Briefly...
The picture above is of the dedication of Camp Grier. Camp Grier was founded on July 15, 1952 by Robert D. Grier of Statesville, NC. During the 1940s, Concord Presbytery used Camp Fellowship, owned by Barium Springs Orphanage, on the Catawba River. When Duke Power revealed plans to build Lake Norman, the Presbytery was in danger of losing its camping facilities. Mr. Grier purchased 600 acres of land near Old Fort, NC, in the summer of 1950 in order to start another camp for the Concord Presbytery. Mr. Grier set up a saw mill on the camp property and volunteers from the churches built the buildings in Main Camp. These buildings included Hemlock (dining hall), Rhododendron, Poplar, Oak, Holly, Dogwood, the Trading Post, and Beech Pavilion. The camp was named in memory of Mr. Grier's father, the Rev. John McDill Grier.
The first director of Camp Grier was Robert Turner, who was fondly known as "Pop" Turner. Mr. Turner had previously been involved at Camp Fellowship and actively promoted outdoor ministries and camping within the Concord Presbytery.
On January 11, 1972, the new Presbytery of Concord was formed with additions of churches from the Presbyteries of Kings Mountain and Winston-Salem. The new Concord Presbytery owned three camps. After much study and prayer, two of the camps were sold and Camp Grier remained. On January 1, 1990, due to restructure, Concord Presbytery ceased to exist. Camp Grier is now owned jointly by the Presbyteries of Charlotte, Salem, and Western North Carolina.
Camp Grier has been ministering to the children, young people and adults of its owning churches for over 50 years and will continue to serve in the future. We hope you will come be a part of Camp Grier's history in the making!
The first director of Camp Grier was Robert Turner, who was fondly known as "Pop" Turner. Mr. Turner had previously been involved at Camp Fellowship and actively promoted outdoor ministries and camping within the Concord Presbytery.
On January 11, 1972, the new Presbytery of Concord was formed with additions of churches from the Presbyteries of Kings Mountain and Winston-Salem. The new Concord Presbytery owned three camps. After much study and prayer, two of the camps were sold and Camp Grier remained. On January 1, 1990, due to restructure, Concord Presbytery ceased to exist. Camp Grier is now owned jointly by the Presbyteries of Charlotte, Salem, and Western North Carolina.
Camp Grier has been ministering to the children, young people and adults of its owning churches for over 50 years and will continue to serve in the future. We hope you will come be a part of Camp Grier's history in the making!
A History in Pictures
We will continue to add to this slideshow. Be sure to check out all the former staff pictures HERE.
