Connecting God, Nature and Life Through a Campaign for Camp! 

Camp Wyoming is at an exciting place in its history. Over 47 years ago the camp opened the front gate to all who needed rest, reflection, and reconnection. The priority then is the same today: to provide a safe place where we can meet with nature and each other, and we can expand our relationship with Jesus Christ. 

What will be the future of Camp Wyoming? The future holds new ways of experiencing the everlasting grace of God. This will be accomplished through construction, renovation, and expansion at Camp Wyoming through a Campaign goal of $800,000.  We will run the Campaign this Spring and continue until the Fall season. 

How will these goals be accomplished? First, through construction. The largest need of Camp Wyoming is growing our facilities through a High Ropes Course and Climbing Tower, a Health Center, a rustic camp Bath House, and new office facility.

In addition, renovation of current facilities and property will provide a safe and comfortable environment for both summer programming and year-round retreats. Projects include repairs to the Owl’s Nest Retreat Center, the Deer Center, the swimming pool, the Retreat Lodges, and the Labyrinth.

The third area of the campaign focuses on expansion of the Camp’s Endowment and resources available to campers and guests. By building the Endowment Fund, the future becomes more secure for Camp Wyoming. Items include a maintenance truck, multi-purpose minivan, tools and equipment. Bridge loans and other contingencies have also been planned for.

Finally, in order for the campaign to be successful, a consultant, Timothy Coffey, from Coffey and Associates, Inc. worked closely with the Camp Wyoming Board of Directors and Campaign Team to insure a clear, realistic and well communicated campaign.

Why do we need a Capital Campaign? Over the decades so many children, teens and adults have experienced the grace and love of God at Camp Wyoming. This capital campaign is about building the future of Camp Wyoming. As the Board of Directors, we are honored to participate in this process of prayer, faithfulness, commitment and action. We humbly ask for your prayerful consideration and faithful giving.

 Capital Campaign Update ~ February 2007 ~

We continue to visit with churches, groups, corporations and individuals to seek financial support towards our goal of $800,000.  To date, we have received pledges in the amount of $325,000.  Many churches within the Presbytery of East Iowa and John Knox Presbytery are finalizing their plans to pledge support over the next three years.  We hope these pledges will help us meet the goal.

We are excited about how the Campaign is going and learning about the long-term connection with specific families and churches.  It is obvious that people are interested in investing in the ministry and future of Camp Wyoming.  We would also like to take the opportunity to thank every volunteer who has helped in developing the Campaign plan and visiting with people about the Campaign.  We appreciate your time, effort and energy.  We are blessed to have you as part of our Camp family.

In an effort to update everyone on the Campaign plan, we have completed the following purchases and projects to date: 

This Spring, we plan to replace the mattresses in the Owl's Nest, replace the bathroom stalls in Hickory Lodge, Whippoorwill Lodge, and Deer Center, and then renovate our Swimming Pool.  As you can tell, we have worked to improve the experience for all summer camp and retreat group participants.