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The Lutheran Camping Corporation
of Central Pennsylvania
Summer Camp
2016
Kirchenwald
Nawakwa
The Wittel Farm
One Outdoor Ministry
Two Unique Camps
• Christian Community
• Worship
• Daily Prayer
• Morning Watch
• Meeting New Friends
• Greeting Old Friends
• Fun Activities
• Challenging
Adventure
• Acts of Service
Accredited by the
American Camp
Association
Both of our camps
are accredited by
the American Camp
Association. This is
important because you
want your child to attend a camp which is
conducted according to the highest standards
for camping in the United States. Accreditation
by the A.C.A. is like the “Good Housekeeping
Seal of Approval.” It is a mark of significant
achievement. You want the best for your child,
and our Lutheran camps provide it.
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The Jesus Way
We are called to follow
Jesus and live like him
- which is not always
easy. We must be active
disciples, watching Jesus,
listening, learning, and of
course, doing. Jesus tells
us that we must take up
our cross and be followers
of him through love and
service. In 2016, campers will learn to trust in
God’s promise as we feed, forgive, love, serve
and pray... The Jesus Way.
Introducing
Three-Tiered Pricing
LCC believes all kids should have the
opportunity to attend camp. We know camp
families have differing abilities to pay, so we
offer a voluntary three-tier pricing structure to
better meet all financial needs. Since you know
your family’s financial situation better than we
do, you self-select the rate you can afford!
See ‘insert a’ for full details on Three-Tiered Pricing
Camp Schedule at a Glance
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Bring Your Own Craft Adult Week
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Wittel Farm & Elder Camp
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Other Camp Events
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Family Camps
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General Information
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Diaconos Program
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Registration Form
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Summer Camp Open House
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Questions? Call 717-677-8211 or visit LutheranCamping.org
Kirchenwald
Rustic, Adventure-Based Camping
Nawakwa
Traditional Resident Camp with
Specialty Programs
Founded 1969
Founded 1929
Location 1 Cut Off Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
Location 1033 Nawakwa Rd, Biglerville, PA 17307
Acres 340
Acres 336
Capacity 100
Capacity 250
Telephone 717-964-3121
Telephone 717-677-8211
Email kirchenwald@lutherancamping.org
Email nawakwa@lutherancamping.org
Webpage LutheranCamping.org/kirchenwald
Webpage LutheranCamping.org/nawakwa
Facilities Cabins, Adirondack Shelters, Myers
Retreat Lodge, SchreiberHaus, Treehouse,
Fort Kirchenwald
Facilities Cabins, Adirondack Shelters, Retreat
Lodges, Treehouse
Site Features Lakeside worship area, Hillside
worship area, lake & swimming pool, high
ropes / low ropes course, bouldering
wall & climbing tower, yurt nature center,
gaga court, log cabin crafts area, garden,
labyrinth, dining pavilion, adirondack
villages, cabin circle
Special Programs Nature Crafts, Water
Adventure, Trip Camps (beach, canoe,
backpacking), Kayaking, mountain biking,
High Adventure (climbing), Treetoppers,
Back-Country Outpost, Day Camps, Super
Adventure, Family Camp-K-tion
Site Features Upper Temple, Lower Temple,
Fischer Chapel, Bishop Chapel, Council
Circle, swimming pool, athletic fields,
labyrinth, craft hall, garden, sand volleyball,
basketball court, high ropes / low ropes
course, cabin row, gaga court
Special Programs Music, Theatre, Equestrian,
Team Sports, Arts, Crafts & Photography,
Senior High, Adventure Sampler, Family
Camp, Elder Camp
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Our goal is for each child to experience the
love of Christ through:
Theme Verse: “Therefore, be imitators of God, as
beloved children, and live in love, as Christ loved
us.” --Ephesians 5:1-2
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The Church, in a place and time apart...
Where God’s presence is experienced,
Faith is renewed, Christ’s love is felt,
and the Church is strengthened for the
service and proclamation of the Gospel!
Worship Theme
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Mission
Bible Study and
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Our
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Kirchenwald is located on 340 acres of scenic forest, adjacent to 4,000 acres of State Game Lands, in Colebrook, PA.
Kirchenwald
Explorers
Juniors
Grade K-2 Grade 3-6
Great explorers leave the familiar,
venturing into uncharted territory. Sir
Edmund Hillary, Neil Armstrong, and
Amelia Earhart boldly, but perhaps not
without some anxiety, ventured out to
expand their understanding of the world.
Our youngest campers are that way,
too. Caring counselors and thoughtfully
planned activities ensure a safe and
positive camp experience to meet your
child’s unique interests and needs.
DAY CAMP
Grades K-2
June 20-24, June 27-July 1,
July 11-15, July 25-29
Try many great camp activities
and sleep at home, too. Canoeing,
swimming, crafts, games, hiking, and
many other activities. 9 am to 4 pm.
Lunch and snacks provided.
Tier 1: $175 Tier 2: $160 Tier 3: $145
No discounts apply.
MINI CAMP
Grades 1-2
July 17-20, July 20-23,
Aug 7-10, Aug 10-13
Camp like the bigger kids, only shorter.
4 days and 3 nights of fun. Low
camper-to-staff ratio and comfortable
accommodations in Myers Lodge
inspire the confidence of both campers
and parents.
Tier 1: $255 Tier 2: $233 Tier 3: $210
Only CampPerson discount applies.
Pioneers
2nd Grade
July 3-9, July 31-Aug 6
An exciting, fun-filled week at camp for
an enthusiastic, energetic age group.
Carefully planned and paced activities
make this an exciting week that your
child will surely enjoy and remember.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
JUNIOR CLASSIC
June 26-July 2, July 3-9, July 10-16,
July 24-30, July 31-August 6
Perfect for campers who want to try all our best
and favorite activities, like canoeing, crafts,
Buzzard’s rocks, archery, stream hikes, Capture
the Flag, and others, while also sampling
the many new activities added for each new
camping season.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
ARTS & CRAFTS
July 3-9, July 24-30
Enjoy creating one-of-a-kind projects in daily
craft sessions available only to this specialty
program. Make cornhusk dolls, nature crafts,
and pottery on the kick wheel.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
BACK-COUNTRY OUTPOST
July 24-30
Settle into the Kirchenwald fort for the week as
you practice many skills and crafts dating back
to the early 1800s. Activities include archery,
pottery, outdoor cooking, tanning a deer hide,
and fishing. Plus, stay up for a special afterdark game.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
GUPPIES
June 26-July 2, July 10-16
Get your feet wet as you enjoy a week of fun in
one of God’s most exciting resources - water.
Soak up the experiences of canoeing, sailing,
stream hikes, special pool games, fishing, and
much more. Don’t forget your towel!
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
JR QUEST
Grades 4-6
June 19-25
If you crave adventure, this camp’s for you.
Learn the basics of backpacking as you journey
the Horseshoe Trail. Take a bike ride for an
overnight at the Wittel Farm. Plus, an outof-camp canoe trip. This camp is the perfect
introduction to Intermediate-style programs.
