Camp Willow Run is a railroad-themed Christian summer camp and retreat in Littleton, North Carolina. Campers at this interdenominational camp sleep in renovated boxcars. And if that isn’t exciting enough, the camp sits on the banks of beautiful Lake Gaston, inviting the water into the recreational activities. The lake is a hydroelectric reservoir formed when the Virginia Electric Power Co. built Gaston Dam on the Roanoke River. In addition to the campers, Lake Gaston brings in hundreds of tourists every year and is a home or second home to many residents. How fun would it be to camp at such a gorgeous place?
Camp Willow Run summer program is available to rising seventh-12th-grade students. The younger ones can enjoy Camp Willow Springs for rising third-sixth-graders.
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The camp offers many opportunities to pray.
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And to enjoy many other experiences, such as the low and high ropes courses, which, depending on your skill level, can offer a controlled free fall.
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Or, how about a 480-foot ride into the lake on the zip line?
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Another way to climb is on this 1,700-square-foot climbing space designed for beginners and the more advanced.
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The train’s boxcars have been converted into heated and air-conditioned dorms.
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An authentic 1911 steam engine and caboose complete the train.
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What about trying archery? This course covers the fundamentals of good shooting and important safety guidelines.
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Fishing is always fun, especially with a friend.
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Have you ever heard of a hydrosled? Seating about five riders at a time, the Red Shark is pulled behind a ski boat.
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Another way to float is on a sailboat, where a trained instructor teaches campers the ropes.
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Even as the sun sets, they continue to play.
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One last look at the stunning colors.
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And it’s time for bed in one of the cool train cars.
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This railroad-themed summer camp is accredited by the American Camp Association and brings in about 180 campers per week. If you go, be sure to drop by the Cryptozoology & Paranormal Museum.
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Each camp’s admission is without regard to race, national origin, color, limited disabilities, or religious preference.
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Address: Camp Willow Run, 190 Mangum Ln, Littleton, NC 27850, USA
