TeePee/Trading Post Project

Building “On Purpose” for the Next 125 Years

Pop Tibbitts founded CAMP-of-the-WOODS so families could “vacation on purpose.” Now it’s our turn to build with the same purpose—for the next century of Christ-centered ministry.

The TeePee Has Been Part of Your Story.
Now Be Part of Its Future.

For years, the TeePee and Trading Post have been more than buildings—they’ve been places where your family grew in faith, where friendships formed, and where memories became milestones.

But time has taken its toll:

  • Maintenance demands and aging equipment are no longer sustainable.

  • Gathering areas have reached capacity during peak seasons.

  • The current structures weren’t built to handle the growth and year-round activity our ministry has today.

  • Without change, these spaces will no longer serve families as they were intended to.

For 125 years, the ministry you’ve experienced here was made possible because those before you invested in the future.

Now it’s our turn—to steward what we’ve been given, to build on purpose, and to ensure that generations yet to come will encounter Christ and make lifelong memories in a place designed for them to flourish.

A Legacy Built for Life Together

We’re not just rebuilding a building—we’re multiplying ministry.

For decades, it has been a place where families have grown closer to Christ and one another. Now, we have the opportunity to carry that legacy forward—creating a space that honors the past while becoming a launch pad for generational discipleship, year-round hospitality, and deeper fellowship. Every detail of this project has been thoughtfully designed to extend the ministry you’ve loved into the future.

  • All-Season Comfort

    Designed with year-round use in mind, the new space ensures comfort whether you're escaping the summer heat or warming up by the fire after a snowy ski day during Presidents’ Day Weekend.

  • Gather at the Coffee Shop

    Meet old friends, make new ones, and enjoy a warm cup in our cozy new coffee shop—complete with upper-deck seating and beautiful lake views.

  • Space for Solitude & Support

    Whether you’re seeking time alone with God or connecting with a Chaplain, the new garden area invites meaningful fellowship with God and others. This is the perfect place to continue your conversations after Chapel.

  • Traditions You Love

    Cherished treats like penny candy and ice cream are here to stay, with continued access throughout the day to enjoy them with family and friends.

  • Grow Spiritually Together

    With expanded seating and flexible gathering areas, there’s space to meet one-on-one or in groups to catch up, talk about spiritual topics from Chapel or Quest, or find a quiet spot for devotions. During the Conference Season, there will be more space for groups to meet or conduct teaching sessions.

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Multiply the Mission

Your support helps us serve 18,000+ lives each year!

Your Role

You can play a key role in building the future where thousands more people can experience the Gospel in this Christ-centered environment every year. These are not just numbers—they represent individuals, children, and families encountering Jesus.

Shaping a Growing Legacy

For decades, this ministry has been shaped by those who value intentional spaces for connection and faith formation. Now, as more people seek hope and community year-round, we have both the responsibility and opportunity to grow.

Strengthening Ministry

Every gift to the project multiplies the mission—creating space to welcome more families and strengthen ministry year-round. It’s about stewarding the legacy God has entrusted to us and preparing to welcome even more people into His story.

Will you join us in making this vision a reality?

Want to learn more or share your story?

Connect with Dustin—he’d love to hear from you, answer your questions, and explore how you can be part of this legacy project.

TeePee Stories

Watch members of the COTW community share their COTW memories and what they’re looking forward to in the future.

Be Part of the Legacy

We’re inviting you to join us in building on the legacy that shaped your story so others can experience the same life-changing moments for generations to come. This is more than a construction project. It’s a commitment to the next 125 years of God’s work at COTW.