Tell us why you love Gravatt and win!
Make a video telling us 10 reasons why you love Camp Gravatt. Grab some friends and get creative! Grand Prize: Ropes Course Party for 10 1st Runner Up: Camp Gravatt Fleece 2nd Runner Up: Camp Gravatt Hoodie See website for official rules. E-mail submissions to Meredith.
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GRAVATT
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mark your calendar for the following:
Lenten Women's Retreat
February 13-14, 2011
register now!
Spring Break Camp
for 1st through 6th graders
April 4-8, 2011
register now for early bird discounts!
Camp Gravatt Staff and Volunteers Reunion
April 16, 2011
Fishing Tournament
April 17, 2011
register now!
Big Delicious Event
(more details soon!)
May 15-16, 2011
Family Camp 1
May 28-29, 2011
Camp Gravatt 2011
registration begins December 1st
see dates on our website
Family Retreat
July 3-8, 2011
get info
Confirmation Camp
July 10-13, 2011
get info
Family Camp 2
August 5-7, 2011
Dreams Workshop: Water of Life from the Well of Dreamwork
(more details soon!)
October 9-11, 2011 |
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Food for the Body... Food for the Soul
Two events coming to Gravatt this spring
Gravatt will host a Lenten retreat on March 13 and 14. The retreat them e centers on remaining present in body, mind, and spirit throughout your walk with Christ. Participants will experience 24 hours of self reflection through yoga for the body, prayer and meditation for the mind, and creative self-expression for the spirit.
Retreat facilitators are Mary How and Jemme Stewart. Mary is an artist, art therapist, and managing partner of Angelfish Creations. Jemme is a clinical nurse specialist in psychiatric mental health, a licensed professional counselor with her own private practice, and a yoga instructor at City Yoga in Columbia. Registration materials are available online.
Once your soul is fed, come on back to Gravatt on May 15 for The Big Delicious Event. Chef Brandon Velie, head chef and owner of Juniper in Ridge Spring, and Farmer John Oxner, owner of Big Moon Farm, will lead presentations on how to enjoy locally grown and produced foods. Participants will enjoy a 3-course-meal and are invited to spend the night if they choose. Registration for this event will be available soon.
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| Under the Tent exceeds expectations
On Friday, October 22 over 250 Friends of Gravatt gathered at our first (now we are sure it will be annual) Under the Tent event. The evening featured delicious food (mmm Shrimp and Grits and sweet potato fries!) and lots of dancing to the great sounds of Heart 'n Soul Band, plus an  impressive silent and live auction.
The auction was a huge success. A Gravatt t-shirt quilt made by Sue Von Rautenkranz and a quilt made by the youth of the Midlands Convocation caused bidding wars, and the Bishop Andrew Waldo came away with a string of pearls for his lovely wife, Mary. Thanks to the Rev. Blaney Pridgen for driving the price up on that one! Sixty-five flashy rings and glasses of champagne were sold in the Bubbles and Baubles game, and one very lucky lady walked away with a beautiful citrine ring (it helped that she and her husband bought five glasses and sparkly rings!).
 Thanks to the countless hours put in by Event Chair Christine Koutrakos and Auction Chair Diana Cannon and their committee members, Gravatt surpassed our fundraising goal for the evening and raised over $18,500 for camper scholarships, program development and facility improvements. Gravatt would also like to extend our deepest thanks to all of the donors, guests, and volunteers who made this amazing evening possible. Check out our website for a complete list.
Join us next year for the Second Annual Under the Tent-date and location to be announced. Look for information on our website about our contest for event logo design. You could win yourself cash and tickets to the even. Work has already begun for next year's event. Please contact Christine Koutrakos if you wold like to help. |
Spring Break Camp 2011
Are you looking for something worthwhile, safe, and fun for your kids to do during Spring Break? Why not send them to camp!? Spring Break Camp at Gravatt for1st through 6th graders is April 4 - 8, and we are planning lots of fun, faith-building activities. Drop your kids off Monday morning, and don't worry about them again until Friday afternoon. Daycare dilemma solved!
Visit our website to register. Discounts available for those registering by the end of 2010. Plus all campers attending Spring Break Camp will receive a discount on their summer camp registration!
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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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