Camp Norwesca

Camp Norwesca Summer Camp and Retreat Center SUMMER CAMP:

Your Adventure starts here this summer in the beauty of the Pine Ridge District at Camp Norwesca!

Camp Norwesca is all about fun, friendship, and learning more about who we are as children of God. Test your skills with archery, outdoor cooking, and team building exercises. Get closer to nature by hiking, horseback riding and exploring the Ponderosa Forest by hay rack ride. Then cool off with a ride on our super slide, or swimming at Chadron State Park. Unwind next to a crackling campfire while

singing songs and roasting marshmallows. Drift off into a peaceful sleep in one of our cabins or under the stars; listening to the crickets sing and the wind blow through the pines. In the midst of God's beautiful creation, Camp Norwesca is truly a unique setting and destination for you to experience friendship and growth. There is something for everyone at Norwesca; we offer many different session themes for summer camp. Check out our website for more information or Brandi at 308-432-3872 to request a flyer. RETREATS:

Nestled in the beauty of the Pine Ridge District of the Nebraska National Forest, Norwesca is ready to provide warm hospitality and a unique, comfortable setting for church, family, and community groups in our year-round facility. Norwesca is open for use to all denominations and community groups. Our large retreat center meeting room provides a great place for meetings and conferences, while our full service kitchen serves up delicious meals and snacks for your group. We can accommodate groups from five to fifty nine. A perfect destination for retreats and family reunions, the beautiful setting provides opportunities to grow in relationship with God and one another. The four-season retreat center can host up to 32 people in 16 double occupancy rooms, with full linens provided. The lodge, retreat center meeting room, and dining area are wheelchair accessible, along with two of the sleeping rooms and their shared washroom. A small kitchen in the retreat center is a great place to serve snacks. Our dining room seats up to 125, with beverage service available at all times. The lodge provides an extra meeting room in front of a giant fireplace for those chilly nights. The lodge recreation area offers Ping-Pong, air hockey, basketball, checkers, and carpet ball. There are many cozy places to sit and read or visit with friends or family. From May to October, our 5 cabins can sleep up to 56. Each cabin has single cots or bunk beds, sleeping from 10-12 individuals – groups provide their own bedding. A new shower-house is centrally located. Outdoor activities at camp will keep you busy – there is plenty of open green for you to bring frisbees, soccer balls, or choose another great game from our activity shed. You will also find a half basketball court, sand volleyball court, horseshoe pit, gaga pit, and access to hiking trails through the whispering pines. You can also have a staff member lead various camp activities; such as archery or super slide. Enjoy worship or have a wedding in our beautiful outdoor Chapel. Meditation areas provide a place for quiet reflection, while the campfire ring provides a wonderful opportunity for gathering, singing, and s’mores. The hill provides an excellent place for you to bring your sled for wintertime fun. The trails are a wonderful place for snow shoeing, cross country skiing and mountain biking.

Today’s theme is “Facing the Unknown” 🌲Campers will be building courage and teamwork through:✨ Trust walks✨ Obstacle cou...
06/02/2026

Today’s theme is “Facing the Unknown” 🌲

Campers will be building courage and teamwork through:
✨ Trust walks
✨ Obstacle courses
✨ Fun challenges
✨ Creating shields for courage

One of the best parts about camp is learning that you are stronger and braver than you thought 💚

⏳ WE ONLY HAVE UNTIL JULY 4TH ⏳The clock is ticking on Camp Norwesca’s $30,000 matching challenge!Every donation made be...
06/01/2026

⏳ WE ONLY HAVE UNTIL JULY 4TH ⏳

The clock is ticking on Camp Norwesca’s $30,000 matching challenge!

Every donation made before July 4th will be matched dollar-for-dollar by an anonymous donor.

This opportunity could help transform the future of camp ministry at Norwesca.

Your support helps with:
🏕️ Summer programming
🛠️ Camp improvements
❤️ Camper scholarships
🔥 Faith-building experiences
🌲 Outdoor ministry

Together, we can make a $60,000 impact.

Donate here:
https://gp-reg.brtapp.com/GivetoCampNorwesca

Please help us by sharing this post! 💚

WELCOME TO DAY CAMP! ☀️🏕️Today’s theme is “Entering the Wilderness” and we are kicking off the week with scavenger hunts...
06/01/2026

WELCOME TO DAY CAMP! ☀️🏕️

Today’s theme is “Entering the Wilderness” and we are kicking off the week with scavenger hunts, compass skills, wilderness jars, and outdoor adventures! 🧭✨

We are so excited to welcome campers for an unforgettable week full of fun, friendship, learning, creativity, and faith.

Please keep our campers and staff in your thoughts and prayers as Day Camp begins! 💚

Camp officially kicks off THIS WEEK! 🔥Reminder: homesickness is normal — and camp staff are here to help campers feel sa...
05/31/2026

Camp officially kicks off THIS WEEK! 🔥
Reminder: homesickness is normal — and camp staff are here to help campers feel safe, welcome, and included.

