Christian Camp & Retreat
It is with sadness and joy that we witnessed the home going of our beloved friend, Mr. Joe Anderson Jr. Mr. Joe loved Jesus and loved those that Jesus loved. He was a generous visionary that invested greatly into the Kingdom and his reward will be great I heaven. We are thankful beyond words for the example and the legacy that he has left behind and the many thousands that have come to Christ along with the many thousands that will come to Christ in the future because of th obedience of Joe Anderson. At the funeral service, there were people from all walks of life in attendance, from the common man with sweat on his brow to dignitaries like Florida’s Governor Rick Scott. It was incredible to witness all the people that Mr. Joe impacted from all over the world. His generosity and compassion not only reaches around the world, but across the street. It is humbling and challenging to see what a difference can be made and how far one man can go, with the Spirit of God in his sails. Mr. Joe’s shoes will be difficult to fill but we believe that God will raise up men, women, family and friends, and that hundreds, maybe thousands will fill his shoes to reach our world for Christ. I may be that one of those orphaned or foster care kids that he sponsored will be the next ‘Mr. Joe’ in impact our world for Jesus.
William Bloodworth
Cindy Bloodworth
Heidi Bloodworth
Joe Anderson
Skipper Jones
Shelby Hornsby
-Mission Team-
“Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord Kevin Hornsby God, my God, will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord. “ 1 Chronicles 28:20
Alex Brown
Faith Bloodworth
Daniel and Trigger
Gabe Villali
Emma Davoll
Jesse Correll
Josh Carter
Adam Bloodworth
Ginny Keith
Emory Philman
Darren Buckner
RV Brown
Dustin Martin
DJ Monty
The 2016 Summer Camp program at Camp Anderson proved to be an incredible experience that was amazing to see. The presence of God was evident to everyone and many young people that had never experienced God were moved to revival. We witnessed as 549 young people gave their lives to Jesus Christ during the 9 weeks of camp and many more that were Christians surrendered to walk with Him.
Contact William Bloodworth Camp Director 770-598-6896 wbloodworth@campanderson.org
Spons A‘ t Risk’ Kids f $75 ea. Week end outreach camps for orphanage and foster care kids. Sponsor a camper or volunteer and come make a di erence! see web page for each event at www.campanderson.org Christmas can be one of the most traumatic times of the year for a young person that Christmas at Camp does not have a loving family experience. Anderson DCF and Weekend Camp This is a family style camp complete with Sheriff’s Ranch Family personalized gi s, stockings and family Jan. 14-16, 2017 Christmas meal. You can show a traumatized Dec. 28-30, 2016 r young person the true meaning of Christmas Trigge Click here for Camper with your sponsorship or gi purchase. and Adult Registration Click Here! *FBCH Students and Adults Only*
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Camp of Champions is an annual camp specifically for the orphanage and foster care kids of the Florida Baptist Children’s Homes statewide. Camp Anderson underwrites the cost of this event and solicits sponsorships from churches, businesses and individuals to sponsor approx. 125 people x $75 ea. or a total of $9,375 Sponsor a child today at www.campanderson.org
Weekend Camp Jan. 14-16, 2017
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DCF Kayak Excursion Weekend Campout Feb. 3-5, 2017 Click here for Camper and Adult Registration
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We have partnered with Ronnie and Janet McCadoo and other professional and Colleget basketball players to provide a educational and competitive week end basketball camp that is sure to be a slam dunk! These ‘at risk’ young people drawn in with the passion of their sport and are mentored and loved by positive roll models that are able speak into their lives. This camp will have approx. 125 campers x $75 ea. totaling $9,375 You can also go on line to purchase a autographed basketball for a kid by James Michael Macadoo of the Golden State Warriers for $10 www.campanderson.org
Suwannee Wilderness Adventure is a small wilderness kayaking and camping excursion for young men that is designed to provide the desparately needed ‘fatherly influence’ that at risk male teens need. You can be a ‘father to the fatherless’ by sponsoring a young man for $75 or you can volunteer to ‘rough it’ for a week end and make a real di erence in a young mans life! www.campanderson.org to sponsor or volunteer
Weekend Camp Jan. 14-16, 2017
DCF Music Camp May 12-14, 2017 Click here for Camper and Adult Registration
