Camp Penn - Susquehanna Conference Camps

Susquehanna Conference, The United Methodist Church
register online at www.susumcamps.org
2015 SUMMER CAMPS AND RETREATS
CAMP PENN
A note from the Director of
Camp & Retreat Ministry
Dear Camp Friends:
I am delighted to share with you the exciting
programs that the Camp & Retreat Ministry staff
have created for you, your children, and your
family for 2015. This brochure shares with you
all the events that will be happening January
through December. It is my hope and prayer you
will stay connected or reconnect to the Camp &
Retreat program this year, as some wonderful
things have been planned.
The Camp & Retreat Ministry program of The
Susquehanna Conference provides a safe
environment for children, youth, and adults
to experience Christian community. Whether
you receive Christ through a camp or retreat
experience or whether you come for growth,
renewal, or reconnection, the Holy Spirit is
waiting for you.
Camp is helping children and youth to prepare
for adulthood. They learn to work as a team
within their family groups. They learn resilience.
Daily they are making decisions as to how
they will spend their time — from what they
will eat, to the activities in which they will
participate. They learn to try new things in a
safe environment. These are all ways that are
helping children and youth grow in their faith.
We look forward to serving you at one of our
Camp & Retreat sites in 2015.
Camping Office
Anne Horton
Director, Camp & Retreat
Ministry
ahorton@susumc.org
Kaye Anderson
Administrative Assistant
kanderson@susumc.org
Anne Horton
Director, Camp & Retreat Ministry
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303 Mulberry Drive
PO Box 2053,
Mechanicsburg,
PA 17055-2053
Toll-free: 800-874-8474
Office: 717-766-7441
Fax: 717-766-5976
camps@susumc.org
David Hykes, Site Director
8005 Old Forge Road
PO Box 511
Waynesboro, PA 17268
Camp: 717-762-2693
Fax: 717-762-0080
camppenn@susumc.org
WELCOME FRIENDS!
Camp Penn is located in the southern part of Pennsylvania
near Waynesboro. Across from Old Forge State Park, it is
on the southern edge of Michaux State Forest. Camp Penn
offers dormitory style housing with single beds and adjoining
bathroom facilities. The Craft Shop, Canteen, and Pool
are popular features at Camp Penn. Dedicated deans and
counselors provide a strong spiritual journey for all that are
ready to hear God’s Word. Sharing, growing and relaxing in
this mountain setting opens one up to hear what our programs
have to offer without the electronic noises of today. What we
do best is to offer these seeds of faith in an atmosphere of fun
and laughter in a safe and secure place. Please come and join
us at Camp Penn this summer and start creating memories
and building friendships that will last a lifetime.
INTERESTED IN BEING A CAMP LEADER?
Site Directors: The Camp Penn site is managed
by a site director who is present throughout the
entire camping season, managing the care of the
site and providing a clean, safe and hospitable
environment for all campers.
It is easier than ever to apply for a paid or volunteer position at camp. If you are interested
in a paid position, go to www.susumcamps.org, “Resources & Forms” and print an
application. Mail your completed application to David Hykes, Camp Penn Site Director, PO
Box 511, Waynesboro, PA 17268.
Deans: These adults, including both clergy and
lay people, provide leadership and supervision
for one camp event. They recruit, train and
supervise the counselors for their session of
camp and plan and lead the worship experiences.
Craft Person: Design, maintain, and present the craft program, and aid in the kitchen.
Counselors: These adults, 18 years of age or
older, are responsible for the direct supervision
of the campers. Assistant counselors ages
16 and 17 are allowed to assist with the
elementary camps, but do not have supervisory
responsibilities.
Maintenance Person: Maintain grounds, clean and repair buildings, and dishwashing.
People we are looking for at Camp Penn are:
Kitchen Person: Food preparation which includes cooking and baking; perform general
kitchen duties.
Lifeguard: Lifeguard duties, maintain the pool, and aid in the kitchen.
If you want to volunteer at a particular camp session, please send your application to the Dean of
that event. If you want to be a volunteer, but don’t know which session, contact the Camp & Retreat
Ministry Office at 800-874-8474 or camps@susumc.org.
Summer Staff: These adults work at camp
before, during and after the campers attend to
ensure a safe and clean physical environment.
They serve and perform many vital duties
including lifeguards, craft, kitchen, and
maintenance personnel. They work under the
supervision of the site director.
DISCOUNTS!
All staff and volunteers have obtained clearances
and Safe Sanctuaries training as part of the
camping ministry’s policies. Those responsible
for overnight supervision of campers are 18
years old or older, and at least five years older
than the oldest youth under their supervision.
