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Get To Know Some
Of Our Staff
Interview with
Kristen Hobbs
Recreation Coordinator
What is one of your favorite things about working at Camp Oakhurst?
Being in the beauty of God's creation everyday for work. And the spiritual atmosphere. That we are witness to and an active part of what God is doing in people's lives here. This place is a respite for some, a time for spiritual challenge for others, healing for some, and a place to hear God's voice for others. Oh, and our staff are a favorite too! Each person on staff is part of a puzzle. They bless me and keep me young!
Do you have an event or memory about Camp Oakhurst that stands out?
In 2004 when I first came to this camp, and in attempt to bond with the other staff members, I sat in a trash dumpster with 10 others and waited for a bear to come. And a bear came. And we watched in awe from 10 feet away.
Tell us a little about your walk with Christ?
Christ is calling me to trust him in a deeper way than I've experienced before. He's shown me faithfulness in taking care of the details of my life. Now I am practicing trusting him with everything. I have yet to be disappointed with how God chooses to care for me.
Is there anything else we should know about you? I deeply believe in the value and purpose of the Christian camping ministry. I have seen lives changed and commitments to Jesus nurtured. It is a safe place to seek spiritual growth. I am thankful to have been part of camping ministry since 2003 and would look favorably upon serving for another decade.
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Maintenance
A Cabin Renovation
By Dale Perry
In expectation of needing some additional summer staff housing at Camp Oakhurst, Michee Baggett, Shenandoah Hobbs and myself got permission to convert a little used Alpine cabin. Alpine cabins have roll up canvas sides, no insulation and are very 'rustic.'
Beginning in January of this year we began de-constructing the built in wooden bunks and other wood structures inside. Most all of the wood was saved and recycled for future use. We then took down some unattractive 2 x 6 rafters and replaced them with some hand hewn cedar logs that were harvested from the camp. The electrical wiring was greatly improved with supplies on hand and air conditioning was installed. Siding was put in place of the canvas and insulation was added to the ceilings and walls for comfort and energy efficiency.
Next we installed a new sliding glass patio door and window. Drywall was installed, textured and painted. A beautiful wood strip floor was installed using some donated mahogany wood that we had on hand. Some furnishings and storage items were made for the cabin along with a small deck and outside fire pit area. The cabin is now ready not only summer staff, but for individuals in the off season as well. This was certainly a fun project for all!
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This Fall Camp Oakhurst Is Going To
Be A Pumpkin Patch!
What fun... Camp Oakhurst has decided to partner with PumpkinsUSA to be a pumpkin patch this October. PumpkinsUSA will bring us a semi-truck load of thousands of differently sized and shaped pumpkins, gourds, Indian corn, heirloom pumpkins, and corn stalks right to our ballfield on or around October 1st. We are responsible for hosting a "truck unpacking party," and staffing the patch all month. At month's end, they return to pick up our left-overs and we split the profit. We are hopeful that this will be a fun community-building event, bringing families from the surrounding areas up to camp all October long. If you would like to volunteer to work the patch, please contact Alicia Meyer at mentoring@campoakhurst.org. And don't forget to do your harvest decorating shopping with us this fall!
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A Word From Our
Executive Director
Jason Meyer
It's hard to believe, but the summer camping season is quickly coming to a close. A couple more weeks and our summer staff will be heading back to their colleges. High School and Jr. High students who came to camp will be heading back to school all over California. It has been a good summer of ministry and I see God working in the lives of young people through camping. All my years of Christian camping and youth ministry and I can never "get over" how impacting it is to meet the Lord in the solitude and beauty of His Creation. This summer has been no different as "we all attain to the unity of the faith and of the knowledge of the Son of God, and become mature, to the measure of the stature of the fullness of Christ."
Even though we are at the pinnacle of summer, our year round staff is already planning for the fall and our next season of ministry. As I've settled into the "camping seasons" I have come to appreciate each one and the types of ministry it brings. Fall brings milder weather, shorter days, and a special kind of quietness following the craziness and 24/7 nature of the summer. It is the time when I personally connect with the Lord and have an opportunity to slow down and have deep devotions.
The fall is also the season most popular for adult conferences. Speaking of which, have you seen our new promotional video for Camp Oakhurst? I think it turned out great and really gives a sense of what we are about; hospitality, partnerships, fellowship, teaching, great food, and maturing in Christ in God's Creation! If you haven't seen it, take a look, it is included in this issue of the newsletter!
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We are praying and working towards a fantastic Fall Season, would you be willing to help us out? We would love to fill up every weekend from September through December. If you are a part of a church or ministry would you consider recommending us to your pastor or group leader? We will give you a great price and Camp Oakhurst really is a wonderful location to connect with God and your Christian community. Feel free to forward on the link to our video. It's available to watch online at http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gSKHBPJ4JG8&feature=plcp
or you can also see it on our Camp Oakhurst Facebook page at
See you this fall!
Jason Meyer
Executive Director
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Recreation
Minarets Sober Grad!
You are 40 feet above the ground standing on a small platform. It is pitch dark outside and you are told to step off the platform into the black abyss. The down side is that you are terrified. The up side is that you are on the Camp Oakhurst zip line, harnessed in and safe, and burning the midnight oil at Minaret's High School's graduation night.
Camp Oakhurst was proud to host sober grad night for the high school's very first graduating class. Sober grad locations, like Camp Oakhurst, offer a safe, controlled location to celebrate graduation with classmates. Students arrived on camp around 10 pm and participated in many activities until 5 am the next morning. Among the night time adventure activities offered was the high ropes course, the giant swing, climbing wall, and paintball.
The event was a success on many levels. Thank you to all of the volunteers, planners, school administrators, and camp staff members that worked hard, played hard, and tried something new. The leadership team from the high school is already looking forward to next year and planning on how to make the event at camp even better!
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Donations Needed!!
2 Pool Shade Covers: $30 each
20 Vinyl Table Cloths: $30 each
Hitachi Jig Saw: $80
Compact Refrigerator: $150
8 Deluxe Folding Adirondack Chairs: $150 each
Portable Fire Bowl: $200
Dewault 12 inch Miter Saw: $300
Waring Food Processor: $400
6500 watt portable generator: $700
2 Stihl Longbar Chainsaws: $800 each
Kawasaki Mule or John Deer Gator
Used 4x4 vehicles
4x4 Tractor
Wood Chipper
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