The Salvation Army Eagle Crest Camp

04/25/2022

Not too late! Still looking for some staff to hire as Summer Counselors. Great Ministry opportunity. Live at camp this summer! Starting May 30th.

Eagle Crest Camp, a ministry of The Salvation Army, exists to provide an opportunity for all to encounter Jesus Christ and enrich their lives through exposure to God's Word, His Creation, and His People.

11/03/2021

It was about a year ago that our camp did some controlled burning in our back meadows to help get rid of some invasive plants (check out the video here: https://youtu.be/ZkoOCczCOvw). Since then we have planted new seed to bring natural wild flowers and vegetation back to the fields. We look forward to the transformation to take place over the next couple of years. This is all thanks to our partnership with Pheasants Forever of Illinois

10/27/2021

Tis the season for trees falling around the camp. On the plus we have plenty of wood ready to be split. Looking for volunteers to help.

09/09/2021

Campfire Meetings are great! Start with s'mores and fun songs, do some messy games, enjoy a skit, and end with a powerful reflection of how God is seen in our community by lighting each other's candles.

09/06/2021

It is an honor to teach our youth the raising and lowering of the American flag. Many youth may not understand its significance so we teach respect and honor to bring awareness to freedoms that many have fought and worked for to be a nation where our God can still be proclaimed freely.

09/02/2021

The high ropes course is a great way for campers to face their fears in a safe environment. It is always exciting to see a camper who is nervous make it all the way to the zipline. Once done, they walk away empowered and encouraged.

08/26/2021

Every year we have campers do a hike down to the creek and back. But this year we tried starting a "legacy trail" where campers could "leave a mark" and reflect on spiritual matters.

08/19/2021

This summer our campers assembled and painted birdhouses. We hung some of the birdhouses on one of our trails as a reminder that God has placed us in this temporary life and that His children will look forward to "flying free" with God in heaven.

08/12/2021

A unique activity offered this year was our Rubber Duck Rescue. Groups worked together to solve multiple puzzles to unlock and free the trapped toy ducks (sort of like an Escape Room). It was wet, fun, and engaging for multiple group sizes and ages!

08/05/2021

Each Corps Camp this summer participated in a picture scavenger hunt (called Scavaganza!). We made it competition of sorts between all the corps that came out to camp. The winners for this year's competition were (drum roll)....the Decatur Boys! They did the most pictures and completed most of the silly tasks they were asked to complete. Congratulations!

07/29/2021

We are finished with our Corps Retreat "Camps" for the Summer! All was a success (No COVID-19). Campers were encouraged through God's word, participated in camp activities, and are pumped to come back for "full camp" next year! Thank you to all those involved with prayer and participation this year!

05/10/2021

SUMMER STAFF NEEDED!!! We have at least 5 more spots to fill for camp which starts in just 4 weeks. If you know someone between 18-30 years old who loves God and will work with youth for the Summer, please let them know that them know of our need. Please SHARE our need!

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