Once upon a time, in the fabulous state of Tennessee, halfway between the effervescent energy of Music City, Nashville, and the delightful charm of the River City, Memphis, there lived a bunch of super intelligent, book-loving kids. They were not ordinary kids, oh no! They possessed a special power. Every time they opened a book and started to read, they were transformed into brainy bookworms, traveling through the mystical tunnels of knowledge and imagination. The leader of this magical gang was none other than the wacky and witty, Wilbur the Word Wizard. Wilbur, with his rainbow-colored beard and glasses as round as the moon, would guide the kids on their reading adventures. With his magic quill, he could turn mere words into vivid pictures, creating magnificent landscapes filled with unicorns jumping over rainbows or aliens slurping spaghetti on Mars. When it came to fun, these Tennessee tots were never left behind. After all, who said reading was a boring activity? Definitely not this lot! Whether they were giggling over the hilarious antics of Wimpy Kid or holding their breath during Harry Potter's daring escapades, they knew how to make the most of their reading time. Not to mention, their Word Wizard Wilbur always had a silly joke up his sleeve that would make them roll on the floor laughing! And thus, the kids from Tennessee were the happiest bunch in all of America. They had discovered the magical world of books and with their Word Wizard Wilbur, every day brought a new adventure, a new story, and a new punchline!
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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.
At MTR we believe that all people have inherent and equal value from simply being made in the image of God (Genesis 1:27). We recognize that educational outcomes are tied to markers of well-being such as health, income, and vocational choice/opportunities. As a result, we are dedicated to addressing the systemic inequities of education in Memphis so that class, age, ability, race, gender, religion, and other identity markers do not determine a person’s value. We are committed to creating a more equitable educational landscape in the city and honoring the dignity and worth of each and every person.