“The lunch part!” Poppy Copeland doesn’t hesitate when she’s asked about her favorite thing at Ferncliff and the people that help make…
News, Blogs & Stories
Discover the impact of Ferncliff through the voices of our campers, families, volunteers, and donors.
Stories
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Foxes, Friendships and Growing Up: Christian Hardy’s Ferncliff Story
Christian Hardy has been coming to Ferncliff since he was four years old. What began as a week at camp while his…
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Sharing Camp’s Mission Across Generations
Nancy Dunaway’s family continues a legacy of camp, connection, and believing in Ferncliff’s mission. Nancy Dunaway first learned about Ferncliff when she…
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A Mother’s Hope, A Community’s Gift
Susie Dubois grew up as a camp kid. Camp was a formative part of her childhood—something she and her husband, Justin, hoped…
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Finding a Place to Grow, Learn, and Belong
Wendy Butler Talks About How Her Family Embraced Camp Life As a working parent, Wendy Butler was searching for a summer option…
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Ella Holyfield: From Nervous Camper to Collegiate Archer
Ella Holyfield is a dedicated college student at Lyon College, studying to become a Child Life Specialist. Her dream is to bring…
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Faith, Culture, and Community
Northwest Arkansas is home to a vibrant community of over 15,000 Marshallese folks, many of whom are immigrants from the Republic of…
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Finding Their Path – Joshua Arroyave and Jean Dodds
Joshua Arroyave, originally from Houston, Texas, attended the University of the Ozarks with dreams of playing soccer. However, during his sophomore year,…
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New Aqua Park is ready for summer campers!
A new prominent feature this summer on Belden Pond is our new Aqua Park. It features seven large inflatable play structures, three…
