Sacred Space. Growing Faith: The Importance of Sabbath

by Stacie Hoppman on February 24,2015 in Growing Faith Sites and Activities with No Comments

For so many people, nature and the outdoors is a place where they can more easily sense the presence of God. It is a place of refuge, peace, and silence. In nature, there is no ringing, beeping, sirens, or chimes. Instead, you hear the rustling of leaves, chirping of birds, and the gurgling of water.... read more

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A Real Sense of God's Presence: A Camp Wyoming Story

by Stacie Hoppman on February 28,2014 in Camp Talk Camp Wyoming Stories with No Comments

Erin, her husband Ben, and their son Joey

Meet Erin. She is originally from Dubuque, Iowa, and has been coming to Camp Wyoming since she was 11 years old. “My first camp was Pioneer Tent camp, and I returned every summer after that. In fact, the very next summer, I met a boy in Pioneer Cabin Camp who would end up being my... read more

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Staying Busy!

by admin on August 1,2013 in Daily Updates with No Comments

It’s been another fun-filled day at camp, and the day is only half way over!  The sun came out, and everyone is having a great time.  Here are some of the things we’re doing today: The Explorer campers hiked to Horsethief Cave this morning and had swimming lessons. The Discovery campers had arts and crafts and played meadow... read more

Tags: archery, camp, Camp Wyoming, canoe trip, Iowa, Jones County, kayaking, maquoketa river, nature, night owls, summer, Swimming, Thrill Seekers

Day Two

by admin on July 29,2013 in Daily Updates with No Comments

Today was the second day of our last week of camp!  Everyone has been enjoying the slightly cooler weather and stayed active with lots of activities throughout the day.  Here are a few of the things we did: The Explorer campers went swimming and had fun on the slip and slide this afternoon. The Discovery... read more

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Horsethief Cave

by admin on July 12,2013 in Sites and Activities with No Comments

Almost every camper who visits Camp Wyoming takes the hike out past P.J. meadow, past the labyrinth, through Cedar Point, and over the Swinging Bridge to Horsethief Cave.  It’s a cave filled with legends and stories that are told and shared each time the cave is visited.  Many groups have Bible studies in the cave... read more

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