Christian Camp
Support Lake Aurora:
Partnership in Progress
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.
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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.
Tent Pegs
New Phase - "Roots Secure and Branching Out"
Branching out to build the large assembly building that was completed in December 2024! This large assembly building offers a spacious, climate-controlled area for our guests with special needs and those using wheelchairs, as well as a worship center for our campus-wide youth and adult programs. The final construction cost doubled from its 2020 estimate after $1.2 million in savings. A construction loan was obtained from Christian Financial Resources to finish the build. We are working to pay off this loan as quickly as possible. From December 2024 to December 2025, over $700,000 was paid off on the construction loan.
Our current goal is 100 NEW Tent Peg donors. A Matching Gift of $55K for the first 50 Tent pegs. As of January 2026, 25 new donors have committed $25 per month for three years. ($300 a year or $900 total)
Historically, our previous goals retired a $720,000 mortgage 40 months early (January 2020), saving nearly $70,000 in interest through 450 tent peg commitments.
To God be the glory!
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Start Driving a Tent Peg Today!>>
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What does a "tent peg" do for Lake Aurora?
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It's a stake. Tent Pegs are our primary source of expansion and major improvements.
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Allow for growth! While $25 a month may seem small, when combined with 450 others, it will provide a consistent cash flow to build the needed program space debt-free.
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It involves everyone. Teamwork gets the job done! Christians working together display the awesome power of our God. Whether it is a one-time gift of $900 or $25 a month over three years.
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It moves us beyond today into tomorrow. Never has there been a better time to pool our resources to expand a ministry where one can 'be still and know that I am God'.
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With the debt paid, our roots are now secure, and we are free to branch out to the next opportunity. We will continue to use the 'Tent Peg' to reach these goals.
Current On-Going Upgrade Projects
2020 Stronghold Adventures Addition
Approx. $18,000 - Funded and Completed March 2020!
The "Canopy High Ropes Challenge" is a 40 foot adventure with eight ascending features to challenge a pair of participants to step out of their comfort zone. It dismounts with a 350 foot zip line.
Hillside Playground - Complete!
Approx. $25,000 - with inclusive feature for special needs
A much needed addition to our Hillside Campus. Sidewalk access will also be needed. A matching gift of $10,000 was offered when donors gave $10,000.
Future Lakeside Chapel Renovation
Approx. $20,000
The Herman and Sadie Davis Porch... a walk-out, second level porch for the Lakeside Chapel that overlooks Lake Aurora which will include indoor, inclusive restrooms. The Davis family was the original caretakers for Lake Aurora in 1947.
Long-Term Designated Project Donations:
The Sunshine Project
"Removing the barriers to great experiences, and bringing sunshine to every individual's life, regardless of their mental or physical abilities."
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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...
