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Then Jesus said, “He who has ear s to hear, let him hear .” -Mark 4:9 We will learn many exciting things together! Through the power of storytelling, we will hear the Bible tell us what God’s Kingdom is like. Jesus told stories called parables to make God’s word easier to understand. • God’s generous gift of grace isn’t based on anything that we do but on the fact that God loves us. • God treasures and cares for us no matter what we do. God’s Kingdom isn’t only at camp – it is everywhere in the world. • The world and its people have many needs; there are many ways we can help. • Wherever we are, our smallest acts of good can help grow God’s Kingdom.
Discover God’s Kingdom with us! Greetings from the special place known as Carol Joy Holling Camp! Whether you’ve never been to camp or have come so many times you’ve lost count, Carol Joy Holling Camp is a worthwhile experience for anyone to have. When I think of the benefits of camp, the word ‘growth’ comes to mind. Carol Joy Holling Camp is a place where spiritual and emotional growth happens. Children gain independence and a heightened feeling of overall confidence as they try new things. The Carol Joy Holling program is a community of new and old friends participating in safe and exciting activities. Each day is full of active adventures in our beautiful outdoor setting. We have summer programs for all ages, including adults – find the right one(s) for your family and give us the honor of being part of your life journey! We have an amazing God who loves us to a degree that we can’t fully understand! God’s Kingdom is all around us in the natural beauty at camp. No matter how many times we’ve been to camp, there are always new and amazing things waiting to be discovered – new friends, new experiences, new trails, and new insights about God.
David Bragg Program Director
Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries
Carol Joy Holling Camp is owned and operated by Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries. For more information, go to www.nlom.org.
TrailHead
1st-3rd & 4th-6th grades
TrailHead is a great place for adventure and exploration, learning what our unique gifts are, and building relationships with old and new friends.
At TrailHead, 1st-3rd and 4th-6th graders will get to worship, do Bible study and devotions, adventure hikes, explore and learn more about God’s beautiful creation. Campers also enjoy cookouts, creative arts, water activities such as swimming, canoeing, games, and kayaking (4th-6th graders). Building sand creations at SandyLand (the biggest sandbox ever ), and climbing The Summit Challenge Course are super fun! Note: in the 1st – 6th grade sessions, campers’ village and tent assignments will be by grades (1st-3rd & 4th-6th). At Trailhead, you’ll stay in a huge platform tent with other campers your age and a counselor.
Tipi Village 4th-6th grades
Tipi Village is a unique site for 4th-6th grade campers that is based on the Native American culture. Campers cook all of their meals over an open campfire, live in tipis, worship around the campfire and ride horses. Tipi Village is the smallest site at Carol Joy Holling Camp so campers will become close friends with everyone and grow into a strong community of believers.
At Tipi, campers enjoy Native American culture activities that include outdoor cooking, stories about historical legends and natural gardening. Other Tipi activities include learning basic horse riding skills with certified wranglers, worship, Bible study, nature exploration, creative arts, climbing challenges on The Summit Course, swimming, boating, hiking, fishing and more! At Tipi Village, you’ll stay in a real tipi with other campers your age and a counselor.
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Ranch Camp 6th-8th grades
Middle school youth will develop deeper relationships as they rely on one another to complete the Co-Op course and High Ropes Commitment Trail, journal about their faith, share in Bible study, plan worship and encourage each other as they share their faith stories.
Activities at Ranch Camp include learning basic horsemanship skills from certified wranglers and gaining horse riding experience such as arena riding, obstacle courses and trail riding; team building skills on the High Ropes course; camper planned and led worship; and other camp favorites such as creative arts, swimming, boating and hiking. At Ranch Camp, you’ll stay in a bunk house with other campers your age and a counselor.
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The Springs 6th-8th grades
The Springs is a site based on mission: a mission to carry the cross of Christ wherever you go. Springs campers will learn to carry the cross out into the world; in their homes, communities, churches, states and nations.
Activities that you’ll enjoy at The Springs include Carrying the Cross – literally. Each village takes turns carrying the 10’ cross for a day, reminding us to keep Christ at the center of our lives. Explore your gifts and learn about creation in the Springs studios, focused on prayer, journaling, music and more. Make new friends while you play Biffer & Medic, do creative arts, swim, boat, hike, learn outdoor education and geocaching; high ropes adventure at the Commitment Trail; and camper planned and led worship. At The Springs, you’ll stay in a cabin with other campers your age and a counselor.
