Our History

Over half a century ago, a small group of war-weary soldiers returned to Lynchburg at the end of World War II. Seeing massive construction projects springing up throughout what is today the Boonsboro area of Lynchburg, they asked a simple question: Where would the children play?

    Pulling their meager resources together, they managed to purchase about four acres for the construction of a ballpark, setting the stage for the creation of Camp Kum-Ba-Yah. Today, after more than 50 years and a tremendous amount of effort, care, money, and, above all, deep commitment and love by a large number of people, the Camp is a beautiful 40-acre wooded area that features a gorgeous lake, hiking trails, twelve campsites, a crafts pavilion, swimming pools, and a ropes and challenge course.