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Help Rebuild the Pier at Don Lee

Help Rebuild Don Lee Pier

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]

The First Sail

Sailing at Don Lee

I can still remember the first day I spent at Don Lee. I had brought a youth group in for a retreat, and we had arrived on a Friday evening, and because it had been a school day, it had been a long day. We got in late that night and after a few activities… [Continue Reading]

One Essential Ministry, Three Amazing Locations

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Focused on one essential ministry, NC UM Camp and Retreat Ministries, Inc. oversees three amazing locations in God’s great outdoors. Located throughout the North Carolina Annual Conference, Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee, and Rockfish offer a variety of programs for all ages.

Our Camp and Retreat Centers

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NC UM Camp & Retreat Ministries, Inc.

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The NC United Methodist Camp & Retreat Ministries, Inc. is a non-profit, 501(c)(3) tax exempt corporation chartered in 1992 to own and operate camp and retreat centers formerly owned by the North Carolina Annual Conference of The United Methodist Church. Currently, the corporation oversees the operations of three camp sites: Chestnut Ridge, Don Lee, and… [Continue Reading]

A Vital Connection

A Vital Connection

By Ben Williams, pastor at St. Marks UMC, Raleigh I remember that my parents thought it was a great idea. I also remember thinking quite the opposite. I was seven years old and fresh out of first grade. I was ready for a summer filled with bike rides, trips to the pool and a week… [Continue Reading]