As I prepare to close this chapter at Lakeshore, I find myself reflecting on the privilege of these past seven years — seven years of laughter, growth, community, and sacred moments that I will carry with me always. Serving as your camp photographer and Director of Development and Communications has been more than a job; it has been a calling,…
“You and I are children of God, princes and princesses in the Kingdom of God. So goand be about the family business.” If you’re like me, you’ve likely heard this and feltempowered to go out and love others as God loves us, to help others feel a sense ofbelonging in the Kingdom of God, and to create spaces for God’s…
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Donate Today! Joyce Wiggins first came to camp as a young camper in 1953, and her connection has deepened ever since. She brought youth from Raleigh UMC, volunteered as a camp nurse, served on the board of trustees, and continues to assist with summer staff interviews. “The camp has done so much for young adults,” Joyce says. “If I am…
My daughter first went to Lakeshore 4 years ago, as she was sponsored by co-workers of mine who are avid donors to the Campership Fund and always go above and beyond in any way they can for their community and its children. I will forever be grateful to them as I would not have known about such an opportunity being…
This is the last installment of the 2024 Meet the Directors Series! We are looking forward to Summer 2024, and we want you to get to know all the directors who will be leading camps! So please start at the beginning of this series to meet them all. Name: Averi Simmons Position: Camp Hope Director School: Murray State University Major:…
This is the second installment of the 2024 Meet the Directors Series! We are ready for Summer 2024, and we want you to get to know all the directors who will be leading camps! So please start at the beginning of this series to meet them all. Name: Virginia Varden Position: DayShore Director School: University of Kentucky Major: Sociology Hometown:…
This is the first installment of the 2024 Meet the Directors Series! We are ready for Summer 2024, and we want you to get to know all the directors who will be leading camps! Make sure to stay tunned and meet them all. Name: Lauren Nicell Position: Wilderness Director School: University of Missouri Major: Recreation Administration & Social Work Hometown: Germantown, TN Fav.…
Our annual Fall Campaign has arrived! Every person deserves to encounter God’s love in a way they can receive it. Camp offers that daily, and those who need it most cannot always afford the cost. We need your help in paving the way! This year’s campaign will focus on the Campership Fund, the pool slide, and golf carts. There are…
This is the last installment of the 2023 Meet the Directors Series! We are looking forward to Summer 2023, and we want you to get to know all the directors who will be leading camps! Make sure to check out the other three in our series and meet them all. Name: Kem Moseley Position: Dayshore Co-Director School: University of Memphis Major:…
This is the third installment of the 2023 Meet the Directors Series! We are ready for Summer 2023, and we want you to get to know all the directors who will be leading camps! So please start at the beginning of this series to meet them all. Name: Rachel Luckey Position: DayShore Co-Director School: University of Tennessee at Martin Major:…