1800s Manor home offers 5 Bedrooms, 5.5 Bathrooms, library, and views of the James river
Dorm building offers four individual wings which sleep 22 each, including a large meeting space and kitchenette
Dining room seats 300, camp and conference meal packages available.
Outdoor chapel offers seating for 200, a platform with power, and firepit
Activity building includes gym, corner creamy, camp store, and main offices
Regulation soccer field and 300 yard driving range
Motel building includes large meeting space and 20 overnight rooms
Lodge sleeps 32, has 2 private bedrooms, handicap restrooms, full kitchen
Four open conditioned cabins with 5 bunk beds each
Craft Shop includes jewelry making, wood works, leather stamping and more
Archery, pistol, riflery, clay shooting, and sling shot ranges
Outdoor laser tag field
JR Olympic pool with diving board
River activities include, kayaks, canoes, paddle boards, fishing, swimming
Nestled on 283 acres in Surry VA, The Edge rest on the James river across from Williamsburg and Jamestown. Our faculties host a number of buildings to include a lodge, motel, dorms, cabins, dining hall, activities building, as well as 1/2 mile of beach and a JR Olympic size swimming pool.” link=”https://uzv.427.myftpupload.com/our-story/” link_caption=”Find out more” class=”about_section” top=”large” bottom=”huge”][/trx_section]
Scott grew up in Virginia. Through an invitation to church by his aunt, he began attending
church and searching the Scriptures for himself. After speaking with his aunt about spiritual
matters, Scott accepted Christ as Savior. He married his wife Jennifer in 2000. Scott worked in
program management as well as youth ministry before entering into full-time ministry in 2013
after feeling the Lord’s calling on his life to do more. Shortly thereafter, God confirmed that their
family’s full-time call was one to camp ministry. Scott’s seventeen-year experience in children’s
ministry, directing of Master Clubs and Awana programs, and taking courses from Virginia Baptist
College in pastoral ministry have given him ample experiences through which God has prepared
him to impact lives for Christ. As president and founder of The Edge Christian Camp, Scott
directs public relations, fundraising, marketing, the Edge finances, and vision of the ministry. His
passion is to reach and invest in both the current and future generations with the Gospel of
Jesus Christ
Jennifer Carsley was born and raised in Virginia. She heard of Jesus’ death for her while attending church. After reading a Bible given by her grandmother, Jennifer accepted Christ as her Savior at the age of eight. Before surrendering along with her husband to camp ministry, Jennifer served as a dental assistant and youth pastor’s wife granting her experiences to impact many for Christ. It was through these opportunities that God unconsciously prepared her to be heavily involved in assisting her husband to begin and run The Edge Christian Camp. Through the training of experienced individuals in finances, Jennifer has developed the skill set to serve as the camp’s CFO. Her favorite part of leading at the Edge is seeing individual’s lives changed through experiencing the quietness of God’s creation and deep working of God’s Word.
Carey grew up in the ministry granting him the privilege of knowing the Gospel message very well; however, it wasn’t until the age of twelve that he accepted the Lord as his personal Savior. Three years later, God called him to preach. Through a variety of mentors and opportunities to preach in local churches, Carey gained much experience as a teenager leading and serving in God’s full-time work. His training through FBI courses at his church also provided him with a deeper knowledge in God’s Word. Through meeting Scott at his home church, Carey became an Edge summer camp counselor and gained experience working in the Grounds and Maintenance Department. He became the Marketing and Promotions Director in 2019, Camp Director in 2022, and Vice President in 2025. He and his wife Rebekah were married in 2024. Shortly thereafter, they welcomed their son Silas into their family. Carey’s favorite part of working at the Edge is seeing lost souls come to Christ.
Stephen Roofner grew up in Fredericksburg, Virginia, where he trusted in Christ as His Savior at the age of five. From then on, he served at camp, kid’s classes, and nursing home ministry. At the age of eighteen, Stephen surrendered to God’s call to the ministry and attended Pensacola Christian College, where he graduated with a bachelors in Pastoral Ministries. During his college training, he spent two summers working as a counselor at the Edge. After college, he became the camp’s program director. Stephen’s organizational skills, keen sense to detail, and ability to execute a plan heavily contribute to the smooth running of all events on property. Stephen’s favorite part of working at The Edge is handling logistics of each aspect of programming and observing his plans be utilized and enjoyed by all guests and ministry workers.
