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Gene Eppley Camp & Retreat Center |
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Located near Omaha, NE
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The Salvation Army enjoys universal recognition, approval and support of its mission to care for the poor, feed the hungry, clothe the naked, love the unloved, and befriend the friendless. In 1947, The Salvation Army Western Division was given land bordering the Platte River by Eugene Eppley for the development of a camp. The overall goal for Gene Eppley Camp & Retreat Center is to serve people of all ages who are primarily from low-income and single parent households. Gene Eppley Camp & Retreat Center offers a wholesome camping program designed to give the camper an outdoor recreational experience with a foundation of character building skills that will challenge the campers socially, educationally, spiritually and physically. The campers are encouraged, counseled and exposed to experiences designed to build their self-esteem, leadership and life-long learning skills.
Today Gene Eppley Camp &Retreat Center is in need of redevelopment. This is a multiphase project to incorporate sound environmental choices for the development of trails, upgrading of water and waste treatment systems and use of environmentally sound practices for the placement of new lodging facilities, multipurpose and maintenance buildings.
Please consider making a donation to the redevelopment efforts.
Make your donations payable to:
The Salvation Army Gene Eppley Camp Redevelopment 915 Allied Rd Bellevue, NE 68123
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The Salvation Army Gene Eppley Camp has been providing camping experiences for the last 60 years for children and families with very low-income. Camp Eppley serves Salvation Army members and non-members from across the country. Participants register at one of the Corps Community Centers in the Western Division. Gene Eppley Camp & Conference Center offers a wholesome camping program designed to give the camper an outdoor recreational experience with a foundation of character building skills that will challenge the campers socially, educationally, spiritually and physically. Campers are encouraged, counseled and exposed to experiences designed to |
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build their self-esteem, leadership and life-long learning skills. Each year sessions are offered to youth, senior citizens and families that are low-income, homeless or single parent households who desire camp experiences and enrichment activities. The camp is a picturesque and tranquil setting consisting of 118 acres of which 100 acres have been developed. During the typical one-week camping session, instruction in swimming and other recreational programs, such as games, arts and crafts and fellowship are provided giving opportunities for personal growth and enrichment that campers would not otherwise receive. This camp can accommodate up to 325 campers plus staff, counselors, and officers per session. |
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Gene Eppley Camp & Retreat Center provides camping and outdoor experiences for youth, singles, families and older adults. Under the guidance of trained counselors, campers cook out, swim, hike, play team sports, sing, pray and laugh during a carefree week away from troubles. |
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We have come a long way since day 1… but we still have miles to go. |
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REDEVELOPMENT |
