• January 24th Summer Camp Registration Update

    Hello Camper Families! We are excited to open summer camp registration in one week! We have a new registration system and have created a registration guide to give you an overview of what to expect next Monday. A few reminders and pointers as you plan ahead: Registration opens Monday, January 31, 2022.             CWS campers in rising grades 3-6 will be able to register beginning at 10am. CWR campers in rising grades 10 through rising college freshman can access sessions and register at noon. CWR campers in rising grades 7-9 can access sessions and register at 2pm. Your child’s space in a session is not secured until the non-refundable $50…

  • YCFC End-of-Year Update

    As a ministry, we praise God for every opportunity to serve summer campers and retreat guests. The COVID-19 pandemic has been a reminder of how truly grateful we are for each of you. We received the following encouraging comments from camper evaluations: “We continue to be blessed by CWS and CWR! Thank you for persevering through some crazy months and working so hard to make this camp week possible. We are grateful for you all!” “This camp has always surpassed my expectations as a parent. Thank you so much for what you do for these children and the lives you touch. Our family and our community is a better place…

  • Fall 2021 Retreats

    Dear camper families, We are excited to share our Fall 2021 camp-sponsored retreats with you. Registration is now available on our camp websites for the following retreats: Camp Willow Springs Father Son retreat for sons in grades 1-6 – September 24-26, 2021 Camp Willow Springs Mother Daughter retreat for daughters in grades 1-6 – October 8-10, 2021 Camp Willow Run Mother Daughter retreat for daughters in grades 6-12 – October 1-3, 2021 Also, please see the brochure below for more information on our 2021 CWR Fall Super High retreats for church youth groups. These retreat weekends are November 5-7 and November 12-14. We have enjoyed a wonderful, safe summer of…

  • December Update

    A Word from our Executive Director A painted ceramic tile made by our son, Thad, when he was in the 3rd grade has become the centerpiece of the fall decorations in our home. Thad is now 14 years old and in the 8th grade, but his tile (pictured) is a timeless treasure to us. Thad painted this fall scene and listed that he was thankful for God, Jesus, CWS, CWR, family, sports, and even Batman! What a sincere and simple reminder of giving thanks.   At CWS and CWR, we are thankful for summer campers and retreat guests. We are grateful for opportunities to share the Gospel and serve others.…

  • 2021 YCFC Retreat Calendar

    Check out the 2021 Youth Camps For Christ | Camp Willow Springs & Camp Willow Run retreats! You can find more information on the corresponding retreat page: CWS Mother & Daughter Retreats CWS Father & Son Retreat CWS Children’s Retreat CWR Mother & Daughter Retreat CWR Father & Son Retreat CWR Youth Super High Retreats

  • A Camp Need and a Request for Support

    Hello Camp Family: Thank you for your support of this ministry through the years by attending summer camp or a retreat, serving on summer staff, or giving financially. This year has been unlike any year we have ever experienced both in our personal lives and in the life of camp. The COVID-19 pandemic has substantially impacted camp and we want to share our need with you. This year, we will have a budget shortfall as our operating revenues will be down 62%. This is a result of the spring retreat season being canceled due to COVID-19. Summer camp, which is our primary source of revenue, operated at less than 50%…

  • COVID-19: May 1 Update

    Hello Camp Families, We continue to closely monitor the COVID-19 situation as it relates to summer camp at Camp Willow Springs & Camp Willow Run. North Carolina is currently under a stay at home order through May 8. Our governor has given a 3-phase plan to reopen North Carolina and will be giving an update on the timeline of this plan within the next week. Included in the update will be possible guidelines for summer camps and further information on group size limits. Thank you for your patience as we gather more information and seek to make well-informed decisions. While it is likely that we will need to cancel at…

  • Summer Camp Update

    We continue to monitor the COVID-19 situation as it relates to summer camp at Camp Willow Springs & Camp Willow Run. Our first summer sessions are 9-weeks away and at this time we are prayerful and hopeful that summer camp will be able to continue as planned. The health and safety of our campers, guests, and staff are of utmost importance to us. We recognize that there may need to be adjustments to our summer camp schedule. As a result, the final payment due date for summer camp will be changed from May 1 to June 1.   Thank you for your patience as we monitor this situation. We will…