Andwethoughtlastyearwaswild!
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!GodhasBIGplansforCamp Lebanon!
REPORT
Campaign Nears Goal
Camp sure has amazing friends! Over 700 households and organizations have combinedtocommitover $2,409,000 forthe newgym.Thatleaveslessthan4%tomeet the $2.5M goal needed to BUILD this incredible multi-purpose facility. Additional funds will be required to FILL the gym, but theracenowistoraisethefinal$95,000by the start of summer. To help, simply go to www.camplebanon.org/gym. A second goal istobeginsiteworkinMaywiththepre-cast gymwallsgoingupinJune12.Installingthe 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.HopetobefunctioninginJanuary!
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
2023 SPRING FUN!
60 Fullhouse!
SpringSeniorDay May16 200+Expected! YAR(18-35)
SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS
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.”
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
FAMILY CAMPS & QUILT OPENINGS (5/9/23) MemorialWeekend May26-29 WAITINGLIST SummerSewQuilt
WAITINGLIST
FamilyWeek June29-02 4Lodge,2Dorm,0Cabins
LaborDayWeekend Sept.3-6 WAITINGLIST
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.