We take safety seriously
Here are some of the measures we take to ensure a safe week for each camper:
American Camp Association
The American Camp Association (ACA) is the camping industry’s voice on standards of excellence and safety. These standards provide camps with best practices to follow in order to achieve the highest quality of operations. Carol Joy Holling Camp is an ACAaccredited camp. This means we are visited on a regular basis by a team of specially-trained professionals from the camping industry to ensure we are meeting the ACA standards. The ACA sets guidelines in the areas of Program Design & Activity, Aquatics, Health & Wellness, Trip & Travel, Site & Food Service, Transportation, Operational Management, and Human Resources. Carol Joy Holling has been an accredited camp for many years and is committed to making sure each one of our program participants has the safest, most rewarding, growth-filled experience possible while at camp.
Weather Defender
Eastern Nebraska is known for its extreme weather changes. During our summer program at CJH, we have a lot of sunshine and blue sky but we aren’t immune to less friendly conditions. That’s why we use Weather Defender, a state-of-the-art weather tracking program. This program enables us to monitor conditions every hour of the summer. Every age group’s site has below-ground shelter facilities and, should severe weather systems reach camp, we are prepared in advance to alter schedules as needed. Using Weather Defender has helped us be well prepared for any “sunshine hiccups” that may happen.
Parent Communicators
Coming to camp is an amazing experience; not only for campers gaining all the benefits of a camp program, but also for parents seeing their children grow in faith and independence from the experience of camp. We want camper parents to be concern-free during their child’s program week. Our Parent Communicator program helps us achieve this during the summer. For the third summer in a row, we will be hiring two Summer Ministry Team members as Communications Interns. These talented college-age students’ main priorities will be visiting each site and taking pictures and/or video to email daily to parents. The days are full of wonderful growth for our campers and we are eager to share these times with their families.
Sites of Carol Joy Holling Camp
Ranch Camp
Tipi Village
Whispering Winds
Sjogren Center The Springs
TrailHead
Senior High Programs 9th-12th grades
Senior high youth often leave camp with a closer relationship with Christ, a new understanding of their unique gifts, lifelong friendships and great memories. All senior high programs are full of action-packed programming but still give these young adults lots of opportunity to choose their own adventure!
Whispering Winds Camp
This site is set apart just for senior high campers. Knowing that this group needs space of its own, Whispering Winds caters to young adults’ unique needs: hammocks, small group gathering spaces, atmosphere built into the natural surroundings and a special worship site! Some of the activities senior high campers enjoy include high ropes adventure on the Commitment Trail, indoor high elements and The Summit Course. In-depth faith talks, worship, devotions, Bible studies, gifts inventory and conversation about God’s specific call on each life. And, of course all of the traditional camp favorites are part of a week at Whispering Winds. At Whispering Winds, you’ll stay in a platform tent with other campers your age, and a counselor.
Colorado Backpacking Trip July 22 -27
Come with us as we load up the backpacks, travel the trails, and sleep under the stars to truly experience the beauty of the Colorado Rockies. Skilled backpacking guides will lead your group through the Indian Peaks Wilderness Area, just west of Boulder, Colorado. The trip ends with rafting on the Cache La Poudre River with certified river guides. The trip includes transportation, food, skilled instructors, camping equipment and a t-shirt. Participants are responsible for their own backcountry clothing and sleeping bag. The trip begins and ends at our Sullivan Hills Camp near Lodgepole, NE. Round trip transportation to Sullivan Hills Camp from Carol Joy Holling Camp is available for an additional $30.
Adventure Camp 6th-8th & 9th-12th grades
Spend a week challenging yourself on the high ropes courses at Carol Joy Holling. Scale a climbing wall. Try scuba diving with trained instructors, relax in a canoe on an area lake, and go geocaching at a state park (9th - 12th Grades). This experience will physically challenge you, provide opportunities to build relationships and develop your faith.
Schedule & Cost
6th-8th graders: July 1-3 • $295 9th-12th graders: June 24-29 • $395
Housing
6th-8th graders will stay at Ranch Camp, where you’ll stay in a bunk house with other campers your age and a counselor. 9th -12th graders will stay at the Whispering Winds site, where you’ll stay in a platform tent with other campers your age and a counselor.
Family Camp All Ages
Camp is a great place for the family to connect, learn more about each other, and to grow in faith. All family programs include swimming, boating, hiking, creative arts, games and a cookout.
Family Camp Program Options: Grand Camp
A 48-hour camp experience for a grandparent and grandchild pair (1st6th grade grandchild). Enjoy stories, worship around the campfire, a special breakfast cookout and other fun camp activities together!
Taste of Camp
A 24-hour camp experience for a K-2nd grader with any special adult (parent, aunt/uncle, godparent, etc.). This is a great introduction to camp for kids and adults.
Family Camp
Bring the whole family, whatever the size, shape and configuration you use to define “family,” and experience fun and adventure in this wonderful outdoor setting. There will be time for adults and activities for kids, as well as lots of time you’ll enjoy together! This is a great introduction to camp for kids and adults.