Tier 1: $525 Tier 2: $480 Tier 3: $435
Through nature and recreational activities, Junior
campers build a foundation of faith practices while
having fun and making friends. With a great variety
of thoughtful and safe program designs, there is
something for everyone. Note: All Junior specialty
programs also include many of Kirchenwald’s most
favorite activities.
Pirate’s Cove Outpost
August 7-13
Live at the lakeside outpost. Learn to sail
Sunfish sailboats, capture the flag on the lake,
search for buried treasure, and enjoy other
pirate-themed games and activities. Sorry, no
pillaging, but feel free to bring your eye patch
and pirate garb. ARRRRG!
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
S.U.R.E.
July 3-9, July 24-30
Survive Using the Resources of the Environment.
Learn and practice outdoor survival skills,
including fire-building, shelter construction,
food- and water-gathering and preparation,
and more. See how God provides for us in
abundance in His creation.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
TREE TOPPERS
Live all week in our treehouse camp site. See
and explore the forest from a bird’s eye view
and try exciting tree-related activities just for
Tree Toppers.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
TURTLES
July 17-23
Take a closer look at God’s creation in this fun-filled
week of special nature activities, including a fossil
expedition, nature journals, night hikes and a trip to
a local nature center.
Tier 1: $515 Tier 2: $470 Tier 3: $425
ULTIMATE SPORTS
August 7-13
Learn and develop skills in this action-packed
week of team sports. Each day features
instruction and play for a different high-energy
game. Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and Speedball
are just some of the option. Plus, play in the
prestigious Kirchenwald Cup soccer match.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
The sky’s the limit when it comes to the fun you can have at this camp. Learn about the far
reaches of God’s creation and explore the cosmos through a trip to a planetarium and an evening
at Naylor Observatory. Stay up for special night activities, and a star-gazing sleepout. Then build
your own rocket and launch it into the atmosphere!
Tier 1: $525 Tier 2: $480 Tier 3: $435
4 Questions? Call 717-677-8211 or visit LutheranCamping.org
Intermediates
Intermediate campers live in our Adirondack Villages and choose from a wide
array of camping programs that are sure to inspire, challenge, and excite them. All
intermediate programs are grounded in Bible study, worship, and devotions. The small
group setting encourages Christian fellowship, through which campers will learn more
about their faith and themselves.
INTERMEDIATE CLASSIC
For campers who want to try the best of
everything Kirchenwald has to offer: canoeing,
crafts, climbing tower, nature activities, sleepouts, and much, much more.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
ARTS & CRAFTS
July 17-23
Express your inner artist as you create truly unique
projects in your daily sessions at the craft cabin.
Select from jewelry, quilling, basket weaving, pottery
on the kick wheel, and many other nature crafts.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
Adventure
Series
Grade 6-9
KAYAK II (ADVANCED)
BIKES & BOULDERS
June 19-25, July 31-Aug. 6
July 31-Aug. 6
Get in gear as you ride in and out of camp
on some of the most exciting biking trails
in central PA. Plus, get a grip learning the
popular sport of bouldering at various rock
gardens and caves It’s like two camps in one!
So get your climbing fingers ready and pack
a bike that’s just as tough as you are.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
HIGH ADVENTURE
June 19-25, July 24-30, Aug. 7-13
Safety and learning are paramount, as
campers challenge themselves on our high
ropes course, climbing tower, and zipline.
Caving and rock climbing round out this
excellent and popular program.
Tier 1: $525 Tier 2: $480 Tier 3: $435
KAYAK I (INTRO)
The Kirchenwald Adventure Series highlights
programs with an emphasis on one or more
of the three core adventure elements; biking,
boating, and hiking. Programs within the
series are noted with the following logos:
July 10-16
Learn the basic skills of kayaking - paddle
strokes, Eskimo rolls, river safety, and
water conditions - from our safetyconscious instructors. Paddle local creeks
and rivers, including the Susquehanna.
Tier 1: $525 Tier 2: $480 Tier 3: $435
June 19-25, July 3-9
NIGHT HAWKS
July 31-August 6
Rustic, Adventure-Based Camping
Do you like boating? Follow the boating series programs each year to really develop your skills. Or, jump
around from one series to another to try a little bit of everything that Kirchenwald has to offer. (Please
note that many other programs may include opportunities to engage in biking, boating, and hiking.
However, programs in the adventure series have a greater focus on and instruction for those elements.)
Trip Camps
Campers will experience Christian fellowship in some of the
most scenic settings in the northeastern U.S., while growing
spiritually and personally. All trips return to camp Friday in time
for Capture The Flag, homemade ice cream, and worship.
ADIRONDACK BACKPACK TRIP BEACH CAMP I
Grades 7-11 July 10-16
You’ll want to pack a camera to
capture the beauty from the top of New
York’s tallest mountains. Challenge yourself
by hiking the High Peaks, ride the natural
water slides, and jump in the waterfalls
and swimming holes of the John’s Brook.
Tier 1: $535 Tier 2: $490 Tier 3: $445
ADIRONDACK
CANOE TRIP
Grades 7-11 July 31-Aug. 6
Paddle the Fulton Chain Lakes through
the wilderness of New York’s Adirondack
State Park on this beautiful canoe trip. An
island rope swing and a stop at the aqua
wonderland are always on the agenda.
Tier 1: $535 Tier 2: $490 Tier 3: $445
BEACH CAMP II
Grades 9-11 July 17-23
Camp in tents on the dunes of Assateague Island.
Ocean swimming, surf, sand castles, volleyball,
clamming and crabbing, and an evening on the
boardwalk make this a beach lover’s dream.
Tier 1: $535 Tier 2: $490 Tier 3: $445
KIRCHENQUEST
Getting back to Kirchenwald has never been such
an adventure. Dropped off in the woods of central
PA, you and your fellow campers will backpack
the Appalachian Trail, canoe and camp on the
Susquehanna River, and bike your way back in time
for Capture the Flag.
Tier 1: $530 Tier 2: $485 Tier 3: $440
June 26-July 2
Take your kayak skills to the next level. Improve
your boat-handling skills, surf waves, and run
more challenging whitewater in this exciting
and popular program.
Tier 1: $525 Tier 2: $480 Tier 3: $435
S.U.R.E.
July 17-23
Learn and practice various outdoor survival skills,
including fire-building, tracking, setting snares
and traps, food- and water-gathering, and others.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
TEN DAY CAMP
Grades 7-9
July 10-20
All of Kirchenwald’s favorite activities, plus a
day-long canoe trip, caving expedition, overnight backpack trip, and special weekend
activities just for you. Too much fun to be
contained in a single week.
Tier 1: $610 Tier 2: $565 Tier 3: $515
WATER ADVENTURE
July 3-9, July 17-23
Immerse yourself in this wet and wild week of
canoeing, kayaking, sailing, and tubing on local
streams, lakes, and rivers.
