kenbrook.org 2013 program guide
KENBROOK BIBLECAMP
Ephesians 2:4-5
For over 60 years, God has used Kenbrook to change lives. The camp and retreat programs delivered by caring staff in a unique setting create an experience that impacts people for eternity. Thousands of people in Eastern Pennsylvania and around the world have been transformed at Kenbrook. In this program catalog you will find information for our programs in 2013, including summer camp. I invite you to explore how you might be a part of what God is doing at Kenbrook in 2013! Jon Malvig Executive Director
Why choose Kenbrook ? A Safe Environment: At Kenbrook it is more than just your child’s physical safety that is protected. Every child is shown love, compassion and care each and every day. We want your child to feel like Kenbrook is their home away from home. Quality Staff: At Kenbrook, resources are invested all year long to recruit and train the best possible young adults who are committed to serving God by serving your camper for the summer. Spiritual Impact: A Kenbrook experience has always been about reaching young people with the life changing message of the Gospel of Jesus Christ. This is why the camp was founded and it exists today. Whether it is through a relevant Bible study, TAG time (Time Alone with God) , a God-filled worship time, a late night conversation with a counselor or a quiet hike through the woods, God truly meets you at Kenbrook. A Great Location: Kenbrook is located in the rolling hills along the Little Swatara Creek just minutes north of Lebanon, PA. It is a peaceful retreat that is only a short drive from several large cities in eastern PA. A Unique Experience: Where else can you ride a zip line, swim in a pool, sleep in a cabin with friends (new and old), learn a ton about God, sing crazy songs, eat delicious food, catch a fish, play games with lots of other kids, make lifelong friendships, learn teamwork, take a hike in the woods, play gaga ball and roast marshmallows—all in ONE week?!? And without video games, cell phones and computers!
Visit www.kenbrook.org for more information!
SUMMER CAMPS ADVENTURERS CAMP (June 12-14) AGES 6-7
Three days of fun and excitement to introduce your child to the camp experience. There will be games, singing, Bible lessons, and as much fun as we can pack in. Your child will have the time of his lives!
EXPLORERS I (June 16-21) AGES 8-9
This camp is so full of excitement it will not feel like you were here for a full week. Enjoy all your favorite camp games and activities while enjoying nature with your friends, AND getting to know more about God. What better way to start your summer off?
EXPLORERS II
(June 30-July 3) AGES 8-9 Does a full week of camp just not quite work for you? Don’t worry, we have a camp just for you! All the fun of a full week of camp packed into four days… how awesome is that! Come see how much fun you can pack in!
TRAILBLAZERS I (June 23-28) AGES 10-11
It is summer, what can you do to shake off the boredom? Come to Kenbrook, the ultimate cure for summer boredom. Come enjoy awesome camp activities like the pool, the gaga ball pit, the Bible lessons and so much more – you will not want the week to end.
TRAILBLAZERS II
(June 30-July 3) AGES 10-11
Love gaga ball and all the crazy fun times of camp, but don’t have a full week open in your busy summer? Well, have we got a camp for you! All the crazy good times of camp in four days. You will get all the God time, gaga ball, canoeing, fishing, and rock wall climbing you can get in four days. Who wouldn’t want to squeeze that into their summer? Come join us!
EDGE I & II
(July 7-12; July 14-19) AGES 12-14 Come and dive deeper into your relationship with God while enjoying the excitement of the climbing wall, zip line, pool, gaga ball, crazy times with your counselors, entertaining skits, awesome worship times, challenging speakers, and more fun in the woods than you ever thought you could have!
REVOLUTION
(July 21-26) AGES 14-18 Too cool for camp? Yeah, we didn’t think so either! Come join us for the coolest week of camp ever! A theme dinner, a night to share the talents God has given you, chances to meet and grow in God, seeing old friends and making new ones, all the fun and crazy times with the counselors and staff. Oh, and don’t forget BAKED OATMEAL! You’ve never done camp like this before! So come to camp and have the time of your life.
venture out trips ages 14-18 A.T. Wilderness Backpack Trip June 30-July 3 Have a blast over three days in the wilderness, backpacking 17 miles of the beautiful Appalachian Trail. This is the ultimate opportunity to spend some time away from the busyness of your life, hang out with friends around a fire at night, and encounter God though His own creation. Hiking from Clarks Valley to Swatara Gap, this will be a trip that you will never forget!
