Rev. Rebecca Spooner Barber has spent her life shaped by camp ministry, long before she ever became a pastor, counselor, or Ferncliff…
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Stories
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Giving Spotlight: A Preschooler Reminds Us That Anyone Can Make a Difference
Some reminders about generosity come from unexpected places — and sometimes from the smallest people in our community. One morning on the…
Kimberly Graves
December 4, 2025 • 3 min read
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Ferncliff Awarded $300,000 Grant for Stream Restoration Project
We are thrilled to share some exciting news: Ferncliff has been awarded a $300,000 matching grant from the Arkansas Department of Agriculture’s…
Kimberly Graves
September 23, 2025 • 3 min read
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Noelle Coughlan: Fleet Feet and the Spark of the Scorchin’ Squirrel
When Noelle Coughlan first signed her daughter Alexa up for Ferncliff day camp, she wasn’t thinking about trail races or finish lines.…
Kimberly Graves
August 7, 2025 • 3 min read
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Program Activity Center Renovation Underway
Due to your generosity, renovations on the Program Activity Center (PAC) are officially underway. This is the first project to begin as…
Kimberly Graves
June 3, 2024 • 3 min read
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Finding Home in Camp Ministry: Molly DeWitt’s Journey through Loss and Renewal
Molly DeWitt grew up in Indiana, and as a child, one of her favorite things to do was to wander around outside…
Kimberly Graves
March 8, 2024 • 4 min read
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Phoebe’s Story: “I Found My Group of People.”
As a child Phoebe loved to explore nature. “I’ve always been a kid that picked up bugs, sticks and things. I am…
Joel Gill
February 19, 2024 • 5 min read
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Transform Capital Campaign Supported by Grants from Mabee Foundation and Walton Family Foundation
We are pleased to announce that Ferncliff has been awarded a $986,537 challenge grant from the J.E. & L.E. Mabee Foundation and…
Kimberly Graves
February 6, 2024 • 5 min read
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You Are Invited: Ferncliff Annual Dinner on February 9
It’s time for the Ferncliff Annual Dinner! Join us on the evening of Friday, February 9th as we celebrate 86 years of…
Kimberly Graves
January 18, 2024 • 2 min read

