Camp Selah

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Camp Selah was founded in 1948 by a number of local churches and individuals who felt their community needed a Christian camp for boys and girls. In August of that year Camp Selah was incorporated as a non-profit organization and purchased 250ft of lake frontage on Long Lake. From its beginning Camp Selah's greatest asset has been the commitment of its many volunteers and faithful supporters. Camp Selah is overseen by a board of volunteers, some of whom have served in this capacity for more than 25 years. In 1950, the first building was erected and the first summer camp was held. Tents were rented for boys and girls dormitories and a large tent was used for Chapel services. Over the next six years a dining hall, chapel building, and dormitories, for both the boys and girls, were completed. Until 1982, Camp Selah was without any year round staff, leaving the maintenance and operation of the ministry to the volunteer board. By this time the demands of the growing ministry had out grown what could be maintained on a part time basis. In that year, Camp Selah called Duane Cross, its first missionary director, to serve as the year round camp director. Duane raised his own financial support and demonstrated his commitment to the ministry. During his fourteen years as director, the ministry grew in many ways. With a year round director it was able to expand its property and make improvements to the facilities and the programs which are the heart of the ministry...

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