Singing Hills Ministries is a faith based organization with a desire to teach people about Jesus Christ. Camp Oro Quay is a member of Christian Camping International. The facility can be used for day use or multi-day stays. The camp facilities can be used for a variety of outreach programs and activities. Some of our guests include, cub scouts, boy scouts, church groups for swim days and overnight camps, homeschool groups, field trips, company picnics, team camps, weddings, receptions, family reunions, pool activities, conferences, training workshops and more!

Do you have an idea for an activity or outing? Contact us and let us help.

Phone: 505-281-5474

Statement of Faith
We believe in the Holy Scriptures as originally given by God, divinely inspired, infallible, entirely trustworthy, and the supreme authority in all matters of faith and conduct; the triune God - Father, Son, and Holy Spirit; the deity of the Lord Jesus Christ, His substitutionary atonement for sin, His bodily resurrection, and His personal, visible return to earth to reign in righteousness and glory; the Person of the Holy Spirit and His work of conviction, regeneration, and sanctification, Who indwells every believer, equipping them with gifts of service and witness; the necessity of new birth, in salvation by faith in Jesus Christ alone, and the importance of a life fully committed to the will of God in Christ; and the church as the one universal body of Christ Who is the head, called to be God’s redeemed people.

Brief History of Camp Oro Quay
This property was donated to Berean Baptist Church of Albuquerque in 1964/1965 by two ladies who wanted to help the church start a youth camp. Under the leadership of Rev. Charlie Yates the youth of that church and others built "The Camp". It was completed around 1966 and named "Singing Hills". During the ministry of Berean Baptist the camp flourished. At one point there were several diesel buses that would travel to surrounding states and bring young people here for summer camp. It was said that often the groups exceeded 500 guests per week.

In 1979, North Park Baptist Church out of Houston, Texas took over the operation of the camp and called the camp "Christian Singing Hills" and also had a successful ministry. They added the ropes course and expanded the camp activities to include winter activities and year round operation. They also held specialty camps for sports and teams. They ministered to school groups and opened for family reunions and retreats. In 1999, the directors, Bill and Debbie Crawford and family, felt that they were called to minister in Europe and left the camp. The camp closed in the Winter of 2000 after several years of operation and thousands of lives being changed.

The current directors took over the management in the Fall of 2001and have made many changes. The name of the ministry is "Singing Hills Ministries" and the property name changed to "Camp Oro Quay". Oro Quay is the name of the peak just North of the camp. It means "Fine Gold". Our motto is, "Where lives have more value than fine gold". This area is full of old gold mines and has a rich history of mining. The oldest gold mine in North America is just across the valley from the camp. Oro Quay peak is visible from most areas of the camp. Singing Hills Ministries plans are to continue to serve the people who visit by offering them a place to relax and enjoy this tranquil setting.

Camp Staff
Camp Oro Quay is managed by Bill and Liesl Bell and the SWAT team. The Bells have six children and live at the camp year round. The Bells met at BIOLA University in Southern California in 1987. Bill and Liesl were married in 1989 and moved to New Mexico in 1991. The have been involved in their local church, Pioneer Clubs and Awana. Bill graduated from BIOLA in Business Administration and Liesl graduated from Christian Heritage College with a degree in Elementary Education.

The SWAT team is made of mostly volunteers who work at camp. The SWAT team is what makes the camp operate smoothly. Their duties are often unnoticed yet necessary and very important. During their stay at the camp they participate in Bible Studies and study Servants of the Bible. Young people are led to believe that they deserve everything. Our goal is to teach servant hood by practice and example. We are here to serve.

If you are interested in serving with us this year or if your youth group or class would like to come for a workday please contact us. We can always use help.

Servant With A Testimony (SWAT)

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