Kyle grew up in the ministry. Though he doubted his salvation at the age of four, through his attendance at a camp in 2011, he realized his need to be born again. Two years later, he surrendered to full-time ministry. Four years afterwards, God confirmed the ministry call to one of camp ministry through preaching in a chapel service. Kyle began working at The Edge Christian Camp in 2021 after hearing about the ministry through a contact at a pastor’s conference. Kyle assists greatly in performing daily duties which help prepare the facilities for the smooth running of program events and activities during summer camp, retreats, custom camps, and youth meetings. His Christian upbringing and training on site provide him with background knowledge and experience to perform these duties well! Kyle’s favorite part of working at the Edge is the opportunity to make an impact for Christ in others.
Nathan grew up in Virginia. Though hearing the Gospel from an early age and speaking with his parents about salvation, it was not until 2022 that he accepted Christ’s free gift of salvation for himself despite his confession as a child. Since then, his father’s investment in developing his skillset in media, construction, audio visual and sound have caused him to be an integral and invaluable part of The Edge’s broadcasting ministry. He moved to the Edge with his parents after God called them to begin the Edge Camp Ministry. Nathan’s favorite part of working at the Edge is the ability to constantly utilize and enjoy God’s creation.
Christopher grew up in a Christian home in Viriginia. He accepted Christ as his Savior at the age of five when he realized his individual need of a Savior. After serving at church throughout his childhood and teen years, he attended The Crown College of the Bible majoring in Pastoral Ministries. It was there that he became burdened with reaching children and sharing the Gospel with them. He heard of the Edge through attending his church and was eager to fulfill the camp’s need for a full-time chef. Christopher gained culinary experience through assisting his dad who owned a bakery and working in the kitchen throughout his college training. His favorite part of working at The Edge is the Christ-centered atmosphere and the ministry of investing in people.
Bobby Carsley was born and raised in Chase City, Viriginia. He accepted Christ at the age of twelve. Throughout his childhood, he was taught many practical skills from his father. From these skills, he ran his own plumbing company for many years. He also possesses extensive experience in the construction field. This experience provides him with a vast array of abilities not only to repair and upkeep equipment and facilities but also to carry out the vision to create a facility for God’s glory! In 2017, he came to assist his son Scott in carrying out the plan God had laid upon Scott’s heart. His favorite part of working at the Edge is being surrounded by loving believers of Christ!
Grace Browder was raised in a Christian home. Through an eventual knowledge and confession of her sin, she accepted Christ’s gift of salvation around the age of eight. Through living on a farm in Spring Grove and hearing about the Edge, Grace applied to work on property and was accepted! Her knowledge and experience in sales, lawn care, floral arranging, and childcare equip her to provide excellent solutions for the wide spectrum of needs on property. Her favorite part of working at The Edge is working alongside like-minded believers and assisting children to discover their creativity in designing and building projects in the Craft Shop.
Savannah was born and raised in middle Tennessee. She first became curious about salvation at four years old, but did not truly understand her need for a Savior. Over that next year, after being surrounded with the message of salvation both at church and home, she accepted Christ as Savior. In 2023, upon hearing of the camp’s need for summer staff from an Edge summer counselor, she became burdened by the Lord to volunteer and was later accepted. After graduating from Pensacola Christian College in May of 2024, she became the camp’s full-time Guest Service Coordinator ensuring lodging and paperwork is organized efficiently for guests. Savannah’s seven-year experience in customer service and natural affinity for organization, make her suitable for this position. Her favorite part of working at the Edge is seeing the Lord’s preparation throughout her life for her involvement at the camp!
Levi Boyles was born and raised in Montana. After listening to his dad’s explanation about Levi’s sin and salvation’s possibility through Jesus Christ’s death, burial and resurrection, Levi accepted Christ as his Savior. While at West Coast Baptist College, Levi met Scott and Carey who were recruiting summer staff workers. After being accepted as a counselor in 2022 and working as a ground’s staffer in 2023 and 2024, Levi returned after graduation as the Maintenance and Grounds Supervisor. Levi’s experience while working with a general contractor and on grounds and maintenance teams well suit him for his responsibilities on property. His favorite part of working on property is the variety of tasks which he is expected to fulfill.
Rebekah grew up serving in the ministry with her family in the South and Midwest. From an early age, she understood her need for a Savior and through talking with her dad called upon Jesus Christ for salvation at the age of five. She received her undergraduate degree in Secondary English Education in 2019 and graduate degree in education in 2022 from the Crown College of the Bible. Rebekah first became familiar with the Edge through attending the 2023 Young Adult Retreat. She enjoys drawing from her Christian upbringing, training in education and music, and past teaching experience to develop and enhance the camp’s music ministry, traveling opportunities, and marketing endeavors. Her favorite part of working on property is being surrounded by God’s creation daily and serving alongside other faithful servants of Christ.