Year End Thoughts
Make it stand out
TriState is the place to be in 2025!
2024 has been a great year for the camp. We saw a big jump in the number of youth coming for summer camp. As a result, more baptism’s and re-dedications to live Christ Like. The staff has been extremely busy with renovations, updates and new builds. Tri State Christian Camp has undergown a major face lift in the past 5 years. Our rentals have more than doubled since last year which is a huge blessing for the budget.
I guess the only downside too all this is that more individuals and churches have not come on board to support the camp financially and with work crews. We still have unfinished projects that need to be finished. Winter volunteers are beginning to arrive but some of these unfinished projects require a lot of man-power. We will be extending cabin 4 out to increase the bed space and to match the fronts of cabins 5 & 6. Cabin 4’s bathroom will also be upgraded to HDA compliance, which will require plumbers and tile people. And there is still work on the new maintenance shop. The other big project is "Accessible Family Outpost". This is located just inside the entry of Peacock Road (were the sign and flagpole is). We were gifted a building and it needs renovated. Again we need carpenters, electrcians, plumpers and laborers to get this done. Some work has begun on this project, but still a lot to be done. So please consider putting together work crews to join us in completing these projects. We will feed you while your here.
And I would be remiss if I did not include a plea for your finacial support. We need individuals to join our exsisiting small group of individual donors. Any size gift is appreceated. And all gifts are tax deductable. So with income tax season just around the bend why not donate to the camp and receive a donation letter so you can add it to you deduction list. And talk to your church mission board and encourage them to add Tri State Christian Camp to there missions. After all, Tri State is the supporting churches camp.
Thanks for a great year. Keep sending your kids so that 2025 will be even better that 2024.
Merry Christmas and Happy New Year to all from the Staff at Tri State Christian Camp & Retreat Center.
Change Is Happening
The Next Mile Project
Today we started clearing 5 new RV sites. These will be full hookup sites. Thisis a part of “The Next Mile” project that we have undertaken to continue developing the camp into a great ministry tool for God’s kingdom. These RV sites will be utilized this winter bt The Sowers Ministry. The Sowers are retired christian RVer’s that volunteer their time and skills in kingdom work. They will join us in working on many of our projects associated with “The Next Mile”.
Please partner with us in the next 2 years as we finish “The Next Mile”. Your gift will be used for this project and is tax deductable. We are using Zeffy as our donation platform. They do not charge us any transation fees so your entire gift goes to the project. Please help us complete the road trip here at TriState Christian Camp & Retreat Center.
The Next Mile
Heads Up! Attention! Wake Up! We have launched “The Next Mile” campaign. It’s purpose is to raise enough funds to finish a number of projects that need to be completed. You might wonder why we would enter into a fund raising campaign. So I will be frank. We want to complete the remodeling projects and develope another revenue stream to help bolster the budget. Not that we are in any trouble financial. We are firm in regards to that. We simply want to finalize projects that are not yet finished.
Our two year campaign is:
"The Next Mile" projects ($300,000.00)
Accessible Family Outpost $122,500.00
Cabin #4 enlargement $50,000.00
Dining Hall back deck $20,000.00
Activity Shelter (stage & deck) 15,000.00
Maintenance shop roof extension & main floor concrete slab 25,000
Remodel four bathrooms 60,000.00
New pool fence 7,500.0
Accessible Family Outpost
$20,000.00 Road improvement
$20,000.00 Sewer
$20,000.00 Electrical
$ 7,500.00 Water
$ 2,500.00 Additional land clearing
$ 52,500.00 Outpost cabin remodel
$122,500.00 Total on "Accessible Family Outpost"
We need your help to make this a reality. We have applied for a number of grants for this but your involvment will make happen.
Please make you contribution today by clicking on the link below.
https://www.zeffy.com/ticketing/47ea4041-018d-4e81-a556-c781f7bf714d
New RV Loop Development Has Started
We have started preliminary steps in developing or new RV Loop. Trenching has started for water and electric services. Other infrastructure will begin first of September. Our goal is to have 6 active RV sites available before our winter volunteers show up. If your church would like to volunteer some time or finances to help see this project through, please call the office manager at 352-535-3877 or send him and email at officemanagertscc@gmail.com. To give directly click the Donate Button below.
