• Prayerline Update #1, 2011

    Dear Camp Willow Run family, Hello from Craig and Madi!  We are the Co-Head Counselors for the 2011 Camp Willow Run Summer Staff and we are so excited for this opportunity to share with you about the summer.  It is a blessing to have such a large group of friends connected with CWR to join alongside us in prayer for all that will happen here in the upcoming season. On May 19th, forty-one staffers representing twenty different colleges joined at camp for staff training.  The week provided valuable time for staff bonding and allowed for preparation for the summer as we participated in all the recreation activities, readied camp facilities,…

  • Some of the feedback from Legacy

    Boxcars “cozy and fun” “great accommodations” “how fun to sleep in a boxcar!” “Excellent—so clean and tidy” ********************************************** Food “Amazing food” “all meals awesome” “Double excellent” “food was good with more than enough!” “always great!” “loved the grill-out!” ********************************************** P&W music “What a blessing!” “loved it!  Thank you for great P&W.” “God gets the glory, but the team rocks!” “They WOW-d me!” “loved Jambo and Shoe-Bop” “cool music” “fun and worshipful” “very good and clearly singing for God” “We so appreciate the enthusiasm of the P&W team” ********************************************** Session 3 Speaker/Campfire “We loved how Mr. Brad’s story made Christ come alive!” “”Brad’s cool” “Very exciting and interesting.  Loved the “Sacagewen’s”…

  • Spring Mother-Daughter Legacy Retreat, 2011

    “The righteous ‘woman’ will flourish like the palm tree, ‘she’ will grow like a palm in Lebanon. PLANTED in the house of the Lord. ‘she’ will flourish (BE PRODUCTIVE) in the courts of our God. ‘she’ will still yield fruit in old age; ‘She’ shall be full of sap and very green, To declare that the Lord is upright; (PROSPEROUS) He is my Rock!  There is no unrighteousness in Him.” Psalm 92:  12-15 Our study in Judges 4-5 gave us insight into the life of Deborah (‘honey bee’).  We reflected on her life as a Wife, Mother, Prophetess, Judge, National Leader, Poetess, and Singer.  Her relationship with God was of…

  • Legacy Retreat Pictures Now Online

    The pictures from the 2011 Spring Legacy Retreat are now available for viewing online. You can view the pictures in the online gallery or download a compressed file of the images from the weekend. The pictures have also been uploaded to the CWR page on Facebook.

  • BUILD Pictures Online

    The pictures from the 2011 B*U*I*L*D Retreat are now available for viewing online. You can view the pictures in the online gallery or download a compressed file of the images from the weekend. The pictures have also been uploaded to the CWR page on Facebook.

  • Closing Thoughts from the 2011 B*U*I*L*D Retreat

    What a blessing for Camp Willow Run staff to serve over 220 boys and men for our 23rd annual B*U*I*L*D (father/son) Retreat last weekend. Despite a bit of bad weather, a great weekend was enjoyed by all. We praise God for His protection Saturday as some severe weather moved through our area. We appreciate all those who faithfully prayed for us this weekend. We did see God touch lives through the great teaching of God’s Word from Mike Avery and Brad Antill. Some of the favorite memories mentioned in the guest evaluations and comments…. the huge pin dodge game Saturday night, creating life maps, making smores at the outdoor chapel,…

  • BUILD Retreat this Weekend!

    The 2011 BUILD Father/Son Retreat begins tomorrow!  We anticipate a wonderful weekend with the those that are coming.  Sadly our waiting list is long and we are not able to accommodate all the registrations.  Please pray for a weekend of encouragement, fellowship, and nourishment for the families the men and boys that will be here.

  • Challenge Course Safety Certification

    Associate Director Jeremy Davis recently completed the Level II Full Challenge Course Practitioner Certification in compliance with the standards set forth by the Association for Challenge Course Technology (ACCT). This training, administered by Signature Research Inc, included facilitation and management practices, in addition to safety policies, on a wide range of challenge course elements. His certification demonstrates the commitment of Camp Willow Run to maintain a safe and enjoyable adventure recreation program while also staying current on industry standards and practices.