Housing & Costs: All Family Camp Programs will be housed in the comfortable, air-conditioned Sjogren Center. The building features rooms with two double beds, a sink and a desk. Restrooms with showers are located just down the hall. The cost for Family Camp is $125 for two. $50 extra for each additional person. Max. $225/ family. Children under six are free. Costs for Taste of Camp and Grand Camp programs are listed on page 22. Please include shirt sizes for all family members on the registration form.
Special Needs Camp Youth and Adults
Day and overnight programs provide participants with special needs an opportunity to make new friends, enjoy the outdoor setting and grow in faith. Participants will enjoy a fun camp experience including activities such as a hay rack ride, boating and fishing, a cookout, creative arts project and sharing in prayer and worship. An accessible golf cart, hay rack and pontoon boat make activities available for all, including those who use wheelchairs.
Day & Overnight Programs: Day Camp Programs
Day Camps are usually four hours long and give participants a taste of camp. Come join in the fun of boating and fishing, cooking a tasty meal over the campfire, studying the Bible, praying together, creative arts and more! Each month will bring new activities and a new theme and, at only $10/session, you can’t afford to miss out on the fun! *Day Program dates and registration are not included in this brochure. Please download a schedule and registration at www.caroljoyholling.org or give us a call at 1-888-656-6254.
Overnight Programs
Can’t get enough of camp? Then sign up for the overnight camp experience. Come join in the fellowship, laughter and fun as we cook our own meals, make s’mores, star gaze and worship around the campfire. Other program options include a ride on the pontoon boat, fishing, a tour of camp on the accessible hayrack or the challenge of the accessible high ropes course. Overnight participants will stay in the Sjogren Retreat Center at Carol Joy Holling. The Sjogren Center is equipped with the comforts of home including dormitory style bedrooms, restrooms, large inviting gathering spaces and outside decks overlooking God’s creation. * Space is limited. Please choose only one overnight session.
Participants
• Youth program events are designed for participants ages 13-21. • Adult program events are designed for the “over 21” audience.
Those needing assistance with tasks of daily living (e.g. eating, showering or using the restroom) must bring an assistant/aide. Please list specific needs of the participant on the registration form or attach a note with details. Please note these facilities are not 100% handicap accessible. If you have questions about accessibility or activities, please call toll free at 1-888-656-6254 to discuss your individual needs.
Summer Ministry Team
Each year we hire more than 65 college-age adults for a summer of learning, growing, fun, challenge, and friendship to be our Summer Ministry Team. Staff participate in ten days of extensive training to learn about Lutheran theology, safety, Bible study, teaching techniques, age characteristics, ageappropriate camp activities and all the ins and outs of camp life. The Summer Ministry Team then spends their summer
caring for campers, sharing their faith and gaining valuable life skills.
Get Involved
If you or someone you know would like to be a part of our Summer Ministry Team, go to www.nlom.org for more information and to apply.
Important Parent Information
Deposits and Refunds A $100 deposit is required for full-week sessions, $50 for all mini-sessions and Sjogren Retreat Center program sessions. Deposits are applied to the total camp fee. Registrations will not be processed unless accompanied by the deposit and signed registration form. The deposit is not refundable or transferable after April 15, 2012. If cancellation occurs before April 15, 2012 a $25 cancellation fee will be retained. Requests for refunds or transfers must be submitted in writing to the registrar before April 15, 2012. Total balance is due two weeks before arrival at camp, including any portion paid by the church. Pay online, make checks payable to NLOM or use your Visa or MasterCard. Family Discounts Receive a $25 discount for each child of the same immediate family attending a full-week or mini-session. Please check the appropriate box on the registration form to qualify. Discounts are applied to the final balance. Sorry, no discounts for Taste of Camp.
Housing Policy Campers may request to be housed with a friend during their stay. We discourage housing larger groups of friends because it limits their ability to meet new people. Use the space on the registration to request one housing mate. Assignments are made prior to the camping session. Requests cannot be guaranteed.
Equal Opportunity Policy Rules for acceptance and participation in the program are the same for everyone without regard to race, color, national origin, disability, age or sex. Any person who believes he or she has been discriminated against in this program should write to: Administrator, Food and Consumer Service, 3101 Park Center Drive, Alexandria, VA 22302. No Child Turned Away Policy Carol Joy Holling Camp’s policy is that no child will be turned away because of the inability to pay their camp tuition. If your child(ren) need a partial or full camp scholarship, please call Mary Bower toll free 1-888-656-6254.
Campers With Special Needs Contact us if the camper has specific needs such as hearing or visual impairments, learning disabilities, developmental disabilities, physical/behavioral challenges, emotional concerns or special medical considerations. There may be individuals we cannot accommodate because of site or facility limitations or individual needs that are beyond our scope of care. An honest profile of your camper is necessary so we can provide the best possible experience. NLOM encourages integration of campers with disabilities as appropriate. Parent Resources Parents – check out www.caroljoyholling.org for helpful hints for kids as they come to camp as well as helpful hints for parents as their kids go off to camp.