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DCF Basketball Camp April 7-9, 2017 Click here for Camper and Adult Registration
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Rock the River Music Camp is a ‘fine arts’ type music camp to discover and develop the God given musical talent of at risk young people that are o en overlooked. This camp is designed to be an anual culmination of a larger statewide DCF music program. We are seeking every opportunity to be the loving mentors that God has called us to be. Join us by sponsoring a kid for $75 or volunteering www.campanderson.org
Sign up f a Weekend Retreat f $69 Week end and week long camps and retreats for every age group. see web page for each event at www.campanderson.org Man Up! is a week end camp to challenge men to be all that God has made them to be and to promote father son relationships that are desperately needed. Great speakers, excellent music, fishing, projectiles, gun power and bacon! Can it get any better than that? $69 or $49 per person. See details and register at www.campanderson.org
Windfire! is a Ladies week end retreat with a passion to see ladies have true revival and to be encouraged and empowered by the Spirit of God! If we reach the ladies, we will reach the home. If we reach the home, we will reach the world! $69 or $49 per person. See details and register at: www.campanderson.org
Ignite Rumble in the Jungle is a week long camp to challenge young people to be all that God has made them to be and to promote and authentic relationship with Jesus Christ. Great speakers, excellent live music and epic activities ....Can it get any better than that? $199 per person. See details and register at: www.campanderson.org
College and Career May 12-14, 2017 Click Here!
Rumble in the Jungle
‘Ignite’ is social College and Career week end event with a laser focus on igniting a passionate, sold out relationship with Jesus Christ. Great speakers, excellent live music, incredible activities, starbucks co ee and great opportunity to meet new friends. $69 or $49 per person. See details and register at www.campanderson.org
Spring Break Teen Retreat March 20-24, 2017 Click Here!
-SpeakersKevin Hornsby is the Camp Pastor for Camp Anderson. Kevin has been a Youth Evangelist and Student Pastor for 28 years and has been serving as Campus Pastor for Eagle’s Landing Christian Academy for the past six years. Kevin is passionate about reaching the next generation through powerful, practical, evangelistic messages that are full of vivid illustrations. Kevin is especially gifted at connecting with young people and is very relational and connected to this generation. God has used Pastor Kevin to lead more young people to Christ than any other speaker at Camp Anderson, and his connection and influence with young people and adults across the Southeast is unprecedented. RV Brown is one of the most powerful preachers in the country. He has preached in 48 states and 43 countries including stadium events with the Billy Graham Evangelistic Association. RV is the president of Outreach to America’s Youth (OTAY), in the FCA Hall of Champions, previous chaplain for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, mentor to professional ball players, an accomplished author, and a powerful man of God! RV connects with young people and inspires men to be Godly examples. RV Brown is passionate and powerful.... if you book him for your next retreat or youth event, then be prepared to ‘buckle your seat belt’! Alex Brown is the Pastor of Life Revolution Church in the south suburbs of Atlanta, Georgia. Alex is the nephew of RV Brown and has been in ministry as a disciple and preaching partner for many years. What really sets Alex apart from others is the way that he connects with young people. His loving, gentle spirit coupled with his incredible speaking abilities make him a favorite at Camp Anderson. Alex is very relational and current with the issues and perspectives of young people in today’s culture and God uses him greatly to bring Biblical truth into their lives. Kenny Dallas brings a lot to the table as one of Camp Anderson’s retreat speakers. He is a dedicated husband and father of six children. He has been a high school football coach, teacher and minister of the Gospel for the last 19 years. As a football coach, Kenny has led his teams to numerous championships and has a long list of awards including Associated Press Coach of the Year in Georgia. Kenny’s true passion is leading students to an authentic relationship with Jesus Christ! Kenny is also the Director of the Student Leadership Academy, is a teacher of Comparative Worldview/Apologetics and founder of “Operation M-46”, which is a ministry to fathers to fight for the hearts of their children. Kenny’s energetic style is sure to be a favorite with your group!
