Once upon a time, in a small corner of the fabulous, fun-filled state of Arkansas, there was a group of sprightly young adventurers. These weren't your ordinary adventurers who battled dragons or sought hidden treasures. Oh, no! These were the garden warriors, tending to their magical kingdom of greens with their muddy shields of trowels and rakes. Arkansas was a land of enchanting beauty - a place where the mountains and valleys played hide and seek with the sun and rain. The hot springs gurgled with stories of ancient times, and the diamond mines sparkled with a thousand dreams. Amidst this natural wonderland, our garden warriors were on a special quest to make the world greener, one plant at a time. The leader of our band of green thumbs was none other than a jolly giant named Broccoli Bob. He was as tall as the tallest cornstalk and as sturdy as an old oak. He was green from head to toe, his hair was like the curly top of a broccoli, and his laughter echoed through the fields like a summer breeze. With Broccoli Bob and his team of garden warriors, every day was an adventure in Arkansas. They planted giggling sunflowers and whispering willows, laughing lavenders, and ticklish tomatoes. With their little dirty hands and their enormous green hearts, they taught the world about love for the Earth and the joy of growing. And thus, amidst the mountains and diamond mines, under the watchful eyes of Broccoli Bob, the garden warriors of Arkansas transformed the state into a vibrant wonderland. Their fun-filled gardening escapades made the world a little greener, a little brighter, and a whole lot happier.
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For over 50 years, Frontier Camp has been dedicated to making disciples of Jesus by sharing God’s Word amidst the beauty of His creation. Since our founding in 1969, we’ve been licensed by the Texas Department of State Health Services and are proudly accredited by the American Camping Association. We’re also a member of the Christian Camping and Conference Association. Our mission is to use Christian camping and outdoor recreation as a means to support local churches in fulfilling the Great Commission—evangelizing people of all ages and discipling believers toward deeper maturity in Christ. Frontier Camp offers a dual ministry: during the summer, we host a 10-week youth camp, and throughout the rest of the year, we serve as a retreat facility for churches and like-minded religious organizations. Whether through summer camps or retreats, our goal remains the same: to expose people to Christ and encourage their spiritual growth through His Word and by reflecting His character in everything we do. While we provide top-notch recreation and exciting programming, the heart of our camp is the spiritual impact, rooted in the truth of God’s inerrant Word.
Campers are given the opportunity to explore and try new activities that build confidence and help them to see the world in different ways. At Camp Tanako, participants of all ages gain a better understanding of the presence of God in the world. Campers have the chance to step out of their everyday routines in order to be immersed in and experience the beauty of creation in a safe and loving environment. With this, they return to their home congregations more empowered and with a stronger relationship with God, ready to engage in local and congregational ministries.