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Keep the Campfires Burning

As we approach the end of 2024, Camp Victory has two specific praises and two prayer requests:

Praises:

1. Six years ago, the CV board made debt reduction the highest strategic goal. In 2018 the camp’s debt reached $2.8 million.  Through the generosity of many donors, we are within $42,000 of paying off all debt.
2. This summer we registered over 1,200 kids and inspired over 80 summer staff in their walk with Jesus Christ. We will have served and encouraged 4,166 retreat guests and served 22,068 meals in 2024.

• Quotes from campers & staff:
  • “When she came back to camp a second week, I asked her if she ever opened up the Bible that I gave her last week and she said yes, every day.”
  • “I made friends and learned a lot more about God.”
  • “I’ve learned that we really can’t save ourselves, we need God”
  • “I’ve learned that we aren’t just forgiven because we are a Christian, but we have to ask God for forgiveness of our sins.”

Prayer Requests:

1. Camp is struggling to reach its 2024 retreat income budget goals. This has created a forecasted short fall of $50,000 by December 31, 2024.
2. We began accepting 2025 summer staff applications on October 10, and though we have 31 applications, we need to hire 80+ staff for summer 2025. Our biggest struggle is finding cooks, bus drivers and specialized program support staff.

Please take time this end of year to both pray for Camp Victory and consider making a financial contribution to either the general fund or the debt reduction program.

Please help us keep the campfires burning.

David W. Nelson
Executive Director

Memorial Giving:

• In Name of (a loved one or friend)
  • Camp Victory accepts gifts in memory of a loved one or friend. Gifts are acknowledged when the receipt family is identified.   Memorial gifts help keep the campfires going either through donating for a camper scholarship or to the greatest need.  To make a gift, simply click the link below and complete the donation form.
• Bosshardt Honor Park Campaign
  • Camp Victory is honoring the memory of Earl Bosshardt with the addition of a pavilion within the Honor Park. Earl Bosshardt passed away on October 18, 2022.  Earl has been serving the Lord faithfully for 25 years at Camp Victory helping to reach thousands of campers with the Good News of Jesus Christ.  The total project cost is $35,000.  To contribute simply click the link below in honor of Earl.

Camper Scholarships:

• Many families cannot afford the cost of summer camp. With help from people like you, camp raises scholarship support for these campers. Gifts to the camper scholarship campaign and three special events each year raise approximately $70,000 providing 200 campers some form of financial assistance.   If you would like to send a child to camp, or become an event sponsor, simply click the link below to make a donation to the camper scholarship campaign or complete the sponsorship form.   Thank you for making a difference in the life of a camper.

Capital Needs:

• Camp Victory’s physical plant is beautiful. God has certainly blessed the camp through the incredible support of so many people.  Taking care of the camp takes planning, coordination, and constant maintenance.  Each year specific projects are identified that needs to be updated and replaced so the camp operates smoothly.
  • In 2024 there are four projects for consideration.  If you would like to donate toward either of these needs, please click the link below or contact David Nelson to get more information.
    • Completion of the program closet (winterization and shelving project) – $5,000
    • Replace 20-year-old kitchen tile flooring that lived through the 2010 flood in the directors’ house – $10,000
    • Awning cover on the backside of the recreation hall for the pedal carts to keep them safe and protected – $3,000
    • Remodel the health center and craft hall – $20,000