by Beth Dieker, Camp & Retreat Ministry Coordinator
These are the words that were spoken by a 3rd grader upon learning that she would get to go to camp for the first time. Her Episcopal church had the funds set aside to pay for her fees and set up a sponsor to help her get to camp…something her parents could not provide for her. The Camp Registrar just forwarded this information to me and let me know that this beautiful child of God and her two siblings are all signed up for camps.
Enjoy a weekend away with your grandkids enjoying the beautiful outdoors and participating in classic camp activities. Grand Camp is one of the most popular camps of the summer and the sessions fill very quickly. Dates for this summer are:
Camp Magruder (Oregon Coast) $125/adult, $110/youth, $75/child, $45/child aged 2-5
Grand Camp I June 20-22
Grand Camp II August 22-24
Camp Latgawa (Southern Oregon) $90/adult, $80/youth, $48/child
Grand Camp July 18-20
Camp Sawtooth (Idaho) $70/adult, $35/child
Grand Camp June 27-29
Women of Wisdom, a program of Quest Center, Portland, Oregon, strives to support, educate and empower HIV+ women and their children by offering group and individual counseling, case management, peer outreach and advocacy. This summer we are pleased to support this group with a two-night camp at Suttle Lake. The purpose of the camp is to provide some time away for rest and play. I participated in this camp last summer and learned that these women are living in poverty due to the high cost of their medications. They were absolutely thrilled to spend 24 hours at Camp Magruder petting the donkeys, boating, making crafts and just relaxing. This year we are able to extend the camp to two nights at Suttle Lake, August 12-14, 2008. I will be Camp Dean this year and need to add a few more volunteers to my camp staff. Quest Center and the Methodist Church will each be sending two volunteers. Volunteers and campers without children will be housed in Wesley Meadow Lodge. Campers with children will be housed in smaller cabins. These are the openings:
1. Medical Professsional (i.e. nurse, doctor, nurse practitioner, physician assistant): to provide any emergent medical care needed and dispense medication. You will be housed in an apartment that includes the health room
2. Friend/Listener: this volunteer position is exactly what it says: being a friend to the campers and listening to them. This may include helping with a craft, going on a walk or an extra pair of eyes at the dock
3. Licensed Massage Therapist: to give15 minute massages to the campers (i.e. chair massage). You will be provided with a private room for massage
If you are willing to be a part of this ministry to HIV+ women, please let me know as soon as possible.
Teenagers are busy people with busy schedules. Plan for a great time at Senior High camp now and take advantage of the lowest rates. Camp scholarships are available through Camp & Retreat Ministries.
- Aquatic Camp (Magruder) 9th-12th Grade, $280/$330/$380
July 13-17
Do you love the water? Do you love adventure? This camp is for you! Swimming, sailing, wind surfing, skim boarding, and kayak adventures in both the fresh water lake and the salt of the Pacific! Learn new aquatic skills and make new friends in this unique camp. Enjoy the amenities of camp and play in the water. This camp is limited to 20 youth.
- MADD (Music, Art, Dance & Drama) (Magruder) 9th-12th Grade $350/$400/$450
June 22-28
Join us for an unforgettable experience! MADD Camp is a week full of wild and crazy camp activities and fantastic spiritual growth opportunities. Campers have an opportunity to use their talents and discover new ones thought music, art, dance, drama, technical support and more! We end the week with a production showcasing our work on Friday night.
- MAGIC (Ministry And Growth In Christ) (Magruder) 9th-12th Grade, $350/$400/$450
August 3-9
Outdoor adventures await you at MAGIC. Opportunities for wave jumping, theologian time, boating, the big swing, swimming, group challenge course, basketball, field games, intricate crafts, small group time, singing around the campfire and more! With a focus on personal spiritual growth, this week will exceed all of your expectations.
- Backpacking Adventure (Suttle Lake) 9th-12th Grade, $360/$410/$460
August 17-23
This adventure highlights three days of backpacking in the Sisters’ Wilderness and a trek up South Sister. We’ll join the larger group and share experiences on the Crossler Challenge Course and white water rafting. Campers must be able to hike up to seven miles per day over moderate terrain while carrying a 40 lb backpack.
- Counselor-in-Training/Leadership Training Camp (Suttle Lake) 10th-12th Grade, $295/$320
June 29-July 4
Experience the joy of Christian service through this life-changing ministry with children. Learn and develop an important variety of leadership and life skills. Any person who is at least a sophomore in high school can participate in this exciting training event.
- Japanese Bridges (Suttle Lake) 9th-12th Grade, $310/$360/$410
August 3-9
This camp is all about building bridges and making connections. A special connection will be made as we share the camp experience with Japanese students from Sendai, Japan. At camp it is easy to make connections at the waterfront, while playing volleyball, participating in uplifting campfires, during the special rafting trip on the McKenzie River or on the challenge course.
- Rock Climbing Adventure (Suttle Lake) 9th-12th Grade, $360/$410/$460
July 17-23
This adventure offers three days of rock climbing; allowing you to advance your skills at Smith Rock and practice rustic camping. We’ll join the larger group to share experiences on the Crossler Challenge Course and white water rafting. This is a great opportunity to build your relationship with God as you enjoy new challenges.
- Trail Riders (Wallowa Lake) 9th-12th Grade, $575
July 20-26
Adventure and excitement: challenge yourself in the Old West cowboy tradition – no experience necessary. The ultimate horse camp experience! Quality riding time, loads of laughs, a two-night wilderness pack trip, and top it all off with the Chief Joseph Days Rodeo (tickets included), and ride in the parade Saturday morning.
- Live It! (Latgawa) 9th-12th Grade, $315/$365/$415
July 6-12
This 7-day odyssey offers high school campers opportunities for adventure! Possibilities include an overnight hike, a trip to the second waterfall or sunset at the pinnacles along with a variety of art projects and other creative activities.
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