Tier 1: $525 Tier 2: $480 Tier 3: $435
ULTIMATE SPORTS
Aug. 7-13
Learn and develop skills in this action-packed
week of team sports. Each day features
instruction and play for a different highenergy game. Ultimate Frisbee, Volleyball, and
Speedball are just some of the option. Plus,
play in the prestigious Kirchenwald Cup soccer
match.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
Senior High
Grades 7-8 June 26-July 2
Grades 7-11 July 24-30
Grades 6-11
Grades 9-11
SR. HIGH SUPER ADVENTURE
July 3-9
This might just be the ultimate camp experience. Do
a little bit of everything in this action-packed week
where you and your group pick the activities. Rock
climbing, caving, a canoe/kayak trip, service projects,
and backpacking are just some of the options. A
focus on Christian leadership sets participants
up to return for one or more additional weeks to
serve as camp interns - great for those considering
employment at Kirchenwald or other camps.
Tier 1: $530 Tier 2: $485 Tier 3: $440
Register online at LutheranCamping.org
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Nawakwa is located on 336 acres outside of Arendtsville, in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Nawakwa
Explorers
Juniors
Grade K-2 Grade 3-6
Nawakwa’s youngest campers have
several opportunities to enjoy an outdoor
ministry experience. Our staff will
provide a safe and engaging week with
daily Bible studies and worship, crafts,
nature activities, and LOTS of recreation.
CLASSIC Grades 1-2
June 26-July 2, July 31-August 6
Days are filled with action and adventure
and plenty of opportunities to explore
God’s creation within the context of
Nawakwa’s summer community. Low
camper-to-staff ratios and carefully
planned activities ensure that the
enthusiasm is channeled into a Christcentered week for the child who has
completed first or second grade.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
DAY CAMP
Grades K-2
July 18-22, August 8-12
Campers experience all the excitement
of Nawakwa’s Classic camps while still
enjoying the comforts of home. Days
run from 9 am to 4 pm, with an optional
sleepover on Thursday. This is a perfect
introduction to camp for the first-time or
tentative camper.
Tier 1: $175 Tier 2: $160 Tier 3: $145
No discounts apply.
Mini Camp
Grades 1-2
July 3-6, July 6-9, July 24-27, July 27-30
With close to a full week of activities
crammed into four days and three
nights, Mini Camp maximizes fun. With
limited enrollment, this is a great firsttime opportunity for new campers.
Tier 1: $255 Tier 2: $233 Tier 3: $210
Only CampPerson discount applies.
NATURE DETECTIVES
Grades 1-2
July 10-16
Whose woods these are? Do you think
you know? Explore Nawakwa’s woods and
learn about the creatures who call this
place home all year long. Campers will
create their own field notebook for notes,
drawings, photos, and memories.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
JUNIOR CLASSIC
Junior campers live in the Lower Camp Cabins – right in
the center of the action. Housed eight campers to a cabin,
Juniors move through the week with a partner cabin,
participating in daily worship and Bible study, electives,
crafts, sleepouts, hiking, swimming, cookouts, field games,
and nature study. Large-group activities, skit night,
campfires, and all-camp worships round out the week.
Don’t be fooled by the title: Classic camp
is new every time you attend. While the
framework of a daily assortment of recreation
opportunities within our Christ-centered
community remains the same throughout
the summer, each week is fresh and different
because of the staff and campers and their
unique gifts. Give it a try, over and over again.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
ARTS, CRAFTS & PHOTOGRAPHY
July 24-30
Can you ever have too many lanyards? We
think so. Campers in this program spend
extensive time in the Craft Hall working on
special crafts selected just for them. This is
the perfect program for those who like camp,
but LOVE crafts.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
EQUESTRIAN
NIGHT OWLS
July 10-16
Campers will stay up late for special night
activities – owling, stargazing, and exercising
their night vision. The meal schedule might
feel a little “off,” but at least you won’t have
to eat the same diet as your nocturnal
friends, the owls and bats! Sleep mask and
earplugs recommended, but not necessary.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
O.W.L.S.
July 10-16
Spend a week learning and practicing
Outdoor Wilderness Living Skills, such
as firebuilding, outdoor cooking, shelter
building, plant identification, and animal
track identification. OWLS have two sleepouts
in our outpost campsites… and double
sleepouts means double s’mores!
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
TEAM SPORTS
June 26-July 2, July 10-16
Tier 1: $710 Tier 2: $665 Tier 3: $620
This is a high-energy camp with an
emphasis on teamwork and fair play. Teams
will play traditional games like basketball,
ice hockey (weather permitting), and sand
volleyball, as well as some quirky Nawakwa
favorites (Pillow Polo, T2000, and Spoonball).
July 3-9
TREE HOUSE
June 26-July 2
In cooperation with Hickory Hollow Farm,
campers will have three instructional sessions
and three trail rides, including time on the
Gettysburg Battlefield.
HOLY SMOKE!
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
Strap on your safety goggles, kids! We’re ready
for lift-off!! Campers will enjoy an explosive
week of exciting hands-on learning with
rockets, volcanoes, and other things that go
boom. A little chemistry, a little physics, and a
whole lot of fun.
July 3-9
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
MUSIC
Bring your flute, your trumpet, your harp, or just
yourself. The Rev. Tim and Kim Craven and Mary
Smaligo direct Nawakwa’s Junior Music Camp.
Vocal and instrumental ensembles are featured
in Wednesday and Friday’s worship services.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
Bark by popular demand! Who wood knot want
to live in the TreeHouse? This is the perfect camp
for those who are pining away for an opportunity
to branch out in new camping directions. Don’t
get all spruced up. Pack your trunk and go out
on a limb to give this program a tree, er...try.
(Apologies for the sappy description.)
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
WILD THINGS
July 24-30
Soft and furry, cool and slimy, crunchy and
many-legged... God made them all part of
creation. This program features field trips to see
farm animals and other critters up close while
exploring the ways that we can live in harmony
with our friends in the animal kingdom.
Tier 1: $525 Tier 2: $480 Tier 3: $435
6 Questions? Call 717-677-8211 or visit LutheranCamping.org
Intermediates
Intermediate campers have discovered that camp is where you begin some of the
most important friendships of your life. All Intermediate offerings emphasize a Christcentered community with daily opportunities to grow in faith through Bible study,
worship, and spontaneous witness and discussion.
June 26-July 2, July 3-9, July 10-16,
July 24-30, July 31-August 6
July 10-16
Traditional Resident Camping with Specialty Programs
INTERMEDIATE CLASSIC
June 26-July 2, July 3-9, July 10-16,
July 24-30, July 31-August 6
This is what you think of when you hear
“summer camp!” Classic campers can expect to
spend a week with new friends and counselors
doing all that Nawakwa has to offer. Each
day will include Bible study, crafts, recreation,
swimming, and worship with lots of other
activities, such as field trips and off-site hikes,
thrown in to make each classic week unique.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
ADVENTURE SAMPLER
June 26-July 2, July 31-August 6
Hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting all rolled
into one fabulous week! A trip to the Laurel
Highland’s Ohiopyle State park is always a
highlight of this week. Skilled staff leadership
and high camper enthusiasm make for one
fantastic week.