Horsemanship Camp July 14-19 Ages 12-18 (note the expanded age group)
Do you like horses? Do you like camp? then you will love Horsemanship Camp! This week you spend each morning at Hideaway Hills Stables and then come back to camp for the Kenbrook Bible Camp experience. You will sleep each night in platform tents and be a part of camp games, meals and hear great camp speakers! It the best of both worlds!
ages 12-14 Susquehanna River Adventure June 16-21 This adventure will take you by canoe through 24 miles of the Susquehanna while we talk about what it means to be alive in Christ. Spend two days at Kenbrook learning basics of canoe camping and various paddle strokes. After your skills training, head west of Harrisburg to the Susquehanna, “The Monster River of the Chesapeake�, for three days of awesome paddling and camping.
ages 10-12) “Kenbrook & Beyond July 7-12 Are you ready for adventure but do you still want to enjoy camp in the evening? Then Kenbrook and Beyond is just right for you! Spend your days tubing, canoeing, rock climbing, hiking and caving and be back in time for dinner, games, store time, and worship at camp. It’s the best of both worlds! This is the perfect way to get your campers’ feet wet into the world of adventure while still being able to come back “home” to Kenbrook.
Horsemanship Camp June 23-28 Do you like horses? Do you like camp? Then you will love Horsemanship Camp! This week you spend each morning at Hideaway Hills Stables and then come back to camp for the Kenbrook Bible Camp experience. You will sleep each night in platform tents and be a part of camp games, meals and hear great camp speakers! It the best of both worlds!
Pine Grove Groovin July 21-26 This is the perfect trip for younger campers who want to experience as much adventure in one week as they possibly can! Spend the week camping at Pine Grove Furnace State Park, while going on day trips from the park. Your camper will have the opportunity to go rock climbing, tubing, hiking, and caving! This is the perfect opportunity for your child to learn about God in the midst of having the adventure of a lifetime!
ages 12-14 Trek and Climb Ultimate Adventure August 4-9 Put down your video games and pick up some real adventure. Hike along 20 miles of the famous Appalachian Trail, from White Rocks all the way to Pine Grove Furnace State Park. You’ll see classic Pennsylvania wilderness, while learning how to live out of a backpack for a week. This thrill will end with a climbing adventure at Pole Steeple and a “vacation day” at Fuller Lake. You don’t want to miss out on this action packed week of adventure. Experience God like you have never seen Him before. No experience necessary, just a positive attitude!
Come serve God and campers by being C.I.T. or Krew! Develop your leadership skills by allowing God to use you and your summer to make an impact!
C.I.T. (ages 16-18) See price list for program fees
C.I.T. & Krew Camp
Our C.I.T. program is a two week discipleship experience where teens gain first hand ministry training that they can take back to their church and community. Participants will have the opportunity to observe a counselor in the cabin, serve the campers in daily tasks, and be challenged to develop their leadership and ministry skills in a concrete way. They will receive practical direction and mentoring from our dedicated staff. For more information and to apply go to www.kenbrook.org and click on the C.I.T. link on the “Ministry Team” page.
Krew (ages 14-16) The Krew program is a two week discipleship program where teens have the opportunity to choose to serve behind the scenes doing either food preparation and serving in the kitchen or working on various maintenance projects throughout the Kenbrook grounds. This program focuses on the service aspect of leadership and teaches teens that service was not only at the heart of Jesus’ ministry while on earth, but also a very essential part of our life calling today. When not working they will be able to enjoy some of the activities of camp, and also be mentored by dedicated staff.
Other kenbrook opportunities annual Golf Outing Thursday July 18
Join us rain or shine for this annual event to help send kids to camp. Located once again at Pine Meadows Golf Complex, in Lebanon, right down the road from Kenbrook. Proceeds from this event will go towards summer camp program and scholarships. This makes it possible for us to continue to offer high quality camping programs for everyone. Bring a foursome, become a sponsor, or send in a financial gift-- your involvement will help send a kid to Camp. See our website (www.kenbrook.org) for more information.
Father & Son Retreat March 8-10
Fathers and Sons! Looking for something to do now that there’s no football to watch on TV? Now that we have our weekends free let’s get together, fathers and sons, and have a bonfire, try out our archery skills and so much more. A weekend of time just fathers and sons. Come join us and experience some quality man time! Check out the “Programs and Events” page at Kenbrook.org for more information!