...they did not cease teaching and preaching Jesus as the Christ. Acts 5: 42
Left to Right: Governor-Rick Scott, Camp Director-William Bloodworth, Sec. Juvenile Justice-Christina Daly, Sec. DCF-Mike Carroll, Pat Smith DCF
In 2015 The Governor of Florida, Rick Scott presented the ‘Champions of Hope’ award to Camp Anderson for its work with ‘At Risk’ students. This recognition has highlighted an unprecedented cooperation between a faith based camp and the State of Florida. We have an incredible opportunity to reach thousands of ‘at risk’ students and we are seeking partners in this endeavor. We are reaching out to businesses, churches and individuals in the Southeast to help us sponsor as many of these young people as we possibly can. You can sponsor an ‘At Risk’ unreached child for $175 by clicking the link below: https://newpath.formstack.com/forms/2016campanderson_donation
or you can make out a check to ‘Camp Anderson’ and designate it to ‘Masterpiece Initiative’ and mail it to: Camp Anderson 536 NE 168th Ave. Old Town FL 32680 Contact: William Bloodworth Camp Director 770-598-6896 wbloodworth@campanderson.org
God has shown me how to forgive. He has shown me that He knows what I have gone through and I now know that He is with me. I know that I am never alone and Christ loves me. I have a new identity in Christ and I will continue to stay off drugs and forgive those that have hurt me. Thank you Kevin for truely speaking to my heart and for speaking to my brothers. .
Priscilla Wentworth
I gave my life to Jesus Christ this week and I am so thankful for all the people and staff and counselors at the camp.
Cyrus Balkom
This week at Camp Anderson, I learned about Jesus, God and the Holy Spirit. I had fun, it was a Blast. I am glad that I gave my life to Christ. I love all the staff, especially Mr. Bloodworth. I did tubing, paintball, Kayaking and fishing. I am thankful to God. Thank you for everything.
Isaac Muscadin
Last night I was saved by Jesus Christ and it is truely the greatest decision I have ever made. I am so thankful for this camp, the staff and Pastor Kevin for giving me this opportunity to find God.
Chase Butler
I came here trying to get away from home. I didnÂ’t expect to be saved and forgive. The whole week, I was being touched by the word that Pastor Kevin shared. It opened my heart and I understood that what other people have done wrong is not my fault.
Damian Karagoz
This summer, Camp Anderson sponsored 426 young people to come to summer camp from several ‘at risk’ organizations in our new sponsorship program that we have named ‘Masterpiece Initiative’. This new sponsorship program includes ‘at risk’ students from Department of Children and Families (DCF), Baptist Children’s Home, Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Meridian, Partnership for Strong Families, The Potter’s House and other orphanage and foster care organizations. Most of these young people have lost hope and suffer from abandonment, depression and abuse. Camp Anderson provides a unique and extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in their lives. While at camp, these young people are loved unconditionally, and they experience God in a powerful and life changing way. Of these 426 ‘Masterpiece Initiative’ kids that came to camp, 187 of them a, or 44% of them gave their lives to Christ! The following pages contain letters written by these ‘at risk’ students and you can identify them as ‘Masterpiece Initiative’ kids when you see the logo symbol beside their name. For 2017 we plan to sponsor a total of 700 ‘at risk’ students through this program, and we ask that you consider joining us in this massive effort to ‘Reach the Unreached’ of the next generation.
I accepted Christ in my heart and got baptized a the camp. God spoke to me and I had to call my mom and make things right, I was scared but God helped me.
