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Forward Capital Campaign: Phase 1

Construct a New Girls’ Cabin

  • Duplex design with 2 separate sleeping quarters that share a large common room.
  • Each side sleeps 18 campers in bunk beds and 2 counselors in twin beds.
  • Each side has its own set of restrooms.
  • The large common room can be used for joint devotionals, Bible classes, or social activities.
  • Covered decks on the front and rear of the cabin.

Construct a New Swimming Pool and Remodel the existing Bathhouse

  • The pool features a water sports area (volleyball & basketball) and a general swimming area.

  • It will accommodate approximately 60 swimmers.

  • Designed to allow for future additional features, such as an AquaClimb or AquaNinja.

  • The increased deck area will accommodate large groups for devotionals, baptisms, and social activities.

Repurpose Kahler Cottage into new Staff Quarters and Clinic

  • Clinic.
  • Sleeping quarters for 2 nurses.
  • Sleeping quarters for up to 3 event coordinators.
  • Sleeping quarters for 6-8 staff.
  • All exterior doors will open out to covered decks (not shown).

A Matching Gift of $500,000 was granted when Phase 1 gifts and pledges reached $500,000, for a total of $1 million.

Our Current Progress:

Our Phase 1 Goal of $1 million in gifts & pledges have been met & exceeded. Many site improvements have been finished & construction is underway on both the Girls' Cabin and the Pool. Both projects are expected to be completed by summer 2020. A Dedication Ceremony is currently planned for Saturday, May 16 (the day of our Spring Fish Fry), but may have to be postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Thanks you so much for your generosity. Please continue to give so that construction on Phase 2 projects can begin as soon as the current projects are completed.

Phase 1

  • Estimated Costs for Phase 1 Projects:

    $1,000,000
  • When we stand::

    As of March 31, 2020
    • Re-zoning & Master Concept Plan - approved by the County
    • Phase 1 Site Plan - approved by the County
    • Site upgrades & improvements:
      • Main water lines from pump house to all girls' cabins replaced & upgraded
      • Overhead electric lines from Dining Hall area to all girls' cabins relocated underground
      • Several sewer lines located, upgraded or replaced
    • Girls' Cabin:  Construction underway - ready for mechanical & rough electrical inspections
    • Bathhouse "remodel":  Completed
    • Pool:
      • Design and engineering completed
      • Old pool & deck have been demolished & removed
      • Florida State Health Department approval has been obtained
      • Awaiting approval of building permit
      • Expected completion is 6-8 weeks following permit approval
    • Permit applications are pending on the covered porches for Greeson, Bartow & Langford Cottages.  
    • Eagles' Nest converted to a Staff cabin.