TeePee/Trading Post
Building “On Purpose” for the Next 125 Years
Pop Tibbitts founded CAMP-of-the-WOODS so families could vacation on purpose. Now it’s our turn to build with the same intentionality—for the next century of purpose-filled ministry.
The Heart of the Project
What we all love about the TeePee isn’t just the building, but the laughter bouncing off the walls at golden hour, mid-day ice cream runs with the siblings, and the hours spent playing board games with friends and family. Our goal is not to erase these moments but to extend them for another 125 years.
Creating a Space for Family Flourishing
To continue its legacy while expanding its impact, the new building will transform into a vibrant, multifunctional space that serves the diverse needs of our year-round members (including Conference Season), fostering family connections and spiritual growth for years to come.
The new building will be a significant ministry multiplier where large groups of people can gather for fellowship, individuals can seek solitude with God and dive into His Word, Chaplains can meet with mentees, old and new friends can meet in the new coffee shop, families can celebrate birthdays, and people can continue to enjoy the tradition of penny candy and sticky buns after Chapel.
View the Updated Renderings
(Please Note: Renderings are not finalized.)
View from the beachfront
Aerial view, directly above the new building with the current firepit near Larsen Lodge
Landscape view with the current firepit between the TeePee & Larsen Lodge
View from the beach, near Oneida
View from the beach, near Oneida
Aerial View from Tibbitts Auditorium
View from across the road at Tibbitts Auditorium
Aerial view, directly above Charlie Park & the TeePee
Aerial view, directly above Charlie Park & the TeePee
Entering the pavilion near Larsen Lodge
View from the left side of Tibbitts Auditorium
Aerial view from the road
Side view from the right, standing near Tibbitts Auditorium
Aerial view from the right side of Tibbitts Auditorium
Close-up view of the road entrance into the new building from Charlie Park
View from Larsen Lodge's parking lot
Close-up of the previous image, walking into Charlie Park from Larsen Lodge's parking lot
Passing under the pavilion
Walking up to the next pavilion
Lounge area with fireplace
Second floor seating area
Project Phases
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GROUNDS PREP & DESIGN
Present - Summer 2026
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CONSTRUCTION
Fall 2026 - May 2027
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FINAL ADJUSTMENTS
May 2027
TeePee Memories
Watch members of the COTW community share their TeePee memories and what they’re looking forward to in the new building!