rue IDENTITY Knowing Who We Are In Christ Westfield, WI

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1 Westfield, WI rue IDENTITY 2018 Knowing Who We Are In Christ

2 Dear Parents, We are so excited for our summer program to begin and have your children be a part of what the Lord is doing here. For 52 years our commitment has been to provide an excellent Christian camping experience that will enrich lives forever! This is an awesome responsibility and privilege that we take very seriously. That s why we go to great lengths to make sure that our staff is carefully selected and well-trained, that we choose excellent speakers, that God s Word is kept central to our ministry, and that our buildings and grounds are clean and safe for all to enjoy. Our theme this summer is True Identity. Most people live without a sense of who they really are. This mindset leads to frustration, anger, aimlessness or depression. This summer we will be learning from God s Word who we can be in Christ. In Him we are loved, forgiven, redeemed, innocent, accepted, complete, alive, secure, and free. We look forward to seeing you here! SUMMER CAMP STAFF Brad Dickinson Executive Director

3 Special Activities HORSEBACK RIDING! Mount Your Horse! Enjoy a ride through the beautiful landscape on the camp s trails! Campers can find the Riding Liability Release Form online or have one ed to you. The cost is $ Please mark the appropriate section on the registration form if you would like to go horseback riding. PAINTBALL! Strategy, teamwork, and the rush of adrenaline are all a part of this great activity. We have quality equipment and a well-planned course for all campers to enjoy. Junior campers will be able to participate in a customized paintball shooting gallery for only $5.00. Junior High and Senior High campers may enjoy the paintball field for $18.00, which includes the marker, mask, and 100 rounds of paint. Extra paint may be purchased. Check the appropriate section(s) on the registration form if you would like to play. Activities Archery Basketball Barrel Train Rides Crafts Canoeing Carpetball Creation Exploration Campfires Disc Golf Fishing Ga-Ga Ball Giant Swing Group Challenges Geo-Caching Hiking Horseback Riding 9 Square in the Air Obstacle Course Paintball Riflery Softball Soccer Swimming Volleyball Wagon Rides Water Tubing

4 Junior Camps (3rd 4th grades) & (5th 6th grades) What an amazing week away from home this will be for junior! Campers will make new friends, enjoy the outdoor games, connect with the counselor, eat great food, and learn what it means to find true identity in Christ. Junior High Camp (7th 8th grades) We love working with this age! These campers are excited to meet new friends and willing to participate in new outrageous games. They are eager to learn truths from practical Bible messages. And they rightly admire a counselor who befriends them and shares a vibrant godly life. Senior High Camp (9th 12th grades) This is one of the most popular camps! The games are more extreme and the program impacting. Teens know the value of quality time with friends and meaningful experiences with counselors. While the time of learning from God s Word is the main reason we exist as a camp, we can t overlook the hilarious events, the challenges, and the delicious food. Teens will learn this week to be confident in who they are in Christ. Junior Camp I (3rd - 4th grades)... June $290 Senior High Camp (9th - 12th grades)... July $310 Junior Camp II (5th - 6th grades)... July $290 Junior High Camp (7th - 8th grades)... July $300 rue IDENTITY 2018

5 Registration Info & Discounts Second child, immediate family in same household...$20 off Third child (or more) immediate family in same household... $40 off Children whose parents are in full-time Christian ministry...$50 off (If able to take this discount, no other discount applies) For bringing a first-time camper that is not immediate family... $25 off Note: A $20 late fee will be charged if the pre-registration fee is not received at least 7 days before your scheduled week of camp. A pre-registration fee of at least $50.00 is required and is deducted from the total fee. This fee is non-refundable, but may be transferred. Parents may register their children according to the school grade being entered or the grade just completed. Registration is from 9:30 a.m. to noon on Monday. Camp ends at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. A confirmation will be sent to every registered camper. Worried about sending that nice digital camera off to camp? Well now there s no need! Campers may purchase a picture CD with at least 400 pictures from their week of camp. The cost is only $7.00! Pay with registration or at the end of camp. All campers are to be dressed in keeping with Christian modesty. Please avoid extremes in fashion. Also, please do not bring fireworks, tobacco, alcohol, drugs, magazines, immodest clothing, weapons, and media devices (MP3 players, cell phones, gaming devices, etc ). Register online! The best way to register and pay is through our website: Even if you do not want to pay with a card online, you can still register online and the payment screen will give you the option to mail in a check. If you or a family member attended camp last year, then you already have an account. If you can t remember your login information, please contact the camp. If you are not registering online, please fill out the form on our website and mail in your registration. All information is required. Please do not leave anything blank unless otherwise instructed. Thanks! 5

