Susie Dubois grew up as a camp kid. Camp was a formative part of her childhood—something she and her husband, Justin, hoped…
News, Blogs & Stories
Discover the impact of Ferncliff through the voices of our campers, families, volunteers, and donors.
Stories
-

Finding Peace at Ferncliff: Anna’s Story
Anna is a dedicated early childhood educator and college student who now calls Arkansas home. Originally from Madagascar, Anna was adopted at…
Kimberly Graves
March 27, 2025 • 4 min read
-

Learning Best Through Play: Kami Hicks On Her Boys at Nature Preschool
Kami Hicks is a dedicated early childhood educator with over 35 years of experience, currently teaching at the University of Arkansas-Pulaski Technical…
Kimberly Graves
February 24, 2025 • 5 min read
-

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…
Kimberly Graves
January 17, 2025 • 4 min read
-

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…
Kimberly Graves
December 10, 2024 • 3 min read
-

Communities Unite: Support Pours in from Surrounding States for Disaster Assistance Center
Ferncliff’s Disaster Assistance Center has been blessed with incredible support from congregations in Tennessee, Missouri, and Kansas over the past week! Thanks…
Kimberly Graves
November 12, 2024 • 2 min read
-

A trip to Texas Shows the Strength of Communities in Disaster Relief Service
At the end of September, Joel Gill, Ferncliff’s Executive Director, took a meaningful trip that showcased the power of collaboration. His journey…
Kimberly Graves
October 4, 2024 • 3 min read
-

A True Community Effort – Nine Churches Collect Kits for Disaster Assistance
Ferncliff Disaster Assistance Center Receives Over 2,300 Kits from Good Shepherd Presbyterian Church We are thrilled to announce that Ferncliff Disaster Assistance…
Kimberly Graves
October 2, 2024 • 2 min read
-

Festival of Sharing a Huge Success!
Ferncliff Receives Nearly 900 Pounds of Supplies at Sharefest Earlier this month, Ferncliff Director of Mission and Outreach Emily Hooker and our…
Kimberly Graves
September 20, 2024 • 2 min read