Tier 1: $590 Tier 2: $545 Tier 3: $500
AMAZINGRACE
July 10-16
Teams will participate in a week-long
competition, earning points to win the Big
Prize… and it’s gonna be great! Daily challenges
will include in-camp and off-site activities;
scavenger hunts; feats of strength, skill, and
chance; and acts of service. We are not ruling
out livestreaming of select events.
Grade 6-9
MUSIC
THEATRE
July 10-16
Over the course of the week, campers and
staff will work together to produce a musical
for the Friday worship service. Campers
with interest or abilities in acting, singing,
dancing, and/or instrumental music should
give this program a try.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
POTTER AND CLAY
July 3-9
To go to Nawakwa, or not to go to Nawakwa?
That’s never a question! This dramatic camp
is for those who have dabbled in theatre
and those who are completely new to the
stage. Campers will discover theatre through
acting, improvisation, and set design, and
will provide a theatrical message at Friday’s
closing worship.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
June 26-July 2
If you’re creative, introspective, like to play in
the mud, you’re going to love this program.
We will work with different techniques and
materials and explore what it means to be
earthen vessels ourselves. Campers will
observe and work with experienced local
artists.
Tier 1: $535 Tier 2: $490 Tier 3: $445
TEN DAY
TOUR DE CRÈME
July 3-9
Finally! A bike tour for the rest of us. Each
day’s destination is a different soft-serve ice
cream establishment. Bring a road-ready bike
and a body prepared to ride about 20 miles a
day. Nawakwa will provide the napkins.
Tier 1: $525 Tier 2: $480 Tier 3: $435
July 24-August 3
Simply put, if you LOVE camp, this is the
program for you. Ten Day campers really
do have time for everything, including field
trips, and the camp to themselves over
the weekend. Pack your bag accordingly;
laundry service is NOT included.
Tier 1: $610 Tier 2: $565 Tier 3: $515
Tier 1: $550 Tier 2: $505 Tier 3: $460
Senior High
Grades 9-11
Returning campers find that, year after year, Nawakwa remains the
same, while always offering something new. Senior High camps offer a
close community with strong Bible studies and super-fun recreation.
CLASSIC
June 26-July 2
Time to greet old friends; time to make new friends. One of
Nawakwa’s most popular programs, this camp is appropriate for
seasoned campers and those new to Nawakwa. Sr. High Classic
campers will live “on the hill” in Upper Camp.
Tier 1: $510 Tier 2: $465 Tier 3: $420
ADVENTURE SAMPLER
July 3-9
Hiking, biking, and whitewater rafting all rolled into one fabulous
week! A trip to the Laurel Highland’s Ohiopyle State park is always
a highlight of this week. Skilled staff leadership and high camper
enthusiasm make for one fantastic week.
Tier 1: $590 Tier 2: $545 Tier 3: $500
S.S. WANNABE
July 31-August 6
Campers who attend this summer’s Sr. High Classic or Sr. High TenDay camp are invited to apply to return for a week as a Summer Staff
Wannabe. Participants will be given opportunities to shadow and
work alongside summer staff in order to get a taste of what it’s like
to work at camp.
Tier 1: $310 Tier 2: $265 Tier 3: $220
TEN DAY
July 24-August 3
Simply put, if you LOVE camp, this is the program for you. Ten Day
campers really do have time for everything, including field trips,
and the camp to themselves over the weekend. Pack your bag
accordingly; laundry service is NOT included.
Tier 1: $610 Tier 2: $565 Tier 3: $515
Register online at LutheranCamping.org
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Kirchenwald
SENIOR HIGH &
ADVENTURE TRIPS
Nawakwa
Nawakwa is located on 336 acres outside of
Arendtsville, in Adams County, Pennsylvania.
Kirchenwald is located on 340 acres of scenic forest, adjacent
to 4,000 acres of State Game Lands, in Colebrook, PA.
EXPLORERS
JUNIORS
INTERMEDIATES
CAMP WEEK
EXPLORERS
Day Camp (M-F)
Jr Quest (Grades 4-6)
Tree Toppers
Classic
High Adventure
Day Camp (M-F)
Classic
Guppies
Kayak II (Grades 6-11)
Beach Camp I
(Grades 7-8)
JUNE 26-JULY 2
Classic
Classic
Equestrian
Team Sports
Classic
Adventure Sampler
Potter and Clay
Senior High Classic
Pioneers
Classic
Arts & Crafts
S.U.R.E.
Tree Toppers
Water Adventure
Sr. High Super Adventure
JULY 3-9
Mini Camp
Classic
Holy Smoke
Treehouse
Classic
Theatre
Tour de Crème
Adventure Sampler
JUNE 19-25
JUNIORS
INTERMEDIATES
SENIOR HIGH
Congregational Day Camps
Elder Camp
Day Camp (M-F)
Classic
Guppies
Kayak I
Ten Day (Grades 7-9)
Adirondack Backpack
(Grades 7-11)
JULY 10-16
Nature Detectives
Classic
Music
OWLS
Team Sports
Classic
Music
AmazinGrace
Adult B.Y.O.C. (Bring Your Own Craft) See page 12
JULY 17-23
Arts & Crafts
S.U.R.E.
Water Adventure
Beach Camp II
(Grades 9-11)
JULY 24-30
Mini Camp
Turtles
Day Camp (M-F)
Classic
Arts & Crafts
S.U.R.E.
Back-Country Outpost
High Adventure
KirchenQuest
(Grades 7-11)
Pioneers
Classic
Night Hawks
Classic
Bikes & Boulders
Adirondack Canoe
(Grades 7-11)
Day Camp (M-F)
Family Camp / Alumni Staff Week
Mini Camp
Classic
Arts, Crafts, & Photography
Wild Things
Classic
Ten Day
Ten Day
JULY 31AUGUST 6
Classic
Classic
Night Owls
Classic
Adventure Sampler
S.S. Wannabee
AUGUST 7-13
Day Camp (M-F)
Family Camp-K-tion (Family Camp)
Mini Camp
Pirate’s Cove Outpost
Ultimate Sports
High Adventure
Ultimate Sports
8 Questions? Call 717-677-8211 or visit LutheranCamping.org
Family Camp
Register online at LutheranCamping.org
9
Ministry For All Ages
The Wittel Farm
Family Camp
Summer Day Program
Your group’s assignment, should you choose to accept it (and you most
definitely should!) is to report to the Wittel Farm for a day this summer
to take on Mission Possible!
Being a disciple today is no easy assignment. We are challenged to love
our neighbors as ourselves, forgive our enemies, serve others following
Jesus’ own example, and to be good caretakers of God’s creation. Sounds
tough, but through God and with Jesus all things are… Mission Possible.
•This program is intended for children aged 6 to 12.
•Program is offered each Tuesday, Wednesday, & Thursday beginning June 21 through August 11.
