Camp Omega breaks ground for new retreat center
A groundbreaking ceremony was held at Camp Omega on Saturday, June 12 to celebrate the start of construction of a new retreat center. Pictured (left to right): Camp Omega Camp Director Bob LaCroix, former camp directors Kevin Hall and Curt Stoltenow, and life-long Camp Omega supporter Pam Sweere make ceremonial first digs at the site. (Images courtesy of Camp Omega)
A new retreat facility is being built at Camp Omega in rural Waterville.
According to Camp Director Bob LaCroix, construction will be broken into two phases.
“First phase is a new entrance road, parking lot, lobby, conference space for 200 guests, and a nine-bedroom wing,” LaCroix explained. “The second phase includes a 16-bedroom wing.”
If all goes well, phase-one of the project will be ready by early spring 2022.
The second phase of construction will begin as funds allow.
The final, $4 million project will feature 25 modern guest rooms, private bathrooms, and large meeting areas.
In 2015, Camp Omega began a capital campaign to raise money to build a new family and adult retreat center to meet the demand of adult and family guests. As of press time, camp supporters have raised approximately...
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