6 Experience Family Camp Come and discover that tucked away in central Wisconsin are 230 acres of pristine forest land, a loving and qualified staff, and an exciting program waiting to give campers of all ages a fantastic summer experience! This is an affordable and meaningful vacation for the whole family that will make memories for a lifetime! Imagine a week of no cooking, a compassionate and fun-loving staff who lead the children s program, and the freedom to be as active or relaxed as you want! RV Park! Camp Fairwood offers 24 beautiful sites for your tent or RV. Electricity is provided. Those staying in the RV Park will receive a 20% discount, unless staying in one of the camp s covered wagons. Covered wagon discount is 10%. What to Expect. Our goal is to provide you with an excellent Christian camping experience that is the most meaningful and affordable vacation ever! In the beauty of this remote place, come and experience challenging and encouraging messages from God s Word, an awesome staff to help you throughout the week, excellent food, refreshing Christian fellowship, and many fun-filled games and activities! Please do not bring: Tobacco, alcohol, drugs, or electronic games. Camp Labor Day Family ber 3 em August 31 Sept 6

7 Family Camp Registration Freedom Family Camp and August Family Camp registration is from 10:00 a.m. to noon on Monday. Lunch begins at 12:30 p.m. Camp ends at 9:00 a.m. on Saturday. Labor Day Family Camp registration is from 4:00-5:45 p.m. on Friday. Supper is served at 6:00 p.m. Camp ends at 2:00 p.m. on Monday. Family Camp Fees Freedom Family Camp & August Family Camps Labor Day Family Camp Adults (ages 12 & over)...$295...$205 Children (ages 7 11)...$ $130 Children (ages 3 6)...$ $95 Children (2 and under)... FREE....FREE Maximum Cost (per family*)... $1,225...$825 *Immediate family members only. Note: Once the Maximum Cost per family is reached, no further discounts apply. For those staying in the Lakeview cabin there is a $100 up charge for Freedom and August Family camps, and a $60 up charge for Labor Day family camp. If max cost per family is reached, this charge will be added as an additional charge beyond the max cost per family. Registration deposit is non-refundable and not transferable. Anticipate Fun activities & family time Delicious food! Bible sessions for adults & children Babysitting/nursery provided

8 Spring & Fall Work Weekends Without the hundreds of wonderful volunteers, we could never accomplish all there is to do here at camp. We are very grateful for those who serve the Lord by giving time and energy to this ministry. Whatever your skill level, we have a project for you! Here are two weekends specifically planned for your family or youth group to help the camp. As a way for us to say thanks for your service to us, we will provide supper on Friday night, overnight housing, and breakfast and lunch on Saturday. We look forward to working with you! May 11-12, 2018 & October 19-20, 2018 Schedule for both weekends Friday: 6:30 7:30 p.m... Supper buffet 7:30 p.m... Mini work projects, walk the trails, or fellowship time Saturday: 8:00 a.m... Breakfast 8:50 a.m...work projects 12:30 p.m.... Lunch 1:15 p.m....work projects 4:30 p.m....head for home Please call or the camp office if you are able to come. 8

