Last Chance to Sign up for Spring Break Camp
Calling all 5th through 9th graders: Let's get
fired up!! Join us at Camp Gravatt for our first Spring Break Camp April 5-9,
2010. The week will include traditional camp activities you know and
love-archery, canoeing, arts and crafts, campfire, ropes course, and
swimming-and will focus on exploring your faith and spreading God's love to
all... like a fire. Big P (Pierre Sanders) will guide us through the faith
formation program for the week, where we'll learn about getting fired up in our faith.
Campers who
register for Spring Break Camp and Summer Camp, will receive a $50 credit on
summer camp registration. Learn more... YOU MUST REGISTER BY MARCH 19.
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One Loose Thread
One Loose Thread is a quilters group that retreats to Gravatt at least twice a year. These ladies were here in February and had a blast.
The next One Loose Thread Quilt Camp at Gravatt is August 19-22. To see pictures of their weekend and learn more about future events, please visit their blog.
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Gravatt Special Events
Mark your calendar for the following:
Spring Break Campfor 5th-10th graders April 5-10 Volunteer Work DayApril 24, 2010 Camp Gravatt Staff & Volunteers ReunionMay 8, 2010 Family CampMay 22-23, 2010 Summer Campcheck website for detailsJuly 31Bassmasters' Fishing Tournament
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Register Now for Reunion
On May 8,
former staff members and volunteers from far and wide will return to
Camp Gravatt for a weekend of reminiscing with old friends, enjoying
delicious Gravatt fare at the dining hall, and fun camp activities we
all remember and love. Rumor has it that the Brock Brothers will even be on hand for campfire! You don't want to miss it. Day o nly and overnight options are available.
Registration
information will be mailed soon and can be printed from our website right now. In the meantime, mark your
calendar, reserve your plane ticket, and visit Gravatt's website for
more details. Donations are requested for the silent auction. Proceeds support camper scholarships and upgrading camp supplies and facilities.
Special thanks
to Jenny Buck, who has accepted the call to chair this event for a
second year. Committee members are needed to pull off this event. If
you would like to serve, please contact Jenny Buck. Learn more...
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Volunteer Day is Saturday, April 24
Volunteers are the heart and soul of Gravatt. Join us April 24 from 9 AM until 4 PM (or any portion thereof) for the 4th Annual Volunteer Workday. Projects for all - youth, adult, older adult, family - any skill level. Lunch is provided for all volunteers. Overnight accommodations may be available. Please call 803-648-1817 or email Lauri to let us know you are coming! |
Camp Sessions are filling fast
Don't miss your chance to register for the session of your choice for Camp Gravatt 2010. Sessions are beginning to fill. There are just a few spots left for CIT Leadership Development, and other sessions are filling
Check
out what we've got planned for this summer! We will have our
traditional elementary and junior high sessions. Back by popular demand
is the all ages session for 1st through 9th graders. We've made our
senior high week a day longer because the campers from last summer
requested it. The Counselor-in-Training leadership program is becoming
more popular. And Family Camp is a great opportunity for the whole
family to get a taste of camp life - one parent and one child, or bring
the whole family along. You can register for camp online at www.bishopgravatt.org.
We are still hiring counselors who will help make this the best summer every. If you are 18 or older, have a love of children and a desire to share the love of Christ with them through camp ministry, please apply today. Applications are available online.
Our leadership team is excited about this summer, and we want you to be excited too. Register online and
spend some time with us this summer. Learn more...
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Bassmasters Fishing Tournament
Join us on July 31, 2010 for fun, fellowship, and fishing at the 1st Annual Gravatt Bassmasters Fishing Tournament. Proceeds from this tournament will benefit camper scholarships and the Gravatt Environmental Education Program.
This catch and release tournament is family friendly so take this opportunity to share to the outdoors with youth you care about. Your two-person team can choose to fish from the bank, from a Gravatt canoe, or you may bring your own canoe boat (trolling motors only). Awards will given to the overall team winner, individual overall winner, biggest fish, and smallest fish. We have already received confirmation of prizes from great companies like Red Bone Alley, Mountain Khakis, and Coast Apparel.
Learn more...
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Join the Friends
The Friends of Gravatt Annual Fund was created to build financial and spiritual support for a community that has for over 60 years ministered to people of all ages by providing a space for Christian formation and hospitality, personal and professional development, recreation and fellowship.
Please consider a tax deductible monthly, quarterly, or annual gift to Gravatt to help sustain and grow the ministry that has mean so much to so many. Would
you like to support Gravatt's ministry of Christian formation and
hospitality but can't seem to find your checkbook, an envelope, and a
stamp all on the same day? Now it's easier than ever to become a Friend
of Gravatt by joining the draft! Give us a call and we can set you up
for monthly draft in any amount. Your tax-deductible donation helps
provide camper scholarships, improve facilities, grow programs, and
more. For more information on joining the draft, contact Ellen via email or at 803.648.1817. |
Find Us on Facebook
Keep up with Gravatt on Facebook. We currently have two fan pages, one for general and camp information and one for environmental education. Become a fan by searching for these pages on Facebook or clicking the links below:
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