Our ministry depends on the prayers and generosity of our camp families and community. In addition to supplies and day-to-day expenses, we have many projects in the works that are in need of financial support. We greatly appreciate monetary donations as well as donations of supplies. We also welcome volunteers and work teams to offer their time and talents to assist with projects around camp. Please prayerfully consider how you can best help us.
Friends of Gasper River is a program created to help us defray our operating costs so we can keep Gasper River affordable for camp families and retreat guests. We ask you to prayerfully consider a monthly donation of $30. If you are able to give more, please know that is welcome as well. Each and every dollar will help us continue to offer young people the opportunity to encounter the risen Jesus Christ and go out into the world to make a difference for God!
Members will have their name included on our Friends of Gasper River display and will be invited to an annual activity day at camp.
If you are interested in joining, please click the donate button and set up a monthly donation through our online giving portal. If you have any questions, please call or email our office. Thank you for your consideration and support of our ministry!
Volunteer/work teams
If you are interested in volunteering as a counselor for summer camp, please go to our Summer Positions page for more information.
If you would like to bring a work team to Gasper River to help with projects, please contact our Director, Ben Warrell by calling 270-781-2466 or emailing ben.warrell@pastoral.org
Projects
These are the projects we are hoping to complete in the near future to expand our facilities and improve our ministry at Gasper River.
Foot bridge across the river to get campers across to Tower #68.
New 50’ x 100’ office building/meeting space/camp store.
Swimming pool
New zipline across the river
If you would like more information or are interested in financially supporting any of these projects, please contact our Director, Ben Warrell by calling 270-781-2466 or emailing ben.warrell@pastoral.org
Monetary Donations
To donate online or join the Friends of Gasper River program, please click the button below.
(100% of your donation goes straight to camp)
You can also mail a donation to:
Gasper River Catholic Youth Camp & Retreat Ctr.
2695 Jackson Bridge Road
Bowling Green, KY 42101
Supplies
We require many supplies to keep our camp program running. If you are interested in purchasing supplies for Gasper River, please click the button below to view our Amazon Wish List. You can also view our major gifts wish list below.
Major Gifts Wish List:
(If you would like to donate the money for these supplies, you can specify the object in your online donation. We are able to purchase most supplies tax-exempt, which can help your donation go further.)
Chainsaws and commercial weed eaters.
New 54-72” zero-turn mower
Utility vehicle
Funds for new couches in all lodges (please contact us if interested in purchasing to ensure that donations meet health department standards)
Mini-bus for transporting campers across the river and during storms
Maintenance equipment: power tools, weed eating string, rakes
Storage Sheds-10 ft. x 10 ft. or larger.
50-60 life jackets, children and adult sizes (see Amazon wish list for specifics)
Metal picnic tables or benches
Treated lumber for outdoor projects
Statues and artwork of Jesus, Mary, and the saints.