camp asbury
In 2007
Camp Asbury celebrated 50 years of camp and retreat ministry!
Since Camp
Asbury’s beginnings in 1957 as an outdoor ministry site for the
Akron and Youngstown Districts, children and youth have
experienced summer camp as first-timers and returning campers.
In the seasons of autumn, winter, and spring, you have
participated in life-shaping retreats at Asbury.
Today
Camp Asbury is fifty and going strong. Asbury continues to be a
place where children, youth and adults deepen their relationship
with God by connecting with the wonder and beauty of creation
and living in a community where caring for others and giving
thanks to God are paramount. Asbury today is a destination to
which people travel to grow and polish practical leadership
skills. For many persons Asbury has become a home away from
home, a place of warm hospitality and welcome.
about the camp
Camp Asbury is a
year-round facility owned and operated by the East Ohio Conference
of The United Methodist Church. Camp Asbury is open to all persons regardless of
race, gender, age, religion, or disability.
heritage
Camp Asbury began as a summer camping site, offering its first
summer programming in 1957. Over the years, Camp Asbury has evolved
into a year-round retreat and conference center with he addition of
all season facilities and year-round staff.
location
Camp Asbury is conveniently located two miles southwest of Hiram,
Ohio, in northern portage County. It is easily accessible from the
Ohio turnpike (exit 13A), US Route 422 extension, and State Routes
82 and 88. The camp is approximately a one-hour drive from the
Akron, Canton, Cleveland and Youngstown areas. Cleveland Hopkins
International Airport and Akron/Canton Regional Airport are each
about a one-hour drive from Camp Asbury. Pittsburgh International
Airport is located about 100 miles from the camp.
administration
The site is managed by Camp
Director, Rev.
William Graham, and Site Manager, Mr. Frank Duplay, who reside
at the camp. Year-round staff also includes an assistant director,
food service manager and a caretaker.
Camp Asbury is a
not-for-profit, religiously affiliated organization and meets all
criteria as a 501(c)(3) tax-exempt organization.
points of interest
Camp Asbury is the
midway point of The Headwaters Trail, a seven mile hike/bike trail
between Mantua and Garrettsville and is administered by Portage
County Parks. Eagle Creek State Nature Preserve is located in
Garrettsville, five miles from Camp Asbury. West Branch, Punderson,
Nelson Ledges and Tinker’s Creek State Parks are within a half-hour
drive from camp. The Cuyahoga Valley National Recreation Area is
forty-five minutes west of Camp Asbury. Six Flags of Ohio Amusement
Park is located in Aurora, just 12 miles from the camp. Century
Village (in Burton), The Johnson House, Garrett’s Mill and Settler’s
Farm are nearby historical sites. Downtown Cleveland, an hour drive
from camp, offers plenty of additional sightseeing opportunities.
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