Our Mission
To help camp directors strengthen the safety and resilience of their camps through practical, customized disaster preparedness solutions—ensuring every camp is ready to protect what matters most.
Why Choose Us
Certified expertise, human approach.
We are FEMA-trained, certified emergency management professionals. Our team brings advanced training and real-world experience in emergency planning, training, and exercises.
01Built for camps, not corporations.
Every plan, exercise, and workshop is designed specifically for youth camps. We understand your environment, your people, and the unique rhythms of camp life.
02Rooted in stewardship.
Preparedness is more than a service for us—it’s a calling. We approach every engagement with humility, integrity, and respect for your mission and community.
03Custom-fit, not one-size-fits-all.
Every camp has a unique landscape and culture. That’s why our services are 100% customizable, tailored to your specific needs and goals.
04A relationship, not a transaction.
We’re here to guide you as you build a culture of preparedness. This is your journey, and we’re here to help you reach the summit.
05Patrick’s Story
“From the time I was a kid, camp was my favorite place in the world—a place where I learned courage, friendship, and faith. Those experiences shaped me more than I ever realized at the time. Years later, when I found my calling in emergency management, I began to see how the two worlds—preparedness and camp—were meant to come together.”
Patrick, age 9
Camp Illahee, Summer 2025
As an Emergency Manager for Charleston County, South Carolina, I’ve spent my career designing and facilitating exercises under FEMA’s Homeland Security Exercise and Evaluation Program (HSEEP). My work focuses on preparing communities to respond effectively when disaster strikes — training leaders, testing plans, and building resilience across organizations.
But my heart has always remained with the camp community. I know firsthand that camps are sacred spaces — where kids grow in confidence, faith, and belonging. That’s why I founded basecamp: to help camps build a culture of preparedness that protects those moments of growth and joy.
Falling Creek Camp, Summer 2025
My motivation runs deeper than just professional expertise. I see my work as an act of stewardship — a calling to use my God-given talents to safeguard His children. Guided by faith, I believe preparedness is more than a checklist; it’s an expression of care and responsibility. My mission is to equip camps to be resilient not only in the face of disaster, but also in their leadership, their culture, and their purpose.
