Hidden Acres Christian Camp & Retreat
Hidden Acres Christian Camp & Retreat, 11350 Hidden Acres Ln, Kaufman, TX 75142
About
Hidden Acres Christian Camp & Retreat offers summer camp, retreats, and special events that include campfire times, shared meals, and prayer. The program also hosts Mission Camp, Jerry’s Dream Camp, young leaders retreats, and the educational programs OAKS and Camp Skholē.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Hidden Acres Christian Camp and Retreat Center was founded in 1984 by Pastor Charles Diffee and a group of visionaries, with 200 acres in Kaufman County purchased with the support of Metropolitan Bible Church and friends of Rev. Diffee. Its history is described in four decades: The Decade of Beginnings (1984–1994), The Decade of Development (1994–2004), The Decade of Vision (2004–2014), and The Decade of Growth (2014–2024). The mission statement says that Hidden Acres is a Christian camp and retreat whose mission is to equip leaders, with a vision to impact lives and develop leaders with a Christian worldview and Christ-like leadership, and a stated heart to create space where God transforms lives; for over forty years, the mission has remained to share the Gospel, show Christ’s love, and see lives transformed. The program is described as a place set apart to experience Christ, expand community, and equip leaders, and as a place where people step out of the busyness of life and into the presence of God.
The leadership team includes Tim Carpenter as Executive Director; Christy Cope as Business Administrator & Guest Services Coordinator; Doris Carpenter as Administrative Assistant; and Rebeca Carpenter as Administrative Assistant & Camp Skholē Director. Board members are listed as Kirby Cope (Board Chairman), Katheryn Shindoll, Mike Heinz, Darrin Diffee, Jeff Diffee, Andrew Gilbert, and Barbara Henderson.
Hidden Acres has a stated focus on reaching children and youth with the love of Christ and a special commitment to making camp available for those who may not otherwise be able to attend. In 1995, Hidden Acres partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Grove to host a camp for children from that community. In 2007, Hidden Acres launched Mission Camp, welcoming refugee children from Dallas to experience summer camp, and Mission Camp now serves campers from many underserved backgrounds. Hidden Acres partners with churches and ministries by providing a Christ-centered environment where believers can gather, retreat, and grow together in community.
Last updated July 23, 2026.
• Ages: 4–18 years old
Hidden Acres Christian Camp and Retreat Center was founded in 1984 by Pastor Charles Diffee and a group of visionaries, with 200 acres in Kaufman County purchased with the support of Metropolitan Bible Church and friends of Rev. Diffee. Its history is described in four decades: The Decade of Beginnings (1984–1994), The Decade of Development (1994–2004), The Decade of Vision (2004–2014), and The Decade of Growth (2014–2024). The mission statement says that Hidden Acres is a Christian camp and retreat whose mission is to equip leaders, with a vision to impact lives and develop leaders with a Christian worldview and Christ-like leadership, and a stated heart to create space where God transforms lives; for over forty years, the mission has remained to share the Gospel, show Christ’s love, and see lives transformed. The program is described as a place set apart to experience Christ, expand community, and equip leaders, and as a place where people step out of the busyness of life and into the presence of God.
The leadership team includes Tim Carpenter as Executive Director; Christy Cope as Business Administrator & Guest Services Coordinator; Doris Carpenter as Administrative Assistant; and Rebeca Carpenter as Administrative Assistant & Camp Skholē Director. Board members are listed as Kirby Cope (Board Chairman), Katheryn Shindoll, Mike Heinz, Darrin Diffee, Jeff Diffee, Andrew Gilbert, and Barbara Henderson.
Hidden Acres has a stated focus on reaching children and youth with the love of Christ and a special commitment to making camp available for those who may not otherwise be able to attend. In 1995, Hidden Acres partnered with the Kiwanis Club of Pleasant Grove to host a camp for children from that community. In 2007, Hidden Acres launched Mission Camp, welcoming refugee children from Dallas to experience summer camp, and Mission Camp now serves campers from many underserved backgrounds. Hidden Acres partners with churches and ministries by providing a Christ-centered environment where believers can gather, retreat, and grow together in community.
Last updated July 23, 2026.
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