CAMP NEWS

Our camps enjoyed a full summer of camps for children and youth, and we are grateful for all the lives that were touched by spending that time with God, creation, and good community in these beautiful spaces at Camp Emmanuel and Camp Emmaus. Following are some additional events coming up at the camps:

Camp Emmaus' Annual Celebration Luncheon will be held on Saturday, Sept. 21, beginning at 1 p.m. Lunch will be followed by an open house, program, and a new auction event, featuring a helmet signed by new Chicago Bears quarterback Caleb Williams. If you have an item to donate to the auction please email the program chair at: program.chair.campemmaus@gmail.com.

The next offering in Camp Emmaus’ “Escape to Emmaus” activity series will be a Primitive Target Sports Day on Sept. 28, 1:30-3:30 p.m. It is open to anyone age 12 and up (under 18 must be accompanied by an adult). Cost is $10 per person. Register by emailing manager.campemmaus@gmail.com or call 815-734-4268, or on the Camp Emmaus Facebook page.

Join us at Camp Emmaus (Mount Morris, Ill.) on Saturday, Oct. 12, for our third annual DISTRICT CAMPFIRE! Songs and s'mores around the basketball court fire circle will begin about 6 p.m. Come early to take a fall hike, enjoy a light meal, decorate pumpkins, and visit with others from around the district. There is no cost, and all are welcome!

Camp Emmanuel (Astoria, Ill.) will hold fall work days Oct. 18-19. The camp closes to the public for the winter season after Oct. 19.

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