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Two are Better Than One
As I think back, it was about 14 months ago that we brought the first campers into the Pioneer group. They are the 4th group at Camp and currently consist of 8 boys. As I observe their campsite, a few things stand out to me: the new tents, the nicely raked trails, the...
The ABC’s of Camp
What are the ABC’s of Camp? The ABC’s of Camp are Clean Camper, Clean Tent, and Clean Campsite. Why do we do them? We do them because they are small things we can do to make us feel better about ourselves. If we start by doing...
How Camp Has Helped Me
Coming to Camp has affected my life in so many ways. One positive change I’ve made is being able to listen to arguments or fights and not feel like I have to join them. I also generally do life in a more honest way. The biggest thing that I’m working on now is how I...
The Trail Log
Spring is an amazing time around Camp! After a long, hard winter and burning up most of our firewood, warm weather is much appreciated. Making maple syrup is one thing we love doing at Camp every year. Although we didn’t receive as much sap this year, the groups still...
Our Boys Need Jesus!
Jesus had a heart for the hurting, the orphans, and the fatherless. He had a heart for those that came from hard places, the unlovable, the dirty and angry. Jesus loved them and I believe this is also the heart of Camp. We attempt to love the hurting, the orphaned,...
A Busy Summer at Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp
It has been a busy summer here at Ohio Wilderness Boys Camp, and we’ve had some exciting things happening! On June 10th, at the beginning of a new session, we were thrilled to welcome our newest group, the Pioneers. This has been a long-time dream for us, and now,...
Hear it from Campers and the Adventures on Trips
Day 3 – Almost Our First Layover (3/22/25) Today has been good! We canoed 7 miles—3 more than the 4 miles we had to do today—and man, I love being powerhouse (also known as the front of the canoe). We made it to a really nice campsite for our layover. How did our...
Hear it from a Family Worker
I would like to share a few things that keep us occupied. Family Workers listen, encourage, and give weekly reports to parents and families. We engage in phone calls with parents three to four times per session to guide and teach them. The phone call inquiries are...
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