During 2008 progress has continued with the renovation and clean-up of Kamp Kipa. Volunteer crews have demolished extra cabins and structures that we will not be using, as well as continued to clear away brush and debris. Additional crews have worked hard to remodel/update the cabins, which are almost finished.
It may seem to some that progress is moving slowly. We ask you to be patient. There are still several “unknowns” that may affect when we will have an operating camp. The biggest factor is hinging on the submition to, and approval of, the plans by Yavapai County. There may or may not be requirements that we will have to meet which could influence cost (currently estimated at $550,000), time and labor required as we continue to move forward. Even before these plans are returned by the county, it is already known that the anticipated costs are considerably higher than first estimated. Compliance with codes and requirements as well as the development of an access road to our property are contributing factors. We currently have a fund balance of $75,000.
Other areas that are being addressed are: Fundraising, On-site project management, Development of a timeline and scheduling of tasks and projects with volunteer labor, landscaping, and scheduling of continued clean-up crews.
The synergy of this project must be maintained. The crews that come to work out at the camp site are energetic and excited to help with the progress. There is much help needed in all areas, so if you are willing to give in any way with labor or money, please step forward. This camp is YOUR camp. It belongs to you. With joint efforts and God’s blessings, we will one day see Kamp Kipa in use, and wonder how we ever did without it. For now, we will move forward with the physical work in the Spring when the weather permits, with prayers that our efforts will continue to be blessed.
We encourage you to continue to view the blog for further updates. We will inform you when we have updated figures after we receive the permits and approved plans from Yavapai County.
