ADOPT-A-DORM
A sustainability initiative of Alto Frio Baptist Encampment
We understand that a huge part of providing a distraction-free environment means having buildings that are clean and in good working condition. Well maintained facilities allow us to fully engage the mission of Alto Frio.
For over 100 years, Alto Frio has relied on the generous support and financial giving of churches and individuals to minister to the hundreds of thousands of campers that have stayed on our campus. Now, we are offering a direct and tangible way for individuals, families, and churches to support the Kingdom work that happens all year long at Alto Frio Baptist Encampment.
How can you help?
Adopt a dorm as an individual, family, or church.
Commit financially and physically to supporting a specific dorm room or building through general maintenance and upgrades once or twice a year.
Commit to praying for that specific dorm or building, those who will stay there throughout the year, and Alto Frio in general.
Place a letter from you, your family, or the church Pastor, typed on church letterhead, and framed to go inside the dorm or building to welcome guests and let them know they were prayed for even before they arrived.
The commitment would be for one year from the date of adoption. Renewable annually.
What needs to be done?
Alto Frio’s current dorms range in age from less than 15-20 years to over 50 years old. Some dorms could use a good deep cleaning and general maintenance, while others need generous financial and physical help to be operational again. There are a wide-range of building needs that would fit the budget and time availability of any individual, family or church to adopt. We have categorized each dorm into three tiers of need below.
How will I or my group benefit?
Adopted dorms will be adorned with a small plaque of appreciation with your name/name of church so that you and your group may take pride and ownership in the dorm as you help to keep it looking its best and in good working condition. We will also honor adopters on our website. Of course, any individual, family, or church may choose to remain an anonymous adopter.
In addition, if you or your church plan a private retreat at Alto Frio outside of the summer months, your adopted dorm will be available for your group to use during your retreat at no cost.
How do I get started?
Email director@altofrio.com or call the camp office at (830) 232-5271 and let us know you and/or your church is interested in adopting a dorm. You may schedule a day to tour the facilities and see the particular needs of a specific dorm before choosing to adopt. All potential work projects and dates will need to be discussed with Alto Frio’s staff and approved before beginning.