Sibling Discount: Register first child at full
price; siblings receive a $15 discount on their camp
events.*
Multi-Event Discount: Register for first event at
full price; receive a $15 discount on additional events.*
FRIENDSHIP DISCOUNTS:
Refer-a-Friend Discount: Have a friend
register for camp who has never been to a
Susquehanna Conference camp, and receive a $25
discount on your registration. This discount does not
apply to siblings.
SUMMER CAMP LEADERSHIP
STAFF & VOLUNTEERS
Be a Camp Ambassador: FIVE friends
register for camp who have never been to a
Susquehanna Conference camp, and you will attend
camp for FREE!! This discount does not apply to
siblings.
*LIMIT OF ONE $15 DISCOUNT PER
PERSON, PER EVENT.
PLEASE NOTE: No discounts apply to weekend or family-style events.
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CAMPS-AT-A-GLANCE - CAMP PENN
PAGEEVENT
AGE
DATE
DEANS/LEADERS
6....... CP1........... MUSIC, DRAMA & WORSHIP ARTS CAMP............................................................ GRADES 4-12................JUNE 14-19........................ PETER RASER
6....... CP2........... FUN, FAITH, AND FRIENDS.................................................................................... GRADES 3-7..................JUNE 21-26........................ MIKE & NADINE OGDEN, SCOT & DESIREE BOWER
6....... CP3........... DOUBLE SCOOP OF AWESOME SAUCE- 1.......................................................... GRADES 1-3..................JUNE 21-23........................ SCOT & DESIREE BOWER, MIKE & NADINE OGDEN
6....... CP4........... DOUBLE SCOOP OF AWESOME SAUCE- 2.......................................................... GRADES 1-3..................JUNE 24-26........................ SCOT & DESIREE BOWER, MIKE & NADINE OGDEN
7....... CP5........... NEW & IMPROVED! - JUNIOR HIGH...................................................................... GRADES 6-8..................JULY 5-10.......................... JODIE POTTER, CHRIS KLOPP
7....... CP6........... NEW & IMPROVED! - SENIOR HIGH...................................................................... GRADES 9-12................JULY 5-10.......................... JODIE POTTER, CHRIS KLOPP
7....... CP7........... THE GREAT CHRISTMAS TREASURE HUNT!- MINI CAMP.................................. GRADES 1-3..................JULY 12-14........................ JODIE DODSON, BRAD HAUBERT
7....... CP8........... THE STUFF THEY DON’T TEACH YOU AT SCHOOL!............................................ GRADES 3-7..................JULY 12-17........................ MARK COMPTON, CARL JACKSON
7....... CP9........... CAMP SURVIVOR PREP......................................................................................... GRADES 4-6..................JULY 19-24........................ TYLER RAUHAUSER, DAN KUHNS
8....... CP10......... CAMP SURVIVOR.................................................................................................... GRADES 7-9..................JULY 19-24........................ LINDA FEESER, ANTHONY SMYRE
8....... CP11......... 10,000 POINT RACE................................................................................................ GRADES 10-12..............JULY 19-24........................ CHRIS WAGNER
8....... CP12......... THE APPLES OF GOD’S EYE................................................................................. GRADES 1-7..................JULY 26-31 ...................... KATHY SMYERS
8....... CP13......... MINI CAMP............................................................................................................... GRADES 1-3..................JULY 26-28........................ KAYLA SMYERS NEW!
9....... CP14......... CAPTURE HIS LIGHT- PHOTOGRAPHY................................................................ GRADES 7-12................JULY 26-31........................ MICHELLE PETERS, DAVE POOLE
9....... CP15......... SPIRIT ADVENTURE CAMP.................................................................................... GRADES 1-6..................AUGUST 2-7...................... CHRISTY SALIARIS
9....... CP16......... CAMP NEW ADVENTURE....................................................................................... GRADES 3-5..................AUGUST 9-14.................... ALAN STROCK, BRAD LEIGHT
9....... CP17......... CHRIST’S MOTLEY CREW...................................................................................... GRADES 6-12................AUGUST 9-14.................... MIKE FITZPATRICK
CAMPS-AT-A-GLANCE - OTHER SITES
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ADVENTURE CAMPS
AC1........... CANOE CAMP......................................................................................................................................GRADES 7-12..................................JUNE 14-19........................MICHELLE SCHWARTZMAN
AC2........... BOUNDARY WATERS..........................................................................................................................GRADE 8-ADULT.............................JULY 26-31.........................MICHELLE SCHWARTZMAN
GREENE HILLS
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GH40........ MAKING MEMORIES AT GREENE HILLS SCRAPBOOK RETREAT..................................................LADIES 18+.....................................FEBRUARY 26- MARCH 1.NANCY BARNETT, SUE ROYER
GH41........ GOD’S DAUGHTERS SPRING RETREAT...........................................................................................LADIES 18+.....................................APRIL 10-12........................JOANNA RENNER, APRYLE GRIMM
GH1.......... DAD & ME.............................................................................................................................................AGES 4-8.........................................JUNE 13-14........................JEFF STINE
GH2.......... CHILDREN’S MUSICAL THEATER CAMP...........................................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................JUNE 21-27........................BARRY & JONI ROBISON, STEVE NOSS
GH3.......... SOCCER ACADEMY I..........................................................................................................................GRADES 2-5....................................JUNE 28- JULY 3................TBA
GH4.......... SOCCER ACADEMY II.........................................................................................................................GRADES 6-10..................................JUNE 28- JULY 3................TBA
GH5.......... SHOOT STRAIGHT FOR GOD’S KINGDOM - ARCHERY CAMP.......................................................GRADES 6-12..................................JUNE 28- JULY 2................GORDON TRIMER, KEN WEYER
GH6.......... KAYAK ADVENTURE CAMP................................................................................................................GRADES 6-12..................................JULY 5-10...........................TBA NEW!
