Tuesday, August 01, 2023

CAMP NEWS

Camp Emmaus
has the following upcoming events:
Sept. 1-4    Labor Day Weekend Family Camp
Sept. 16    75th Anniversary Celebration Lunch and Open House, 1-4 p.m.
Oct. 21    District Campfire (events beginning 5 p.m.)
Nov. 11    Leaf Raking Day (Youth Leaf-Raking Retreat Nov. 10-12)

The Sept. 16 Celebration Lunch and Open House will include a meal, fellowship, sharing stories and memories, celebrating volunteers, and a chance to browse new items in the camp store. Camping is also available through the weekend. Contact Sara Garner at thegarnergirls@gmail.com or 630-923-9039 to reserve a space.

The Camp Emmaus board this year launched the Camp Emmaus Endowment Fund. The board set a goal of raising $100,000 for the fund this year, helping to provide a new revenue stream for camp and allowing a wider range of planned and deferred gifts. More than $28,000 was raised for the endowment and unrestricted giving during a special campaign in June and early July. To learn more about this endowment, arrange to make a donation, or discover other ways to get involved, please reach out to treasurer Dan Radcliff at dradcliff@eder.org.

Camp Emmanuel has the following upcoming events:
Sept. 1-4    Family Camp
Sept. 30    Fish Fry and 75th anniversary celebration
Oct. 21    Fall Work Day and Camp Closing

Camp Emmanuel is celebrating its 75th anniversary in 2023! A celebration at the camp, including the return of the traditional fish fry, is being planned for Sept. 30 with events beginning at 9 a.m. In addition to the signature fish meals, enjoy desserts, balloons, hiking around camp, good fellowship, and more.

Stay up to date on what’s happening at our district camps! Visit www.campem.com for Camp Emmanuel news and www.campemmaus.org for Camp Emmaus news.