lord continues to use you, stretch you, and carry you. There is no doubt that we “thank God every time we remember you.”

Helping Your Camper Work Through Homesickness

Homesickness is a common experience, especially for first-time overnight campers. Being away from home, family routines, and familiar comforts can feel overwhelming in those first few days. As parents, it’s hard not to worry. We get it. That’s why we’re here—to walk with you, equip you, and cheer you on as you help your camper grow through this experience.

How to Prepare Your Child for Overnight Camp

There’s nothing quite like the joy and growth that happens at overnight camp. It’s a place where kids get unplug, try new things, and build deep friendships—all while having a blast. For many families, it’s a first-time experience, and that can come with just a few nerves (for parents and campers alike!). We’re here to walk alongside you and help you prepare your child for an incredible week of camp at T Bar M.

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