Camp Daniel was organized in 1996, but the roots of the ministry started many years before with rev. Deniel piantiene and in his image ministries. Dan, for whom the camp is named, was born with a rare neuromuscular disease that left him severely physically disabled.
Much of Dan's life was spent in and iron lang where he hours alone with God. Dan was called to ministry at a young age and allowed god to let his power shine through his weak, broken body. Through Dan;s Speaking, writing, and music, many people were inspired to reach the disabled community for christ with the message of hope to which dans life was witness. Dan became a licensed minister at the age of 19 and wrote numerous published articles as well as recoeded tapes playing his keyboard.