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DISCOVER GOD
ISSUE NO. 46
ALTO FRIO NEWS
ALTO FRIO BAPTIST CAMP/JANUARY 2015/VOL. 1
Summer Camp
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Summer camp is a great time for
young people to get away from their
regular settings and refocus on things
that get overlooked in day-to-day life.
Camp is a place for fun, games, and
friends, but it also offers a unique
opportunity to discover God, whether
for the first time or for the 70th time.
This is why we love camp.
COMING THIS SUMMER
Alto Frio is the home of six lifechanging camps: Area Children's
Camp, Area Youth Camp, Emmanuel
Camp, Master's Camp, GA/Ateen
Camp, and RA Camp. Each of these
camps offer unique features, stellar
speakers, impactful worship, and
access to Alto Frio’s exciting variety
of activities. Are you looking for
something for a wider age range? RA/
GA camps may be for you!
Discipleship? Masters Camp!
Evangelism? Area or Emmanuel
camps!
No matter what you’re looking for in a
summer camp, we can help you find
something that’s right for you!
Moving in a New Direction
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Things have been changing at Alto
Frio! After Tim Hughes stepped in
as the new administrator in April,
he brought in Chris Jurica as the
new Director of Guest Relations.
Having spent 2 summers on Alto
Frio’s staff, as well as a year-long
internship right after college, Chris
knew his way around the camp and
made for a seamless fit into the fulltime staff.
Once the summer was over, we
began the long process of digging
into the camp’s history and
functions, and moving it forward in
efforts to expand the ministry.
SUMMER 2014: A LOOK BACK
“Alto Frio has consistently been a place
blessed by the presence of the Holy Spirit.
From my days as an RA, through my
teenage years, my year of service on the
summer staff, and now as a director of Area
Youth Camp. Alto Frio never ceases to offer
the best opportunity for the gospel to be
heard, spread, and shown on its grounds
and through the staff. I love Alto Frio!”
-Matthew Mayberry, Area Youth Camp
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Attendance
5775
Professions of Faith
270
Rededicated
322
Committed to Ministry
107
Upcoming
Camps &
Retreats
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2015 SUMMER CAMPS
Children’s Camp
June 15-18
Texas Baptist Family Camp
June 18-21
Area Youth Camp
July 5-10
Master’s Camp
July 13-17
Emmanuel Camp
July 20-24
RA/GA Camp
July 27-31
2015 RETREATS
Winter Youth Retreat
January 16-18
New Direction, cot’d. from page 1
One of our first moves was to update
the camp logo. Set in the hills and
down the Frio river, our name is
proudly displayed in a modern and
eye-catching graphic that features a
strategically placed cross, always
reminding us of what our true
purpose really is.
working on getting new siding and
paint on buildings to refresh the look
of the camp grounds. We have
converted the summer camp
director’s office into a WiFi, coffee
and snack lounge during the retreat
season. Volunteers have replaced the
small pavilions.
After the logo was in place, we set
about updating all of our literature
and promotional materials, including
brochures, presentation elements,
and a brand new website.
Finally, we have been working hard
on bringing about some much-needed
improvements to our summer staff
program, making it more ministry
focused. This summer, we will be
hiring on more staff and giving them
breaks during the day as they work
on a rotating basis with one another.
We are also putting together a
discipleship program for them, so
that we can pour into them as they
pour into the camp.
Along with the new look, we also
revised the staff job titles and
descriptions. One of our maintenance
guys, Keith Mosley, was promoted to
Maintenance Director. Chris’ wife,
Carly, was brought on to oversee
concessions, and to assist with media
and promotional updates.
Beyond that, we are continuing to
make more improvements to the
facilities around the camp, such as
Women’s Retreat
February 6-8
Pre Easter Retreat
April 2-4
Senior Adults Retreat
April 13-16
We are very excited to see these
changes taking place already, and we
are thrilled to see what God has in
store for the future of Alto Frio.
