As the praise team led all of Camp in “Yet Not I,” I looked around the tent. A few rows ahead of me, two of our male counselors were lifting their hands to the Lord and singing to Him in worship. Around them, Junior High boys were following suit. More than one young camper copied those counselors, raising their hands to sing of the Lord’s sweet promises. For a minute, our Chapel was full of nothing but praise. | |
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This summer has been so full! JOY full. INSIGHT full. WONDER full. TEAR full. WORSHIP full. FRUIT full. Beautiful. Inevitably, we are faced with different sets of challenges and mistakes each week. That’s the nature of this ministry as we care for up to 300 campers and staff. This week, one of my mistakes was misprinting 100 schedules (after they had been passed to summer staff!). And in my own shortcoming, I was met by a GRACE full summer staff, who understood and kept moving forward without hesitation.
We do our best to treat each week like it’s the first. And in one mistake with a schedule, there is a FAITH full God who multiplies it into one hundred children praising! Looking five weeks back, I laugh at those silly campers who will find a way to turn toilet paper into a wig (yes, this actually happened). Looking five weeks ahead, I am HOPE full for all the promises God will continue to fulfill.
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Watch the latest Summer Youth Recap Video! | |
Favorite Summer Photos So Far! | | |
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Making Quilts
& Catching Fish
| We had an incredible week of quilting, crafting, and creating with our talented Summer Sew guests! Check out photo highlights from their time at Camp this summer! | | |
Wiffle Ball Challenge Raises $34,000! | Twelve sluggers, two coaches, and a stats guy teamed up to raise $34,459 during the 4th Annual Wiffle Ball Challenge at Camp Lebanon! The funds will cover two thirds of the cost to install a 24' high climbing wall in the new, soon-to-be-built gymnasium. As for the challenge, Team Orange defeated Team Blue, and 3,654 homers were hit in total. Most importantly, the event lived up to its mission of being "a home run for the funnest fun!" | | |
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Weekend Lifeguards desired! Are you or someone you know looking for a summer job? We still have lifeguard positions available! If you are interested, apply!
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CAMPAIGN UPDATE:
The funds are in to BUILD IT!
Now let's come together to FILL IT!
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Camp has amazing friends! Two $10K gifts on June 5 put the campaign over the top for the $2.5M needed to BUILD the gym! More than 800 households and organizations have now committed over $2,576,000 for the gym. Praise God!
The big effort now shifts to raising the rest of the $500,000 needed to FILL the gym with all the fun tools needed to shine an ever brighter light for the Gospel. The “FILL IT” list is a fun one: balls, nets, pickleball, hockey sticks, sound system, stage lights, picnic tables, fire pit, kitchen, black lights, and much more. Camp is off to a good start thanks to the Wiffleball Challenge ($35K), spring events, and many new gifts.
“FILL IT!” GIVING PROGRESS: $76,000 (15%)
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Dads 'N' Daughters
September 8-10, 2023
Let’s face it dads. If you have daughters, you need help! And Dads 'N' Daughters is just the ticket, complete with female counselors (girls housing), horse trail rides, inspiring chapels, dress-up banquet, crazy games, and super fun activities (like zipline, laser tag, and the carpetball shootout!) It’s true. Quality time needs quantity time for a chance to happen. Come “LAUGH, LOVE, LIVE!”
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"I learned that no matter what you are going through you always have God on your side." |
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Director of Operations
(FT - Ops Services, Human Resources , Office & Finances)
Rental Manager
(FT - hosting, contracting, set up)
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Housekeeping Supervisor
(FT - cleaning, staffing, supplies)
Sales Service Manager
(PT - gift shop, canteen)
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Fill-In Counseling Positions
Have you ever wondered what being a part of the Camp Lebanon Summer Staff is like? Wanted to be on the team, but never been able to join for a full summer?
Now's your chance!
At the end of the summer season, some of our staff leave early for things like school, RA training, and other commitments. Camp Lebanon needs to find counselors to help fill in for those last few weeks of the summer, and that could be YOU!
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If you can come up for one or more weeks at the end of the summer, please fill out our Fill-In Counseling Application! You will get paid the weekly counselor rate, with all meals & housing provided!
If you have questions, please email our Assistant Program Director, Izzy ([email protected]) or call 320.403.9506.
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I have come that they may have life,
and have it to the full.
- John 10:10b
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