Hey Camp Challenge people!  We are gearing up for this summer and have alot of exciting things happening here at Camp Challenge.  I wanted to give a update on the status of Camp and keep all of you informed.

I can’t wait for this summer and to finally have campers here at Camp Challenge!  If you have already registered for camp.  You can find important information to know by following this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/camp-challenge-important-information/ 

If you haven’t registered yet you can do this by following this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/register/

We currently have an unbelievable amout of campers signed up for our Junior high camp!  If we end up reaching our capacity limit for Junior high you can email Nick@gocampchallenge.com for information and we can help with getting them signed up to attend Camp.  We have two camps that overlap with our junior high camp and we can find another week of for them to attend or put them on the wait list if needed.

We are still accepting applications from high schoolers 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!

We have alot of small improvements that I believe will change Camp in a big way.  We are refinishing the Octoball courts and Basketball court this year.  I’m especially excited for the improvements to our Basketball court that are much needed.  We are also getting all new outdoor furniture around the pool and several other areas around Camp.  We are hoping to power wash all surfaces around Camp and touch up with paint as needed.  Plus many more small improvements all over the place.  I’m hoping we can make camp look as fresh and vibrant as the community that attends here.

We could use all the help we can to accomplish this goal!  You can help by either organizing a work project with your Church or Community.  You can email Nick@gocampchallenge.com for info on how to make this a reality.  Or by donating to Camp Challenge to help us fund all of these improvements by following this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/give/

Speaking of donations Camp Challenge could use your help!  We couldn’t do what we do here at Camp without the help and support from all of our donors.  Since Covid and with the rising cost of things in almost every area of life running Camp is getting more and more expensive.  If you have any interest in helping Camp keep operating and making the improvements that make Camp better and better every year.  Please consider doing a one-time donation or more importantly partnering with us as a Fire Circle member.  You can find out how to do this by following this link – https://gocampchallenge.com/give/

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!

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/

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!

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! 

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!