After considering a few samples, a paint color has been decided and painting is now underway!
The ground around the dormitories is being graded so that it may then be seeded. Once this is complete exterior painting will begin.
The siding is now up on the dormitories and they are looking sharp!
We have had a great summer of showing the Camp Willow Springs site to visitors. On Saturdays, after the CWR closing program, a number of families have joined us at CWS to see the dormitory construction, learn more about the project, and enjoy a cup of cookie mush – a camper favorite.
The exterior siding has arrived and installation has begun.
Interior work has continued on the dormitories. Insulation is in place and OSB is being added to the walls.
As construction of the two dorms is underway, we also continue to actively seek funds for the completion of Phase One of Camp Willow Springs. We have received gifts, pledges, and in-kind services in the amount of $3.6m. Phase One construction will cost approximately $6 million. Please pray with us as we seek the funds for the dining hall. It will seat 300 people and will have a full commercial kitchen. The cost of the dining hall is approx. $1 million. The fundraising need for this building is a priority as it’s construction is vital to the opening of Camp Willow Springs.
It has been a busy week at the Camp Willow Springs site. The metal roofing for both dormitories is complete, the windows have been installed, and the electrical and HVAC contractors have begun their work. We will soon be ready for the siding and interior finish work. We are excited about the dormitory construction and we look forward to having camper families visit the CWS site this summer.
Progress has continued on the metal roofing. Today the concrete for the dormitory porches was poured. More updates soon!
Last Thursday, the metal roofing for the dormitories arrived and was unloaded. Heavy rains stayed south of us and allowed the crew to begin work on the roof. Progress has moved steadily along and has continued throughout the day today.
The trusses are installed and the OSB sheeting on the trusses has been completed. We are excited that the two dormitories are now ready for metal roofing! The roofing is scheduled to be delivered on Tuesday. The weather has been beautiful this week and much progress has been made with construction.
The roof trusses arrived on Monday. E. Carroll Mann Contractors immediately began putting them in place and were able to complete one dormitory. Rain delayed the progress yesterday. This morning, they are installing the trusses on the second dorm. It is exciting to see the buildings continue to grow!
The beautiful weather has allowed E. Carroll Mann Contractors to make noticeable progress on the construction of the two dormitories. The exterior and interior walls have been framed on one building. Framing is now underway on the second building. Each dormitory will be 2,100 square feet. It is exciting to see the dormitories take shape!