•Time: 9:30am to 1:30pm
•Lunch is provided.
•Cost: $8.00 and one non-perishable food item per person ($80.00 minimum for
groups under 10 persons). Food items will be part of a service project and will be
distributed to a local food ministry.
•Swimming at Kirchenwald is available for the remainder of the afternoon at no
additional cost.
•Suggested group size: 10 to 20 children.
ATTENTION
VACATION BIBLE SCHOOLS
Contact the Camping Office to find
out how The Wittel Farm Summer Day
Program can complement your VBS!
Family Camp-K-tion
at Nawakwa
at Kirchenwald
August 7-13
Family Camp I - July 17-23
Family Camp II - August 7-13
Camp Kirchenwald proudly presents the family vacation
everyone can enjoy! Celebrate your family (whatever its
form - grandparents, children, niece, second cousin twice
removed...) in this unique camp experience. Leave the
distractions at home as you grow closer together and closer
to God through Bible study, worship, swimming, crafts, hikes,
canoeing, Capture the Flag, and more. Strengthen the bonds
of family through the challenge course and climbing tower.
Create memories that will be told over Thanksgiving dinners
for years.
Since 1965, families of all shapes and sizes have been
coming to Nawakwa. You have two opportunities to join
us and experience the unique Christian community Family
Camp offers people of ALL ages.
Many adults spend the morning hours in Bible study with
the pastor-in-residence; some sit on their porches and
watch the trees sway in the breeze. Kid-size campers are
divided by age group to participate in all sorts of campy
activities with Nawakwa counseling staff. Afternoons feature
a full schedule of swimming, crafts, hikes, bike rides,
tournament games, book discussions, playground time, and
championship napping: your choice! Evenings always feature
worship for the community and some sort of festivity.
Accommodations are available in rustic shelters and in the
SchreiberHaus Lodge, to best suit your needs. Make this the
year to start a new family tradition.
Housing options include our comfortable lodges or
the more rustic cabin accommodations. Partial week
participation is an option.
•Reservations are required. Call the Camping office at 717-677-8211 to reserve a date for your group or for more information.
July 10-16
Elder Camp
2016 Elder Camp Registration
Name
Address
City / State / Zip
Telephone
E-mail

Send my confirmation material by email.
Church Name
Church City
Amount Enclosed $
Roommate Request
T-Shirt Size
Please list any special needs
Office Use Only
Use Only
Ck# ______Office
Amt ______
Rec’d ______
Ck# ______ Amt ______ Rec’d ______
This week is specially designed for adults 55 and older. It
runs alongside, and sometimes runs circles around, our
youth camp, from Sunday – Saturday. Elder Campers live in
single or double occupancy rooms in comfortable Zinn-Tozer
Lodge (you only have to sleep in the top bunk if you want
to). The EC’s have their very own counselors and chaplain
who base daily Bible study and worship on the summer
camp curriculum used by the rest of the camp.
With opportunities to participate in crafts, Skit Night, and meals
in the dining hall, the Elders have plenty of opportunities to
be just like the other kids... of course, the other kids don’t have
access to Zinn-Tozer’s kitchen and coffeemakers, spontaneous
field trips, and the freedom to set their own time for Lights Out.
Whether you’re looking for a week of relaxation and reflection,
fun with other feisty seniors, or the chance to spend a week
at summer camp
with (or without)
your grandchildren,
Elder Camp is a great
opportunity for anyone
who loved camp or
missed out on camp as
a kid.
Registration fee: $340
10 Questions? Call 717-677-8211 or visit LutheranCamping.org
2016 Family Camp Fees
Tier 1
1st Adult (18+) . . . $510
Add’l Adults . . . . . . $340
Children (13-18). . . $230
Children (5-12). . . . $175
Children (0-4) . . . . free
2016 Family Camp Registration
Last Name
First Name
$420
$270 each
$190 each
$145 each
Only CampPerson Discount applies.
($10 off per family registration)
Partial week fees and more
information can be found at
LutheranCamping.org/familycamp
Week Choice:
 Family Camp I Nawakwa July 17-23
Telephone
 Family Camp II Nawakwa August 7-13
 Family Camp Kirchenwald August 7-13
 Send my registration confirmation material by email
Church Name
Church City
Have you attended a Family Camp in the past?  Yes  No
Do you have any special needs we should take into consideration?
Amount Enclosed $
Tier 3
Birth Date
City / State / Zip
My Church is Paying $
$465
$305
$210
$160
Please include address & telephone number of family
members who do not reside at principal address.
Address
Email
Tier 2
 $10 CampPerson Discount
 Donate my discount to Campership
Lodging Preference:
Office Use Only
Nawakwa:
(Please rank your lodging preferences from 1 to 4)
___ Zinn-Tozer Lodge ___ Cabins - Lower Camp
___ Grove Lodge
___ Cabins - Upper Camp
Ck#
Kirchenwald:
___ SchreiberHaus
Rec’d
Send completed registration form with deposit to:
___ Rustic Shelter
Amount
Kirchenwald, 1 Cut Off Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
Nawakwa, PO Box 459, Arendtsville, PA 17303
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Diaconos
Program
at Kirchenwald
The Diaconos program at Kirchenwald is designed for youth groups to custom-plan a week filled
with a combination of service opportunities and adventure outings. With the Diaconos staff, you can
schedule a week that perfectly fits the needs and abilities of your group. Service sites in
the community engage you and your group in physically expressing the ministry of
Christ. This program also offers the chance to interact with the people you serve
and with one another, sharing the good news and growing in spirit to the glory
of God. We also recognize the importance of social and spiritual development
through group dynamics, and encourage you to make adventure/recreation
programs part of your Diaconos experience. These adventure opportunities
will challenge your group to work together and overcome obstacles, while enjoying some of the
exciting outdoor activities available. Contact Zach Weiss at 717-964-3121 for more information.
2016 BYOC Week Registration
Name
Church Name
Address
Church City
City / State / Zip
Amount Enclosed $
Telephone
Roommate Request
E-mail
Please list any special needs

Send my confirmation material by email.
Bring Your Own Craft Week
July 17-23 at Kirchenwald
Adult B.Y.O.C.
at Kirchenwald
Thoreau had Walden Pond for retreat and
inspiration. Georgia O’Keeffe had the New
Mexican desert. Now you have Camp Kirchenwald.
Breathe new life into your creative side through
a week at camp. Join a community of other
artists for worship, fellowship, and a focus on
your creative passion, whatever that might be.
Surrounded by the natural beauty of God’s
inspiring creation, and in the comfort of the
SchreiberHaus Lodge, you’ll breathe new life into
your art while rejuvenating your spiritual health.
Bring your paints, knives, needles, notepads and
any other tools you use. All crafts are welcome.