GH7.......... FIDDLER AT GREENE HILLS - MUSICAL THEATER CAMP..............................................................GRADES 7-12..................................JULY 12-18.........................MICHELLE WHITLOCK, ROBERT KILMER
GH8.......... GRANDS MAKING MEMORIES - GRANDPARENTS & ME................................................................AGE 5- GRADE 3.............................JULY 16-18.........................DAVE & JEAN NORRIS
GH9.......... CHRISTMAS MIRACLES - SPECIAL NEEDS......................................................................................AGES 18-70.....................................JULY 19-23.........................JOHN GODISSART, MARTHA SYKES
GH10........ FAITH QUEST - MINI............................................................................................................................GRADES 2-5....................................JULY 19-22.........................ERIC SHAFER, LINDA KEISLING
GH11........ GOD OF WONDERS............................................................................................................................GRADES 3-5; 6-9.............................AUGUST 2-7.......................JAY JONES, JANE O’BORSKI, MARK BRUMBACH
................. IMPACT.................................................................................................................................................YOUNG PEOPLE.............................JULY 29 - AUGUST 1..........SALT ‘N LIGHT YOUTH MINISTRIES
GH42........ MAKING MEMORIES AT GREENE HILLS SCRAPBOOK RETREAT..................................................LADIES 18+.....................................SEPTEMBER 17-20............NANCY BARNETT, SUE ROYER
GH43........ LADIES FALL HOLIDAY CRAFTS RETREAT.......................................................................................LADIES 18+.....................................OCTOBER 23-25................SALLY WENZEL
MOUNT ASBURY
MA1.......... ONE STEP CLOSER – MOM & ME.....................................................................................................AGES 4-8.........................................JUNE 14-16........................JUDI HERROLD
MA2.......... COURAGEOUS & STRONG- FATHER/SON EVENT..........................................................................AGES 11-15.....................................JUNE 25-28........................MIKE BROSSMAN NEW!
MA3.......... GROWING IN GRACE- MOTHER/DAUGHTER EVENT......................................................................AGES 8-12.......................................JULY 6-8.............................SHERI NORRIS
MA4.......... I WANT TO GO TO CAMP, TOO!- MOM & ME.....................................................................................AGES 4-8.........................................JULY 11-12..........................JENNIFER WESTERHOLD
MA5.......... FRUIT OF THE SPIRIT- DAD & ME.....................................................................................................AGES 4-8.........................................JULY 18-19.........................TIM KLEIN
MA6.......... CHRISTMAS IN JULY- FAMILY CAMP.................................................................................................INTERGENERATIONAL...................JULY 22-25.........................JASON & CHRISTY MACKEY
MA40........ HE MAN CAMP.....................................................................................................................................MEN 18+..........................................AUGUST 6-9.......................GREG RAPP, BRIAN SWEENEY NEW!
MA41........ A DAY APART: A SERIES FOR PASTORS AT MOUNT ASBURY RETREAT CENTER......................ALL PASTORS.................................FEB 3, APR 21, JUN 23, JUL 14, AUG 11, OCT 13.............PAT WOOLEVER NEW!
MA42........ HAVE TOOLS: WILL TRAVEL..............................................................................................................ADULTS 18+....................................AUGUST 13-16...................JEFF FISHER, BILL TONER NEW!