Natalie Jenks
God has spoken to me. He got the chains off of me and let me get saved. He has spoken to me and I got Baptized. He has made me a better person here at Camp Anderson.
Austin Manning
God has touched my heart this week. God helped me forgive the ones in my life that have doen bad things to me.
Selena Garza
God has forgiven me for all my sins. He has turned my life around and I am now going down the right road.
Gabriella Moctezuma Yall have inspired me to believe in God. I am happy that I am saved and how that I am in the hands of God. I am now happy to be alive.
Ryan Moody
Camp Anderson Mission Team 2016 Camp Anderson is different than most other camps because of our staff. This team is made up of modern day missionaries that truly love and serve the students from the heart. Our team models the Gospel of Jesus Christ with unconditional Love.
Many of the young people that come to Camp Anderson suffer from neglect, abandonment and abuse. Their needs go far beyond housing, education, healthcare and food. they desperately need to be loved. The issues are truly issues of the heart and only God can heal, through the power of His Holy Spirit.
Counselor Report....
The power of God is on Pastor KevinÂ’s preaching and life. The Spirit of God is so evident in this place. This is one of the most incredible experiences of my life. I will treasure this always. Thank you for the truth. Thank you for your heart to serve the Lord. Thank you for your heart for His children. I will be diligent to pray for this ministry and all who are part of it. Looking forward to seeing yall next year!
Mandy Watts
God has shown me this week the importance of reaching and connecting with the youth. I am seeing now how vital it is that kids betaught truth and that they are loved and accepted just as they are. This is a powerful ministry that will have my prayers and hopefully I will be volunteering again next year. Thanks you for this opportunity.
Haleigh Hayes
This week at Camp anderson was amazing. I got to counsel some young girls and watched them come in with a hard shell and even angry at God. By the end of the week, I got to witness the power of God and His healing power in their lives. Both girls got saved and baptized. I am leaving this camp with new found hope!
Alethea OÂ’kane I had an amazing week with the youth watching God move them and hunger after God by the end of the week. I definitely want to be a part of this Camp in the future. Thank you for this opportunity.
April Smith
-We brought a group of three schools to Camp Anderson as part of our annual school retreat. We didn’t have to worry about anything, they handled everything! The camp staff was amazing. They bonded with our students and just became part of our ministry team. Ginny Keith - Principal Creekside Christian School
-The climate controlled riverside pavilion with its retractable walls is something that no other retreat destination that we have been to offers. It is an incredibly beautiful setting with the river right by the meeting space. Jody Robertson - Principal Countryside Christian School
-Our Church brought a large group of men to Camp Anderson for a men’s retreat and we had an amazing time. We brought our own speaker for the event and asked Camp Anderson to supplement us with food and activities.We just fell in love with this camp and everybody here. Within days of returning home, our men wanted to know if we were coming back next year. It really made an impact with our men. Josh Crews - Gainesville Church of God
-We cannot begin to express our gratitude for your support at the “Rock the River” Concert that we recently held at Camp Anderson. This event could not have gone so well if it were not for your partnership and involvement. We are already receiving emails and phone calls with positive feedback from those who attended and we are being asked about our plans for the next concert . Alan Harmon -Associate Pastor Fanning Springs Community Church
God has changed me this week. I have converted from Athieism because God has showed me the light!
Evan Amparo I gave my life to God and my life is changed. I feel free and I want to stay with Him. I don t want nothing to change. Thank you God!
Kolton Hunt
Before this week I thought that God did not want me and that I didn't deserve Him. I know that I don't deserve Him but I know that I am going to follow Him. Thank you for giving me so much. I found God s love!
Victorya Lear This week has changed my perspective on everything. I prayed to God and I forgave and was forgiven. It felt like a huge weight was lifted off of my shoulders. I am so thankful that I got to attend this camp.
Janyse Styles
Best camp ever. Yall s preacher is amazing. Best staff I've ever delt with. I think this is what heaven is going to be like. I love yall so much.
