MAY 2023
The Official Newsletter of Camp Lebanon
(320) 403-9555
www.camplebanon.org
And we thought last year was wild! Heading into mid-May over 1760 kids had already registered for summer camp (96% of capacity and 99% of 2022 total!) Family events are ahead, too, up nearly 12% with very limited openings. Spring events are also strong. Men’s Advance! hit 155 (record!), Dads N Lads reached 180 as did both Mother / Daughter/ Grandma retreats. The Young at Heart Seniors Retreat maxed out at 60 with 200 on site for Senior Day. Wow! God has BIG plans for Camp Lebanon!
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MINISTRIES REPORT
Campaign Nears Goal Camp sure has amazing friends! Over 700 households and organizations have combined to commit over $2,409,000 for the new gym. That leaves less than 4% to meet the $2.5M goal needed to BUILD this incredible multi-purpose facility. Additional funds will be required to FILL the gym, but the race now is to raise the final $95,000 by the start of summer. To help, simply go to www.camplebanon.org/gym. A second goal is to begin site work in May with the pre-cast gym walls going up in June 12. Installing the SIPS walls and roof trusses follows. Volunteers will be needed! Keep praying. There’s a lot to do, funds to raise, and big decisions to make. Pray, too, for safety, clarity, and good progress in the months ahead. Hope to be functioning in January!
2023 SPRING FUN! Men’s Advance! April 14-15 155 New record! Dads N Lads April 28-30 180 Super fun!! Mother/Daughter May 5-7 178 Such a great time! Mother/Daughter May 12-14 180 Sweet times for all! Young at Heart Seniors May 15-18 60 Full house! Spring Senior Day May 16 200+ Expected! YAR (18-35) May 18-21 75 Registered
PRAISE & PRAY! • PRAISE! SPRING QUILT: 440 women, $25,000+ in special buys and donations! • WOW! MEN’S ADVANCE set a record with 155 men as a rescheduled event! • PRAISE! WINTER. Attendance topped 1900 (up 7%). Lots of snow. Lots of kids! Lots of ministry! • PRAY! Camp Leadership: Campaign, Gym planning, cultural challenges. • PRAY! Summer Staff: The team of 47 is hired and now comes the training! • PRAY! Spring Retreats: Planning, strong attendance, blessed churches & families! • PRAY! IMMEDIATE OPENINGS – Director of Operations, Rental Associate.
CAMP OPENINGS FROM A DONOR’S HEART “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.” J.H.
Director of Operations (Ops Services, H.R., Office & Finances) Housekeeping Supervisor (cleaning all facilities, staffing, supplies) Summer Rental Associate (weekend ministries plus) babeler@camplebanon.org 320.403.9555
SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS (GRADE ENTERING) Super Kids 1 (3-6) Junior High 1 (7-9) Adventurers (1-3) Junior High 2 (7-9) Super Kids 2 (3-6) Senior High (10-grads) Super Kids 3 (3-6) Junior High 3 (7-9) Super Kids 4 (3-6) (as of 5/9/23)
June 11-15 June 18-23 June 25-27 July 9-14 July 16-20 July 23-28 July 30- Aug. 3 August 6-11 August 13-17
165 HURRY! 116 HURRY! 170 HURRY! 193 HURRY! 226 WAIT LIST 230 WAIT LIST 225 WAIT LIST 228 WAIT LIST 209 WAIT LIST 1762 (+ 150)
FAMILY CAMPS & QUILT
OPENINGS (5/9/23)
Memorial Weekend Summer Sew Quilt Summer Fun Family Week Labor Day Weekend
WAITING LIST WAITING LIST WAITING LIST 4 Lodge, 2 Dorm, 0 Cabins WAITING LIST
May 26-29 June 4-8 July 2-5 June 29-02 Sept. 3-6
Register online at www.camplebanon.org
LAST CALL FOR SUMMER CAMP!!! 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.