About Camp Horizon

This blog is a ministry tool of Camp Horizon. Camp Horizon is a United Methodist Camp and Retreat Center in Arkansas City, KS. Camp Horizon has been in ministry since 1947. Horizon is a member of the United Methodist Great Plains Camping Inc. comprised of five United Methodist camps across Kansas and Nebraska.

Our primary ministry is our summer camp program for children and youth ranging from 1st-12th grade. The rest of the year we are busy hosting groups of all shapes and sizes.



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