Welcome to the Friendly Benwood Community Christian Youth Camp. We invite you to come visit our campground if you are looking for a location for your church retreat, summer youth camp, couple's retreat or any Christian based gathering. Our campground offers a quiet, rural, and wooded setting that is perfect for a quiet, private conversation with God or a spirited game of softball with a group of active teenagers.

While all of our planned buildings and facilities are not yet completed, we are open for a limited number of events and activities. If you have questions or would like more information, please contact us through our email or give our caretaker a call. God has truly blessed this campground through the planning and early construction phases. We would be pleased and blessed to share that blessing with you.

Friendly Benwood Community Christian Youth Camp
Board of Directors and Staff

Dining Hall Construction Update
Posted November 18, 2008
The concrete floor for the new dining hall was poured on November 11.  The board decided to add a dye to the concrete, which will then be sealed and floor covering will never be needed.  The board picked a reddish-brown color.  The contractor building the building hopes to start construction next week.

November Campground Board Meeting Rescheduled
Posted November 9, 2008
Due to scheduling conflicts, the November meeting of the campground board will be held on November 24th at 7:00 pm.

Parke County Bridge Festival & Dining Hall Update
Posted October 22, 2008
We would like to thank Bill and Dorothy Reberger and Paul and Shirley Reberger who set up the concession trailer during the annual Parke County Covered Bridge Festival at the Red Barn on Highway 59 north of Brazil. They served up hot dogs, hamburgers, fried potatoes, ham and beans, and chicken and noodles to hungry festival goers. The money earned will be used on the new Dining Hall. 

Members of the board have been busy putting rock fill inside the foundation of the new dining hall.  The plumber is now working on installing the drains needed in the kitchen.  Once this work is completed, the concrete floor will be poured and work will begin on the walls.  Stay tuned for further construction updates.

Dining Hall Update
Posted October 6, 2008
The foundation has been completed, the plumber is working to get the water and drain lines installed, and work will begin this week to get ready to pour the concrete floor.

Brazil Popcorn Festival Update
Posted October 6, 2008
The campground board would like to thank everyone who helped during the annual Clay County Popcorn Festival the weekend of October 3-5th. We served up ham and beans cooked over an open fire, along with fried potatoes. Something new this year was corn bread made out of popcorn meal. We even made some in a Dutch oven in the fire. Sunny Anderson from the Food Network was visiting the festival and we were one of several food vendors that was filmed and interviewed. Sunny sampled our ham and beans, and really enjoyed our popcorn corn bread. The money that was made will go toward the new dining hall.

Campground Seeking Golf Cart
Posted September 16, 2008
The campground could use a good new or used golf cart for the caretaker to use around the facility. If you have one you would like to donate, contact us. We are a 501.c.3  non-profit organization, so your donation is tax deductable. We are more than happy to provide you with a receipt for your donation.

Have Friendly Benwood Visit Your Church or Organization
The campground has prepared a presentation for your church or organization to explain more about the mission and purpose of the campground.  If you are interested in this presentation, please send us an email or give the caretaker a call to make arrangements.  Our Contact Information is under the About Us tab.