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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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Bring your church group to CWS Summer Camp!
Camp Willow Springs has availability for summer Church Camps during the weeks of July 29-August 1, August 2-8, & August 9-15, 2020. CWS will provide housing, meals, meeting space, and recreation. Your church would provide other areas of programming including worship/Bible study leaders and chaperones. Please contact Jeremy Davis at 252.586.0728 or [email protected] for more information.
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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…
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Fall Retreats & Super High Registration
As summer camps, mission trips, and various youth outings close out your summer, I am certain you are preparing fall programs for your students. Likewise we are preparing to complete our summer camps and transition into fall retreats. Please let us share about some exciting retreats that will take place at our Youth Camps For Christ, Inc. camps (Camp Willow Run & Camp Willow Springs) this fall. Camp Willow Run will host, staff, and lead two Fall Super High Retreats on November 1-3 and November 8-10. We provide everything, so all you do is bring your students and enjoy the weekend. Each retreat begins Friday evening and ends Sunday with…
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Super High & Children’s Retreat Pictures
Pictures from the recent CWS Children’s Retreat and CWR Spring Super High Retreat are now available online. You can check them out on the CWS and CWR Facebook pages!