Camp Wyldewood was established in 1948 by John & Gertrude Dykes and many other families to provide a place where children would have the opportunity to Encounter Christ, Community & Creation. The founders of Wyldewood wanted to provide a great experience at a reasonable price.

We are committed to the core value of providing the best experience possible at a reasonable price. We don’t believe that an incredible camp experience should only be for kids who can afford an incredible camp experience. We believe strongly that Christian Camping is a great mission field where lives are changed forever.

In 2019, it cost Wyldewood just over $500 for a one-week camper and around $800 for a two-week camper. We currently charge $285 for a one-week session and $425 for a two-week session. These gaps create a significant budget shortfall each year that must be filled with both alternative revenue streams and fundraising, which makes it challenging to also raise money to make improvements to our camp facilities.

In an effort to keep camper fees at a reasonable level we established The ‘48 Club. Members of The ‘48 Club are former campers, counselors and families that have been impacted by the ministry of Wyldewood. They believe in the mission of Christian camping. By providing monthly support they help to defray some of the cost for campers, which allows more children to attend Wyldewood each summer and facility updates.

We hope you will consider joining this effort. Recurring donations can be set up by clicking on the “Give Now” link below or mailed to:

PO Box 1255, Searcy, AR 72145.

Camp Wyldewood is a 501(c)(3) charitable organization.

Donations are deemed tax-deductible.