Another improvement by Ross and company.

Another improvement by Ross and company.

Looking forward to spring...and summer

Here are a few things we are looking forward to this spring:

• Spring OEE season starts April 15 with Triton followed by Chandler, Benton, Parkside, Waterford, Westview, Millersburg, Centreville, Wakarusa, Riverview, Middlebury, and still some more firming up dates.
• Even more than the schools coming, our program continues to develop as Cheryl Mast works very hard to keep current and improving education opportunities. With Jess Andrews helping and some summer staff coming early, our instructors will do a great job providing unique experiences for the students.
• We have a transitional ministers training, a mother daughter crop and an Exploritas (formerly Elderhostel) session coming this spring as well.
• With Addie Leaman returning to lead summer camp, I am excited as we continue to focus on making the week a special time for the campers.
• I have been blown away by the quality of the applicants I have gotten this year, which has forced me to turn away some very good people.
• And Day Camp is coming back, Sara McDonald will be leading it as we continue to develop this program in serving youth in the area.
• And on a personal note, the Lichti family is anticipating a third child any day.

grace&peace

Jason Lichti

Spring time

Came down to camp yesterday and saw that the cherry tree had blossomed overnight and with the daffodils up and some little blue flowers up, I thought I should post a couple pictures from the archives of some different flowers in honor of spring and to remind me that "April showers bring Mayflowers"

Summer Camping

With getting ready for summer and thinking about all the things that will go on here, like Outdoor Ed with over 12 groups coming this spring, summer camp, day camp, family reunions, one of the most popular is camping at Amigo Park. It is a place set aside where connections are made and renewed each year. There have been families camping in tents and RVs for over 30 years. Fishing, playing volleyball, riding bikes, swimming, hanging out around the campfire, sharing stories, laughing and comforting.

Preparing for Summer Camp

We are getting ready for summer camp. We are processing registrations for the campers and applications for the summer staff, and I am excited about both. A few things to look forward to this year:

• Studying the Sermon on the Mount and finding ways to incorporate the Lord's Prayer throughout the day.
• Using pontoons to transport campers to the swim area and spending more time swimming.
• Quality staff who love working with kids, being outside, and following Jesus in community
• Survivor camps, Horse camps, Sports and Art Camp
• New ways to stay connected after camp and even during camp for parents