Camp Cherith ~ Summer 2011 Greetings Camp Cherith Family,  | |
Scott Taylor - Boys' Week 2 Director |
As summer approaches in Minnesota and the snow continues to melt, we are preparing and looking forward to another great camping season this summer at Camp Cherith. The theme for this summer is Bring It. Our focus will not only be on developing our personal walks with our Lord Jesus, but preparing the campers to take Him, as we are called to do, to the world in which we live.  | |
Sarah Mallet - Girls' Director |
The campers in junior high and senior high school will be studying, during their Bible Exploration time, either I Peter or II Peter, depending upon the week. Our vision is for the campers to study a book of the Bible in its entirety. We want the campers to shape their lives around the truth found in the Word of God and to practice studying His Word directly from His Word. Topical studies have value but we see the need to impart to the campers that we are to follow His Word in its entirety. Once again, the campers will experience a great week  | | Rob Scott, Boys' Week 1 Director |
with their activities, cabin mates and the staff. One of the great experiences of camp is for the campers to be able to try a variety of activities, some new to them and others they have tried before, with guidance from those who love the Lord and want to see them grow in their faith in the Lord and in their experiences. The all-camp activity is an excitement-filled evening and we have already begun discussions for the themes and events for that evening. Looking forward to a great summer! |
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Memorial Day
work Weekend
May 27-30
The snow has been melting at camp and we need you and your family to join us in getting Camp Cherith ready for another great summer!
Projects include cleaning, setting up the waterfront, preparing a site for new staff housing, painting several buildings, and many other smaller projects for skilled and unskilled hands.
You provide the labor and we'll provide the meals and lodging! There is always a campfire or two to roast a few marshmallows during the weekend. Come for all or just part of it, whatever works for you (and your whole family).
Contact Ann Wellmann, awnccc@aol.com, 612-615-5842, to make arrangements to join us.
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Why Go To Camp? 
Did you know that over TEN MILLION American kids go to camp every summer? Whoa! Summer camp has been a U.S. tradition for over 150 years. (North Central Camp Cherith has been providing summer camping experiences for 64 years!) Back then, before air conditioning was invented, hot city summers were miserable and even unhealthy for children, so escaping to the country for a few weeks became a popular trend. So, what makes Camp Cherith an awesome choice for your summer camp adventure?
You can:
Meet New People, Make Real Friends
Camp might give you a chance to be with people you've never met before. It's a great way to make cool new friends. And Camp Cherith has awesome counselors and staff!
Learn more about our Savior
You'll spend time in His Word on your own during Morning Watch, with your cabin-mates and your counselor during Bible Exploration. You'll have time to sing praises, worship, pray, and just participate in evening programming with your entire division. Each staff member wants to help each camper learn how to make Christ a real part of every phase of their life.
Learn New Skills and Challenge Yourself
All the activities and instruction at Camp Cherith are great opportunities to learn something new -- such as crafts, horsemanship, waterskiing, guitar, snorkeling, or archery. Camp can also help you develop important life skills like independence, self-reliance, and confidence. Since you'll be living with a whole group of people, it's also a great way to learn about cooperation, compromise, and tolerance. Fresh challenges -- like trying new sports, learning new crafts and games, or pushing yourself to achieve something -- can be very rewarding, and it's so much easier to try something new when you are around only girls or boys.
Appreciate Nature
There's a great big world out there, and going to camp helps you learn how beautiful and important it really is. Without trees, soil, water, and wildlife, the Earth (and all the people on it) couldn't survive, and getting out into the woods or mountains can give you a better understanding of God's creation!
Have REAL FUN!
