CCCA Indiana

07/30/2026

Another documented reason for the value of camp. Long term exposure to an outdoor environment builds a healthy immune system.

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07/16/2026

Hip Hip Hooray!!!

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Christian Youth and Children’s Camps remain one of the most effective environments for evangelism and spiritual growth, because they provide something that is increasingly rare in today’s world: uninterrupted time with the Lord, Christian community, and God’s Word being proclaimed daily.

Here are 10 reasons why they should be supported, and how they continue to make a lasting impact:

1. Students are removed from everyday distractions.

Away from phones, social media, sports, and school pressures, students are often more attentive to hearing God’s voice (Mark 1:35).

2. Extended exposure to God’s Word.

Instead of hearing one sermon a week, students spend several days immersed in biblical teaching, worship, prayer, and Scripture.

3. The Holy Spirit often uses concentrated time.

Throughout Scripture, God frequently worked during seasons of retreat and focused encounters (Moses on Sinai, Elijah at Horeb, Jesus in the wilderness, the disciples with Jesus).

4. Relationships are deepened.

Shared experiences create authentic friendships that encourage faith long after camp ends (Hebrews 10:24–25).

5. Life-changing decisions happen.

Many people can point to camp as the place where they trusted Christ, surrendered to ministry, repented of sin, or recommitted their lives to following Jesus.

6. It creates space for honest conversations.

Students often open up about struggles, doubts, addictions, and hurts in ways they never would in a one-hour weekly gathering.

7. Worship becomes more than a routine.

Without the rush of everyday life, students often engage in worship with greater focus and sincerity.

8. Students encounter faithful adults.

Camp exposes them to pastors, speakers, counselors, and volunteers who model what it looks like to follow Jesus faithfully.

9. It interrupts unhealthy patterns.

Sometimes a change of environment is exactly what God uses to break destructive habits and begin new ones (Romans 12:2).

10. Camp is a catalyst, not the finish line.

The goal isn’t emotional experiences; it’s launching students into lifelong discipleship through the local church. Camp works best when it’s connected to ongoing discipleship before and after the event.

Christian Camp doesn’t replace the ministry of the local church—it amplifies it by creating an environment where students can hear the gospel clearly, respond wholeheartedly, and return home ready to grow as disciples of Jesus.

06/18/2026

Rough day for Indiana camps.
Anyone else get hit hard?

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06/17/2026

Indianas Camps . . . Tough Decisions!
Be safe. Be Courageous.

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After much prayerful consideration, talking with the Board and Staff and having a discussion with the Warren County Emergency Management Agency we have made the difficult, but we feel necessary decision to end both Wilderness Camp & Main Camp Sessions early to get the kids home and to safety before the weather begins.
All campers will need to be picked up from 12-1pm tomorrow June 17th. We sent emails out to all parents who registered your campers with pick-up instructions.
This decision was not made lightly; we will always err on the side of camp safety.
Tonight, your campers will enjoy worship and normal activities and then we will inform them tomorrow at breakfast.
If you have any questions, you can email Gary Baker, Executive Director at [email protected]
Thank you for your understanding and patience as these decisions are being made.

04/09/2026

Thank you Lilly Endowment for funding large initiative capital projects for many youth camps in Indiana.

Here is the Press Release from Quaker Haven Camp, Syracuse, IN

Exciting news!

The Quaker Haven Foundation has received a $3 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps. With the grant, Quaker Haven will further its mission to serve young people and others through the Friends movement and the wider body of Jesus Christ by building a new dining hall and welcome center.

Click the link below to read the full article on our website. You’ll find it on the home page under “The Latest At QHC.”
https://www.quakerhaven.com/

04/08/2026

Thank you Lilly Endowment for funding large initiative capital projects for many youth camps in Indiana.

Here is the Press Release from Prairie Camp, Goshen, IN

04/08/2026

Thank you Lilly Endowment for funding large initiative capital projects for many youth camps in Indiana.

Here is the Press Release from Hanging Rock Christian Camp, West Lebanon, IN

Hanging Rock Christian Camp Announces Transformation Initiative Following Major Grants from Lilly Endowment Inc.

Hanging Rock Christian Camp is thrilled to announce a historic season of growth and blessing. Through a series of competitive grants from Indianapolis-based Lilly Endowment Inc., the camp has been awarded over $2.6 million in funding and matching opportunities to revitalize its facilities and expand its reach to Indiana youth.

