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Lake Aurora is a 501(c)3 organization, accredited by the ECFA, committed to excellence, undergoing voluntary annual audits of its finances, and meeting industry standards of health and safety.
We welcome your gifts of finance and time as we rely on the generosity of our friends to fund the vision of future ministry at Lake Aurora.

You can be involved in the ministry at Lake Aurora in various ways.

Financial donations can be one-time or you can set up a recurring donation by credit card/debit card. Of course we can also accept checks. Please see our address below.

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Current Designated Project Donations

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The Sunshine Project is the development of the Lake Aurora campus in such a way that it will meet our present and future needs and, at the same time, make us a premier campus for serving those with disabilities. Below is a list of those expansion projects:
"Removing the barriers to great experiences, and bringing sunshine to every individual's life, regardless of their mental or physical abilities."
  • James and John Hillside Leaders and Health Cabins- This double conjoined cabin, by initially leaving out some interior walls, will serve as an intermediate, flexible space that can hold 100 campers in a meeting facility until funding is in place for The Hammock, the much larger multipurpose building. As the Hammock is built (in Phase 2) this structure will transform into the infirmary and leaders cabins for the Hillside campus

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  • Infrastructure - Updating the Lakeside sewage system, chapel modifications, and debt reduction. The State is requiring us to update our sewage system on this south campus to tie into our sewage treatment plant as a condition for any new construction and necessity for replacement of aging systems.

  • The Aurora Adventure Lagoon, Splash Island, Aurora Bayou - An exciting aquatic facility that will not only allow
    the typical active campus to enjoy but will also be accessible to those with serious disabilities. As beautiful as the waters of Lake Aurora are, historically they have been inaccessible to the ministry at least seven times due to natural issues. This will give us a stabilized and controlled environment to provide more accessibility increasing our ministry opportunities significantly!

  • The Valencia Leadership Training Center- A unique facility that can serve as both housing and meeting space for focused leadership development programs. Especially important for the summer leadership programs but has potential for churches to use for strategic planning retreats.

  • The Cypress Lodge on the Lakeside Campus - An additional meeting building on the Lakeside campus that will seat 80-100 people that will compliment the Chapel building and allow multiple groups to use the Lakeside campus. It will have handicapped accessible restrooms to serve the general population and visitors to that campus as well.

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The benefits of continuous regular giving

Donors set up recurring & regular, monthly giving.

  • It moves us beyond today into tomorrow. Never has a time been greater to pool our  resources to expand a ministry where one can "be still and know that I am God".

  • It provides stability. Small gifts, when coupled with others, creates a cash flow of committed monthly giving to move forward in meeting the growing capital needs of an expanding camping ministry. The assurance of receiving a designated dollar amount every month will allow for the freedom to focus our efforts on ministry and campus improvements as well as help eliminate the shadow of debt.

  • It involves everyone. Teamwork gets the job done. Christians working together display the awesome power of our God.

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Special Opportunities

 

Legacy Lamp Posts
A landscape project that will shed light on campers and guests at the Dining Hall drive and Hillside area while remembering/ honoring a loved one!

Herman & Sadie Davis Porch Fund
A proposed extension of the Chapel overlooking the lakefront in honor of Lake Aurora's first caretakers. It will include an extension that will provide much needed restrooms on the groundfloor as well as the 2nd floor.

Engraved Bricks - Memory Walk

Create a lasting impression in a unique walkway located around the Redmon Ministry Center. Purchase an engraved brick to bear the name of a loved one, a child who attended camp, or in honor of your church. Use a brick to commemorate a baptism, birthday, anniversary, graduation, or marriage.

Each brick is placed in the "walk of faith" sidewalk leading up to the Ministry Center.

Each stone in the walkway reminds us that common people have come in contact with an uncommon God in this holy place and their lives will never be the same.
A brick can be purchased for $100 engraved with a maximum of 3 lines, up to 14 characters per line. Maybe you would like to remember an experience here with your name, a loved one, the name of a child, or in honor of your church. Whatever is special to you and the memory you hold at Lake Aurora.

 

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Lifetime Giving - Charitable Gift Annuities

 

 

 

 

 

 

 

An investment in yourself and the future of our youth

  

A Charitable Gift Annuity is an excellent way for friends of Lake Aurora Christian Camp, to make a gift of significance, while still retaining income from the gift during their lifetime. The Charitable Gift Annuity is administered by the Board of Trustees of Lake Aurora Christian Camp benefiting this ministry.

 

  

What is a Charitable Gift Annuity?

Of all the gifts that pay back a lifetime income, the Charitable Gift Annuity may be the simplest and most affordable. It is simply an agreement contract in which you contribute a gift of cash or securities for a guaranteed life income.

 

  

What a Gift Annuity Accomplishes?

To decide whether a Charitable Gift Annuity is the right approach to your contribution to ministry, consider the following questions:

 
  • Do I want to make a gift and still retain income for myself, my spouse or another person?
 
  • Do I want a guaranteed fixed income from my gift?
 
  • Would it be helpful to save current income taxes, capital gains taxes or estate taxes?
 
  • Do I want to make a gift of lasting significance to the Kingdom of God?

If the answer is yes to any of these questions, you should further examine the Charitable Gift Annuity.

 

  

How the Gift Annuity Works

Lake Aurora Christian Camp issues an annuity certificate (contract which guarantees payments for life to you at the agreed rate of payments based on your age, at the time of your application) after a gift of $3,000 or more (in the form of cash, securities, real estate or other property) along with an annuity application form, has been given to Lake Aurora Christian Camp.

The American Council on Gift Annuities explains this philanthropic opportunity further at www.acga-web.org

 

  

How much will I receive?

Gift Annuity rates are determined by the age of the person or persons who receive the income payments. For a joint or survivorship annuity rate, please contact our office.

 

  

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