Camp Agaiutim Nune

"The Place of God," as the name would be translated from its Yupik Eskimo origin was the name chosen by Sonny Joseph, who pastored the Yupik Assembly of God in Alakanuk, Alaska until the time of his death. God miraculously provided the property for the camp. Eight acres were donated for the church to use. Plans were made for approximately 30 to 40 kids and teens for the first year. The Holy Spirit had other plans and 61 kids and teens attended from nine villages in 1996. During the summer of 1997, 83 kids and teens attended. God through the Holy Spirit moved mightily in the lives of these young people as they "come apart" to fellowship, learn, and worship God.

The camp is remote, located 16 river miles from the nearest village of Emmonak. All supplies, including drinking water, must be hauled to camp.  The entire camp is housed in tents with a large one pole tent (1,200 square feet) housing the kitchen, dining area, and chapel. Four 35 foot tents serve as dorm tents for the campers and 4 smaller ones for the workers. Two shower houses were constructed (permanently) and two toilet (outhouses) facilities were constructed (permanently). The most popular spot is the swimming area. They enjoyed swimming in the Akularak River (part of the Yukon River) with the water at approximately 50 degrees. Other recreational facilities were also added. A great thanks goes to the churches and individuals who helped make this possible. 

The services for the 2000 Camp AN were marked by the presence of the Holy Spirit.  Each year campers receive Christ, are filled with the Holy Spirit, and some respond to God's call on their lives for ministry.  This year the physical workload of Camp AN was made easier by the placement of two 20 foot metal storage containers on site.  In the past, equipment was stored in Emmonak and taken back and forth for each camping season.  The 2000 camping season was also blessed by a new diesel generator providing a much more stable source of electricity as there no other source available in the area.