Camp OBR News
TAPS Siblings Retreat

TAPS Siblings Retreat

In October, while most of our team was providing meals across Florida, North Carolina, and Tennessee in response to Hurricanes Helene and Milton, our commitment to supporting heroes in uniform and their families remained steadfast. From October 16-20, we had the...

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E3 Foundation Retreat

E3 Foundation Retreat

We were honored to host a group of 13 military veterans from the E3 Ranch Foundation for a 5-day retreat at Camp OBR held Aug. 13-17, 2024. They experienced culinary therapy led by our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays and Camp OBR Program Manager Brett Atkinson in our...

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Gold Star Men’s Retreat

Gold Star Men’s Retreat

On July 24th, we had the honor of welcoming these brave survivors from TAPS to Camp OBR. Their resilience in the face of unimaginable grief after losing their sons and fathers in the military left us both humbled and inspired. They experienced culinary therapy with...

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Camp OBR Fire

Camp OBR Fire

Camp OBR Suffers Devastating Fire, Urgently Seeks Community Support Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s sanctuary for members of the military, veterans, first responders, and families of fallen military heroes, experienced a tragic setback as an electrical fire swept...

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Camp OBR Open House – June 26 & 27

Camp OBR Open House – June 26 & 27

We are excited to share that after years of planning and hard work, Camp OBR opened its doors to our community at our recent Open House! It was an incredible opportunity for guests to experience firsthand the serene beauty and healing atmosphere that Camp OBR offers...

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Gold Star Young Adults Retreat

Gold Star Young Adults Retreat

From June 10th to June 14th, 2024, we hosted an unforgettable retreat for young adult survivors of military loss from TAPS at Camp OBR. This incredible group of young adults, aged 18 to 29, had experienced the profound loss of parents, siblings, and spouses. Over the...

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Camp OBR Update – April 2024

Camp OBR Update – April 2024

Amazing progress is being made at Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s 190-acre Healing Place on the Lake of the Ozarks built to serve our Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, First Responders, and their families. Check out the progress in our new cabin and...

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Camp OBR – Work Weekend

Camp OBR – Work Weekend

Camp OBR was alive with energy as our incredible team of staff and volunteers came together for a work weekend like no other! We want to give a huge shoutout to all the amazing folks who joined us, including our buddies from @movets_outdoors, and our volunteers Randy...

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Camp OBR – Culinary Education Center

Camp OBR – Culinary Education Center

Earlier this week, we brought you updates on Camp OBR’s bathhouse and cabins. Today, we invite you to take a tour of our Culinary Education Center with our CEO/Co-Founder Stan Hays! Camp OBR is a 190-acre Healing Place on the Lake of the Ozarks built to serve our...

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Camp OBR – Cabins

Camp OBR – Cabins

Yesterday, we brought you on a tour of Camp OBR’s new bathhouse. Today, check out the progress made on our new cabins! We can’t wait to host Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, First Responders, and their families at Camp OBR later this year. To learn more,...

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Camp OBR – Bathhouse

Camp OBR – Bathhouse

We had another big week at Camp OBR, a 190-acre healing place at Lake of the Ozarks where our Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, and First Responders reconnect, find renewed purpose, and build lasting memories with their families and peers. Take a virtual...

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Camp OBR – MO Vets Fishing Event

Camp OBR – MO Vets Fishing Event

On the weekend of Feb. 16-18, 2024, Operation BBQ Relief partnered with MO Vets Outdoors to host a group of military veterans at Camp OBR, our 190-acre retreat on The Lake of the Ozarks. While at Camp OBR, their group enjoyed fishing and other outdoor activities. Our...

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Camp OBR – Culinary Education Center Update

Camp OBR – Culinary Education Center Update

Join our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays on a virtual tour of the new Culinary Education Center at Camp OBR, a 190-acre Healing Place on the Lake of the Ozarks built to serve our Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, First Responders, and their families. At this...

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Camp OBR – MO Vets Outdoors Event

Camp OBR – MO Vets Outdoors Event

Mo Vets Outdoors Event: A Memorable Retreat at Camp OBR At Camp OBR, we believe in the healing power of camaraderie and the great outdoors. That's why we were thrilled to welcome the Missouri Veterans Outdoors team for an unforgettable event from January 5th to 7th....

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Camp OBR Update – Cabins – January 2024

Camp OBR Update – Cabins – January 2024

Last week we brought you updates from Camp OBR’s culinary center and bathhouse, now let’s take a peek at the cabins with our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays! We are so excited to see our vision of Camp OBR become a reality, and can’t wait to host more programs for our...

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Camp OBR Update – January 2024

Camp OBR Update – January 2024

This was a big week for Camp OBR, a 190-acre healing place at Lake of the Ozarks where our Military, Veterans, Families of the Fallen, and First Responders reconnect, find renewed purpose, and build lasting memories with their families and peers. After several weeks...

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Camp OBR Update – December 2023

Camp OBR Update – December 2023

Excitement is in the air and lots of progress is being made at Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s 190-acre retreat built for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their Families. Hear more from our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays below, and visit our website at...

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Camp OBR Update – November 2023

Camp OBR Update – November 2023

Excitement is in the air and lots of progress is being made at Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s 190-acre retreat built for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their Families. Hear more from our CEO and Co-Founder Stan Hays below, and visit our website at...

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Camp OBR Update – October 2023

Camp OBR Update – October 2023

Fall is here, the leaves are changing, and a ton of progress is being made at our beautiful Camp OBR, Operation BBQ Relief’s 190-acre retreat built for Military, Veterans, First Responders, and their families.

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Camp OBR – A Dream Realized

Camp OBR – A Dream Realized

Introducing Camp OBR: A Dream Realized For nine years, we’ve held a vision close to our hearts of a healing place, and now it has become a reality. In July of 2023 Camp OBR proudly held its inaugural retreat for Fathers, Sons, and Husbands of fallen military service...

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Camp OBR – July 2023

Camp OBR – July 2023

We are proud to host our first event at Camp OBR, our 190-acre retreat built to serve members of the military, veterans, first responders, and their families. Eleven fathers, sons, brothers, and husbands of fallen military service members from Tuesday's Children will...

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Camp OBR – February 2023

Camp OBR – February 2023

Operation BBQ Relief thanks Tempur-Pedic USA for the donation of mattresses for Camp OBR. We appreciate the generous support to serve members of the military, veterans, first responders, and their families.

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