MWBC future
To make MWBC more usable in the near and far future, the board of directors identified the following building projects to get the most value from your support.
We invite everyone to consider contributing to this rebuilding fund. Help us to explore the possibilities!
Donations
If you are willing to help us with projects to expand our camp and operational expenses, Please mark donations as "Building Fund" and send to:
We invite everyone to consider contributing to this rebuilding fund. Help us to explore the possibilities!
Donations
If you are willing to help us with projects to expand our camp and operational expenses, Please mark donations as "Building Fund" and send to:
- Midwest Bible Camp
Building Fund
1500 1st Ave NW
Cedar Rapids, IA 52405
Projects, old and new
Ongoing: In addition to the projects listed below, we'd also like to help LDYC pay off the remaining balance they owe on the new bath house and lagoon upgrade projects. As MWBC strongly encouraged them to build the bath house we could possibly face rental fee increases (leading to camper fee increases) if the balance isn't paid off in the near future. We think it's important to help LDYC retire this debt. Additionally, as long as this outstanding balance remains, it is unlikely that they will be able to pursue these types of projects on their own. To date, MWBC has passed through donations of almost $9,000 toward the bath house project. The total cost was over $300,000, which included extensive donations of labor and materials. (outstanding balance: $15,000)
Replace Food Storage Shed
2009: We will be building a new food shed before summer 2009. The new building will be bigger, have a concrete floor, have better storage and lighting to find food easier, and will allow us to keep our food separate from other groups that rent LDYC. (estimated cost: $4,000, raised to date: $3,000)
Build Chapel Stage
2009: We would love to enhance the chapel that was built a few years ago by adding a stage to the front for speakers, skits, etc. We hope to have the stage ready for use in 2009 and our current plan is to build it ourselves during our Spring Workday. So if you have some construction skills, please plan to come. (estimated cost: $2,000, raised to date: $1,750)
Convert Old Bathhouse into Nurse's Cabin
Ongoing: We would like to find a new use for the old bath house. We'd like to take advantage of the plumbing in the building and turn it into a new, larger nurse's cabin with a bathroom. This will be much more convenient for the nurse and anyone needing medical attention. The remainder of the building could become a director's cabin, storage facility, or sports equipment storage area. Plans are currently in development. (estimated cost: $8,000-$10,000, raised to date: $0)
Repurpose Old Nurse's Cabin
Ongoing: Once we have a new nurse's cabin, we'd like to create a new use for the current nurse's cabin. Depending on the camp's needs at the time, it might be turned into more cabin space for campers/staff or a larger sports equipment shed. (estimated cost: $2,000, raised to date: $0)
Swimming Pool
Ongoing: We'd like to present a dream of building a swimming pool one day. This would be a great addition to the camp and help campers cool off on hot summer days. While the lake is beautiful and great for canoeing, many campers do not enjoy swimming in it and on occasion, the lake is drained and unavailable for swimming (as will be the case in 2009-2010). No work has been done yet to estimate the size of pool needed or its cost, but it will obviously involve significant expense. (estimated cost: unknown, raised to date: $5,000)
Two Cabins -complete!
Two new cabins were built and used summer 2008! Each cabin houses ten campers, so MWBC capacity increased to 120 campers. They are both on the cabin 7-10 side and are located near the volleyball court.
New Bath House -complete!
Construction on the new bathhouse began in 2007 and was completed summer 2008. A grant was received for most of the cost. The new bathhouse is located on the north side of the basketball court, and has an underground storm shelter that can be used for class area and storage. There is also discussion around ways to reuse the old bathhouse as either the new nurse cabin and director's cabin, or as cabin space.
Dining Hall Addition -complete!
In 2007, Midwest Bible Camp supporters gave over $20,000 to add about 20 feet onto the front of the dining hall. This has made it possible to seat more than 175 people in the dining hall for a meal. When the area is not needed for dining, it is used as an office and classroom area. Ten new tables and some new benches have also been added.
Enclosing the Shelter House -complete!
In the past, the shelter was under utilized, being away from the rest of the camp and being open to the weather, bugs and animals. IN 2007, MWBC enclosed the shelter with screening, new doors, and a storage area and storm curtains. It can now be used for a new craft area, class area, and meeting place, freeing up the trophy room for class area and a game area. This project was about $5000.
Replace Food Storage Shed
2009: We will be building a new food shed before summer 2009. The new building will be bigger, have a concrete floor, have better storage and lighting to find food easier, and will allow us to keep our food separate from other groups that rent LDYC. (estimated cost: $4,000, raised to date: $3,000)
Build Chapel Stage
2009: We would love to enhance the chapel that was built a few years ago by adding a stage to the front for speakers, skits, etc. We hope to have the stage ready for use in 2009 and our current plan is to build it ourselves during our Spring Workday. So if you have some construction skills, please plan to come. (estimated cost: $2,000, raised to date: $1,750)
Convert Old Bathhouse into Nurse's Cabin
Ongoing: We would like to find a new use for the old bath house. We'd like to take advantage of the plumbing in the building and turn it into a new, larger nurse's cabin with a bathroom. This will be much more convenient for the nurse and anyone needing medical attention. The remainder of the building could become a director's cabin, storage facility, or sports equipment storage area. Plans are currently in development. (estimated cost: $8,000-$10,000, raised to date: $0)
Repurpose Old Nurse's Cabin
Ongoing: Once we have a new nurse's cabin, we'd like to create a new use for the current nurse's cabin. Depending on the camp's needs at the time, it might be turned into more cabin space for campers/staff or a larger sports equipment shed. (estimated cost: $2,000, raised to date: $0)
Swimming Pool
Ongoing: We'd like to present a dream of building a swimming pool one day. This would be a great addition to the camp and help campers cool off on hot summer days. While the lake is beautiful and great for canoeing, many campers do not enjoy swimming in it and on occasion, the lake is drained and unavailable for swimming (as will be the case in 2009-2010). No work has been done yet to estimate the size of pool needed or its cost, but it will obviously involve significant expense. (estimated cost: unknown, raised to date: $5,000)
Two Cabins -complete!
Two new cabins were built and used summer 2008! Each cabin houses ten campers, so MWBC capacity increased to 120 campers. They are both on the cabin 7-10 side and are located near the volleyball court.
New Bath House -complete!
Construction on the new bathhouse began in 2007 and was completed summer 2008. A grant was received for most of the cost. The new bathhouse is located on the north side of the basketball court, and has an underground storm shelter that can be used for class area and storage. There is also discussion around ways to reuse the old bathhouse as either the new nurse cabin and director's cabin, or as cabin space.
Dining Hall Addition -complete!
In 2007, Midwest Bible Camp supporters gave over $20,000 to add about 20 feet onto the front of the dining hall. This has made it possible to seat more than 175 people in the dining hall for a meal. When the area is not needed for dining, it is used as an office and classroom area. Ten new tables and some new benches have also been added.
Enclosing the Shelter House -complete!
In the past, the shelter was under utilized, being away from the rest of the camp and being open to the weather, bugs and animals. IN 2007, MWBC enclosed the shelter with screening, new doors, and a storage area and storm curtains. It can now be used for a new craft area, class area, and meeting place, freeing up the trophy room for class area and a game area. This project was about $5000.
