Transforming our inner-city with the love of Christ through
sports, arts, and meaningful relationships.
Through $500,000 in donations from Oklahoma City business and community leaders, Shiloh Summer Camp, which serves 500 inner-city youth each summer, recently purchased the 47-acre tract of land on which the camp resides near NE 70th and Santa Fe. Since its founding in 2001 Shiloh has leased the land through a partnership with Eagle Ridge Institute.
To celebrate the occasion, Shiloh will host an announcement and facility tour Monday, May 24th at 10:00 a.m.
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MetroFamily April 2010
Summer camp is an American tradition. Children can run free in the beauty of nature, eat a snack in the shade of a tree, or stare in fascination at a wild bird or animal passing nearby.
However, in some of Oklahoma City’s urban neighborhoods, children don’t have the opportunity or resources to experience summer camps. These children grow up in a world of concrete and neon lights, facing problems and temptations beyond their years. For the last decade, a group of dedicated individuals have created a camp in the very heart of the city for these urban youth. It is a hidden oasis of trees, streams and wildlife where children receive encouragement, guidance and love— a place called Shiloh Camp.
Nestled off of 63rd and Broadway, Shiloh Camp is 40 acres of fun and activity. Every summer, the Christian camp hosts six one-week long sessions where campers experience everything from basketball to mountain biking to fishing, as well as tackling a ropes course and learning about their faith.
Fall 2009 Update
Shiloh Camp is poised to take a new leap into the future, tapping into the tremendous potential of the beautiful “place of peace” right in the heart of the city. With God’s help, Shiloh will lock arms with willing partners and there will be “New Life In The City” that elevates the vision of young people, renews the hope of adults, and provides a place that nurtures life transformation for eternity. My family and I are so glad to be here at Shiloh! What an exciting life adventure.
Fall 2008 Update
We live in a broken world. There is a line from a song by Charlie Hall that says, “this world is broken, yet beautifully made” and I recognize this truth daily in many ways. I see it every evening when I pass the man on the corner holding a sign that reads, “Vietnam Vet. Anything helps. God bless”. I open the pages of a magazine and read about the Untouchables of India who are shunned and left to die of treatable diseases or in childbirth because a doctor refuses to care for them due to the stigma of their caste.
I hear on the radio about war- torn counties in Africa, South American families who scavenge for food from the city dump, orphaned children in Eastern Europe whose physical needs are met, but who don’t know the love of a human touch…disease, greed, ignorance, intolerance, poverty.
This world is broken yet beautifully made.
Spring 2008 Update
A few weeks ago, the mother of three Shiloh campers stopped by with her kids to drop off their camp applica- tions. I was delighted to
see them as these three children have attended camp for at least three years in a row. After Mom fin- ished telling me about each child’s latest accomplishments and struggles, she told me her oldest son who is 15, told her last week that he can’t wait until he’s old enough to work at Shiloh himself.
What an encouragement to hear such a thing! It’s the same feel- ing I get every time I hear a parent or grandparent tell me their child “can’t wait to go back to Shiloh,” or “talks about Shiloh all the time,” or “still wears their camp bracelet.”
Winter 2008 Update
Many already know, but for most, this may be surprising news. As of mid-December, I gave my official resignation from Shiloh Summer Camp. It was a difficult decision but ultimately the decision wasn’t mine to make; I spent much time in prayer, in the Word, and seeking counsel from Godly mentors, and through these means, I can say without a doubt that the Lord has called me out of the ministry, at least for a season…
Fall 2007 Update
“I realized by doing the ropes course at camp that I can’t make it through life on my own…I now surround myself with people who are making good decisions and people
that I can trust.” Words from a 14 year-old boy who is surrounded by confusion and fear, but who believes that Shiloh has helped impact his future! Shiloh is changing the lives of hundreds of children and youth every year and none of this would be possible without your prayers and financial support.
Summer 2008 Update
A few days ago, a dear friend of Shiloh asked my what my favorite part of this summer was. Of course, a million moments came to mind and a parade of faces marched through my thoughts, but after a few seconds, it hit me: The greatest thing about the summer was the overwhelming evidence of God’s faithfulness and provision, and the beautiful design of His body of believers working in unison to bring about His Kingdom.
Spring 2007 Update
Shiloh Summer Camp 2007 is quickly approaching and we are getting ready to host 6 weeks of camp for over 400 children and teens. I am so excited about seeing all the campers as they arrive…they will be wide eyed with big smiles as they drive in past the well- groomed football field to the freshly painted basketball courts and then past the amazing zip line!! Kids will be ready for a week of fun and will also hear about the love of Jesus and the hope He wants to offer them in
life.