Beechpoint was transformed from a country lodge into a Christian children’s camp in 1959. The late Mrs. Philip Armour, of Armour Meats, helped in the original purchase and programming of the new venture.

Many lives were impacted positively by this outreach until the early 1970’s. Beechpoint fell into silent years during almost a decade of inactivity. A second infancy began on these eighty-three acres in 1980, with a renewed vision, focused leadership, and dedication to excellence. Summer camp has grown from only one week and twenty campers to over 1000 youth per year who attend summer camps and year-round retreats.

Camp Beechpoint has grown its depth of effectiveness in recent years by adding a mentoring program, by developing a leadership training curriculum for urban teens, and by adding character-development programming for young teens and their parents. Services also include team building programs and formal outdoor education for public and private schools.

Hundreds of volunteers, donors, and workers have made great investments to add spectacular buildings, improvements and program tools to camp’s programs. Beechpoint continues to provide for the education and care of children in a natural and protected environment. The impact is amazing as each participant benefits socially, intellectually, physically, and spiritually.