WESLEY FOREST
WF40........ QUILTING RETREAT............................................................................................................................LADIES 18+.....................................APRIL 17-19........................DEB KERR, BRENDA MITCHELL
WF41........ A QUIET PLACE RETREAT..................................................................................................................ADULTS 18+....................................MAY 1-3..............................TBA NEW!
WF42........ DUDES WEEKEND..............................................................................................................................DUDES 10+.....................................MAY 15-17..........................TBA NEW!
WF43........ SPRING CLEAN-UP DAYS...................................................................................................................ALL AGES........................................MAY 16, MAY 23, JUN 6.....WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF44........ WESLEY FOREST WELCOME WEEKEND.........................................................................................GRADES 1 AND UP.........................MAY 22-24..........................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF45........ TRAIL DAYS.........................................................................................................................................ALL AGES........................................MAY 30................................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF1.......... THIS IS THE CAMP FOR YOU!............................................................................................................GRADES 4-6....................................JUNE 14-19........................TBA
WF2.......... HERO WEEK........................................................................................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................JUNE 14-19........................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF3.......... SINGIN’ IT!............................................................................................................................................GRADES 7-12..................................JUNE 14-20........................RICK ROBINSON, DEBBIE PEPPLE
WF4.......... SPECIAL NEEDS..................................................................................................................................AGES 15-35.....................................JUNE 21-25........................NICHOLAS & MARLANIA PANZER, ANNIE LOWERY
WF5.......... EXPERIENCE HIS PRESENCE...........................................................................................................GRADES 8-12..................................JUNE 28- JULY 3................PAM WESTERHOLD, AMANDA FORTNEY
WF6.......... MISSION PREPARE.............................................................................................................................AGES 12+........................................JUNE 28-JUNE 30..............JEFF FISHER, BILL TONER NEW!
WF7.......... LEADERSHIP CAMP (BY INVITATION ONLY).....................................................................................ENTERING GRADES 11-12............JUNE 28-JULY 2.................ANNE HORTON
WF8.......... CAMP CREATE....................................................................................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................JUNE 28-JULY 3.................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF9.......... CAMP SPLASH!...................................................................................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................JULY 5-10...........................DAVE POOLE, JASON SCHWARTZMAN
WF10........ BEST WEEK OF YOUR LIFE!..............................................................................................................GRADES 7-12..................................JULY 5-10...........................JESSICA DIMOFF QUERRY
WF11........ TE’KENING: A NATIVE AMERICAN EXPERIENCE............................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................JULY 5-10...........................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF12........ MESSTIVAL..........................................................................................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................JULY 12-17.........................RYAN GEPHART, CAROLYN SHADE
WF13........ SOAKED...............................................................................................................................................GRADES 7-12..................................JULY 12-17.........................DAVE POOLE
WF14........ ROCK-IT SCIENCE CAMP...................................................................................................................GRADES 6-8....................................JULY 12-17.........................WESLEY FOREST STAFF, STEVE ORR NEW!
WF15........ AWESOME ELEMENTARY..................................................................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................JULY 19-24.........................LUKE & CINDY ELLENBERGER
WF16........ VENTURE.............................................................................................................................................GRADES 7-12..................................JULY 19-24.........................RICH MORRIS, JAMES BRUMBAUGH
WF17........ SEEING GOD AROUND US.................................................................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................JULY 26-31.........................KEVIN BROPHY, BRENDA MITCHELL
WF18........ GAMESHOW MANIA............................................................................................................................GRADES 7-12..................................JULY 26-31.........................BRENT SALSGIVER
WF19........ ULTIMATE GAMES...............................................................................................................................GRADES 7-12..................................JULY 26-31.........................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF20........ WESLEY FOREST WACKY WEEK......................................................................................................GRADES 2-6....................................AUGUST 2-7.......................KELLEY PRICE, TERI MATHIAS
WF21........ OUTPOST . ..........................................................................................................................................GRADES 7-12..................................AUGUST 2-7.......................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF22........ PENNS CREEK MINI- HOME AWAY FROM HOME............................................................................GRADES 1-4....................................AUGUST 9-12.....................IRENAY WEAVER, KATHY WEILAND
WF23........ WILDERNESS RIDGE..........................................................................................................................GRADES 3-6....................................AUGUST 9-14.....................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF46........ GOD’S DAUGHTERS...........................................................................................................................LADIES 20+.....................................AUGUST 14-16...................PAM WESTERHOLD, SANDY SHARP
WF47........ WESLEY FOREST HOMECOMING.....................................................................................................ALL AGES........................................SEPTEMBER 26.................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF48........ DOUBLE TAKE.....................................................................................................................................ALL AGES........................................SEPTEMBER 26.................WESLEY FOREST STAFF
WF49........ NURTURE THE SOUL..........................................................................................................................AGES 20+........................................OCTOBER 5.......................WESLEY FOREST STAFF
WF50........ TREASURE HUNT WEEKEND............................................................................................................AGES 8+..........................................NOVEMBER 6-8.................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
WF51........ CHRISTMAS CRAFT RETREAT..........................................................................................................ADULTS 18+....................................DECEMBER 4-6.................WESLEY FOREST STAFF NEW!
