Development

New Junior Olympic size pool complex - Completed Summer 2017

• Includes a large capacity pool with hot tub and two high volume slides.

• Energizes the center of camp with more laughter, fun and adventure while completely changing the look of Lake Champion.

• Expands camp activities for kids (pool Olympics, water volleyball and basketball, etc.)

• Provides a safe place for YoungLives moms and their babies as well as kids from the inner city to learn how to swim for the first time.

• Provides a great “hang out” spot for kids and leaders to connect.

Previous Development - Opened Summer 2015

New girls dorm - Mountain Laurel

• New facility constructed south of Ferndale.
• Two stories with two bedrooms on each floor with 12 beds in each.
• Upstairs and downstairs lobby
• 48 person capacity. New dorms bring Lake Champion to master planned capacity of 400 campers (480 camper/leaders).
• Exterior reflected new camp motif (rock features, wrought iron, gable roofs, shake shingles)

New boys dorm - Fish Creek

• New facility constructed north of Catskill.

• Two stories with two bedrooms on each floor with 12 beds in each.

• Upstairs and downstairs lobby

• 48 person capacity. New dorms bring Lake Champion to master planned capacity of 400 campers (480 camper/leaders).

• Exterior reflects new camp motif (rock features, wrought iron, gable roofs, shake shingles)

Camp Development Principles

After construction is complete, Young Life camps are financially self-sufficient. All operational expenses, maintenance, administrative costs and funded depreciation are paid from camp revenue generated by the camper fee. Only major capital projects require fundraising after the initial purchase or construction.