The ARC has grown to become a year-round Camp and Retreat Center serving a variety of groups ranging from school and craft groups to church groups from virtually every denomination.
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During the years that the ARC was a United States Air Force Radar base, HOUSE OF DANIEL and THE COVENANT HOUSE were used as barracks for the single men stationed at the base.
In the early 1980's these buildings were transformed into dormitory-style rooms for the camp. Restrooms are located on each floor and a lounge is located on the first floor of each building.
HOUSE OF DANIEL and COVENANT HOUSE are very popular with the various youth groups that visit the ARC each year.
HOUSE OF DANIEL has 105 beds and COVENANT HOUSE has 94 beds.
SHUNEM was used by the Air Force for barracks for single, enlisted men. It was first used by the ARC in 1980 for lodging during AFLC Family Camp. Later, the building was used by the ARC for storing mattresses, carpet and lumber.
In 1996 SHUNEM was fully remodeled into Lodge-style housing. The larger rooms in Shunem sleep 10-12 persons.
SHUNEM features a first floor lounge as well as a second floor deck and two VIP rooms with private restroom facilities. These rooms are a favorite for many speakers that visit the ARC for various retreats every year.
SHUNEM can sleep 95 persons including those in the VIP quarters.
GOOD NEWS LODGE was used as housing for the single officers stationed at the base. These rooms were considered special because there was only one man per room and each two rooms were granted their own restroom facilities.
During the early years of the ARC, the west end of the lodge was an apartment that served as housing for our first directors, Bob and Carol Dietsche.
Currently GOOD NEWS LODGE features a kitchen on the lower level and spacious lounges on both the first and second floors. Every two rooms share one bathroom between them.
GOOD NEWS LODGE sleeps approximately 130 persons.
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During the Air Force years BETHANY and TABITHA looked much the same as HOUSE OF DANIEL and COVENANT HOUSE. In the later years of the base, BETHANY also housed the base bank and credit union, the Post Office, and a supply room.
In 1996 BETHANY was completely refurbished into Motel-style housing. Each room featured a private entrance as well as private restroom facilities. Fully furnished lounges were also built on each floor.
TABITHA was refurbished in 2000 following the same pattern as BETHANY.
BETHANY and TABITHA are also popular because each building has a large, fully furnished lounge in the center of the building on each floor. All rooms in BETHANY and TABITHA have two sets of bunk beds and one twin bed. Lower level rooms are wheelchair accessible.
BETHANY and TABITHA each sleep 80 persons.
MARY-MARTHA HOUSE was moved from nearby Osceola Wisconsin in the year 2001. It previously sat on what is now the RiverBank parking lot and was donated to the ARC by the bank during it's renovation.
MARY-MARTHA HOUSE boasts of a full service kitchen and dining/living room with working fireplace on the main level. The lower level of MARY-MARTHA HOUSE is perfect for small group meetings and is a favorite of crafting groups that visit the ARC.
MARY-MARTHA HOUSE sleeps 30 persons in bunks on the main and second floors. The master bedroom in MARY-MARTHA HOUSE boasts of the only queen sized bed at the camp!
GABRIEL HOUSE was moved onto the ARC grounds to serve as staff housing in 2000. The four-bedroom, two bath home has been renovated by the ARC to be used as a small group meeting center.
GABRIEL HOUSE features a full-sized kitchen, living room and fireside room with working fireplace.
GABRIEL HOUSE sleeps 16 persons comfortably and is a great place for leadership retreats or small group retreats.
THE GATE HOUSE was donated to the ARC and moved onto campus in 2001. THE GATE HOUSE has been set aside by the ARC as a place of Pastoral Hermitage to provide a place of rest for the leaders of the local church.
THE GATE HOUSE features a full sized kitchen and sunroom.
THE GATE HOUSE is available for small groups and has a sleeping capacity of ten persons.
Once the communications center for the Air Force Radar installation, THE TABERNACLE is the largest of the original buildings on the ARC campus. At one point is was thought that THE TABERNACLE would eventually only be usable for storage.
THE TABERNACLE is currently under renovation and is fast becoming a favorite meeting place for large groups. The main room of THE TABERNACLE has a stage with lighting, large screen for your PowerPoint and video presentations, a sound system and seating for 250-300 persons.
THE TABERNACLE has a small kitchen, a lounge area and a separate meeting room (the Blue Room) for seminars and/or breakout sessions.
Newly remodeled restrooms and a new lounge area have been completed!
TADMOR was originally the Non-Commissioned Officers (N.C.O.) Club for the men stationed at Osceola Air Force Base and served as the dance hall for the base.
In the early years of the ARC, the building was used as a meeting area and a screened in portion of the building was used as the camp canteen. In 1994-95 TADMOR was added on to and completely refurbished.
TADMOR has meeting space for up to 100 persons and features a full kitchen.
BETHEL CHAPEL was used by the Air Force as a meeting room and movie theater during the days of Osceola Air Force base. In the early days of the ARC it was the only building to be used as a meeting room until the TABERNACLE was ready for use.
BETHEL CHAPEL was completely refurbished in 1994-95. The building features a small kitchenette and seating capacity of 75-100 persons.
Construction on the GYMNASIUM began in October of 1998. Due to an unusually mild winter, construction of the GYMNASIUM continued through most of the winter months. It was built entirely by the ARC staff and volunteers.
The GYMNASIUM allowed the ARC to become a full-featured, year-around camping and retreat facility. The building features a full-sized gymnasium with six baskets, a stage area, and capabilities for tennis, volleyball, or virtually any other activity a group would want. It has hosted community plays, dinner theaters, high school basketball camps, and of course plenty of just good fun!
The GYMNASIUM can seat over 500 persons.
THE GYMNASIUM building also houses restrooms and a classroom area. THE GYMNASIUM is used all year by a variety of school, church and community groups.
JOSEPH'S STOREHOUSE was used by the USAF as a supply building during its years of operation. The building was slightly refurbished and used occasionally by the ARC during the early years, but soon became a storage facility. In 2003, the building was gutted and completely refurbished.
JOSEPH'S STOREHOUSE currently has meeting room for 75-100 persons and features a small kitchenette.
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The PRAYER CHAPEL was donated to the ARC moved to the camp in 1999 from Deer Lake.
It's functional wood fireplace, and pristine setting makes it a perfect setting for personal and/or small group worship.
The PRAYER CHAPEL is a great place for groups of less than 25.
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BETHANY & TABITHA buildings both feature lounges on the first and second floors. These lounges are fully furnished and feature a small kitchenette in each lounge. These are perfect places for break-out sessions, small group/leadership meetings, or just hanging out with people from your group.
Each lounge can comfortably seat 25-30 persons.
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The GYM CLASSROOM is adjacent to the Gymnasium and seats 50-75 persons. This room can be used for seminars and break-out sessions or in conjunction with activities in the gym.
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GOOD NEWS LODGE features comfortable lounges on both floors of the buildings. These lounges provide a quiet atmosphere for break-out sessions, or for fellowship within your group. The lower level lounge also has access to the kitchen, a fireplace or game area.
Both lounges can comfortably hold 25-50 persons.
Manna Inn, our dining hall, can seat 250 persons at one time. We have a full service kitchen, staffed by people who want to make sure that your event is well fed. Special dietary considerations will be met as much as possible.
Manna Inn can also be used for banquets, receptions and other special events.
A Lake Side Pavilion is also available and located on the beach.