Holmes Camp News
GIVING TUESDAY NOW
Today the non-profit community (That's us, we are a non-profit.) is celebrating #GivingTuesdayNow . A day to come together... to give, to help, to thank and to heal.

Whether you give your voice, your time or your money, we hope you will find a way to make a difference in your communities and help people in need.

And, from all of us at Holmes Camp and Retreat Center -- we want to share a big THANK YOU to everyone who reached out these last few weeks with encouragement and support! We are so grateful.
MAY CONFIRMATION RETREAT - CANCELLED
It is with much disappointment that we have decided to cancel our Confirmation Retreat scheduled for May 15.  We had hoped to proceed with some adjustments, but with restrictions only beginning to loosen by the 15th, we feel for everyone's safety, it's best to cancel.

If you have rescheduled your Confirmation ceremony or are interested in attending this retreat at a later date, we are open to that possibility. We'd be happy to discuss this option further. Reach out to Holmes@HolmesCamp.org for more information.
MYSTERY REVEALED !
Finally an answer to that age old question: What  does  a Camp Director do, when the work-day is done, it's beautiful outside, and he can't go to the gym or for that matter, anywhere else?

Answer : He braves poison ivy, prickers, and ticks to recover old stone walls from obscurity. Below is an example of a before and after.

Holmes Camp is replete with old stone walls from the days when most of our forests were farmland. Bryan insists this is the best combination of a workout and therapy!

1 acre down, 549 to go. Onward! 
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
Confirmation Retreat
CANCELLED
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!
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