Cole Daniel
The camp worship band is an incredible team that loves Jesus and seeks to lead this generation to the throne of God. It is encouraging to see young people worship God and to love Him with all of their heart, mind, soul and strength.
God allowed me to put my shame and guilt of sin under the blood. He allowed me to say ‘I forgive you’ to my father Jay and mother Glynda because they could not care for me.. I got rid of stongholds and found salvation and forgave my parents.
Steven Holmes God and me love each other now and I worship Him.
Trey Howell Last night I was saved by Jesus Christ and it is truely the greatest decision I have ever made. I am so thankful for this camp, the staff and Pastor Kevin for giving me this opportunity to find God.
Matthew Kiker
God has given me eternal life and freed me from my sin and anger. Thank you for letting me come to this camp.
Merrill Wentworth
This week has been incredible. I have always thought of myself as a Christian but this week I realized that I was not a follower of Jesus. I accepted Jesus Christ as my savior and I got baptized this week. I forgave everyone that has hurt me and I confessed my sins and I know that this is just the beginning of my new life.
Sky Lozado
When I came here, I realized that everything that I have been doing is wrong. God has helped me though a lot this week. When I felt like taking my life, God helped me not to do it. I have given myself fully to God now. He has changed my life and put me on track. When I feel alone and donÂ’t have anyone to talk to, I talk to God and He helps me!
Shaylenne Gary
In just two nights here at the camp, my whole life has changed.
Clay Manning God has shown me the love of Jesus this week. I have dedicated my life to Christ and I know that He has a plan for my life. This has been an entirely Holy week.
Evan Gough
I have loved every day that I have been at Camp. Camp Anderson is an adventure that God has led me to and I am so glad that I have been able to connect with Him. Thank you for helping me connect with God.
Aidan Whitney
I have met many wonderful people that have shown me the benifits of God and helped me connect with Him.
Derrick McNair
Before I came to camp, I felt like something was missing in my life. I felt sad and hopeless and I felt like it was impossible to overcome my problems. Comeing to camp has given me faith in God and has given my life meaning as a follower of Jesus.
Jasmine Gonzalez
I never believed in Jesus before, but now I am a follower of Christ and I got baptized in the river. I will never go back.
Jeffery Serounian
I have become a believer and it has made me so happy!
Serina Frost God changed my life by showing me and allowing me to come here. I love it here and the people who work here and the staff.
Jacauim Townsend
I accepted Jesus Christ into my heart and soul and had a truckload of fun!
JP Wyant
Go therefore and make disciples of a nations, baptizing them in the name of the Father and the Son and the Holy Spirit. Ma . 28:19 - Jesus
During Summer Camp, we have a Baptismal service every Friday morning at 9am. This summer there were 302 young people that gave testimony to their decisions to follow Christ by being baptized in the Suwannee River.
Before I came to this camp, I felt drenched in sins. Some that I committed and some that other people have done to me. Now I am saved by Jesus.
Paris Gonzalez Camp was Amazing! God took away the hatred that was in my heart. Thank yall for everything you do here. God gave me some Amazing Godly friends who care about me and listen to me.
Samantha Bennett
Camp was awesome, I met great new people that helped me get saved and changed my way of life and what I do. I thank everyone at camp for what yall have done for me.
Kyle Valentine This camp is amazing. God is helping me make better decisions He is also helping me with my behavior. I praise Him and I will always be with Him.
Josh Rouse This week God has guided me to freedom and happiness. I didnÂ’t speak to anybody about it but I went off on my own and prayed to God and He helped me and guided me. Camp Anderson was a good experience.
Kalena Curtis
God changed me, He made a new me and He forgave me of my sins.
William Jones The best thing that I did this week was when I gave my life to God and got Baptized.
Cevion Jackson I gave my life to Christ and I will never take it back!
Logan Flatt I gave my life to Christ. He gave life to me. He gave me this opportunity to come here and learn about Jesus. Thank You for letting me come here.
