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Summer Camp Registration: Points to Remember
Hello Camp Families! Summer camp registration opens in a few days on Monday January 27th! Registration for Camp Willow Springs will open at 10:00am. Registration for Camp Willow Run campers in rising grades 10-12 will begin at 12:00pm. Registration for CWR campers in rising grades 6-9 will open at 2:00pm. We know there is a lot of excitement about registration, so here is a list of some things to help you prepare: If you already have an account, please make sure you remember your password. You can confirm that you have your correct password and have account access by going to campwillowsprings.org or campwillowrun.org and clicking “My Account” in the top right corner of the page. You should be…
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Meet Our 2020 Spring Super High Retreat Speaker: Matt Windley
Matt Windley is Pastor of Bridge Community Church in Morrisville, NC. He and his wife, Cheri, have four children. Ethan (13), Caleb (10), Emma Kate (7), Luciana (3). Both Matt & Cheri were previous summer staff members at Willow Run while in college. Matt and Cheri have spoken for retreats and summer camps. The Windleys have a heart for missions. They lead short term trips to Brazil. Matt serves on the Board of Open Arms Worldwide, which is a non-profit originating in Brazil. Their family loves baseball and can found on the field playing, cheering and coaching. They also love Camp Willow Run. Additional information is available on the Super…
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Linda Harris, Co-Founder & Executive Director, Retires
Linda Harris will be retiring from the role of Executive Director of Youth Camps For Christ, Inc. (YCFC) on December 31, 2019. She is Co-Founder of YCFC, which owns and operates Camp Willow Run (CWR) established in 1968 and Camp Willow Springs (CWS) established in 2014. Linda has worked with the organization for 51 years and has served in many roles including Camp Director and Executive Director. Linda has seen this ministry grow from serving 54 day campers in the summer of 1968 to serving 3,000 overnight campers between both CWS & CWR in summer 2019. Linda’s faith, love, commitment, and dedication are evident. She has committed her life’s work…
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2020 Summer Staff Application Available
The 2020 Youth Camps For Christ | Camp Willow Springs & Camp Willow Run Summer Staff Application is now online! Find more details and the application for this summer ministry opportunity at campwillowrun.org/summerstaff! “Without a doubt this has been the most enjoyable and formative 10 weeks of my life. Everyday at camp I marvel at the opportunity I’ve been given to serve and be a part of the kingdom of God on Earth. My faith has never been stronger and I feel equipped to continue ministry back at school.” – Matías, 2019 summer staff
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#givingtuesday
This #GivingTuesday we are raising money for Youth Camps for Christ | Camp Willow Springs & Camp Willow Run and your contribution will make an impact, whether you donate $5 or $500! On GivingTuesday Dec 3, Facebook will match a total of $7 million in donations first come, first served. You can give using the button below or visit campwillowsprings.org or campwillowrun.org to give to dormitory construction or DJJ camper sponsorships. Thank you for your support!
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Summer 2020 Schedule
The 2020 Summer Camp schedule is now online so your family can start planning! More details about registration will arrive before the end of the year.
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Legacy Retreat for Mothers & Daughters (Grades 6-12+)
Do not miss the Camp Willow Run Mother/Daughter Legacy Retreat! This retreat is for moms and daughters in grades 6-12+. You can find more information and register here! Camp Willow Springs has an upcoming Father/Son Retreat for fathers and sons in grades 1-6. You can find more information and register here!
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MEET OUR LEGACY RETREAT SPEAKER: TARA FURMAN
The Mother/Daughter Legacy Retreat is October 4-6, 2019. Register online today! Tara Furman founded Knowing God Ministries (KGM) in 2007. A dynamic leader who inspires women to make a difference, Tara has spent more than a decade speaking to women of all ages and across denominations. As KGM’s President, she also helps set vision for the nonprofit’s monthly luncheons as well as its annual women’s conference and mother/daughter retreat. Tara has self-published multiple prayer journals and Bible studies in addition to a book on marriage entitled “The 7 Day Challenge.” Before founding KGM, she spent 12 years involved in the international organization of Bible Study Fellowship. An engaging and relevant…