When you get right down to it, going to camp is all about having a good time, and at Camp Cherith you will have real fun!
adapted from article at: pbskids.org/itsmylife/friends/summercamp |
 Save The Dates Mother/Daughter Weekend September 16-18, 2011 Father/Son Weekend, September 30 - October 2, 2011 Are you craving a little "together-ness" with your child, parent, grandparent, relative, or friend? Then come to one of Camp Cherith's Fall Special Weekends. We'll supply food, activities, crafts, humor, spiritual reflection, and (of course) time to kick back and relax. Meanwhile, God will supply a breathtaking panorama of peak fall colors for hiking, canoe  ing, pontoon boat rides, and campfires. This is a great time to just get away and build relationships with your special someone as well as with God! For more information, e-mail info@campcherith.com or click here to register. Cost is $125 per two-some, $50 for each additional person. Includes all food, lodging, and activities. Scholarship applications are available upon request. |
 Cherith Connections
Matthew Isaac Vander Schaaf
Mel and Paula Vander Schaaf (past board, registrar, and staff members) welcomed Matthew Isaac into their family on Dec. 6, 2010- just 3 days after the anniversary of the passing of Paula's dad (Paul Olson-Wren). Matthew was 9 lbs 2 oz and 21 1/2" long. He joins brothers Nathaniel (12) and Luke (9). We are so blessed to have this little miracle baby join our family!!
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Camp Wish List
General Camp Needs
-Donations toward 11-seat canoe ($4,000)
-Portable Battery Charger/Air Compressor (2)
-AED (Automated External Defibrillator)
-Golf cart
-Blazer/small SUV vehicle (or John Deere Gator)
-Park benches
-Potting soil
-Annual flowers
-Dutch ovens
-Power washer water tank
-Large area rugs
-Easel and easel paper pads for staff meetings
-Batteries - size D
-Construction paper
-Roll of newsprint or craft paper for posters
-Colored poster board for song cards
-Tempera paint
-Dominoes (not plastic)
-Clear bins (all sizes larger than shoe boxes)
Free Time Items
Fun self-directed activities for outside like:
-sling catch type games
-juggling rings
-luna stix
-diabolos, etc.
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Staff Opportunities
We are currently accepting applications for Summer Staff. Positions can be one week, multiple weeks, all-summer, or on a volunteer basis. We are looking for people with skills in the following areas:
Counselors-boys weeks, Office Support, Tuck Shop Managers(Camp Store), Nurses
We are also looking for all summer staff in the following areas:
Horsemanship Director, Media Specialist, Head Cook, Nature Specialist, and Head Maintenance.
For questions, contact
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2011 Dates & Themes
"Bring It"
Girls Week 1:
Mapquest
June 26-July 1
Girls Week 2:
Lady Liberty
July 3-8
Girls Week 3:
Soul Surfer
July 10-15
Girls Week 4:
Annie Oakley...
July 17-22
Girls Week 5:
Drama Queen
July 24-29
Boys Week 1:
June 19-24
Boys Week 2:
Jul 31 - Aug 5
Register Today!
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Tributes
The following tribute donations were made to NCCC.
In Honor of
Mr & Mrs Prohaske - Greenlawn, NY
by Lynda Hoffman
In Celebration of
Joan Nelson's 80th Birthday
by Marilyn Kennedy
and Doroth Munson
In Memory of....
John Nicholson
by Amy Crews
Mark LeCuyer
by Joyce Dressley
Jack Aaman
by Doug & Becky Nelson
Scott Gilles
by Dawn & Chris Kroohn
and Rico Lopez
Paul Olson
byJanice Ingeman, Carole Olson, & Bernice Youngren |
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Board of Directors
President--Debbie Nauman, Excelsior,MN
Vice President-Scott Taylor, New Hope, MN
Secretary-Linette Aldrich, Coon Rapids, MN
Treasurer-Stephanie Schmit, Richfield, MN
Financial Secretary-Mike Bischof, Lakeville, MN
Communication/PromotionTeam-Alicia Graf, Arden Hills, MN
Site Team-Open
Summer Operations Team-Dawn Kroohn, Maplewood, MN
Registrar-Gerri Wilson, Minneapolis,MN
Administrative Manager-Ann Wellmann, Lino Lakes, MN
Girls Director-Sarah Mallett, Middletown, OH
Boys Director Week 1-Rob Scott, Arden Hills, MN
Boys Director Week 2-Scott Taylor, New Hope, MN |
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