Throughout All Generations

Honoring Our Past Generation

On August 18th, we honored Don Leicht, Executive Director of Angeles Crest Christian Camp from 1974-2001, with the renaming of the camp’s main meeting space to the Leicht Chapel. There were about 50 people in attendance at the service, including many members of the Leicht family, friends and staff. Dave Crouse, Ken LaMont, Ruth and Ron Klinsky, Sherry Morrison, Vicky Stevens, Brad Dupray, Marla Harrelson and Don’s daughters; Melanie and Jennifer all spoke at the dedication.

Lynn Leicht, Don’s wife, was moved by the event and wrote this, “Thank you for the dedication of the chapel to honor Don. The service was very touching. I did not know what to expect, but left there with a full heart. It was good to be back at camp and hear stories and reminisce”.

In 1974, Don was hired by the board of directors as the first Executive Director and he never looked back. He loved camp and loved seeing how God used it in such a powerful way. Don directed camp with love, wisdom and a great sense of humor. He also established the Christian Fellowship Adventures program that took our senior adults on tours to Branson, Thailand, Africa, England, the Holy Land and beyond.

Don passed away in April 2023, but his vision and leadership will always be imprinted on the life and history of Angeles Crest Christian Camp.

Dave has also led efforts to get Parkcrest men to the annual Man Camp, producing marketing materials, initiating signups and even arranging carpools up the mountain.

Throughout the years, Dave has consistently demonstrated his love for the camp through active support and leadership. Dave is a true blessing and we are proud to recognize him with his very own piece of Angeles Crest.

Serving Today’s Generation

Amber George here. This summer, I experienced first-hand how Angeles Crest is serving today’s generation. I visited summer camp several times and saw campers playing, worshiping and bonding with one another. On one of my visits in July, I had the pleasure of meeting Daniel Phillips while he was serving as a youth leader with Frontier Church in Pasadena. He was even able to lead his son, Caleb, that week at camp. But, that was just the tip of the iceberg. This was actually Daniel’s 3rd time at Angeles Crest in just 9 months. He had also attended camp with a guest group in November last year as well as a men’s retreat with his church in May. When I asked him if he would share his experience, this is what he said:

“What I loved the most about Angeles Crest is it’s all about Jesus at the center. The camps allow time to spend alone with Jesus and grow in His abundance, the daily activities allow you to grow in your relationship with Jesus. You will notice scripture on the buildings Jesus is being glorified all over the place. The activities are super cool with the outdoors involved. We participated in team games and group activities that allowed me to meet other people during the trips. I spent some days alone in the Word hearing the birds sing to the Lord.

The camps Angeles Crest provides are an amazing way that leave an imprint on your life and on your family’s lives. I know the Holy Spirit is working with Angeles Crest to impart the abundant life and salvation into its visitors. I am looking forward to being at Angeles Crest soon. May God Bless Angeles Crest as they continue to reveal Jesus.”