Footprints has changed lives around North Carolina for years, and Camp Rockfish is excited to be part of this great program’s next chapter. We know that youth groups do not need to cross the ocean to go on a true mission trip; their mission can begin in their backyard. The Footprints program is a short-term… [Continue Reading]
Join us at Camps Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee and Rockfish for our special Christmas programs. Each camp is offering holiday gatherings for groups – whether it’s folks from your church, your family or your workplace. Intergenerational groups are welcome! While each camp’s program is different, activities might include hayrides, campfires, games, crafts, and gathering together… [Continue Reading]
Since the loss of the Camp Don Lee pier during Hurricane Irene, many people have contacted us and said “I want to help rebuild the pier.” They have said, “When you get ready let me know how I can help.” We are ready! We need your help. Every person who has any interest in the… [Continue Reading]
Help send a kid to camp as you walk or run through four miles of rolling hills and hardwood forests on the Chestnut Ridge 4-mile trail run! Proceeds from the race, set for November 19, 2011, benefit the “Pass It On” Annual Fund which supports the camping ministry, enhances facilities and equipment, and helps send… [Continue Reading]
We still need more help at Camp Don Lee cleaning up from Hurricane Irene! This Saturday, September 10, we would love to have any and all volunteers to help us do more clean up! The main projects we need help with are: Log splitting Chain saw work cutting up downed trees Moving debris from around… [Continue Reading]
Saturday, Sept. 3 from 8:30am to 7:30pm. While the cross on the dock withstood Hurricane Irene, we have much to do to restore Camp Don Lee. The first phase of cleanup is set for this Saturday, Sept. 3. There will be opportunities for limb and debris pick up, lifting/finding sunfish and hobie hulls, tree clean-up… [Continue Reading]
A big thank you to everyone who supported our “Sweet Dreams” fundraising dinner on October 1. We are grateful for your continued support of NC UM Camp & Retreat Ministries.
Spring is in the air at Rockfish Camp and Retreat Center! With spring comes change, fresh flowers, and new beginnings. Sitting on the bridge overlooking the creek, we noticed a pair of geese tending to their new chicks. Watching these geese, we realized the amazing gift that God has given us as he tends to… [Continue Reading]
Summer camp is certainly filled with exciting adventures, fun-filled activities, and non-stop interactions. As fantastic as all of that is, that is not all there is to it. There is something more. Like the television commercial, this may be the part we want for the parents only. This is the part when we say “Don’t… [Continue Reading]
NC UM Camp & Retreat Ministries, Inc. is related by faith to the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church and is member of the NC Conference Board of Institutions.
Our camps are accredited by the American Camps Association.
