PRICELESS by Karen Cogdill, Omaha SENDING A KID TO CAMP... Our family has had the privilege of attending Camp Fontanelle, one of the three United Methodist camp locations, each of the last five years. Camp offers a quiet beauty, tucked away from all the noise of the world. It is a safe place for your child to grow his or her relationship with God, or to learn about God, for the first time. Each of our four sons began attending camp at age 4 with the Guardian Angel program. My husband and I alternate camping with them each year. As parents, we cherish the experience of spending time alone with them, learning about Jesus and experiencing first hand His beautiful creation. Camp enables us to take a break from all the demands of life and just focus on our child. Each year we find the camp counselors well prepared with songs, games, crafts and stories of Jesus that keep us all engaged. I love that my 4-year-old still sings some of the songs and prayers he learned while at camp long after the experience ended. Two of our sons are at the age that they attend camp on their own. Admittedly, I was a bit timid when I dropped my oldest off for his first overnight camp without me. How would he survive without me or his dad? What if he gets lost in the woods, or worse, hurt? What if he gets homesick? I quickly learned that they CAN survive without me and their camping alone is a huge milestone in their development. Each year when I pick them up, they seem a little more grown up and a little more “sure” of themselves. They always have a fresh, bright attitude that comes directly from being surrounded by good Christian mentors and peers in a loving, safe environment. Proverbs 22:6 tells us to “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Camp is one way our family makes an investment in our children. We eagerly look forward to planning our summer calendar around the United Methodist camp programs. My boys look forward to new friends, new adventures and a renewal in their faith. If you want to see your children radiate the love of Jesus, don’t miss the opportunity to invest in their future by signing them up for an adventure at camp.
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PRICELESS by Karen Cogdill, Omaha
SENDING A KID TO CAMP...
Our family has had the privilege of attending Camp Fontanelle, one of the three United Methodist camp locations, each of the last fi ve years. Camp offers a quiet beauty, tucked away from all the noise of the world.
It is a safe place for your child to grow his or her relationship with God, or to learn about God, for the fi rst time. Each of our four sons began attending camp at age 4 with the Guardian Angel program. My husband and I alternate camping with them each year. As parents, we cherish the experience of spending time alone with them, learning about Jesus and experiencing fi rst hand His beautiful creation.
Camp enables us to take a break from all the demands of life and just focus on our child. Each year we fi nd the camp counselors well prepared with songs, games, crafts and stories of Jesus that keep us all engaged. I love that my 4-year-old still sings some of the songs and prayers he learned while at camp long after the experience ended. Two of our sons are at the age that they attend camp on their own.
Admittedly, I was a bit timid when I dropped my oldest off for his fi rst overnight camp without me. How would he survive without me or his dad? What if he gets lost in the woods, or worse, hurt? What if he gets homesick? I quickly learned that they CAN survive without me and their camping alone is a huge milestone in their development.
Each year when I pick them up, they seem a little more grown up and a little more “sure” of themselves. They always have a fresh, bright attitude that comes directly from being surrounded by good Christian mentors and peers in a loving, safe environment.
Proverbs 22:6 tells us to “Train up a child in the way he should go, and when he is old he will not turn from it.” Camp is one way our family makes an investment in our children. We eagerly
look forward to planning our summer calendar around the United Methodist camp programs. My boys look forward to new friends, new adventures and a renewal in their faith. If you want to see your children radiate the love of Jesus, don’t miss the opportunity to invest in their future by signing them up for an adventure at camp.
TOP 10 REASONS TO SUPPORT AND TO SEND YOUR KIDS TO NEBRASKA UNITED METHODIST CAMPS
(Fontanelle . Comeca. Norwesca)
10. New adventures you can’t wait to
tell your friends about (horseback
riding, petting barn, overnight at
the zoo, tubing, tree climbing on
rope, ponies, outdoor laser tag,
gaga ball, ice blocking, water slide,
pool, crafts, biking, ice skating,
hiking, campfires, water slides, zip
line, climbing wall and more)!
9. Faith in Christ that is up close and on fire!
8. A chance to grow inside and out.
7. Time to soak in God’s amazing creation.
6. A lifelong habit that will serve you well.
5. Young adult Christian role models.
4. ICC: “Intentional Christian Community”
OR a safe place for hard questions.
3. Making forever friends.
2. Hearing God’s call to ministry and service.
1. Jesus Christ—Changing campers’
hearts and lives all year round.
For more information email [email protected] to request a registration brochure.
If you have site specifi c questions call site directors Ron Gans at Comeca, 308-784-2808, Valerie Rahrs at Norwesca, 308-432-3872 or Trent Meyer at Fontanelle, 402-478-4296.
What’s New!Comeca — Zorbing: two people racing
down a hill in one giant nine-feet-tall
inflatable ball. One ball has straps so two
riders are facing each other, and the other
ball has no straps and is filled with water.
Norwesca — Reaccredited in American
Camp Association. Also introducing the
new Family Camp which will include a
visit to Toadstool Park near Crawford.
Fontanelle — Bussing details to be
announced. Gift cards for the holidays
(contact Fontanelle), zip line, phase one
storm shelter and restrooms for summer
campers and corn maze visitors. Phase
two will include a picnic shelter for
church picnics and family reunions. Half
price for Guardian Angel and Sonshine
registrations if signed up before March 31!
Sign up your kids and grandkids today by registering online (beginning January 15) at www.umcneb.org/register and select the appropriate camp listing.
Each mailed camp registration must be accompanied by a completed health form. Send the registration form(s) and the health form(s) to the selected camp mailing address .
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Experiences
“... I really enjoyed getting to know all of
you! I especially enjoyed getting to know
God better. I’ve been coming to F.R.O.G.
camp for four summers, and I have never
experienced anything this amazing.”
— Fully Relying On God (F.R.O.G.) camper
“Thank you all for your support during all of
our camp experiences this summer. I very
much appreciated the staff counselors who
were with me, Callie, Patrick and Scott. You
were awesome and really brought your
faith and experiences to the group. The kids
enjoyed you so much. Also, I really want to
thank the kitchen cooks who helped me and
my children eat so well at camp with our
dietary challenges. It is nice not to feel left
out, especially the kids. Thanks so much for
your extra consideration.”
— Pastor Karla Sheffy
“... I cried most of the way home because
I was leaving my child all by himself at
camp for the first time (I know, completely
ridiculous), I knew that he would be safe
and have a wonderful time. He was SO
excited about the week when I picked him
up, especially about the devotions that they
had done with each of their projects (which
he wanted me to read as soon as we got
home). He even said that he would someday
want to become a counselor. Thanks again
for all Camp Fontanelle does for families.”
— Roxanne
Sponsor a child with a scholarship. Your contribution of $60 covers a day of camp, $300 provides a week. Send your check to NUMC, 3333 Landmark Cir., Lincoln, NE 68504, write NUMC Scholarship on the memo line.
Be an ambassador! Contact your favorite camping site to volunteer to spread the news to congregations in your area about the exciting experiences at Nebraska United Methodist Camps.