Jacob Hall
I was saved this week. Pastor KevinÂ’s messages made me feel on fire for God. Thank you all.
Carolina Crawford
This camp has changed my life. I will never forget this place. I had to do some house cleaning this week. I gave up all my music. I got rid of all my Satanic and worldly songs. Thank you all so much!
Jacob Bennett When I come here I feel more and more loved. I got saved and baptized here. I am so proud to call the Camp Anderson staff my family in Christ. I love you guys more that you could imagine.
Maryclair Sackett God gave me love and courage while I was here at Camp Anderson. My time here was awesome.
Killian Galvin This camp is like no other camp it is much different. God is really and truly here and in all of the staff. He was really working on me and I got rid of my phone last night because if was holding me back for following Him.
Will Builey
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We originally came to Camp Anderson because of the a rac ve price. With such a large group of students needing financial support, we saw the cost and immediately called to find out more. We are constantly looking for affordable camps and retreats for our students. If the price was all we found, I wouldn’t be wri ng this le er. W hat we found was a staff that is commi ed to the call of Christ . We found the whole staff to be supp or ve, helpful, loving and altogether Christ-centered. In the first few minutes at Camp Anderson we knew our heart and desire to see God change lives was the same as Camp Anderson’s. It was truly refreshing just being around them! We felt like we had know n them forever. Our desire during the weekend was to see our students have an opportunity to encounter God. Just like any typical youth pastor, I was fearful that we had worked so hard to raise the money, organize the trip , and convince these students to come and at the end of it all they would walk away s ll not truly knowing the Lord or seeing Him move in their lives. Thankfully, we serve a God who does not move based off of how we perform or how hard we work, but solely out of love for the lost and broken. Out of the 82 students we brought to Camp Anderson, 40 of them have no family in our church or any kind of church background. Many of these students live in the poorest communi es and housing projects in our city. On a weekly basis we walk with them through devasta ng situa ons such as abuse, neglect, hunger, anger issues and abandonment. We brought them to Camp Anderson in faith believing that if we could just separate them from the struggles of their lives and homes for a few days that maybe they would encounter the love of the Heavenly Father and be filled with the power they need to face every day. During our first service, Pastor Kevin broug ht a powerful salva on message and I honestly ques oned how many of our students would respond. I was absolutely astonished when over 60% of our students stood to their feet and walked to the back of the room to learn more about Christ. I found myself just standing in awe watching our youth leaders lead our students to the Lord. Many students stayed talking and praying with a leader well a er the service had ended. By the second night we watched students have their emo ons healed, boldness to pray with one another, and even physically healed. I saw students taking on challenges they had never considered when the majority of their life is filled with failure and disappointment. As a youth pastor, this is such a big deal because we see a future for our students and we believe in offering a better future through Christ. They will forever link this exci ng weekend with the Lord; hearing His voice, feeling His convic on, encountering His love, understanding His truth. This retreat was not just a flas h in the pan; this is an eternal investment even though we may never see the true fruit for even 10 years. Wednesday a er the retreat we allowed students to stand on stage and tell everyone what God did in their lives over the weekend at Camp Anderson. We had so many wan ng to speak that we were not able to finish on me. Parents were standing in the back of the room listening to what God did in their child’s life through Camp Anderson. A er an hour and a half of unity and celebra on, we closed the night. I sat in awe of what I heard and experienced that night; it has now become one of my favorite memories in ministry. The Sunday a er retreat we had more students in our morning worship service than ever and the student a endance on Wednesdays had been high since the Fall Retreat. Thank you, Camp Anderson, for providing a place where the lost and broken can come and find healing. Thank you for opening your doors and keeping the cost low so youth pastors like me can afford to bring students. Thank you for not just being a “campground,” but for using your facili es to fulfill the mission of Christ. We WILL be coming back to Camp Anderson. We look forward to our friendship with this staff for years to come. Commi ed to the Call,
Brooke Pitman 1701N. East Avenue * Panama City, FL * Church Phone: (850) 769-3558 * Fax: 769-1306
Promise “Be strong and of good courage, and do it; do not fear nor be dismayed, for the Lord God, my God, will be with you. He will not leave you nor forsake you, until you have finished all the work for the service of the house of the Lord.� 1 Chronicles 28:20
Master Plan
Vision To build a Christian youth camp ministry in which thousands of young people will come to a saving knowledge of Jesus Christ that will make a difference in our community and in our nation.