Summer 2012 Carol Joy Holling Camp Schedule Dates Week 1 June 3-8
Week 2 June 10-15
Week 3 June 17-22
Week 4 June 24-29
TrailHead
Senior High
1st-3rd;4th-6th 1211 $360 1st-3rd;4th-6th 9th-12th 1221 Whispering Winds $360 1221-S • $380
Ranch Camp Confirmation 1212 $380 6th-8th 1222 $380
1st-3rd;4th-6th 9th-12th Confirmation 1231 Whispering Winds 1232 $360 1231-S • $380 $380 9th-12th 1st-3rd;4th-6th Confirmation Whispering Winds 1241-S • $380 1241 1242 Adventure Program $360 $380 1241-A • $395
Tipi Village
The Springs
Sjogren Center
Taste of Camp with Adult 4th-6th Confirmation Sun - Mon 1215 $125 (1 Adult and 1 Child) 1213 1214 Adults with Special Needs $380 $360 Wed - Fri 1216 • $205 Taste of Camp with Adult 4th-6th Confirmation Sun - Mon 1225 • $125 1223 1224 Youth with Special Needs $380 $360 Wed - Fri 1226 • $205 Taste of Camp with Adult 4th-6th 6th-8th Sun - Mon 1235 • $125 1233 1234 Adults with Special Needs $380 $360 Wed - Fri 1236 • $205 Taste of Camp with Adult 4th-6th Confirmation Sun - Mon 1245 • $125 1243 1244 Family Camp $380 $360 Thurs - Fri 1246 Adults with Special Needs 4th-6th Mini Sun-Tues 1255 • $205 1253
Week 5 1st-3rd;4th-6th 6th-8th Sun.-Tues.Mini 1251 Adventure Camp July 1-3 $205 1252 • $295 $205 Family Camp Week 6 1st-3rd;4th-6th 9th-12th Confirmation 4th-6th Confirmation Sun - Mon 1265 July 8-13 1261 Whispering Winds 1262 1263 1264 Grand $360 1261-S • $380 $380 $380 $360 Camp Wed Fri 1266 • $285 Taste of Camp with Adult Week 7 1st-3rd;4th-6th 9th-12th 6th-8th 4th-6th Confirmation Sun - Mon 1275 • $125 July 15-20 1271 Whispering Winds 1272 1273 1274 Family Camp $360 1271-S • $380 $380 $380 $360 Wed - Thurs 1276
Week 8 July 22-26 (4-day)
1st-3rd;4th-6th Backpacking/ 1281 Rafting (5 days) $285 1281-S $395
4th-6th 1283 $285
6th-8th 1284 $285
Summer 2012 Carol Joy Holling Camper Registration 2012 Carol Joy Holling Camp Early Bird Registration — Please Print
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Name: Grade Completed Spring 2012: ❑ Male ❑ Female Camper’s Date of Birth: / / T-shirt Size(s): ❑ YS ❑ YM ❑ YL ❑ AS ❑ AM ❑ AL ❑ AXL ❑ A2XL Parent/Guardian: Address: City: State: Zip: Home Phone: Daytime Phone: Cell Phone: E-mail Address: Congregation Name: City:
PROGRAM CHOICE Session # Site Dates First Choice to Second Choice to Total Camp Fee: ❑ Family Discount Deposit: ❑ $50—Mini Camp ❑ $100 —Full Week $25 - not refundable. Deposits are non-refundable and non-transferable after April 15, 2012 Number of previous years as a camper at CJH: Credit Card Payment Does the camper have any exceptional needs? Explain: Check One: ❑ MasterCard ❑ Visa Card Number:_ __________________________ Expiration Date:________ Amount:___________ Preference for housing mate: How did you hear about ______________________________________ ❑ Church ❑ Newspapers/Ads ❑ Friends ❑ Other______________ Print Name of Cardholder Carol Joy Holling Camp? My child has permission to take part in all Nebraska Lutheran Outdoor Ministries (NLOM) activities, and I will not hold NLOM or its staff responsible for accidents, claims and damages arising therefrom. I authorize NLOM to take such action as is deemed necessary for the care, welfare and health of my child, including the giving of consent for medical treatment. I also give NLOM permission to use any photographs/video of my child taken at camp in future promotion of Carol Joy Holling Camp/NLOM.
Date________________________________ Parent/Guardian Signature_______________________________________________
Mail registration and deposit to: Registrar, Carol Joy Holling Camp, 27416 Ranch Road, Ashland, NE 68003
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