register online at www.susumcamps.org
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SUMMER EVENTS
CP1 MUSIC, DRAMA &
WORSHIP ARTS CAMP
GRADES 4-12
JUNE 14-19
What do you get when you
combine music, drama,
dance, art and nature?
You get the place to be
this summer! Bring any
instrument you play, your
voice, your inner actor, and
your creativity. Experience
what happens as we learn
to follow Jesus together;
as we grow and become
radical friends; as we explore
living life in an exciting
new way. Whatever your
creative specialty, there’s a
place for you here. We have
assembled top professionals
in their respective fields,
each of whom are
passionate Jesus followers,
to help you become all
God has created you to
become … and all in one
dynamic week of camp! So
whether your passion runs to
traditional or contemporary,
to drama or comedy, or
to singing or catching
salamanders, we’ll see YOU
this summer! This event
begins at 3 p.m. Sunday,
June 14th; it concludes on
Friday, June 19th, at 4 p.m.
PETER RASER
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
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CP3 DOUBLE SCOOP OF
AWESOME SAUCE 1
GRADES 1-3
JUNE 21-23
CP4 DOUBLE SCOOP OF
AWESOME SAUCE 2
GRADES 1-3
JUNE 24-26
Sharing faith, having fun
and making friends! It’s no
wonder these awesome
campers and counselors
can’t wait to spend a week
together - the fun never
stops! Campers quickly make
friends while playing sports
and games, learning new
crafts and skills, swimming,
singing, fishing, dancing,
hiking & more. Campers are
in age appropriate family
groups for the week, and
also in daily Interest Groups
of their choosing; exposing
them to a variety of campers
and counselors. Our goal is
to show God’s love to each
child and introduce them
to a forever-friend, Jesus.
Camp’s GREAT! Registration
begins at 3 p.m. Sunday;
camper pick up time is 5 p.m.
Friday.
Our mini-camp is a great
camp experience for kids
who have completed first,
second, or third grade.
Swimming, group games,
crafts, hiking, small group
learning experiences,
outdoor worship, singing,
and much s’more will be
enjoyed by the campers.
Campers will arrive on
Sunday afternoon and
become part of a small
cabin group, which have low
camper to counselor ratios.
The fun keeps growing as
together they discover the
wonders of nature, the joy of
new friendships, and have
an opportunity to worship
God and know God more
fully. Experienced, fun loving,
faith-filled role models will
help them learn about the
love of Jesus with this year’s
theme “Get Real”. From
start to finish, they’ll be
shouting, “Camp’s Great!”
Registration begins at 3 p.m.
Sunday; mini-camp ends at 6
p.m. Tuesday.
Our mini-camp is a great
camp experience for kids
who have completed first,
second, or third grade.
Swimming, group games,
crafts, hiking, small group
learning experiences,
outdoor worship, singing,
and much s’more will be
enjoyed by the campers.
Campers will arrive on
Wednesday evening and
become part of a small
cabin group, which have low
camper to counselor ratios.
The fun keeps growing as
together they discover the
wonders of nature, the joy of
new friendships, and have
an opportunity to worship
God and know God more
fully. Experienced, fun loving,
faith-filled role models will
help them learn about the
love of Jesus with this year’s
theme “Get Real”. From start
to finish, they’ll be shouting,
“Camp’s Great!” Registration
begins at 6 p.m. Wednesday;
mini-camp ends at 5:00 p.m.
Friday.
MIKE & NADINE OGDEN,
SCOT & DESIREE BOWER
SCOT & DESIREE BOWER,
MIKE & NADINE OGDEN
SCOT & DESIREE BOWER,
MIKE & NADINE OGDEN
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
$175 by May 1/$190 after May 1
$160 by May 1/$175 after May 1
CP2 FUN, FAITH,
AND FRIENDS
GRADES 3-7
JUNE 21-26
CP8 THE STUFF THEY DON’T
TEACH YOU AT SCHOOL
GRADES 3-7
CP5 NEW & IMPROVED!
JUNIOR HIGH
GRADES 6-8
JULY 5-10
This year’s camping theme is
Get Real: Finding Your True
Self in Jesus! We’re excited for
you to join us to find YOUR true
self - the key here is you aren’t
truly YOU in a life apart from
Christ! We will also dig deep into
who exactly Jesus is…teacher,
healer, friend, Savior!
