CAMP NEWS

Camp Emmaus' Annual Celebration Luncheon took place Sept. 21, featuring a pork BBQ lunch served by board members along with an open house, a program sharing highlights of the past summer (when 112 campers attended), and an auction that raised more than $1,000 for the camp’s ministries. Volunteer recognition awards were presented to Sylvia Saunders of Mount Morris and Don & Cathy Hart of Cherry Grove.

The October “Escape to Emmaus” event will be Primitive Shelter Building on Oct. 26 (10 a.m.-2 p.m.), when participants will construct a primitive shelter from natural materials near camp’s picnic pavilion shelter. Cost is $10 per person; registration deadline is Oct. 23. To register, email manager.campemmaus@gmail.com or call 815-734-4268.

The annual fall Leaf-Raking Day will be Saturday, Nov. 9, beginning at 8 a.m. Volunteers should bring a rake if possible as the camp gets its grounds prepared for the winter season.

A senior high youth retreat will be held surrounding Leaf- Raking Day, Nov. 8-10, in the camp retreat lodge. The retreat begins at 7 p.m. Friday and wraps up by 12 p.m. Sunday. Late arrivals and early departures are permitted, but you must be there for the leaf raking Saturday morning. Michelle Bowman is organizing the retreat, and Walt Wiltschek will be leading sessions on the theme “Big Questions,” thinking about how we think about our faith. Bring a sleeping bag, towel, snacks, and whatever else you need. Cost: $50; register at the camp website. For questions, email MichelleKBowman@gmail.com.

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.campem.com for Camp Emmanuel news and www.campemmaus.org for Camp Emmaus news.