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Baptist ‘jewel’ being overlooked

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Clock 23. June 2009 by Jimmy Huffman, Director, Caraway Conference Center and Camp
Camp Caraway for Boy’s has been a “jewel” in the crown of North Carolina Baptists for the past 46 summers. Close to 7,000 boys have made decisions to follow Christ after spending a week at Caraway. Unfortunately it is increasingly being over looked by N.C. Baptist churches and families as a destination for their young boys, sons and grandsons.
 
Attendance has dropped almost 50 percent since the late 1980’s. The camp is no longer just for boys in a Royal Ambassador program, but for any boy ages 9 to 15. N.C. Baptist Men who operate the summer camp keep the cost low so most families can afford to send their son. A limited number of scholarships are available as well. According to the American Camping Association the average cost of a week of camp is $346. A week at Caraway is $200 this summer.
 
With strong leadership from N.C. Baptist Men the program is excellent, the facilities are first rate, and the staff as always is comprised of some the finest young men N.C. Baptists have to offer. I want to encourage N.C. Baptists to take another look at this great opportunity for boys in North Carolina.
 
Caraway is centrally located near Asheboro in the beautiful Uwharrie mountains. For registration information contact NCBM at (800) 395-5102, ext. 5613, or visit www.campcaraway.org.       
 
Jimmy Huffman, Director
Caraway Conference Center and Camp


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Shane Nixon
I spent three summers as a camper at Camp Caraway. It was key in my formation as both a Christian and a minister. Jimmy and his staff, along with NC Baptist Men make this a wonderful experience for any young man.

I can't wait until my own son is old enough to go!

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