JODIE POTTER, CHRIS KLOPP
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
CP6 NEW & IMPROVED!
SENIOR HIGH
GRADES 9-12
JULY 5-10
This year’s camping theme is
Get Real: Finding Your True
Self in Jesus! We’re excited for
you to join us to find YOUR true
self - the key here is you aren’t
truly YOU in a life apart from
Christ! We will also dig deep into
who exactly Jesus is…teacher,
healer, friend, Savior!
JODIE POTTER, CHRIS KLOPP
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
CP7 THE GREAT CHRISTMAS
TREASURE HUNT! MINI CAMP
GRADES 1-3
JULY 12-14
It’s Christmas in July for our Mini
Campers – and they’ll set out to
seek the greatest gift of all! Three
days is just long enough for our
youngest campers to experience
one of their first away-fromhome camping experiences.
Experienced staff members
ensure that the campers learn
the great news of Jesus while
having a blast! Hiking, games,
singing, 4D Theatre and more!
JULY 12-17
Majoring in Christ with interest
minors in Sports, Outdoor
Survival Skills, Crafts, Drama
and a whole lot more! By working
together, we will explore and
understand what it means to “Get
Real”. Each day will come with
interactive age/grade specific
discovery groups, daily praise
music filled worship services and
nightly cabin devotions. Each
camper will also be afforded
the opportunity to minor in
sports, outdoor survival skills,
crafts, drama and a lot more.
Each minor will consist of daily
group activities. We will also
find some time to creek stomp,
get out of our comfort zones
on the challenge course, and
some surprise new experiences.
We may also need to take on
a secret mission known as
“Trojan Onion”! We promise a
lot of fun, a lot of new friends,
and a life changing experience.
Please join us and our energetic
and dynamic counselor team
as prayerful planning is well
underway! Registration begins
at 3 p.m. and our time together
concludes at 5 p.m. on Friday.
MARK COMPTON, CARL JACKSON
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
CP9 CAMP SURVIVOR PREP
GRADES 4-6
JULY 19-24
A hike! A creek walk! Wild edible
plants! Basic survivor skills!
All of these are things you will
experience along with building
lifelong friendships with God and
others. You may also experience
some wet and messy games.
This event begins at 3 p.m. on
Sunday and ends at 5 p.m. on
Friday.
TYLER RAUHAUSER, DAN KUHNS
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
JODIE DODSON, BRAD HAUBERT
$175 by May 1/$190 after May 1
register online at www.susumcamps.org
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SUMMER EVENTS
CP10 CAMP SURVIVOR
GRADES 7-9
GRADES 1-7
JULY 19-24
Welcome to Camp Survivor!
During this week we combine
the concept from the popular
TV show “Survivor” and
learning about God’s creation
around us. Campers will
be split into “survivor group
tribes,” where each camper
can earn points for the team.
Points are earned through a
combined effort, individual
participation or as a tribe
group. There will be evening
challenges that could get
messy or are different...but
all will encourage teamwork,
creativity, and fun! Campers
will have the opportunity to
lead worship services and
small group devotions, if they
desire. Please join us as we
discover God’s word and
discover this week’s theme
of “get real.” Do you think
you can survive our week?
This event begins at 3:00 pm
Sunday and concludes at
3:45 p.m. Friday.
LINDA FEESER, ANTHONY SMYRE
$325 by May 1/$345 after may 1
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CP12 THE APPLES OF
GOD’S EYE
CP11 10,000 POINT RACE
GRADES 10-12
JULY 19-24
At this camp you will
compete in teams in
our Points Race where
teams will earn points
from challenges and
other activities promoting
teamwork, creativity, and fun.
Other daily activities include
swimming, hiking, kickball
and other games while
creating new friendships.
Campers will also perform
skits and complete some
service projects to educate
younger campers and help
the camp. This event begins
at 3 p.m. on Sunday and
ends at 5 p.m. on Friday.
CHRIS WAGNER
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
JULY 26-31
CP13 MINI CAMP
GRADES 1-3
JULY 26-28
Everything God has created
is special in His eyes,
including us. On the 6th day
God looked at all He had
created and said, “It is good.”
At camp you will learn how
to survive in God’s beautiful
forest, make a shelter, hunt
for food and water and tell
time by the sun. We will also
be studying animal tracks,
plants, trees, and learning
how to take care of our earth
and how the earth can take
care of us. God has created
all of this because He loves
us with all His heart. The
week will also be filled with
our favorite activities such
as archery, swimming,
hiking, volleyball, Bible study,
singing and s’mores around
the campfire. We invite you
to join our Camp Penn family
for a week of adventure and
memories! Registration will
begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday
and we will conclude our
time together by 5 p.m. on
Friday.
