Holmes Camp News

Summer Camp Registration is OPEN! See our Full Camp Schedule Dear Friends, We are looking forward to an amazing 2020 Camp Season and can't wait to see your happy campers at Holmes this summer!! Help us spread the word about what a great experience camp can be - especially here at Holmes. Share your personal camp stories with your family and friends - forward this email, share and like Holmes Camp and Retreat Center on social media! ‌ ‌ ‌

Don't forget we offer help with the cost of camp too. Ask us about our Early Bird and Refer a Friend discounts and campership scholarships for select camps. And, for our past Day Campers, we hope you will consider joining us at our sleep away camps this year; reach out to our office for information on how we can help make the transition easier.

CHANGING OF THE GUARD Former Chef Robert Kraus (left) passes the spatula to Stephen Gyscek . Steve is a familiar face to guests at Holmes having helped in the kitchen during the retreat seasons and as summer kitchen staff for the last 7 years. And, never fear, Bobby won’t be far! We are pleased to announce that he will be serving as our new Site Manager.  Both are off to fantastic starts and are bringing new creative energy to the ministry.  Congratulations gentlemen!

There's still time to sign up for our SPRING CONFIRMATION RETREATS Explore your faith and enjoy fellowship with youth from other churches. Spots are filling up! Join us for one of our two sessions: March 6th - 7th or April 3rd - 4th Holmes Camp Confirmation Retreats are designed for confirmation classes, leaders and adult mentors. Together, we will ask and affirm the big questions about how our own spiritual development is relevant as we navigate and explore our own journeys and how they intersect with family, community, service, church, and our choices. We'll have some fun, too! More information or register, HERE . Questions or need more information reach out to Holmes@HolmesCamp.org .

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SPRING WORK DAY - May 2, 2020 We’ll have work for people of every skill level! While there will be some special projects, we will also be focused on making our beloved camp shine with a good outdoor spring cleaning! Donuts and Coffee - 8:00 am at the Lodge Work starts at 8:30. Want to bring your church group, youth group, friend group? Contact Holmes@HolmesCamp.org for more information. More details on our website HERE .

AGAPE II UPDATE  Finally, look at that beautiful roof!!

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March 6-7 & 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. Click Here to Register

May 2, 2020: Spring Work Day 8:30 am - 4:30 pm Spend a day outdoors and help us thrive! We'll have work for people of every skill level. Full Details HERE We can't do it without your help!    Lunch will be served (register via phone 845-878-6383) or, bring your own. Adults, youth, and children 11 years or older. No small children or pets, for safety reasons.

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. Mission Trip Details

Adult Programs Camp's not just for kids. Retreat and re-charge your batteries with a weekend at camp August 28th - 30th: Adult Crafting Retreat November 6th - 8th: Women's Autumn Retreat November 13th-15th: Reiki Level One Certification Adult Programs - Full Schedule

Visit our website to see our full Camp and Program Schedule

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There's No Place Like Holmes! 60 Denton Lake Road, Holmes, NY 12531 phone: 845.878.6383 holmes@holmescamp.org www.holmescamp.org