Holmes Camp News
DIRECTOR BRYAN'S REQUEST OF THE HOLMES COMMUNITY
Holmes Camp is YOUR camp. Thank you to the Presbyteries, Churches and Individual who have already sent a gift to show their support. We are so grateful.

If you are considering a gift to support Holmes Camp, it's never been easier - we now offer Venmo as an option! You can still go to our website to use a credit card or send a check. A gift in any amount that is meaningful to you, would mean the world to us.
FEELING STIR CRAZY? WE GET IT.
Our trails are still open. We ask that all visitors check in with Bryan by phone or email.

You can call or text 845-235-6458 or email Bryan@HolmesCamp.org .

And, remember to keep social distancing.
SOME GOOD NEWS FOR AGAPE II
Agape II's progress had been stalled by the COVID19 restrictions. However, there's some good news! We have been granted permission from the town of Kent to begin some limited work with a single worker from each trade.
REMINDER: CAMP MISSION WORK DAY - POSTPONED
Due to county and state restrictions and social distancing guidelines, it is necessary to reschedule our May 2nd Camp Mission Work Date for a later date. As soon as we have direction on a return to some normalcy, we will announce the new work day.
FOLLOW US FOR FUN STUFF
While we are all sad we can't be at camp - follow us on Social Media to stay connected and see some fun stuff. Throw back photos (we have some really good ones!) , current photos (what we're up to while no one's around) , video's from Bryan (both fun and inspirational) and some other really cool camp stuff.

Our favorite post from last week - goes back a few years. Thanks to Caroline Griffiths , you can play a rousing game of Holmes Camp BINGO!! Let us know how many different ways you can get BINGO! 
Do you have a cool memory or sentimental item from your time at camp? SHARE it with us! Take a picture/send a note to Holmes@Holmescamp.org . You may get featured in our weekly E-News! Make sure to include any campers names, the year and a short descriptions.
SUMMER CAMP
We are still hopeful that camp will move forward this summer, so we are continuing to accept registrations. As long as it is safe to do so, we will welcome your campers and let them have some much needed time to run free!

Join us: Programs & Retreats
May 2, 2020: Camp Mission Work Day
RESCHEDULED due to COVID19 restrictions. Will be reschedule for a future date TBD.
8:30 am - 4:30 pm
Spend a day outdoors and help us thrive!
We'll have work for people of every skill level.

We can't do it without your help! 
 
Lunch will be served (register by email - holmes@holmescamp.org) , or bring your own. Adults, youth, and children 11 years or older. No small children or pets, for safety reasons.
Confirmation Retreat
RESCHEDULED TO MAY 15 - 16
April 3-4, 2020 Confirmation Retreats
Join Rev. Bryan Breault and Rev. Martin McGeachy for our confirmation retreats! Bring your whole Confirmation Class to Holmes for a chance to explore faith and enjoy fellowship with youth from other churches. Retreats will be held in Nunemaker, our youth retreat building with cabin-style rooms of bunk beds and shared bathrooms. Church groups will be split as evenly as possible to create the small groups for the retreat.
July 25: Friends Day
Enjoy a day at Camp, with friends old and new!
This is a celebration day!! We open our arms in an extravagant welcome. Never been to Holmes? Come on up and see what we’re about. Former camper or staff? We’ll be waiting to welcome you back. We have some fun new things planned for this Friends Day as well as engaging in traditional beloved camp activities. Come up for the summer day to reconnect with old friends, and to meet new ones. Keep checking back as we update our plans!
August 9th-16th:  Bridges to Community Service Trip to the Dominican Republic
We will help change the lives of our partner communities and ourselves, while learning from the rich culture and traditions of everyday life in the country, working with community members to address the real challenges they face. You’ll spend a week living, eating and working in the community that you are supporting on a project of impact.
Adult Programs
Camp's not just for kids. Retreat and re-charge your batteries with a weekend at camp

August 28th - 30th:

November 6th - 8th:

November 13th-15th:
Holmes Camp and Retreat Center's is a welcoming Christian community
where, in a natural setting, lives change and faith grows.
There's No Place Like Holmes!

60 Denton Lake Road, Holmes, NY 12531
phone: 845.878.6383
holmes@holmescamp.org
www.holmescamp.org