Holmes Camp News
YOUR SUPPORT MAKES A DIFFERENCE
As you might imagine, our income stream has stopped since we are closed to guests during this pandemic. A few staffer continue to work reduced hours at the camp, dealing with emergency issues, like our storm last week and doing general maintenance, so that when we are given the all clear, we will be able to open the camp and welcome back campers as soon as possible.

Your support during this difficult time will truly make a difference
and would be greatly appreciated. 
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.
A PASTORAL MOMENT FROM BRYAN
NATIONAL VOLUNTEER WEEK
Many of the great things you see at camp have been brought to life by our Volunteers.

Campers, Alumni, Church Groups, Scout Groups, Friends and Neighbors make up our large network of volunteer worker bees! This National Volunteer Week, we want to give a great big shout out to all the wonderful people who make a difference at our camp all year. They come here to do things, big and small, to help our staff tackle the enormous job of maintaining the Camp's 550 acres of woods, water, camp sites, cabins, buildings and meeting spaces.

An extra special thanks goes out to the handful of volunteers that are at the camp regularly or show up with the shortest of notices... Davey, Steve, Mark and Gretchen, we're looking at you!! Thank you for all you do!
SUMMER CAMP
We are continuing to accept registrations for Summer Camp, with the hope that the warmer weather will bring better health and freedom to all. 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 - [email protected]) , 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
www.holmescamp.org