Nestled deep in the Ozark Hills near Windyville, MO, just over the Dallas County lines, lies a 40-acre church camp, Camp Aurora. Just the name, Camp Aurora, tugs at nostalgic child-hood memories of individuals scattered all across the state of Missouri.

Bought for back taxes, back in 1936, Camp Aurora was named for a Congregational Church, which burned in Aurora, MO. The congregation did not rebuild and gave what monies they had left to a regional committee that then used the funds to purchase the camp property. Originally designed as a pastor's retreat, it soon became a residence camp for campers of all ages, serving outdoor ministry needs.