Camp friends become forever friends 💚

Why parents love camp:
✔ Builds confidence
✔ Encourages independence
✔ Gets kids outdoors
✔ Creates friendships
✔ Encourages faith and leadership

“The best summer ever starts NOW.” ☀️🏕️🔥

🌲 HELP US KEEP CAMP AFFORDABLE 🌲One of the biggest goals at Camp Norwesca is making sure EVERY child has the opportunity...
05/30/2026

🌲 HELP US KEEP CAMP AFFORDABLE 🌲

One of the biggest goals at Camp Norwesca is making sure EVERY child has the opportunity to experience camp — regardless of financial circumstances.

Thanks to our $30,000 matching challenge, every gift given before July 4th will be DOUBLED.

That means your donation can help:
❤️ Send more kids to camp
🏕️ Keep programs affordable
⛪ Build faith and confidence
🌄 Create lifelong memories

An anonymous donor is matching every dollar up to $30,000.

Together, we can unlock $60,000 for Camp Norwesca.

Give today:
https://gp-reg.brtapp.com/GivetoCampNorwesca

🎉 Join us in celebrating 105 years of Chadron State Park on Saturday, June 13th! 🎉There will be activities ALL DAY LONG ...
05/30/2026

🎉 Join us in celebrating 105 years of Chadron State Park on Saturday, June 13th! 🎉

There will be activities ALL DAY LONG including:

🏃 Run for the Hills Race Series
🛶 Canoe Regatta
🚤 Free paddle boat rides
🛶 Free kayak instruction
🎶 Live music from Cheap Date
🚗 Car & Truck Show
🎪 Bounce houses, wildlife displays, blacksmith demonstrations, food vendors, crafts & more!

This event is FREE and open to the public.
(A Nebraska State Park permit is required for entry.)

Camp Norwesca is proud to be neighbors with such an incredible state park community 💚

🎉 The needle has officially started moving! 🎉This week, while attending Annual Conference in Kearney, I've had the oppor...
05/29/2026

🎉 The needle has officially started moving! 🎉

This week, while attending Annual Conference in Kearney, I've had the opportunity to connect with so many people who care deeply about the future of Camp Norwesca.

I'm excited to share that we have already started raising funds toward our $30,000 Matching Challenge!

Every conversation, every connection, and every gift is helping us move closer to our goal. Thanks to an anonymous donor, every dollar donated through July 4th will be matched dollar-for-dollar, up to $30,000!

That means together we can unlock $60,000 to support:
🏕️ Summer Camp Ministry
✝️ Faith Formation
🔥 Outdoor Adventures
🏡 Facility Improvements
❤️ Camper Scholarships
🌲 Future Generations

The support and encouragement we've received this week reminds me just how many people believe in the life-changing ministry happening at Camp Norwesca.

We're off to a great start, but we still have a long way to go. Will you help us keep the momentum going?

Every gift—large or small—makes a difference, and every gift is doubled through July 4th.

Donate today and help us change more lives:
https://gp-reg.brtapp.com/GivetoCampNorwesca

☀️ CAMP COUNTDOWN ☀️The cabins are being cleaned, supplies are arriving, and summer camp season is getting closer every ...
05/29/2026

☀️ CAMP COUNTDOWN ☀️

The cabins are being cleaned, supplies are arriving, and summer camp season is getting closer every day! 🏕️🔥

What are YOU most excited for this summer?
🏹 Archery
🔥 Campfires
🎵 Worship
🏊 Swimming
🍫 S’mores

Tell us below! 👇

🚨 MATCHING CHALLENGE ALERT 🚨Every donation to Camp Norwesca through July 4th will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar up to $30...
05/29/2026

🚨 MATCHING CHALLENGE ALERT 🚨

Every donation to Camp Norwesca through July 4th will be MATCHED dollar-for-dollar up to $30,000! 💥

Help us unlock $60,000 for:
🏕️ Summer Camp Ministry
❤️ Camper Scholarships
🌲 Outdoor Adventures
⛪ Faith Formation

No gift is too small — every dollar matters and every gift is doubled!

Donate today:
https://gp-reg.brtapp.com/GivetoCampNorwesca

Please SHARE! 💚

🌲 Did you know? 🌲Some of the BEST camp memories happen during the little moments:✨ Laughing in cabins late at night✨ Mak...
05/28/2026

🌲 Did you know? 🌲

Some of the BEST camp memories happen during the little moments:
✨ Laughing in cabins late at night
✨ Making friendship bracelets
✨ Singing loudly around the campfire
✨ Watching sunsets over the hills
✨ Meeting your new best friend at dinner

Camp changes lives in ways that are hard to explain — but easy to feel. 💚

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79 Camp Norwesca Road
Chadron, NE
69337

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