GROW

The pool has reached the end of its life and must be fully replaced—including site work, piping, filtration, fencing, and more. As the centerpiece of camp life, it is the first and most urgent priority of The GROW Project. Your support will make a safe, modern pool possible for future campers.

Physical, Social, Emotional

The new pool location currently has a small, insufficient shelter. Adding a proper shelter will provide shaded space for rest, safety, and small group studies—enhancing the pool area for all campers.

Spiritual, Social, Emotional

Adding sidewalks would make camp more accessible for guests with mobility challenges. While paving would be required around the new pool, extending sidewalks to connect the main camp areas is a long-standing goal—and now is an ideal time to bundle this project with other builds.

Physical, Emotional

The Steel Tent roof is old and in poor condition, and it needs to be replaced. The Steel Tent houses both the finished canteen area and the garage, which contains tools and equipment. If the roof were to leak, it could damage these spaces and the items within them, making replacement a critical need.

Completed Late Spring 2025!!!

Spiritual, Intellectual, Social

The playground equipment is used extensively by camp sessions and retreat groups. We would replace the old metal structures with safer, modern equipment that is accessible to visitors with limited mobility. In addition, we would add a second playground by Lakeview Lodge to better support Discovery Camp, along with new equipment for the toddler playground.

Physical, Social

Several buildings have drainage issues that have caused surrounding concrete sidewalks to settle. We would first address the drainage problems and then repair the concrete, improving safety and accessibility for all guests.

The dining hall requires significant repairs. We would address ceiling damage related to a recently resolved light fixture issue and repair areas of the floor where water has caused blistering, ensuring a safe and welcoming space for all guests.

Several areas at camp would be ideal for recreation installations, such as a low ropes course, climbing wall, and archery lanes. These additions would give campers and retreat groups more opportunities to enjoy unique outdoor experiences that they may not encounter elsewhere.

Physical, Intellectual, Social, Emotional.

A hill at LSCA would be ideal for a prairie grass restoration area. This project would attract additional wildlife, create nature-focused meeting spots and trails, and transform an unused, hard-to-maintain slope into a beautiful, functional space for campers and guests.

Physical, Intellectual, Spiritual, Social, Emotional

The shoreline at camp would benefit from the addition of riprap rock to prevent erosion, protecting our waterfront and ensuring a safe, sustainable space for campers and guests.

Completed Spring 2025!!!

Purchasing Cypress Cove was the last major expansion of camp, improving guest safety by consolidating property along the drive. The building has been in use for years, but we would make updates to support our plans for the space, including additional accessible bathrooms, drainage corrections, and interior wall improvements.

Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Emotional

Lakeview Lodge is ideally situated to serve as a stand-alone retreat center or family camp location, but it would benefit from accessibility upgrades to make it a more welcoming and attractive space for rentals.

Spiritual, Intellectual, Social, Emotional

Some projects remain on our long-term radar beyond The GROW Project, including paved roads and parking, minimalist cabins for retreats, solar power, and initiating a roofing replacement cycle across all buildings. These are future priorities we hope to address as resources allow.