Camp Northward

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Starting with 33 students in August of 1941 on the family farm of Raymond and Bell Odor, Camp Northward found its beginning. That first year there were no buildings or physical accommodation except an outdoor privy. During the twelve years that our home was that Grant County farm, many improvements were made including; a shelter pavilion, dorms for both girls and boys, a dining hall and restrooms. A camp publication in 1950 stated: ' . . . more than one thousand campers have studied the Words of our Lord beside the waters of Fork Lick . . . more that thirty-six persons confessed their Lord and met Him in baptism . . . at least fifty-two young men and women, serving in special fields of Christian work today, were at one time students at Camp Northward.' It was in May of 1952 that the announcement arrived of the generous gift of 7.53 acres in Falmouth, KY had been given to Northward by Miss Jessie Oldham. It is said of Miss Oldham that, '. . . in giving this land to Camp Northward I...

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