A Piece of Heaven on Earth
Dale and Beth Durfey first came to Camp because of an invitation of friends from church (Trinity Lutheran – Lisle, IL) over 30 years ago. Beth recalls, “The moment we walked up the sidewalk in front of the Inn, we ran into another couple who had attended our church, but moved Ohio a few years […]
More Than A Great View: The Brunes’ Camp Arcadia Story
In the days leading up to their first trip to Camp Arcadia, Allison and John Brune were starting to question their decision to spend the week. Though a good friend of theirs had been telling them how great Camp was, she couldn’t describe exactly what it was about Arcadia that was so awesome. They found […]
A Precious Treasure: The VerMerris’ Camp Arcadia Story
Recently retired Don and Sue VerMerris first visited Camp Arcadia in October of 2020 as volunteers for Camp’s annual closing weekend. Their daughter Kimberly and her husband Randy Arnold, along with their family, had been attending Camp Arcadia for several years and encouraged them to come volunteer. Having first heard about Camp through friends themselves, […]
PowerPoint Persuasion: The Bantes’ Camp Arcadia Story
Stephanie and Joshua Bante had never taken their kids on a summer vacation as a family of five. The Bantes first heard about Camp Arcadia from close friends Seth & Rachel Hinz. Seeing the Hinzes come home from Camp each year feeling refreshed, Stephanie decided that this was the year to take their three sons […]