In upstate NY's gorgeous Adirondack Mountains, Raquette Lake Camps are as good as it gets! A professional staff of experienced adults direct every activity and campers not only learn ...

The Children's Aid Society was founded in 1853 by Charles Loring Brace and a group of social reformers at a time when orphan asylums and almshouses were the only "social services" available for poor and homeless children. ...

St. Lawrence University offered a wide variety of summer sports camps on a national scale for decades. These camps provide a fun safe environment for its participants to improve their athletic abilities. ...

It's founder, Mr. S. Lynn Rhorer (Photo on left), established the first observatory with his 5" Clark refractor at the Royal Palm Hotel & Park near the Miami River. He attracted a growing group of amateur astronomers who offered free viewing and instruction to the public. ...

In January of 1957, the Conservative Mennonite Board of Missions and Charities (now known as Rosedale Mennonite Missions) purchased what we now call Bethel Camp. The property was purchased for $30,000 from the Bethel Children's Home and consisted of approximately 300 acres and a number of buildings. ...

nternational exchange and cultural understanding are central to success in today's challenging world. Study abroad facilitates interaction among people of different customs, values, and beliefs, and encourages participants to challenge their own assumptions and biases. This in turn creates better citizens and more informed decision makers. ...

The Flying G Ranch is a non-profit ministry devoted to helping adults and
children develop character and life skills in a wholesome Christian ranch
environment.This unique horse facility offers many exciting adventures! The Ranch is
operated by Claudia "Sprite" Gaughan who is a certified riding instructor and
trainer. ...

The Salvation Army set foot in Portland in the fall of 1886, just six years after eight Salvationists landed in New York City. When Captain Mary Stillwell came to Portland, she found saloons lining Union Avenue, filled with rough characters that wanted nothing to do with The Salvation Army. Nevertheless, the 26-year-old captain plunged into her work with fortitude, holding The Army's first open-air preaching and singing services on Oct. 3, 1886, at Southwest Fifth and Burnside streets. ...

Countless souls have been saved, amazing blessings and tremendous testimonies abound from the past 40+ years of ministry at Hiawatha Youth Camp. During those years, HYC has been blessed to be led by the same Director - Rev. Billy Walker. ...

The first Wisconsin/Northern Michigan District camp meeting was held in 1934 at Camp Byron in Byron, Wisconsin. These rented facilities registered the presence of God for the many years that they served our District. In 1944 a 200-acre farm located five miles south of Waupaca on County Trunk E was purchased. ...