Registration fee: $350
12 Questions? Call 717-677-8211 or visit LutheranCamping.org
Year-Round
Winter Fun Day
Events
Kirchenwald
January 24 & February 7, 1-6pm
Lutheran Camping Night at Book Study Retreat
the Harrisburg Senators Nawakwa
October 4-6
Friday, May 13
Bring your family or youth group and enjoy
A portion of each Advance Sale Ticket will
an afternoon on Kirchenwald’s award-winning benefit the Lutheran Camping Corporation’s
toboggan run, ice-skating on the lake, or
Campership Fund.
drinking hot chocolate in the lodge.
Chicken & Waffles
Nawakwa
Sunday, January 24, 1-3pm
Spend a Sunday at camp with a delicious
home-made chicken and waffles dinner.
Bring your sleds (if there’s snow) to work off
the calories, as if camp food actually has
calories! Free-will offering.
Lenten Day Apart
The Wittel Farm
Saturday, February 27, 9am-3pm
Begin your Lenten journey to Easter by
joining us for a day apart.
Office Use Only
Ck#
Amt
Rec’d
We’re Open Year-Round
Women’s Quilting Weekend
Kirchenwald
March 11-13
Bring your own projects or learn techniques
from experienced quilters. Enjoy a weekend
apart with the ladies.
Summer Camp Open House
Kirchenwald & Nawakwa
March 20, 2:00-4:30pm
April 10, 2:00-4:30pm
Work Days
Kirchenwald, Nawakwa & The Wittel Farm
Saturday, April 23, 9am-4pm
Help us get our sites ready for the summer
season. Jobs available for all skill levels.
Complimentary lunch for all volunteers.
Earth Day Celebration
Kirchenwald & Nawakwa
April 24, 2-6pm
A perennial favorite! Enjoy three days of
fellowship, worship, and discussion. This midweek retreat begins Tuesday morning and
ends with lunch on Thursday.
Garden and Tea Party
Fall Foliage Days
The Wittel Farm
Saturday, May 14, 9am-12pm
Enjoy spring planting and fellowship at the
farm.
Summer Camp Kick-Off
Worship & Picnic
Kirchenwald & Nawakwa
Sunday, October 16, 1-6pm
Return to camp for the afternoon to enjoy fall
activities, worship, and a picnic supper. This
is a wonderful opportunity to meet up with
old friends or introduce new folks to camp.
Annual Quilt Auction
Nawakwa
Sunday, May 15, 3pm
Join friends of the Lutheran Camping
Corporation for an afternoon worship and
picnic supper to celebrate the opening of the
Summer Camping Season.
Annual Golf Tournament
Honey Run Golf Club
Friday, June 10
Nawakwa
Sunday, November 6, 2-6pm
Enjoy this fun-filled afternoon with a silent
auction of unique artwork, crafts, and other
items, as well a live auction of fine quilts.
Proceeds benefit the LCC Endowment Fund.
Women’s Craft Retreat
Nawakwa
Join golfers from around the synod for the
November 11-13
Annual Golf Tournament. All proceeds benefit
Try new techniques, share your latest
the Campership Fund.
creations, work on UFO’s, and enjoy the
relaxed atmosphere of camp in the fall.
Worship led by Rev. Cindy Brommer. All meals
Kirchenwald
provided.
One Fish, True Fish
August 26-28
“I am going out to fish,” - John 21:3. Tackle a
weekend of fishing and faith for men of all
ages and abilities.
WOW! Women’s Outdoor
Weekend!
Kirchenwald
September 16-17
This faith-filled weekend will bring out your
adventurous side with options like hiking,
boating, and climbing.
Capture the Flag
Enjoy an afternoon of environmental
Kirchenwald
activities, games, and crafts at one of your
favorites places within God’s creation: CAMP! October 2, 3-5:30pm
An evening meal is included in the $10 fee. All Review your camp map, paint your face, and
ages welcome.
practice your cone zone celebration dance.
Invite your friends and family (parents, too)
to join you in this CTF summer reunion event.
Kirchenwald
Play alongside familiar faces from your week
at camp, plus campers from every other week
April 29-30
Need a weekend with the guys? Come on out of the summer. Campfire worship to follow.
to Kirchenwald for a retreat that’s sure to put
hair on your chest.
Advent Day Apart
The Wittel Farm
Saturday, December 10, 9am-3pm
Celebrate Advent and explore the meaning and
relevance of this wonderful season. Lunch
provided.
Winter Youth Retreat
Kirchenwald
January 6-8, 2017
This event is a great way to renew summer
camp friendships and see what Kirchenwald
offers in the winter. The retreat, for grades
3-9, features summer camp favorites like
Capture the Flag, hiking to Buzzard’s rocks,
Bible study, worship, and games.
Men’s Retreat
Find More Information at
LutheranCamping.org
Register online at LutheranCamping.org 13
How to Register
Camper’s Last Name
City
First Name
Grade Completed in 2016
Parent’s Email Address
Parent(s) Home Phone
City of Church
State
Zip
 Yes  No
Male

 $15
 $50
Female
 church  website  other

Dad’s Cell Phone
 Check here if you wish to receive your registration confirmation by e-mail
Dad’s Daytime Phone
Mom’s Cell Phone
 $10
 $25
by April 2
 $15 - Full Payment
attended mtg.
 $10 - CampPerson
 $25 - Invite-a-Friend
Attach Coupon
See Page 14
Free Add’t Week
 $420 Invite-a-Friend
 $25 - 2nd child
or more
Please be sure your desired cabinmate writes
your name in this space on his or her form.
Mom’s Daytime Phone
Denomination
 Campership Fund or
 Seeding the Future Campaign
Pastor
YES! You may apply my discounts to the
Address
Birthdate
Cabinmate Request (List one)
Amount Enclosed $
Name of parent(s) / guardian(s) with whom the child resides:
Church attending
My church is paying $
Program Date:
Discounts Claiming
 $50 - 3rd child
Office Use Only
Date Rec’d
Ck#
Camp Fee
14 Questions? Call 717-677-8211 or visit LutheranCamping.org
Discount
Mini Camp weeks start at 3:00pm (Sunday or Wednesday). Parents
may pick up their children at 9:00am (Wednesday or Saturday).
Church Pmt
Day Camps run from 9:00am to 4:00pm, Monday through Friday.
Deposit
KIRCHENWALD/NAWAKWA CAMP WEEK: Each camp week begins
Sunday with check-in between the hours of 3:00 and 4:30pm. Early
check-in is not possible. Parents may pick up their children on
Saturday morning between 9:00 and 9:30am.
Program:
are:
Explorers (completed grades K - 2)
Juniors (completed grades 3 - 6)
Intermediates (completed grades 6 - 9)
Senior Highs (completed grades 9 - 11)
Program Date:
AGE GROUPS are based on grade completed in Spring 2016. Groups
Total Due
Nawakwa
PO Box 459
Arendtsville, PA 17303
Tel. 717-677-8211
Fax 717-677-7597
nawakwa@lutherancamping.org
REFUND POLICY: Fees will be refunded for emergency or medical
reasons only.