Camp Anderson has been blessed with one of the most unique and beautiful locations in the country. Only God could provide such a beautiful place in such a miraculous way. You will recognize just how special this place is the moment that you set foot on the camp property. I is indeed a little ‘Slice of Heaven’. Camp is located in Old Town Florida which is in the ‘Big Bend’ area of Northwest Florida. The camp has an excellent central location in the Southeast and is easily accessible to Florida, Georgia, South Carolina, Alabama and Mississippi. We are located on banks of the beautiful Suwannee River about 20 miles from the Gulf of Mexico. This area of the river is fed by the largest number of freshwater springs in the world and attracks abundant wildlife including manatees that come up into the river to enjoy the constant 72 degree spring water. Our camp is located on a wide deep section of the river that has breathtaking beauty. Our location is unique in that it shares both, beach and ocean related activities as well as freshwater springs, and river activities like fishing, snorkeling and water sports. The weather is mild and allows us to have camps and retreats for most of the year. We have excellent facilities with bed-space for 170 people, 14 RV sites, large kitchen, pool, game room, boat ramp, archery and marksmanship ranges and paint ball course. We are currently building a one of a kind climate controlled pavilion that seats up to 500 people. This meeting space has retractable walls and provides a river side setting that is unprecedented for meetings, retreats and music events.
Project #
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Send ‘At Risk’ Teenagers to Camp
This year we are raising money to sponsor up to 700 young people to come to summer camp from several ‘at risk’ organizations including the Department of Children and Families (DCF), Sheriffs Youth Ranches, Meridian, Partnership for Strong Families, Baptist Children’s Home, The Potter’s House and other orphanage and foster care organizations. Many of these young people have lost hope and suffer from abandonment, depression and abuse. Camp Anderson provides a unique and extraordinary opportunity to make a difference in their lives. While at camp, these young people are loved unconditionally, and they experience God in a powerful and life changing way. We have received hundreds of letters from these teens, their caseworkers and family members giving testimony of renewed hope and course correction in these vulnerable lives.
We are reaching out to businesses, churches and individuals in the Southeast to help us sponsor as many of these young people as we possibly can. The faith-based community may never have an opportunity like this again to cooperate with the State to reach the most vulnerable and needy young people in our society. You can sponsor a child to come to camp by donating $175 at: www.campanderson.org
700 ‘At Risk’ teens X $175 ea. = $122,500 100% of donation goes directly to sponsor ‘At Risk’ teens and your donations are tax deductible.
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Give Bibles to Needy Teenagers
God’s Word changes lives! We understand the eternal value of making sure that the needy teenagers that come to Camp Anderson have a copy of God’s Word. These Bibles are complete with Old and New Testaments and are customized with a stamp of the Camp Anderson logo on the cover. These Bibles are special and young people cherish them for a lifetime.
500 Bibles X $7.75 ea. = $ 3,875 100% of donation goes directly to provide Bibles for needy teens and your donations are tax deductible.
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Wet Willie Water Slide
When we saw the ‘Wet Willie’ water slide, we knew that it was the perfect match for Camp Anderson. We can’t wait to see thousands of young people zipping down the water slide and landing with a splash in the famous Suwannee River. This slide will keep the campers cool and comfortable in the hot summers of the ‘Sunshine State’.
125’ ‘Wet Willie’ Water Slide = $35,000 100% of donation goes directly to provide this project and your donations are tax deductible.