Why Construct a Welcome Center?
The Needs:
- To increase safety and security for each camper by controlling access of vehicles and guests at camp.
- To create a welcoming environment for new camper families and guests to be introduced to the ministry.
- To bring our staff together in shared office spaces as they are currently in three different buildings.
- To provide seasonal staff housing for summer staff and weekend hosts.
Benefits on the main level:
- Staff offices and workspace in close proximity
- Efficient and attractive welcome area
- Meeting space for groups and conferences
- Restroom access for horse area
Benefits on the upper level:
- Director’s office with conference space
- Additional open office space
- Archives and storage
Benefits on the lower level
- Two hotel style rooms for seasonal staff housing
- Utility and storage space
- Laundry facilities
Fundraising and Timeline
Other Ways to Contribute
- Look over the project plan to see if you could offer services or a donation of materials instead of cash
- Sign shares of stock directly over to the camp
- Sell unused or unneeded items and contribute the proceeds , i.e. jewelry, collectables, antiques, etc.
- Share part of an inheritance
- Delay major purchases for a little while and contribute the amount you would have made on monthly payments.
Anticipated Timeline
- Oct 2022 – Capital Campaign Kickoff
- 2022-2023 – Planning, fundraising, permitting
- 2024 – Utility hub construction and site preparation
- Sept 2024 – Farmhouse Demolition
- Oct 2024 – Construction begins
- June 2025 – Building Complete
- August 2025 – Staff move into new offices