The board gave no specific reason for not returning to Lake Swan after 1972. Camp Horizon moved to Lakewood Retreat near Brooksville, FL for 1973-1975.
It was during these years that the Leesburg property was purchased and developed. While that was going on at the new property, the Lord was developing leaders that would take camp into the next decade and beyond.
Several young men that served on staff under Ted (Karen) and Charlie (Norma) and others that were campers would live on the new property in various roles. These include but are not limited to, Mike and Jack Nelson, Bob C., Steve & Kitty Slusser, and Billy Skelton (a Junior Camper at Lakewood). Others would serve in missions and other full-time ministry.