NEXT UP: 2015 LADIES RETREAT
February 6-8
Keynote Speaker: Alice
Lowrie
Labor Day Singles Retreat
September 4-7
Bible Study Leader:
Terri Ussery
Lost Maples Senior Adult Retreat
November 2-5
Worship by: Monica
Rodriguez
Special Performance
by: Holly Starr
Register Now!
reservations@altofrio.com
www.altofrio.com
(830) 232-5271
Alto Frio Baptist Camp & Conference Center
Don’t miss it!
Download the brochure online to
register.
www.altofrio.com/womens-retreat.html
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How You Can Help!
Spring Adult Conference
•••
The Alto Frio Spring Adult
Conference is going to be
an event you will definitely
want to be at!
When: April 13-16
Speakers:
Dr. D.L. Lowrie
Dr. David Mahfouz
Worship Leader:
Cliff Harden
As a very special event,
the conference will include
a patriotic military tribute
concert by Sam Craig.
There will also be a fun
outing planned! Check the
website regularly for
updates.
Don’t miss it!
We’re Hiring!
•••
Are you looking for a job?
Alto Frio is currently
looking for full time, part
time, and seasonal staff.
We need:
• A full time Assistant
Food Services Director
• Part time housekeeping
help
• Part time kitchen help
• Summer staff
• A nurse for the summer
season
For more information on
these positions, go to
altofrio.com and click on
the “Staff” tab, or contact
our office.
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A life of service is the way of Christ. Are
you or your church looking for a great
service project, or a ministry to donate
to? Keep us in mind! Alto Frio is a
tremendous mission field where
thousands of young people are exposed to
the gospel each year. There is always
plenty to do around here; using volunteer
labor and donations helps us keep our
costs down.
•Women's Retreat: February 6-8
PROJECTS
•Christian Motorcycle Association:
May 14-17
We always have plenty of work to do
around here. The following list details the
projects that we currently need done:
•Install new siding
•Painting
•Dorm bathroom renovations
•Interior/exterior carpentry work
•Landscaping
•Texas Baptist Hispanic WMU: March
20-21
•Easter Youth Retreat: April 2-4
•Spring Adult Conference: April
13-16
•South Texas Gulf Hispanic Ladies
Retreat: May 7-9
DONATIONS
If you are looking to donate new or gently
used items for use in a ministry setting,
please keep us in mind! We are currently
in need of the following items:
•Ping pong tables
•Golf carts
•Billiards equipment
VOLUNTEERING
•Home appliances
From time to time, individuals or groups
will come out to volunteer their time and
skills to help us out. We need volunteers
for the following events:
Alto Frio Baptist Camp & Conference Center
•Calvary Chapel Ladies Retreat:
March 5-7
•Monetary donations for building
supplies and materials
•Scholarships
If you are interested in donating or
volunteering, contact us at (830) 232-5271 or
reservations@altofrio.com.
Thank you for your support!
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Meet the New
Guys!
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Chris Jurica
Position: Guest Services Director
Birthday: October 2
Hometown: Austin, TX
Favorite Food: Italian
Hobbies: Hiking, caving, rock climbing,
soccer
Why Camp?: I do camp because I
love the outdoors, and I love serving
people.
ALTO FRIO
Baptist Camp
P.O. Box 468
Leakey,TX 78873
We are very excited to welcome
two new directors to the staff
here at Alto Frio! Chris and
Keith are both very skilled in
their fields and will add a lot to
the camp. Next time you’re at
the camp, make sure you find
them and welcome them to the
team!
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Alto Frio Baptist Camp
P.O. Box 468
Leakey, TX 78873
Ph. (830) 232-5271
Fax (830) 232-5274
www.altofrio.com
reservations@altofrio.com
Keith Mosley
Position: Maintenance Director
Birthday: January 6
Hometown: Natalia, TX
Favorite Food: Lasagna, and my wife’s
King Ranch Chicken
Hobbies: Hiking & singing
Why Camp?: I grew up attending camps
at Alto Frio, and felt God’s calling to serve
here using my experience and training that
He has allowed me to gain during my life.
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