In the sunny, laid-back state of Florida, where palm trees swayed lazily and dolphins arced joyfully from the turquoise waters, there was a boisterous bunch of kids known as the Florida Woodpeckers. Oh, don't be mistaken, they didn't peck at trees like the birds! They were called the Woodpeckers because of their immense love for woodworking. There was Timmy Two-Toes, a boy with two left feet but magical hands that could transform a block of wood into a beautiful sailboat. Then there was Susie Saws-a-lot, a girl whose sawing skills were so fast, it was believed she had eight arms like an octopus. And let's not forget the group's mysteriously cool leader, Wood Wizard Wally. Wally had a beard of wood shavings and a hat made from the bark of the Magical Mahogany tree. He could summon wooden dragons, that he swore were friendly, out of mere wooden planks. These woodworking whizz-kids could often be found in their mighty workshop, a place filled with the rich, earthy smell of timber. Their laughter echoed through the swampy marshes as they sawed, chiseled, and sanded, creating unbelievable masterpieces from the simplest chunks of wood. Amidst the sounds of hammers clinking and saws tearing through wood, they unraveled the mystical stories concealed within each piece of timber. So, dear reader, if you're ever in Florida and you spot a wooden dolphin leaping over a wooden sun, or a wooden alligator grinning on a porch, you'll know the Florida Woodpeckers are not too far away, creating their magical, wooden world.
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For over 50 years, Frontier Camp has been dedicated to making disciples of Jesus by sharing God’s Word amidst the beauty of His creation. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve been licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and are proudly accredited by the American Camping Association. We’re also a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association. Our mission is to use Christian camping and outdoor recreation as a means to support local churches in fulfilling the Great Commission—evangelizing people of all ages and discipling believers toward deeper maturity in Christ. Frontier Camp offers a dual ministry: during the summer, we host a 10-week youth camp, and throughout the rest of the year, we serve as a retreat facility for churches and like-minded religious organizations. Whether through summer camps or retreats, our goal remains the same: to expose people to Christ and encourage their spiritual growth through His Word and by reflecting His character in everything we do. While we provide top-notch recreation and exciting programming, the heart of our camp is the spiritual impact, rooted in the truth of God’s inerrant Word.
Welcome to Rotary Youth Camp! At Rotary Youth Camp, we believe that everyone should have the opportunity to enjoy the outdoors and experience the joys of summer camp. We serve youth with physical, emotional, sensory, and mild mental disabilities, such as Cerebral Palsy, Spina Bifuda, Amputees and Limb deformities, ADD/ADHD, Aspergers, Autism Spectrum, Intellectual disabilities, Blind/Visually Impaired, Deaf/Hard of Hearing, and Diabetes. We group campers by age, rather than by disability, so that everyone can learn and grow together. Our staff are highly trained and come from diverse backgrounds. We strive to ensure that our campers can take part in activities that will help them develop their skills, and we are proud to see many of our campers become staff and leaders in the camp. We do our utmost to ensure that everyone can have a safe and enjoyable time at Rotary Youth Camp.