Everything God has created
is special in His eyes,
including us. On the 6th day
God looked at all He had
created and said, “It is good.”
At camp you will learn how
to survive in God’s beautiful
forest, make a shelter, hunt
for food and water and tell
time by the sun. We will also
be studying animal tracks,
plants, trees, and learning
how to take care of our earth
and how the earth can take
care of us. God has created
all of this because He loves
us with all His heart. The
week will also be filled with
our favorite activities such
as archery, swimming,
hiking, volleyball, Bible study,
singing and s’mores around
the campfire. We invite you
to join our Camp Penn family
for a week of adventure and
memories! Registration will
begin at 3 p.m. on Sunday
and we will conclude our
time together by 6 p.m. on
Tuesday.
KATHY SMYERS
KAYLA SMYERS
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
$175 by May 1/$190 after May 1
register online at www.susumcamps.org
CP14 CAPTURE HIS LIGHTPHOTOGRAPHY
GRADES 7-12
JULY 26-31
Learn to see God’s world
through a camera lens! Using
a camera to document the
incredible world that God
gave us is the goal. This will
be a photography learning
experience that will leave you
wanting more! In the end, you
will create and then digitally edit
your photos on the computer.
Parents and friends are invited
to see your photos at our endof-camp Photo Exhibit. Many
creative shoots are planned
(sunrise hike, studio lighting,
night stars, day trip landscape
shoot), and you will learn a lot
of cool tricks to expand your
creativity, and capture unique
images. Michelle Peters,
professional photographer,
and Dave Poole, photography
enthusiast, have over 50 years
combined experience as Camp
Penn volunteers, so a lot of the
usual camp activities will be
incorporated into this special
week too… campfire, swimming,
games, Bible study, and worship.
We will have it all! Limit 20
campers. Camper is REQUIRED
to have an 8mp+ digital camera
to use for the week. This event
begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday and
ends at 5 p.m. on Friday.
CP 15 SPIRIT
ADVENTURE CAMP
GRADES 1-6
AUGUST 2-7
Are you a camper finishing
1st-6th grades looking for
an awesome camp to attend
this summer? Do you want to
experience all the activities
Camp Penn has to offer? Want
to rock out to awesome music
during worship and hear the
Word of God? Then this is the
camp for you! Days are spent
swimming, creek hiking, playing
4-square, gaga ball, sand
volleyball, basketball, kickball,
crafting at the craft lodge,
hiking the Appalachian trail, and
much more together with great
counselors! Sound like your idea
of a great week of summer? You
bet it is! Cabins are split into
grades 1-3 and 4-6. Registration
begins on Sunday, August 2 at
3 p.m. Families and friends are
invited to attend Closing Worship
in Woodland Glen at 3:30 p.m.
on Friday, August 7.
MICHELLE PETERS, DAVE POOLE
CHRISTY SALIARIS
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
CP16 CAMP NEW
ADVENTURE
GRADES 3-5
AUGUST 9-14
Do you have fun swimming,
hiking, creek stomping, singing
at campfires, playing sports,
cooking over a campfire or
learning about Jesus? Come to
“Camp New Adventure” and you
can share your talents at Friday
afternoon’s Talent/Counselor
Fun Night and be challenged at
our Thursday night commitment
service that features personal
testimonies from our staff. A
fun-loving, experienced staff
dedicated to Jesus Christ will
lead your memorable week-long
adventure. Come finish off the
summer with a week of fun new
experiences and learning how to
“Get Real” in a dynamic Christian
Community. This event begins at
3 p.m. on Sunday and ends at 5
p.m. on Friday.
ALAN STROCK, BRAD LEIGHT
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
CP17 CHRIST’S MOTLEY
CREW
GRADES 6-12
AUGUST 9-14
You will want to be part of this
amazing week at Camp Penn,
as we focus on Jesus and how
we can find ourselves in Him.
Be part of our crazy activities
like water balloon volleyball,
ultimate frisbee, hikes, and our
wild pool games. Enjoy doing
crafts, learning about nature,
being a puppeteer, or hanging
with friends in the canteen.
Experience the closeness
of Christ as we sit around a
campfire and sing praises to Him.
Be where you can feel free to be
who you are in Christ, to express
yourself, and know that we are
there to listen and help you in
your Christian walk. This event
begins at 3 p.m. on Sunday and
ends at 5 p.m. on Friday.