9 Rubber Legs Rendezvous May 19, 2018 This is a fun event in which individuals, Sunday School classes, youth groups, and families walk, run, or bicycle for four hours on the trails around the camp. Walkers/runners/riders will enjoy the snack stand halfway around the course, the exercise, the talk time with others on the trail, and the delicious meal. Your involvement in this once-a-year rendezvous is a great way to raise money for improving the camp. Walkers/runners/riders seek sponsors to give an s Leg amount per mile (or a flat amount) for their four hours r e S b of exercise. And because we want you here, camp will Rub DEZV OU even provide a bike if one is needed. The money REN raised this year will go towards another 4-plex like our Lakeview cabins. The current cabin that we use for girl s staff and campers is falling apart and needs to be torn down, but we just can t do this without replacing it. Awards The top fundraisers in four different age categories will receive a $150 cash gift! Participants must obtain a minimum of $400 in pledges to be eligible for this gift. Second place fundraisers will receive $ off their summer camp registration fee! All walkers/runners/riders will receive a Camp Fairwood T-shirt! Get the youth group, class, or family involved for this day of purposeful fun! Or, if you are not up to walking, running, or riding yourself, please sponsor someone else to walk or ride. If you would like a Rubber Legs brochure or would like to register for this day, please call the camp office. 9

10 Organize Your Own Retreat More and more people are realizing the benefits of taking time to get away and using that time for intentional focus. With the opportunity to design your schedule around the needs of your group, you can create a life-impacting experience with just a brief time away. Camp Fairwood is an excellent place to be able to do that. Whether it s a church youth group, men s or ladies retreat, school group, teen retreat, or even a Christian family reunion, your group can enjoy 230 acres of beautiful land, lakes, clean and comfortable cabins, a very nice chapel and dining hall, delicious food, and the perfect remote environment for a meaningful time of spiritual growth. It s all at a very reasonable price! Contact us today and be a part of what God is doing in people s lives by planning a retreat. We can help you organize this spiritually profitable time away! Retreats in the Fall MEN S RETREAT: Sept. 14 & 15, The Men s Retreat is simple: it s all about challenging messages from God s Word, shooting guns, eating prime rib (and other great food!), playing ball, fishing, hiking, and lots of time to hang with the guys. LADIES RETREAT: Sept. 28 & 29, Ladies from around Wisconsin will gather for a tremendous time away from the busyness of life to reflect on what is most important. Time with friends, delicious food, and encouraging truths from God s Word will make this a special getaway for you to enjoy! FALL TEEN RETREAT: Oct , Each fall we fill the camp to the brim with teens who enjoy being together to grow in their walk with Christ. There is no better place to be than Camp Fairwood, where teens will be challenged to live for the Lord. FALL CRAFTING & CONNECTING WEEKEND: Nov. 1-3, This retreat is for ladies who want to get together with friends in a relaxing setting to enjoy working on craft projects. This may include scrapbooking, painting, stamping, quilting, jewelry-making, or some other creative project. Choose two nights and 6 meals or one night and 3 or 4 meals. Please register online. 10

11 2018 Camping Dates Please Mark Your Calendars Ladies Crafting and Connecting Weekend...March Spring Work Weekend... May 11 & 12 Rubber Legs Rendezvous... May 19 Child Evangelism Fellowship Missionary Training... June SUMMER PROGRAM Counselor Training Week... June Junior Camp I (3rd 4th grades)... June 25 June 30 Freedom Family Camp... July 2 7 Senior High Camp (9th 12th grades)... July 9 14 Junior Camp II (5th 6th grades)...july Junior High Camp (7th 8th grades)...july August Family Camp...July 30 August 4 Labor Day Family Camp... August 31 September 3 Men s Retreat...Sept. 14 & 15 (notice change) Ladies Retreat...Sept. 28 & 29 Fall Work Weekend...Oct. 19 & 20 Fall Teen Retreat...Oct Ladies Crafting and Connecting Weekend...Nov. 1 3 Directions Camp Fairwood is located between Madison and Wausau off Interstate 39. For complete directions check our website, or call us. A Christian Youth and Family Camp W7905 S. Pleasant Rd., Westfield, WI Ph: Fax: info@campfairwood.org 11

12 W7905 S. Pleasant Rd. Westfield, WI Camp Fairwood