Following the COVID-19 outbreak pandemic and resulting stay-at-home orders, Fellowship Missions in Warsaw decided to look at alternative options for the homeless living in its shelter. In February, the Association of Gospel Rescue Missions shared information about the possibility of partnering with local church camps to expand their ministry.

Camp Alexander Mack, a Christian camp and conference center, will begin the major construction of an $85,000 challenge course on its property north of Camp Mack Road in Milford, made possible by a grant from the K21 Health Foundation, which serves Kosciusko County. Executive Director Gene Hollenberg made the announcement to supporters of the 95-year old camp operated by the Church of the Brethren in Indiana.

Press Release MILFORD — Gene Hollenberg, Camp Alexander Mack executive director, announced Monday evening, April 20, Camp Mack will not be able to provide its regular summer camp this year. “In the last several weeks, the COVID-19 pandemic has kept us mostly in our homes and physically apart from one another. With many staff members …read more.

MILFORD — “Planting the Future” is the theme of Camp Mack’s Capital Campaign. The campaign was announced Friday, March 8, during the Camp Mack annual dinner. The campaign has a goal to raise $1.1 million by the end of 2021. Already $542,671.39 has been raised toward that goal. The capital campaign was heard by more …read more.

MILFORD — The Banana Slug String Band, an internationally renown environmental education band, is performing at Camp Mack in Milford at 7 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 29. The band has been together for over 25 years, singing about how to take care of the earth with songs like “Dirt Made My Lunch,” “Water Cycle Boogie,” “No …read more.

MILFORD — A situation of getting the cart before the horse was the case Monday evening, Dec. 11, at Milford Town Council meeting. A small group of Waubee Lake residents, led by Pam Dwyer, came before the council with numerous questions regarding potential sewer being provided by the town to Camp Mack. The discussion took …read more.

WAUBEE LAKE — Two years ago, the weather in northern Indiana was much different than it was today. The same was true about the financial situation at Camp Alexander Mack, a Christian camp located on the eastern shore of Waubee Lake, just a few miles south of Milford. In 2014, the Church of the Brethren affiliated camp …read more.

Camp Mack Fall Festival will be held all day Saturday, Oct. 3, at Camp Mack, 1113 E. Camp Mack Road, Milford. The event offers a variety of food, crafts, demonstrations, activities, entertainment, train rides and hayrides for the whole family. A silent auction will take place, or attend the live auction featuring quilts, comforters, theme …read more.

By TAMI MOHLER GOSHEN — Ruby Bryant, Goshen, recently celebrated her 100th birthday at a large family gathering in Goshen on Sunday, Aug. 23. Her children, grandchildren, and great grandchildren honored her with a carry-in meal with some of the favorite family foods. Many family activities were enjoyed by all. In addition, there will be an …read more.

A special weekend along with a worship celebration and canoe picnic is planned Aug. 28-30 at Camp Mack in celebration of it’s 90th anniversary. Camp Mack is located on Waubee Lake, south of Milford. All who have attended Camp Mack for any event are welcome “Back To Mack” to share with others as the camp …read more.

By AMY EBERLY BAUMANN Board Member, Camp Mack Camp Alexander Mack and the Indiana Camp Board are hosting a retirement party to honor Rex Miller at Camp Mack in Milford from 1 p.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 22. All those who have a love for camp or have known Rex during his lifetime of …read more.

Many will remember the July 2010 fire destroying the Becker Lodge built at Camp Alexander Mack in the 1930s. Devastating to be sure, but recovery was remarkable, community support was inspiring and the John Kline Welcome Center opened less than a year later in June 2011. Opening of the welcome center replaced the offices, kitchen, …read more.

Camp Mack Festival will be from 9 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday, rain or shine. Besides enjoying all the fun and fellowship offered by a variety of foods, musical entertainment, rides, children’s activities, demonstrations, and displays, there are silent and live auctions. The festivities begin at 9 a.m. with breakfast foods available until 11 a.m. …read more.

Camp Alexander Mack, Milford, is hosting Indiana Deaf Camp this week, July 16-20, offering deaf children and their hearing siblings plenty of opportunities for fun. Kids come from all over the U.S. and even the world. Many of these campers have made it to the camp through a fund created by the Indiana Lions Speech …read more.