Under the TentBig plans are are underway for Under the Tent 2011 - an evening benefiting Gravatt Camp and Conference Center. The party/ auction will take place at 701 Whaley in Columbia and Heart 'n' Soul will return as entertainment. Join us on September 30, 2011 for great food, dancing, and the opportunity to support Gravatt's ministry. Tickets will go on sale this summer. Better yet - join us sooner. We're looking for folks willing to serve on the planning committee and/ or to donate to the auction. Please contact Christine Koutrakosif you can help. |
GRAVATT
SPECIAL EVENTS
Mark your calendar for the following:
Lenten Women's Retreat March 13-14, 2011
register now!
Spring Break Camp
for 1st through 6th graders
April 4-8, 2011
register now
Camp Gravatt Staff and Volunteers Reunion
April 16, 2011
register now!
Fishing Tournament
April 17, 2011
register now!
Big Delicious Event
May 15-16, 2011
register now!
Family Camp 1
May 28-29, 2011
Camp Gravatt 2011
see dates and register on our website
Family Retreat July 3-8, 2011
register now!
Confirmation Camp
July 10-13, 2011
register now!
Family Camp 2
August 5-7, 2011
Under the Tent...
an evening benefiting Gravatt Camp and Conference Center
September 30, 2011
Dreams Workshop: Water of Life from the Well of Dreamwork
(more details soon!)
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See your friends at April reunion
On April 16, 2011, former staff members and volunteers with their families from far and wide will return to Gravatt for a weekend of reminiscing with old friends, enjoying delicious Gravatt fare at the dining hall, worship, and fun camp activities we all remember and love.
Day only and overnight options are available. Those spending Saturday night can participate in the Night Zip. Reunion participants are also invited to register for the Fishing Tournament scheduled for Sunday (see below for more information) for the opportunity to continue the fellowship and win some fabulous prizes.
Visit Gravatt's website to register, and please pass registration information along to other Gravatt old timers (and not-so-old timers).
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Focus on the body, mind and spirit for Lent
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Mary How
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Gravatt will host a Lenten retreat on March 13 and 14. The retreat  | | Retreat Facilitator Jemme Stewart |
theme 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.
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Go Fish!
 Join us on April 17, 2011 for fun, fellowship, and fishing at the 2nd 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 the outdoors with youth you care about. Adults only teams welcome too. Your two-person team can choose to fish from the bank, from a Gravatt canoe, or you may bring your own boat (trolling motors only). Awards will given to the overall team winner, individual overall winner, biggest fish, and smallest fish. The tournament will begin at 9 am with registration and will conclude with an afternoon cookout. Registration fees range from $40 to $80 per team and include lunch, prizes, and t-shirts. Last year every participant left with a prize! Accommodations are available for those wishing to spend the night.
For more information or to register, call 803.648.1817 or visit our website. Keep up to date with tournament news on the GEEP Facebook page.
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 We've got spring fever!!
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 for 1st 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. All campers attending Spring Break Camp will receive a discount on their summer camp registration!
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Register for Summer Camp Now  Hard to believe it's time to plan for summer already. Camp Gravatt summer registration is underway, and spots are filling fast. We have already closed two sessions for girls. Camp Gravatt offers boys and girls from first through twelfth grade a Christian-centered, community-based summer camp experience, focused on demonstrating God's unconditional love to every camper. Family camp sessions are also available. The Camp Gravatt program and activities vary by session, depending upon each age group, and include most of the traditional things associated with camp--archery, arts and crafts, canoeing, nature, time to play and swim in the lake, challenge course events, campfires, songs, skits, as well as time for worshipping and developing camp community. Don't delay. Reserve your space today. 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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