A Newsletter for Ministry Leaders

Camp isn't just for youth and camp counselors, there is a place for you here this summer! You are invited to "come and see" what God is up to at your camp and lend a hand! Whether you join a meal, a day, or a week, you can be sure that being at camp allows you to form deeper connections with your congregation's children and youth. Contact Program Director, Deacon Stephanie to make arrangements.

NEW: You can be part of the team that makes summer camp possible by volunteering as a Camp Chaplain. This volunteer role serves as a pastoral presence for staff and campers, allowing you to plug into the fun, theological education in all its forms, and community. Adult-friendly lodging is provided.

Sugar Creek Bible Camp is seeking volunteer Chaplains for the following weeks:

• July 14-19
• July 21-26

Camperships?

Thank you for making it possible for all families to be blessed to have a safe, theologically sound, and fun camp experience. If you have not already, please make sure Registrar, Greta has the amount of your church campership per child. Greta is able to set up Transfer Codes to allow for easy billing for families and churches.

Know a rising Junior or Senior in High School who is ready for the next steps in their leadership and faith formation? Invite them to apply to LEAD. This is a 4-week intensive program, that will include training and experiential service learning. The $3200 program cost is 100% covered for accepted applicants.

Pastors, Lay Leaders, and Boy Scout Troop Masters have shared that the youth who participated in the LEAD program came back eager to share their newfound confidence and skills.

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Reminder: ELCA Youth Gathering youth can still be part of LEAD Session 2! Sugar Creek will provide the youth with ways to practice their skills while at the Gathering that will help them their final weeks back at camp.

Resource: Blessing for Campers

Written by Program Director, Deacon Stephanie Engel, this blessing can be used for a children's sermon or temple talk in your worship service. For fun, invite campers to bring their sleeping bags, water bottles, or flashlights to the blessing. Or give this blessing to families to bless their camper at home.

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Retreats are one of the best ways to build relationships among youth, adult leaders, and wider community. Sugar Creek retreats allow you to show up and be with your group, knowing that you can enjoy all of the fun and theologically sound activities. Save the dates for your church calendar now!

2024-2025 DATES

• September 27-28:Pray This Way Middle & High School Retreat (Grades 6-12)
• November 2:Hallowed Be Your Name Elementary Retreat (Grades 1-5)
• February 7-8:Your Kingdom Come High School Retreat (Grades 9-12)
• March 7-8:As it is in Heaven Confirmation Retreat (Grades 6-10)
• April 26:Daily Bread Elementary Retreat (Grades 1-5)

Custom Retreats for your congregation(s), conference, or synod are available! Sugar Creek staff can provide:

• 1-Day Retreats (Sample Schedule)
• Overnight Retreats (Sample Schedule)
• Confirmation Retreats (Sample Schedule)
• Intergenerational Retreats (Sample Schedule)
• Bring Camp to you...Limited availability for Lock-Ins!

Retreats are for adults too! Sugar Creek is ready to plan your retreats for adult groups, family camps (with modern lodging) or a visioning retreat for your council and staff.

Upcoming Volunteer Opportunities

Road to Bethlehem is an interactive drive-through live nativity at Sugar Creek Bible Camp held on the first Saturday of December. After, guests are invited into the Manna Center for hot chocolate and Advent-themed activities.

Sugar Creek is looking for 6 congregations to adopt a post on the nativity trail, with 2-8 helpers for the station. Sugar Creek will provide a script, major props, costumes, a heat source, and a few live animals. You provide the people and bring back great photos to share your adventure!

Have old Christmas pageant costumes? Sugar Creek is seeking donations of gently used costumes for events like Road to Bethlehem.

Sugar Creek Bible Camp

608-734-3113| program@sgrcreek.org

13141 Sugar Creek Bible Camp Rd

www.SugarCreekBibleCamp.org

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