Our New Activities Shelter Is Getting a Workout
As many of you know, we have recently added a 60’X100” covered shelter to a facility. Cement slab with a 16’ metal roof. What a blessing it has been already. Our summer camp sessions loved it, so I am told. It provided a place for them to do worship outside. It also has basketball court, Octoball pit and carpet ball. Not only is this now a great place for the campers to hang during free time, but it greatly reduces traffic in the dining hall which our kitchen staff is very thankful for (right Josie?). In addition, the Rotary Camp organization loves this addition as it is greta for all our guests with disabilities. They now have plenty of shade from the sun.
So our many thanks go out to all involved to help this become a reality here at TriState. We love ya all.
Introducing Our New Staff Members
We are happy to announce two new members of the TriState Christian Camp Staff, Cameron and Annalea Parrish. They came on board the first of June to fill 2 positions recently vacated. We were saddened to see Randy and Tammy Cottrell leave the camp and they are missed. But the timing was not right for them to be able to stay as their family grows. Phil has also chosen to step back even more in his duties due to health and age. Phil and Pam will continue to live on campus but strictly as volunteers and not any paid capacity. And that is where Cameron and Annlea come in.
Cameron is our new Facilties Manager with responsibities of maintaining all grounds and maintenance issues as the areise. He will also be assisting Randy in capital improvements that are on going at the camp. Annalea will be the office manager and assistant to the director with very fluid responsibilties. So we welcome the Parrish’s as new staff members at the camp.
Construction Has Begun
On May 6th, day 1 of construction began on the 60’ X 100’ metal shelter that will be used in many ways. Outdoor worship. Bad weather shelter. Concerts. and many other camp activities. Work is being done by 3 of our supporting church members, Donny and Hunter Messer and Les Brown. The concrete slad was done by Max Lyons Concrete & Development. Initial construction is scheduled to be completed by weeks end and at the time electricity will be installed. This structure will greatly enhance the ministry here at TriState. Thanks to all involved in making this possible and thank God for making the grant money possible to build this debt free.
Time For The Latest Update!
This coming Thursday, the 11th, we will be pouring the concrete slab for the “NEW” covered shelter. This will be a 6-’ X 100’ metal structure and will be located along side the current basketball court. Pray that it does not rain Thursday please. May 6th is the schedule date for constructing the building. This will be a multi purpose structure. Basketball, and other recreation. It will also be used as an outdoor worship area. It will be a huge benefit for our Rotary camp campers as it will provide ample shade from the sun. Randy has been wanting this structure for some time and will finally happen. God continues to bless Tri State as this addition comes at no cost to the camp. Praise God for grants.
Summer Camp Is Right Around The Corner
Hey moms and dads. It will be here before you know it! What’s that you say? Summer Camp. It happens every year. You pack your child up for a week at Tri State Christian Camp where they enjoy a week with us and away from you. Remember? Swimming Pool. Zip Line. Teaching and Worship. Only 3 months away. 100 days. I know you cannot wait for summer camp to arrive. We have added a 4th session this year. So here is the schedule. Grab your spot by clicking on the week below and you can register online. Register today. It will make my job easier and remove an anxiety or stress you may be having. Will speed up check in as well. Win win for everyone!
June 16 - 21 Middle School Camp
For those who want to use the paper form you can download that as well by click on here. If you choose to take use this option, downoald the form, fill it out and mail it into the camp office at the address below. The form must include at least a $25 deposit to hold your bed with balance due at check in.
Tri State Christian Camp
100 Christian Camp Rd
DeFuniak Springs, FL 32433
Working To Simplify Our Website
We have been working to make our website more user friendly. Our hope is that more and more people will visit the website where they will find regular updates about the camp, access to online registration, pictures and news. We have added some links. Please look around and let us know what you think.
Our latest addition is a live chat bot on the home page. If you need help with anything you can ask right there. It will be active during office hours Monday - Friday 9:00 AM - 3:00 PM.