The funding represents a culmination of a vision that began with a five-year master plan developed alongside consultant Randy Pim. What started as a strategic roadmap that has now become a reality through three distinct phases of support from the Lilly Endowment:

• Infrastructure Support: An initial $150,000 grant for a comprehensive infrastructure study.
• Implementation Grant: A $1.5 million award to execute large-scale capital projects identified in the study.
• Matching Challenge: A $1 million matching donation for Phase 3 of the Grant Cycle, providing a powerful incentive for community investment.
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We had no clue that as we were putting together our five-year plan, the Lord was working behind the scenes to provide the funds to accomplish these goals. Our vision is to make Hanging Rock a true place of renewal, connection, and growth.”

Expanding Capacity and Enhancing Experience
This campaign will allow Hanging Rock to add 74 new beds across four new cabins, bringing the total camp capacity to 325. Beyond housing, the grants will fund critical infrastructure and recreational improvements, including:

• Upgrades to the waste treatment plant and kitchen facilities.
• Construction of a new shop and administrative office.
• A new first aid station (remodeled from the current office).
• Water access at the wilderness camp and expansion of parking.
• Pool enhancements, including a new slide, improved filter system, and a renovated bathhouse.

While some projects will be visible to campers this year, the full scope of the master plan is slated for completion over the next five years. The latest grant is one of 40 implementation grants awarded through the Lilly Endowment’s Capital Projects Initiative for Residential Youth Camp, which aims initiative to help Indiana residential youth camps improve programming through enhanced facilities.

Hanging Rock Christian Camp is dedicated to building a thriving Christian community where guests experience rest, renewal, and a deepening relationship with God and others. Through continued investment in hospitality and programs, the camp meets the evolving needs of a growing ministry.

About Lilly Endowment Inc.
Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly, Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education, and religion.

For more information regarding these projects or to learn how to contribute to the matching grant, please contact:
Gary Baker
[email protected]

04/03/2026

Thank you Lilly Endowment for funding large initiative capital projects for many youth camps in Indiana.

Here is the Press Release from Fairmont Wesleyan Camp. Fairmont, Indiana

Exciting news for Fairmount Camp on this Good Friday.
(see press release below)

Fairmount Camp Receives Implementation Grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to Transform Residential Youth Facilities
FAIRMOUNT, IN — Fairmount Camp has received a grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. through its Capital Project Initiative for Residential Youth Camps. This funding will support "Phase 3" of a comprehensive capital improvement plan designed to modernize aging infrastructure and expand the camp’s capacity to serve youth year-round.
The grant will fund several high-impact projects, including the construction of an 11,700-square-foot multi-purpose Recreation Center featuring a full gymnasium and classrooms, and a new Lodge/Retreat Center designed for year-round residency. Additionally, the funds will support critical infrastructure upgrades such as complete electrical rewiring of five buildings, a modernized sewer and water system, and the renovation of the West Playground to meet full ADA accessibility and safety standards.
These improvements directly align with Fairmount Camp’s mission to provide a refuge from daily distractions and create life-changing encounters that strengthen families and the community. By winterizing facilities and upgrading utilities, the camp will transition from a seasonal five-month operation to a year-round destination, significantly increasing its ability to serve vulnerable and underserved youth, including those in foster care.
"We believe that the completion of these projects will serve our mission for generations to come," said the Fairmount Camp Board. "This modernization ensures a safe, inclusive, and high-quality environment where youth can thrive in every season".
The grant is one of 40 implementation grants being awarded through Phase 3 of the Lilly Endowment initiative. The initiative aims to help Indiana residential youth camps improve the overall camp experience and outcomes for youth through new, enhanced, and expanded facilities integral to quality programming.
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About Fairmount Camp Located on 20+ acres in Fairmount, Indiana, Fairmount Camp has served families for over 126 years. Originally the site of Fairmount Bible College, the camp is now a Crossroads District affiliate corporation that hosts weeklong summer camps, family camps, and specialized retreats for youth of all denominations. With approximately 100 structures, the camp provides a multi-generational camping experience focused on spiritual, emotional, and social growth.

About Lilly Endowment Inc. Lilly Endowment Inc. is an Indianapolis-based private foundation created in 1937 by J.K. Lilly, Sr. and his sons Eli and J.K. Jr. through gifts of stock in their pharmaceutical business, Eli Lilly and Company. Although the gifts of stock remain a financial bedrock of the Endowment, it is a separate entity from the company, with a distinct governing board, staff and location. In keeping with the founders’ wishes, the Endowment supports the causes of community development, education and religion.