Meet Our 2026 Keynote Speaker: Aaron Baart
About Aaron
Aaron Baart is a seasoned Christian leader serving as Chief of Staff and Dean of Chapel at Dordt University, where he shapes spiritual formation and institutional strategy in collaboration with the president’s cabinet.
A Dordt alumnus who returned to campus in 2010, Aaron offers oversight for Campus Ministries—leading chapel services, small groups, local and global mission trips, and student ministry initiatives. As Dean of Chapel, he has shepherded chapel programming for over a decade until its recent transition to new leadership.
In his administrative capacity as Chief of Staff, Aaron collaborates with senior leadership on vision-casting and strategic initiatives. He also co-conceived the resource “Missions Upside Down,” a six-part video study resource designed to catalyze deeper, more sustainable global mission practices aligning with indigenous leadership.
Aaron is also a published author. He co‑authored Vivid: Deepening Your Colors (2013), a faith-based resource exploring identity, calling, and kingdom across diverse audiences.
Residing in Sioux Center with his wife, author Nicole Baart, and their five children, Aaron draws from rich personal experience in parenting, ministry, and community leadership.
Registration isn't Rocket Science
Cascade Family Bible Camp's registration is all online and easier than building and launching a rocket with your seven year old. You can register to camp in your tent or RV, or choose to stay in a comfortable cabin. Along with inspiring speakers and great kids programs, Warm Beach Camp is a great outdoor facility with plenty to do. And, yes, you can actually make a rocket with your kids, shoot it high into the crisp July sky on Sunday afternoon as spectators cheer, and then watch as it slowly descends into one of the nearby towering cedar trees.
A Great Camp Experience
Invest in Faith and Family
The best investment you can make is in your family and faith. In a busy culture we too often ignore both. Cascade Family Bible Camp offers a weekend each year to retreat from the hectic pace of life and invest in life's greatest treasures. Our campers are all ages, and we have engaging programs every day for kids and adults of all ages. Read more
Outdoor Recreation
Two swimming pools, miniature golf, planned events like volleyball, rocket building and launching, hiking or sunset watching, hanging out around the campfire. There is always something fun to do at Warm Beach Camp. Read more!
Camp Your Way
Whether you tent and cook over a fire or stay in the lodge and let someone else cook and clean, there are accommodations for every style of camping. Read more
This year at camp!
Jr/Sr High
Activities!
Activities!
We are excited that Kevin Lobert and Joshua Chamberlain are returning this year to lead the Jr/Sr High groups.
Activities!
Activities!
Activities!
Mini Golf
Swimming
Basketball
Bocci Ball
Volleyball
Bike Parade
Rocket Building
AND...many more!
Support Camp Ministry
You can help keep Cascade Family Bible Camp affordable for families and newcomers by donating directly to our ministry. A tax deductible receipt will be sent to you for your generous donation.