April Newsletter 2023

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MINISTRIES REPORT

Campaign Nears Goal

Campsurehasamazingfriends!Some640 households and organizations have combinedtocommitover$2,300,000forthe newgym.Thatleaveslessthan8%tomeet the $2.5M goal needed to BUILD this incredible multi-purpose facility. Additional funds will be required to FILL the gym, but theracenowistoraisethefinal$197,000by the start of summer. To help, simply go to www.camplebanon.org/gym.A secondgoal is to begin site work in early May with the pre-cast gym walls going up by June 1. Installing the SIPS walls and roof trusses follows later in June. Volunteers will be needed! Keep praying. There’s a lot to do, funds to raise, and important decisions to make.Pray,too,forsafety,clarity,andgood progressinthemonthsahead.

PRAISE & PRAY!

• PRAISE! SPRING QUILT: 440 women, $16,000 kits, Bargain Barn/Coffee $5381!

• WOW! MEN’S ADVANCE is poised to set a record with over 150 men!

• PRAISE! WINTER. Attendance topped 1900 (up 7%). Lots of snow. Lots of kids!

• PRAY! Camp Leadership: Campaign, Gym planning, cultural challenges.

• PRAY! Summer Counselor Hunt: Final 4 of 45 positions to hire – 2 male, 2 female.

• PRAY! Spring Retreats: Planning, strong attendance, blessed churches & families!

• PRAY! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS – Director of Operations, Rental Associate.

FROM A DONOR

“With a joyous heart I give this check… Camp Lebanon is a very special place to me. As a young girl, I loved going to Girl Scout Camp. I would count the months and then the weeks and then the days. I now count the months and weeks and days until I come to Camp for quilt retreat. I become that happy girl who was overwhelmed with joy when dropped off… I give so that many children can experience that same joy and be reached for the Lord.”

CAMP OPENINGS

Director of Operations (Facilities & Finance)

Summer Rental Associate (weekend ministries plus)

Summer Office Position (office assistant, stores, cabin assignments)

babeler@camplebanon.org 320.403.9555

2023 SPRING FUN!

Andwethoughtlastyearwaswild!

Through the end of March over 1550 kids had already registered for summer camp (up 292 and 90% of capacity!) Family events are running ahead, too, up 10% over 2022 with limited openings. Spring events are also strong. Men’s Advance! could top 150 (record!), Dads N Lads istrending 200+, and the Mother / Daughter weekends are fillingfast. Eventhe Young at Heart Senior Retreat is about maxed out. Wow! God has BIGplansforCampLebanon!

SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS (GRADE ENTERING)

FAMILY CAMPS & QUILT OPENINGS (3/28/23)

SummerFamilyWeek June29-02 6Lodge,1Dorm,0Cabins

LaborDayWeekend Sept.3-6 0Lodge,4Dorm,3cabins

DON’T MISS OUT! REGISTER SOON!

Know a child who has his or her heart set on summer camp? Or is there someone in your family, church, or neighborhood that needs to experience the “Funnest Fun!” AND hear the Good News of Jesus? Don’t delay! Summer events are filling faster than ever. Financial assistance available.

APRIL 2023 The Official Newsletter of Camp Lebanon (320) 403-9555 www.camplebanon.org
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Men’s Advance! April14-15 150+expected DadsNLads April28-30 156registered.HURRY! Mother/Daughter May5-7 154registered.HURRY! Mother/Daughter May12-14 130registered.HURRY! YoungatHeartSeniorsMay15-18 54registered.LASTCALL! SpringSeniorDay May16 YAR(18-35) May18-21
SuperKids1(3-6) June11-15 125 JuniorHigh1(7-9) June18-23 109 Adventurers(1-3) June25-27 150 JuniorHigh2(7-9) July9-14 153 SuperKids2(3-6) July16-20 225 WAITLIST SeniorHigh(10-grads) July23-28 199 Hurry! SuperKids3(3-6) July30-Aug.3 191 Hurry! JuniorHigh3(7-9) August6-11 209 WAITLIST SuperKids4(3-6) August13-17 181 WAITLIST (asof3/28/23) 1542 (+292!)
MemorialWeekend May26-29 0Lodge,2Dorm,3cabins SummerSewQuilt June4-8 WAITINGLIST SummerFun July2-5 0Lodge,3Dorm,2Cabins
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