• B*U*I*L*D Speakers: Brad Antill with Josiah & Zach

    From onatreeforestry.com: As a professional forester for over thirty years, I have worked in the forests and swamps of the Southeastern Coastal Plains. It is more than a job; it is a calling, a whisper in the wind that gets me out of bed and off to enjoy whatever adventure the day may bring. Managing timber harvests, overseeing tree planting, and following maps both ancient and modern across unknown terrain−no day is exactly the same. The obstacles come in the form of weather and insects, snakes and bears. The frustration usually comes in the form of a beaver. I have been a Jesus-follower since I was a child. Faith is…

  • January 24th Summer Camp Registration Update

    Hello Camper Families! We are excited to open summer camp registration in one week! We have a new registration system and have created a registration guide to give you an overview of what to expect next Monday. A few reminders and pointers as you plan ahead: Registration opens Monday, January 31, 2022.             CWS campers in rising grades 3-6 will be able to register beginning at 10am. CWR campers in rising grades 10 through rising college freshman can access sessions and register at noon. CWR campers in rising grades 7-9 can access sessions and register at 2pm. Your child’s space in a session is not secured until the non-refundable $50…

  • April 1-3, 2022 Super High Speaker: Tanner H.

    My name is Tanner H. My family and I live in Greensboro, NC where I serve as Director of Student Ministry at Mercy Hill Church. I have a 3 year old son Maverick and twin girls Eden and Piper who will turn 2 in March. My wife Samantha is a part time nurse and runs a tumbler business out of our home. I love reading, theology, and seeing God work in people’s lives. I came to faith 10 years ago at NC State. I love playing sports and going for walks. More than anything I love seeing the gospel become the transformative power that it is in the lives of…

  • YCFC End-of-Year Update

    As a ministry, we praise God for every opportunity to serve summer campers and retreat guests. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a reminder of how truly grateful we are for each of you. We received the following encouraging comments from camper evaluations: “We continue to be blessed by CWS and CWR! Thank you for persevering through some crazy months and working so hard to make this camp week possible. We are grateful for you all!” “This camp has always surpassed my expectations as a parent. Thank you so much for what you do for these children and the lives you touch. Our family and our community is a better place…

  • Nov. 12-14, 2021 Super High Speaker: Mike Camire

    Mike Camire serves as the Next Gen Pastor at Parkway Baptist Church (Moseley, VA) where he leads ministry to middle school, high school, and college students, as well as young professionals. He also serves as the state Student Ministry Strategist for the SBC of Virginia. He is a graduate of Liberty University (2008) and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary (2011). He is currently pursuing a Doctor of Ministry in Pastoral Ministry & Leadership. He is married to Julie and they have 2 amazing kids, Jillian & Landon. Mike has almost 15 years of student ministry experience and has a passion for students to know Jesus fully and follow Him wholeheartedly. Mike…

  • Nov 5-7, 2021 Super High Speaker: Reagan Jones

    Reagan Jones is a Student Pastor at The Summit Church (Apex, NC campus). He is a graduate of Wheaton College, where he played basketball all four years. He is currently enrolled at Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary where he is pursuing a Masters of Divinity, with a concentration of preaching and pastoral ministry. Above all, Reagan has a love for Jesus and a passion to see God move in and through the lives of students. He spoke for one of our 2021 summer camp sessions and is excited to be back to lead the sessions this year for our November 5-7, 2021 Super High Retreat.

  • Fall 2021 Retreats

    Dear camper families, We are excited to share our Fall 2021 camp-sponsored retreats with you. Registration is now available on our camp websites for the following retreats: Camp Willow Springs Father Son retreat for sons in grades 1-6 – September 24-26, 2021 Camp Willow Springs Mother Daughter retreat for daughters in grades 1-6 – October 8-10, 2021 Camp Willow Run Mother Daughter retreat for daughters in grades 6-12 – October 1-3, 2021 Also, please see the brochure below for more information on our 2021 CWR Fall Super High retreats for church youth groups. These retreat weekends are November 5-7 and November 12-14. We have enjoyed a wonderful, safe summer of…