Operations

Bonita Park Nazarene Camp and Conference Center is a 501(c)(3) religious nonprofit ministry of the Church of the Nazarene.


The Church of the Nazarene is a Protestant Christian church in the Wesleyan-Holiness tradition. Organized in 1908, the denomination is now home to about 2.3 million members worshipping in more than 29,000 local congregations in 159 world areas. 


We are members of the Nazarene Camping Association and the Christian Camp & Conference Association. 


You may learn more by clicking on each of the following buttons:


Bonita park mission & statement of faith


NAzarene camping association


Christian camp & Conference association


Mission statement

Our mission is to fully utilize the resources God has granted, inspiring each individual to leave Bonita Park more Christlike-ready to make a difference in their own life, home, and community.

Camp board

Ex Officio / Appointed Positions


Executive Director (Ex Officio): Rev. Denver DeWees


District Superintendent (Ex Officio - Advisor): Rev. Dr. Larry Lacher


Lay Director (DAB Appointed): Delaina Van Soest


Leaseholder Director (LH Committee Appointed): John Graham


New Mexico District Clergy Directors


Rev. Mike Beall


Rev. Michael Chapman


Rev. Wade Elftman


Rev. Jeremy Martin


New Mexico District Lay Directors


Cindy Byerly


Kent Carruthers


Larry Fry


Bruce Haley



Bonita Park Map

Finding your way to a campfire at Agape amphitheater, or navigating to your meeting room can be a bit confusing for a first time guest. If you need a hand, or just want to get a feel for the layout of the camp, please view the map at the link below.