Contribution
attend. Checks should be made payable to :
Kirchenwald
1 Cut Off Road
Lebanon, PA 17042
Tel. 717-964-3121 (June/July/August)
Or 717-273-2289 (Sept. - May)
kirchenwald@lutherancamping.org
home. It is best if children are not visited by parents, friends, and
relatives except in unusual circumstances. All visitors must obtain
permission from the director to be in camp.
Date
10. Mail your registration and payment to the camp you wish to
VISITORS: The camping week is a very short period away from
Date:
• Invite-a-Friend Discount: Bring a friend that has never been
to any Kirchenwald or Nawakwa summer camp and both you
and your friend save $25 each OR you receive a free additional
week of camp (up to $420). Visit the Camping Website for
the Invite-a-Friend Coupon to send with your registration
and more information. Invite-a-Friend does not apply to
immediate family members.
school and college students, teachers, nurses, seminarians and
pastors all contribute toward the Christ-centered communities that
gather together each week.
First Choice
• Additional Children: Second child in family (or same child
attending more than one week) receives a $25 discount; third
child - $50. This discount applies to campers attending fullweek, resident programs only.
CAMP STAFF provide outstanding leadership at all camps. High
Program:
• CampPerson Discount: If your congregation was represented at
one of the 2016 CampPerson meetings, each camper from your
congregation (excluding Day Campers) receives a $10 discount.
Call your congregation or the Camping Office to find out if you
are eligible.
HEALTH AND SAFETY: All campers are required to submit a
completed medical form. This form is provided with the registration
confirmation and is always available at LutheranCamping.org. A
health officer is always in camp during summer programs. Medical
facilities are easily accessible from both camps. Lifeguard and water
safety instructors provide guidance at all our swimming pools.
Use language appropriate for Christian community.
Respect the rights, privacy and property of others.
Respect the property and facilities of the camp.
Wear appropriate clothes for activities as suggested by camp staff.
Follow camp schedule (mealtimes, lights out, etc.).
Do not engage in any acts of physical, sexual or verbal abuse (camper/camper or camper/staff).
Abide by the rules and regulations of the camp.
Possession of alcohol or any illegal substance is prohibited.
Campers are encouraged to participate in all camp activities to the best of their ability.
Campers may leave their cabin group only with the permission of the cabin counselor.
• Full Payment Discount: Deduct $15 when you include full
payment with registration postmarked by April 2.
1.
2.
3.
4.
5.
6.
7.
8.
9.
10.
9. DISCOUNTS:
CAMPER:
In signing this section, I agree to abide by all regulations governing personal conduct and use of camp property.
I am aware that I am expected to cooperate and participate in camp activities. If I do not cooperate, or become
a hindrance to the camp program, I understand I will be sent home.
to one week prior to arrival at camp.
INSURANCE: Secondary coverage for health and accident is
provided for all campers. Terms and benefits are available upon
request.
Camper Signature:
8. Deadline for Registration: Campers may register at any time, up
Age Group:
Registration Fees: A $100 deposit is required with each
registration.
 Intermediates
 Senior High
7.
 Explorers
 Juniors
required by your congregation.
CAMPERSHIP APPLICATIONS are available for those whose
families cannot afford the full camp fee. Campership applications
may be obtained by contacting the Camping Office or by going
online and clicking the “Forms” link on the homepage.
 Intermediates
 Senior High
6. Have your pastor sign the completed registration form, only if
 Explorers
 Juniors
the bottom of the registration form.
Age Group:
5. Campers should read and sign the Camper Code of Conduct on
programs. Camp staff need to know the nature of the child’s special
needs before arrival in camp. Please contact the camp of your
choice for further information.
Camp:  Kirchenwald
 Nawakwa
CHILDREN WITH SPECIAL NEEDS can participate in many of our
cabinmate. Please be sure the other camper is in agreement
and is planning to attend the same program.
Second Choice
4. Campers may include a request for one other camper as a
Camper Data
Program Choice
Camp:  Kirchenwald
 Nawakwa
ALL CHILDREN are welcome to attend Camps Kirchenwald and
Nawakwa, regardless of race, creed, religion or color.
choice has a full registration.
Parents
PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY: I am interested in the policies, goals and program of the Lutheran Camping Corporation and hereby give my child permission to participate in the programs and activities of
the camps he or she may attend. In the event hikes, field trips or camping trips are planned away from camp as part of the camp program and under the direction of the camp administration, the above
named camper has my permission to participate in such activities. Any photos or video recordings taken in which my child appears may be used for promotion of camping, free of any claims. I have read
the refund policy and agree to the provisions contained in it.
3. Select a first and second, alternate choice, in case the first
Camper Code of Conduct
Parent / Guardian Signature
extension of the congregation’s ministry in the unique setting
that our camps provide. Children, youth and adults learn, worship,
witness and serve within a Christ-centered Lutheran tradition.
2016 SUMMER CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
Our goal for each child attending a summer camp
program is to have an experience of Christian community
in which the camper is safe, and grows spiritually and
socially. During a week in camp, in the course of activities,
it is natural that there will be conflicts within cabin
groups and between campers and their counselors. It
is in resolving these conflicts – in the give and take of
negotiation – that some of the most important lessons of
a week at camp are learned.
To register online, go to http://registration.lutherancamping.
org, and log in to your account or create a new account.
LUTHERAN CHURCH CAMPING in Central Pennsylvania is an
Occasionally, however, behavior on the part of a camper
may become so disruptive as to require removal from
a week of camp because conflicts cannot be resolved.
Therefore, the following guidelines are presented
for children during their week in camp. Parents are
encouraged to review these guidelines with their children.
2.
Please send one registration form per child for each week of
camp attendance. Campers may attend more than one week.
Please print! This form may be photocopied. Please use a separate form for each camper.
Send completed Registration Form with payment (or $100 deposit)
Has this camper ever attended summer camp at Kirchenwald or Nawakwa before?
to the camp you wish to attend (see page 14)
How did you hear about Kirchenwald or Nawakwa?  returning camper  friend
or register online at www.lutherancamping.org.
1.
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THE LUTHERAN CAMPING CORPORATION
OF CENTRAL PENNSYLVANIA
PO BOX 459
ARENDTSVILLE, PA 17303
Summer Camp
2016
Nonprofit Org
US Postage
PAID
Permit #61
Lebanon, PA
Kirchenwald
Nawakwa
The Wittel Farm
How to Find Us:
LutheranCamping.org 717-677-8211
About Tiered Pricing
We believe that no one should be prevented from attending camp at Kirchenwald or
Nawakwa based on their ability to pay. This is one of the things that sets us apart from
other summer camp opportunities.
Because of the strong financial support of our donors and friends, the Lutheran Camping
Corporation has always subsidized the cost of camp for everyone. The high quality outdoor
ministry experiences offered at Kirchenwald and Nawakwa incur expenses related to food
and utilities, permitting and equipment, insurance, maintenance, staff salaries, and more.
Our history of subsidizing the registration
cost - and our generous Campership
program - has enabled campers from a
broad economic spectrum to live together in
Christian community in our unique settings.