MIKE FITZPATRICK
$325 by May 1/$345 after May 1
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HOW TO REGISTER
www.susumcamps.org
To register for camp, visit www.susumcamps.org and click on the camper
registration link provided or fill out the form on page 11.
Why register online? It’s fast, easy, and the best way to guarantee your
camper gets into the camp session that fits your family and church
calendar. Once you register and pay, your camper is in. If you need to
change your camper’s session later, a session transfer can usually be
made at no extra cost ... as long as space is available in the session you
want.
The registration form can also be downloaded from the website, completed,
and signed by a parent or guardian (required), and mailed together with a
50% deposit (checks made payable to Susquehanna Conference or fill in
credit card information). Registrations will be processed in the order they
are received, but by then the camp may be full!
Register ONLINE today!
NOTE: Additional registration materials may be requested by contacting the
Camping Office at camps@susumc.org or by calling 1-800-874-8474 ext. 3602.
WHAT TO BRING
Bible
paper and pencil
pillow
bedding for a
twin-bed mattress
2 changes of clothes
per day
sweatshirt for cool
times
appropriate sleepwear
bathing suit
rain gear
10
2 pairs of
comfortable shoes
flip-flops
creek-wading shoes
toiletries
towels
sunscreen
insect repellant
water bottle
plastic bags for wet
clothes
WHAT TO LEAVE
AT HOME
All electronic gadgetry: radios,
mp3 players, cell phones,
video game systems, etc.
Candy, snacks or soda ...
We will make sure you have
plenty of food at camp!
All knives and sharp implements.
If any of these items do make it to
camp, they will spend the week
in the Site Director’s office, to
be returned to you as you leave
camp at the end of the week.
Important Policies
Cancellation Policy
If a registered camper is unable to attend camp, notification must be given
to the Camping Office immediately in order to obtain a refund. Full refunds
are given up to two weeks before the start of the camp session, minus a
$50 processing fee. Cancellations within the two weeks prior to the event
are only refunded (minus the $50 processing fee) in cases of documented
medical concern or death in the family. To obtain a refund, the Camping
Office (800-874-8474) must be notified immediately of any accident or
illness, followed within one week by a written request accompanied by a
doctor’s excuse.
No refunds will be made for any reason after the start of the camp event.
Inappropriate Behavior
Camp Penn reserves the right to send campers home for inappropriate
behavior at the parents’ or guardians’ expense, and without refund. The
safety and security of our campers and staff is always our highest priority.
Dress Code
Children, youth and adults participating in the Susquehanna Conference
Camping Program are expected to dress in a manner consistent with their
calling as children of God.
Do not pack clothing that is immodest or that displays offensive language
or images. For girls, no short shorts, no bare midriffs, no halter tops or
spaghetti straps. For boys, no sagging pants, and shirts must be worn at
all times unless at the pool/lake or playing water games.
Appropriate attire at the pool/lake is a one piece bathing suit for females
and swim trunks for males. Note: Females may wear a two piece bathing
suit at the pool if the top has fabric that covers the midriff.
As the responsible agent of the camping program of the Susquehanna
Conference, the Camp Dean, in consultation with the Site Director, is
responsible to discern the appropriateness of apparel worn at their camp.
In discussing potentially inappropriate apparel with a person wearing it,
care and sensitivity will be taken. In all cases, the discretion of the Director
of Camp & Retreat Ministry is to be final.
register online at www.susumcamps.org
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A 50% DEPOSIT is required to secure your place at camp. Make checks
payable to Susquehanna Conference or fill out the credit card information at right.
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□ I give permission for my child to attend the camp session for which he/she is registering.
□ I give permission for my child’s name, address, phone number, and e-mail address to be shared with his/her fellow campers.
□ I give permission for still or video pictures of my child to be taken and used for camp promotional purposes.
□ I give permission for photos of my child to be placed on Susquehanna Conference websites and Social Media pages in a camping context.
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PAYMENT INFORMATION:
Name of person who invited you to camp? (ONLY NEW CAMPERS answer this question):
I am bringing the following new camper(s):
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□Local Church □Ministry Fair □Newspaper Ad □Pastor □Returning Camper □Sunday School Teacher □Website
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2015 SUSQUEHANNA CONFERENCE CAMP REGISTRATION FORM
CAMPER NAME _________________________________ CAMP # ________________
Camp Penn is a place that
provides opportunities for
authentic relationships
with Jesus, experienced in
community and in the beauty
of God’s creation.
register online at www.susumcamps.org
Susquehanna Conference, The United Methodist Church
Camp & Retreat Ministry
PO Box 2053, Mechanicsburg, PA 17055-2053
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