Mother & Daughter Retreat April 5-7
Why should the boys have all the fun? This retreat is designed mothers and daughters a chance to spend some quality time together. The Mother & Daughter Retreat is a weekend full of opportunities foe conversation, enjoying nature, and learning more about God together. Check out the “Programs and Events” page at Kenbrook.org for more information.
Family Day May 5
Come out and enjoy an afternoon of camp. Take a wagon tour and see the beauty of Kenbrook, play games and worship with us as a family, and roast marshmallows! See a little slice of what your camper will experience here at Kenbrook Bible Camp. And don’t forget you get to eat in our pavilion with a beautiful view. See Kenbrook.org and click on the “Family Day” link under “Summer Camp 2013” for more information on joining us!
Summer Staff (ages 18+) Looking to spend your summer serving God and making an impact on lives in a fun and unique way? Then go to Kenbrook.org and click on the “Ministry Team” page and click on “Summer Staff” and apply for one of our many summer staff positions. Whether a counselor or one of the other support staff roles, come be the hands and feet of God to the campers this summer at Kenbrook.
Registration and financial tips for 2013 Why Three Prices?
Historically camp fees have not covered what it costs to run summer camp at Kenbrook, remaining expenses are covered by donations or retreat rental fees, leaving a significant strain on our annual budget. In order to avoiding raising these camp fees to a level that would prevent campers from attending, we have instituted a new voluntary and confidential tiered pricing structure for 2013. You pick the price that works for you. The price you choose has no effect on your campers experience. However, choosing a higher tier gives you the opportunity to help cover the costs of your child’s camp experience and helps ease the strain on our annual budget, allowing for better investment in building for the future. Tier A- Relies heavily on donations and retreat rental fees to cover the remaining expenses. Tier B- Better accounts for expenses although still does not cover expenses completely. Tier C- Better reflects the true cost of camp, which includes insurance, program staff salaries, administration, and facility updates.
Registration fees
(After May 1, 2013, add $10)
Summer Camp Adventurers Explorers Trailblazers Explorers II Trailblazers II Edge I & II Revolution
Venture Out Trip Susquehanna AT Wilderness Kenbrook and Beyond Horsemanship Camps Pine Grove Groovin Trek and Climb CIT/Krew
Tier A $175 $295 $300 $210 $210 $310 $315
Tier B $200 $340 $345 $245 $245 $355 $360
Tier C $225 $385 $390 $285 $285 $395 $400
Tier A $305 $225 $360 $315 $350 $365
Tier B $350 $250 $410 $360 $395 $415
Tier C $395 $275 $460 $400 $440 $465
$45
$120
$195
Discounts and Financial Help For those who need additional financial assistance, camp scholarships are available. Go to Kenbrook.org to get your application today. Bring a Friend—If you are a returning camper, you can invite a friend who has never been to Kenbrook before and you both will save $30. Invite more than one friend and receive a $30 discount for each friend you bring to camp (see our website for more details) Sibling Discount—For families with multiple children attending camp. One sibling pays full price and each additional sibling receives $20 off. Register early and save—After May 1, 2013 all prices go up $10.
Go online to www.Kenbrook.org to register today!
2013 Schedule s m t w t f s 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 JUNE Adventurers AGES 6-7
16 17 18 19 20 21 22 susquehanna river adventure AGES 12-14 explorers I AGES 8-9
23 24 25 26 27 28 29 horsemanship Camp AGES 10-12 trailblazers I AGES 10-11
30 JULY 1 2 3 4 5 6 a.t. wilderness backpack trip AGES 14-18 explorers II AGES 8-9 trailblazers II AGES 10-11
7 8 9 10 11 12 13 kenbrook and beyond AGES 10-11 edge I AGES 12-14
14 15 16 17 18 19 20 horsemanship Camp AGES 12-18 edge II AGES 12-14
21 22 23 24 25 26 27 pine grove groovin’ AGES 10-11 revolution AGES 14-18
28 29 30 31 1 2 3 AUG. 4 5 6 7 8 9 10 trek & climb ultimate adventure AGES 12-14
go to www.kenbrook.org to sign up for camp today!
717.865.4547 info@kenbrook.org
Kenbrook Bible Camp 190 Pine Meadow Road Lebanon, PA 17046 randolph, NY permit no. 31
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