Camp families have differing abilities to
pay. Since you know your family’s financial
situation better than we do, we’re introducing
a voluntary three-tier pricing structure in
which you self-select the rate you can afford!
How much does this great experience really cost?
Multiple payment tiers illustrate the true costs at Kirchenwald and Nawakwa. Please
consider selecting the highest level you can afford, knowing that, in doing so, you are
enabling others to participate as well – and our communities benefit from greater diversity.
•Tier 1: Most closely reflects the “true cost” of camp.
•Tier 2: Partially subsidized for families needing some support to make camp affordable.
•Tier 3: Subsidized rate, supported through contributions from individuals and congregations.
PLEASE REMEMBER: All campers receive the
same high quality camp experience regardless
of payment tier chosen. Your selection is
completely confidential.
insert a
Pass it on…
Register for camp using the form included on the back of this insert,
Then pass your brochure on to a friend or neighbor.
We’ve put a registration form for them on the last page.
Why Church Camp?
We live in a world of choices and opportunities. Everyday, we make decisions about how to spend our
time and money so that we receive the greatest benefit… to get the biggest bang for our buck. And
our culture tells us that we need to do everything we can to get ahead.
We also live in a world that is rapidly changing. Entertainment and social media have a greater
impact on our decision-making than ever before. Ours is a world that requires strength of character
and self-assurance.
At the Lutheran Camping Corporation, we understand that
you want the very best for your children and grandchildren,
and we believe that the outdoor ministry programs at
Kirchenwald and Nawakwa offer THE VERY BEST.
• Our campers practice living a faithful life in a non-threatening environment.
• Our campers practice living as Jesus intends us to live, in a community of people striving to do
the same.
• Our campers have opportunities for quiet, individual devotion as well as dynamic, participatory
worship.
• Our campers are given safe spaces to discuss faith topics
with peers and mentors.
• Our campers learn how to be disciples – followers of Jesus
– eager to proclaim the Gospel and serve others.
This is faith formation… and it takes place within the setting
of an outdoor community that seeks to build character, foster
independence, encourage good relationships, and teach life
skills… benefits that campers will carry with them for the rest
of their lives.
That’s a pretty big bang for your buck!
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Adults who attended church
camp as youth are more than
three times as likely to remain
affiliated with a religious
community than those who
never attended camp.
From a 2014 survey conducted
by Jacob Sorenson for “The
Confirmation Project”
(And you can get as many as you’d like at LutheranCamping.org)
When you pass the brochure along, don’t
forget about the Invite-A-Friend program.
If you invite someone who has never attended
Kirchenwald or Nawakwa, and they also
register for a week of camp, both of you can
receive a $25 discount…
OR you, the inviter, can attend camp for a
second week ABSOLUTELY FREE!
(Details and the Invite-A-Friend form are
available at LutheranCamping.org)
Summer Camp
Open House
Sunday, March 20
Sunday, April 10
2:00-4:30pm
You are invited to visit Kirchenwald or Nawakwa on
March 20 or April 10. Take a tour of camp with members
of our summer staff and see what camp is all about. As
a bonus, we will give a $10 gift certificate for the camp
store to every brand new camper!
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Has this camper ever attended summer camp at Kirchenwald or Nawakwa before?
 Yes  No
First Name
How did you hear about Kirchenwald or Nawakwa?  returning camper  friend  church  website  other
Camper’s Last Name
Age Group:
 Explorers
 Juniors
 Explorers
 Juniors
 Intermediates
 Senior High
 Intermediates
 Senior High
City of Church
Program:
Program:
Zip
 Male
 Female
Send completed registration form & payment to:
KIRCHENWALD: 1 Cut Off Rd, Lebanon, PA 17042
NAWAKWA: PO Box 459, Arendtsville, PA 17303
State
Dad’s Daytime Phone
Mom’s Cell Phone
Dad’s Cell Phone
 $15
 $50
Please be sure your desired cabinmate writes
your name in this space on his or her form.
Mom’s Daytime Phone
Denomination
 $10
 $25
 $50 - 3rd child
or more
 $25 - 2nd child
 $420 Invite-a-Friend
Free Add’t Week
 $25 - Invite-a-Friend
Attach Coupon
 $10 - CampPerson
attended mtg.
 $15 - Full Payment
by April 2
 Campership Fund or
 Seeding the Future Campaign
Pastor
Program Date:
Program Date:
YES! You may apply my discounts to the
Parent(s) Home Phone
Parent’s Email Address
City
Grade Completed in 2016
Address
Birthdate
Cabinmate Request (List one)
Age Group:
Amount Enclosed $
Name of parent(s) / guardian(s) with whom the child resides:
Church attending
My church is paying $
First Choice
Camp:
 Kirchenwald
 Nawakwa
 Kirchenwald
 Nawakwa
Second Choice
Camp:
Date
Use language appropriate for Christian community.
Respect the rights, privacy and property of others.
Respect the property and facilities of the camp.
Wear appropriate clothes for activities as suggested by camp staff.
Follow camp schedule (mealtimes, lights out, etc.).
Do not engage in any acts of physical, sexual or verbal abuse (camper/camper or camper/staff ).
Abide by the rules and regulations of the camp.
Possession of alcohol or any illegal substance is prohibited.
Campers are encouraged to participate in all camp activities to the best of their ability.
Campers may leave their cabin group only with the permission of the cabin counselor.
In signing this section, I agree to abide by all regulations governing personal conduct and use of camp property.
I am aware that I am expected to cooperate and participate in camp activities. If I do not cooperate, or become a
hindrance to the camp program, I understand I will be sent home.
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PARENT’S RESPONSIBILITY: I am interested in the policies, goals and program of the Lutheran Camping Corporation and hereby give my child permission to participate in
the programs and activities of the camps he or she may attend. In the event hikes, field trips or camping trips are planned away from camp as part of the camp program
and under the direction of the camp administration, the above named camper has my permission to participate in such activities. Any photos or video recordings taken in
which my child appears may be used for promotion of camping free of any claims. I have read the refund policy and agree to the provisions contained in it.
Parent / Guardian Signature
Our goal for each child attending a summer camp program is to have an
experience of Christian community in which the camper is safe, and grows
spiritually and socially. During a week in camp, in the course of activities, it is
natural that there will be conflicts within cabin groups and between campers
and their counselors. It is in resolving these conflicts – in the give and take
of negotiation – that some of the most important lessons of a week at camp
are learned.
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Occasionally, however, behavior on the part of a camper may become so
disruptive as to require removal from a week of camp because conflicts
cannot be resolved. Therefore, the following guidelines are presented for
children during their week in camp. Parents are encouraged to review these
guidelines with their children.
Camper Signature
Discounts Claiming
Camper Data
Program Choice
Parents
Campers
 Check here if you wish to receive your registration confirmation by e-mail
Send completed Registration Form with payment to the camp you wish to attend or register online at www.lutherancamping.org.
2016 SUMMER CAMP MINI REGISTRATION FORM