Camp Challenge – Update February 16th, 2023

Written by Nick Thomas on February 16, 2023.

Camp Challenge – Update February 16, 2023

Spring Retreat

Spring Retreat is coming up quickly its only about a month a way! It’s being held at Camp Challenge on March 24-26th and this year we are focusing on Pause! The goal is to take time to Pause and reflect before we Start this summer. Highlights for this weekend of camp are going to be Team based competitions (2-4 color teams), Campfire Worship (weather pending), and amazing group discussions in cabin time! We hope to see you at this historic First Spring Retreat!!! It’s 175$ for the whole week-end and if you need financial assistant to attend or have any questions you can reach out to Nick@gocampchallenge.com

You can find more info and register by following this link to the Spring Retreat page – https://gocampchallenge.com/spring-retreat/

We are also looking for volunteer still for Spring Retreat if you are interested you can submit a volunteer application for Spring Retreat and the summer at the same time by following this link to our Jobs & Volunteers page – https://gocampchallenge.com/about/jobs/

Summer Camp

The Early Bird deadline is approaching on March 31st don’t miss out on you opportunity to save 20$ on each registration! You can find information on how to register by following this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/register/

We are currently accepting applications from high schools to serve at our elementary camps this summer! If you or a student you know is interested in being a Counselor in Training this summer at Camp Challenge. You can find our CIT applications by following this link and scrolling down to CIT applications – https://gocampchallenge.com/about/jobs/

Scholarship Opportunities are available to help everyone that wants to attend Camp Challenge get registered this year! You can find information on how to apply for financial assistance by following this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/camps/discounts-and-financial-aid/

If you would like to help donate to support our scholarship and financial assistance fund you can do so by following this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/give/ and give towards our scholarship fund!

Donations & Giving Tuesday

Thank you everyone that donated to our Giving Tuesday goal! We received enough support to complete all our our goals for improvements to our outdoor furniture around camp plus some extra additions. I will be giving an update in April about what those funds went towards and some pictures of the improvements!

We are also bringing back quarterly updates to our Fire Circle donors! Fire Circle donors are our monthly supports that invest in camp every month. If you are interested in supporting Camp Challenge and joining our Fire Circle you can do that by following this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/give/camp-challenge-fire-circle/

I have high hopes to improve our Fire Circle program with updates, polls, and more engagement to get your ideas and keep you up to date with what Camp Challenge is doing with your support. If you are a current Fire Circle donor or plan to join please make sure to have an up to date email on your UltraCamp account or send your Email to Nick@gocampchallenge.com to receive communications!

Retreat and Rental Groups

If you have any desire to host an event, retreat, or activity at Camp Challenge we would love to talk with you! You can reach out to Nick@gocampchallenge.com for more information about pricing and rates. Or you can follow this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/rentals/ for information about rentals!

Thanks Camp Challenge Family!!!

End of 2022 – Assistant Director Letter

Written by Nick Thomas on December 25, 2022.

Dear Camp Challenge Family!

As 2022 is coming to a close with the crazy weather and all the hustle and bustle that is the holiday season. I want to keep my end of year letter short and simple this year.

Looking back on 2022 and the short few months I have been in my role as Assistant Director, it’s hard for me not to notice how special Camp Challenge is no matter the circumstances in my life. I’ve now experienced camp as a camper, volunteer counselor, director, and staff member. The one thing that has never changed in all that time or through all the roles is that fellow believers were here pouring into the lives of those around them. The people giving their resources and time to help Camp impact the kids that attend here is awe inspiring and in my eyes the ultimate example of what the church is supposed to be. From the bottom of my heart, I want to thank the generations of believers that made Camp Challenge what it is. It changed my life and I know it has and will change many more lives to come! Thank you to the volunteers, staff, and everyone who helped in 2022! And thank you to everyone who will help us in 2023!!!

We are also wrapping up our year end giving campaign if you would like to donate you can follow this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/year-end-gift/

Have a Happy New Year!!!

Nick Thomas – Assistant Director

Giving Tuesday 2022

Written by Nick Thomas on November 29, 2022.

Giving Tuesday is almost over/is over depending on when you read this, but we are still taking donations for our special project to update all the outdoor furniture around Camp Challenge! More specifically we hope to get all new seating around the pool (plus some new pool equipment if possible), update the seating around the fire pit, and repaint the picnic tables around Camp. If your interested in donating you can follow this link to find information about our Giving Tuesday project – https://gocampchallenge.com/give/special-projects/

Or follow this link to donate now – https://www.ultracamp.com/donations/donationselection.aspx?idCamp=1015&campCode=xuG&idDonationCategory=2551

Author: Nick Thomas