F.A.Q.

What is your primary focus?

  • Our mission: Confidently leading campers to the selfless love of Christ through purposeful play.
  • LMCC seeks to serve ministries, Christian schools and churches in the city of Pittsburgh and its surrounding neighborhoods by providing week-long residential summer camps for children ages 8 to12; as well as weekend retreats in the spring and fall, serving entire organizations and families.  Summer camps typically run from Sunday afternoon to Friday afternoon.
  • LMCC wants kids to know Christ and grow in Christ by providing opportunities to become aware of their God-given identity, history and gifts.
  • LMCC wants children to be safe and have fun in God’s creation.
  • Our aim is to promote reconciliation as we live out Christ’s mandate to “love one another”, and by actively seeking to bridge the gap between races and communities.

How do campers get to camp?
We provide free bus transportation to and from a Pittsburgh-area pickup location. Parents are also welcome to transport kids to camp.

What age kids may register for camp?
Camp is open to campers ages 8-12.  Click here to register for Summer Camp 2012.

Can I sign up for more than one week?
For Summer Camp 2012, campers may register for one regular camp session.

How much does camp cost?
In order that the price of camp should not be out of reach, campers registered by May 15 pay only $25. For those who register after May 15, the price increases to $35.  The cost of a 10-day session is $50, if paid by May 15, and $70, if paid after May 15. 

What size camp will you have?

  • For Summer 2012 we will offer four (4) week-long sessions and two (2) 10-day sessions of residential camp for approximately 80 campers per week.
  • We will be hiring 35-40 summer staff including: counselors, lifeguards, activity directors, kitchen and grounds crew.

How will the camp be financially supported?
We are a 501(c)3, non-profit religious (Christian) corporation.  Our financial support comes from a foundation established for the purpose of funding the camp. Donations are welcome.

Where is the camp located and what facilities are available?

  • We are 1 hour (60 miles) Southeast of Pittsburgh, off the Donegal exit of the PA Turnpike, in a town called Rector.  The camp is situated in both Ligonier and Cook Townships in Westmoreland County.  Ligonier is the closest well-known city.
  • The camp is right below Laurel Ridge in the Laurel Highlands of  southwestern PA, and sits at an elevation of 1300’.  We are close to many amazing resources, such as Powdermill Nature Reserve, the Laurel Highlands Trail (a 78-mile backpacking trail), Linn Runn State Park, Seven Springs Ski Resort, whitewater rafting on the Yougheghenny River, fly fishing on the Loyalhanna Creek, Idlewild Park, Storybook Forest and Fort Ligonier.  Temperatures range in the mid 80s to low 90s in summer, with cool evenings due to the elevation.  It snows here!
  • The camp is approximately 130 acres of woods with some fields, wetlands and a lake.  It was previously owned and operated by the Girls Scouts of Western PA.  Prior to that, it was a Boy Scout camp.  It was a rustic camp with tent camping, pit toilets and outdoor sinks.  The camp is divided by a high-quality stream call the Loyalhanna Creek.
  • Camp renovations have included a lake expansion, addition of sewage treatment and new well, and the building of a dining hall, sports pavilion, 10 cabins, pool house and a pool, complete with covered water slides and a splash zone.

How do I get to the camp?
Take the PA Turnpike to Exit 91 (Donegal).  After exiting the toll booth, turn LEFT onto Rt. 31 E.  Travel 2.8 miles and then make a Left onto Rt. 381 N (Look for blue signs for "Powder Mill Nature Reserve" just before the turn).  Travel 6.8 miles, Rt. 381 makes a sharp turn to the left, but you will go straight onto Weavers Mill Rd.  The Camp is located 1.4 miles on your Left.

What is your statement of faith?
We are a non-denominational evangelical organization.  We believe the Bible is God’s verbally inspired authoritative word for all time.  We believe in a triune God.  We believe that Jesus is fully God and fully man.  We believe in the physical death, burial, and bodily resurrection of Jesus Christ. We believe that we are saved by faith in Christ alone because of His grace and atoning sacrifice on the cross for our sins.  We believe that Christ will return one day.  We believe that the Holy Spirit gives gifts and abilities, but that no specific gift is a sign or indication of one’s salvation.  We believe that God desires all believers to glorify Him through participation in authentic community, prayer, fellowship, worship, and service.  We also believe that every Christian is called to share their faith in Jesus and to be a part of making disciples.