Missions

September 2025

Missions Moment

ENTER HIS GATES CAMP

Enter His Gates, also known as Horse Camp, is a non-profit organization that provides an avenue for the youth of North Central Oklahoma to have an opportunity to learn about God, horses, and the love that comes from learning more about both. Enter His Gates offers a summer camp for children of all ages, walks of life, and economic backgrounds. There are 4 weeks of camp each summer, and when registration opens, the spots fill up quickly—often within the first few hours. Campers from all walks of life come together and enjoy the great outdoors. The campers, typically ages 8 to 14, are engaged in activities such as horseback riding, canoeing, archery, fishing, swimming, and the science of nature. The services Enter His Gates offers are unique among activities and therapies offered in this area in that an integral part of the experience is the horse. So why the horse? As one of the largest prey animals on the planet, the horse is uniquely qualified to provide mental, emotional, social, and physical support for a variety of activities designed to promote healing and improve physical well being, all while being an example of God's love for us.

Enter His Gates takes a two-pronged approach to offering service to clients; one is through camps and the other is through recreational riding. Enter His Gates also has a beautiful facility where they offer an integration between service and location to host retreats and training sessions.

Check out their website: https://www.enterhisgatescamp.com/

 Oakwood is a proud monthly supporter of Enter His Gates.