Andwethoughtlastyearwaswild! Heading into late-May over 1789 kids had already registered for summer camp (97% of capacity and 9 more than the 2022 total!) Family events are ahead, too, up nearly 14% 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 maxedoutat60with220onsitefor Senior Day. Wow! God has BIG plansforCampLebanon!
REPORT
Campaign Nears Goal
Camp sure has amazing friends! Over 750 households and organizations have combinedtocommitover $2,435,000 forthe newgym.Thatleaveslessthan3%tomeet the $2.5M goal needed to BUILD this incredible multi-purpose facility. Additional funds will be required to FILL the gym, but theracenowistoraisethe final$65,000 by the start of summer. To help, simply go to www.camplebanon.org/gym. A second goal istobeginsiteworkinMaywiththepre-cast gym walls going up in June. Installing the SIPS walls and roof trusses follows. Volunteersneeded!Keeppraying.There’sa lottodo, fundstoraise,andbigdecisionsto make. There is also a permit hangup over septic jurisdiction. 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!
• PRAISE! Men’s Advance, Parent/Child events: Mission accomplished! Fantastic!
• PRAISE! WINTER. Attendance topped 1900 (up 7%). Lots of snow, kids, and 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 – Operations, Housekeeping, Store, Rentals.
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.”
Director of Operations (Ops Services, H.R., Office & Finances)
Housekeeping Supervisor (cleaning all facilities, staffing, supplies)
Sales Service Manager (gift shop, canteen)
Summer Rental Associate (weekend ministries plus)
babeler@camplebanon.org
320.403.9555
2023 SPRING FUN!
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SUMMER YOUTH CAMPS
FAMILY CAMPS & QUILT OPENINGS (5/16/23)
WAITINGLIST
SummerFun July2-5 WAITINGLIST
FamilyWeek June29-02 4Lodge,2Dorm,0Cabins
LaborDayWeekend Sept.3-6 WAITINGLIST
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.