• Brenda’s #myCWRstory

    Note: Brenda worked on summer staff in 1975.  I worked at Camp Willow Run the summer that Mr. Mangum [co-founder & director] died. I didn’t know how ill he was or even had an inkling that he would be gone so soon after my interview. I just felt privileged to have been given the opportunity to work there, the summer following my freshman year at UNC, as I had then only recently committed my life to God. The first job given me at camp was working as a cook under Mary Sue in the kitchen, a job that I embraced and loved and which sparked a life-long passion for serving…

  • YCFC Logo Contest Winner!

    We are thrilled with our new YCFC logo! After 50 years it was time for Youth Camps For Christ to have its own logo. If you haven’t already, follow YCFC on Facebook!

  • Meet our 2018 BUILD Speaker!

    Matt Windley is a graduate of UNC-Greensboro and Southeastern Baptist Theological Seminary. He serves as Pastor of The Bridge Community Church in Morrisville, NC. He is on the Board of Directors for Open Arms Worldwide, which is a missions agency focused on partnering with local churches to reach at-risk children in their communities. Matt and Cheri met at Camp Willow Run while on summer staff in 2003. They have four children and the entire family loves spending time together at the ballpark. Matt has spoken at Willow Run many times and is excited to return this year for the B*U*I*L*D Retreat.

  • YCFC Logo Contest

    We currently have a logo design contest underway for a new Youth Camps For Christ, Inc. logo. If you would like to submit an entry, you can do so at hatchwise.com/logo-design-for-YouthCampsForChristIncorYCFC-989994-entries. Youth Camps For Christ owns and operates Camp Willow Run and Camp Willow Springs. We are excited that YCFC is celebrating 50 years of camp ministry this year!