More than 50 years of Camp and Retreat Ministry

2017 c a m p c a t a lo g More than 50 years of Camp and Retreat Ministry

Since 1963 Kirkmont Center has offered safe, fun, quality year-round programming for people of all ages. Kirkmont Center summer campers can expect: To be surrounded by God s creation in a place set apart from the distractions of everyday life. We offer more than 270 acres of woods, streams and fields. Kirkmont s beautiful campus includes an outdoor worship area and a labyrinth to provide places for meditation, singing and worship. To have the opportunity to engage in a wide range of activities. Recreational facilities include a canoeing pond, swimming pool, climbing wall & zip line, giant swing, archery range and more than eight miles of hiking trails to provide opportunities for exploration and fun. To actively engage in a Christian community, surrounded by those who continue to grow in faith every time they enter the Kirkmont grounds. To make new friends and grow closer to old friends. Laughter, listening, conversation and prayer are part of every week of camp. To encounter the Bible and learn about how its teachings apply to your own life. Delicious meals with your Kirkmont family! Safety is one of our primary concerns at Kirkmont Center. This includes not only physical safety, but also emotional and spiritual safety. With that in mind, we plan our summer programs, maintain our facilities and seek out qualified staff to provide an environment where all campers are safe. This atmosphere enables our campers to experience God s creation and love in new ways. We look forward to seeing you and your camper at Kirkmont Center this summer! 2 2017 Camp Catalog Kirkmont Center

Daily activities at Kirkmont include nature activities and hiking, swimming and canoeing, large and small group games, Bible study and devotions, sing-a-long camp fires and s mores, arts and crafts, meeting new friends and catching up with friends you haven t seen since last summer. Kirkmont s Typical Daily Schedule 7:00 a.m. Rise and Shine 8:00 a.m. Breakfast 9:00 a.m. Morning Watch/Devotions 9:30 a.m. Activity Session 1 10:30 a.m. Activity Session 2 12:00 p.m. Lunch 1:00 p.m. Kick Back quiet time for rest or reading in your tent 2:00 p.m. Activity Session 3 3:30 p.m. Activity Session 4 5:30 p.m. Dinner 6:30 p.m. Evening Activity Rain or Shine it will be fun! 8:30 p.m. Snack Time 9:00 p.m. Camp fire, singing and vespers 10:30 p.m. Catch Some zzzz s. You ll need your rest for tomorrow! Lights out. Times change slightly depending on the week of camp and the age of the campers. Activity sessions may include Christian Education, swimming, canoeing, hiking, games, arts and crafts, ropes course or challenge course, or other activities. They also vary depending on the week of camp. 2017 Summer Camp Calendar Summer Staff Report for Training.... June 4 You & Me Camp... June 10-11...$ 65.00 person Quilt Camp 1... June 11-16...$350.00 Beginners Camp.... June 18-21...$260.00 PYC Junior Camp................... June 25 - July 1...$420.00 PYC Camp... June 25 - July 1...$420.00 Camp Rejoice... July 9-15...$420.00 Adventure/Sports/Discovery Camp 1... July 16-21...$420.00 Horseback Option......$ 75.00 person Two Week Camp.... July 16-28...$1,100.00 Horseback Option during 2nd week only...$ 75.00 person Kids Camp.... July 20-22...$150.00 person Adventure/Sports/Discovery Camp 2... July 23-28...$420.00 Horseback Option......$ 75.00 person Quilt Camp 2... July 23-28...$350.00 Family Camp... August 11-13....$ 75.00 person Kirkmont Center 2017 Camp Catalog 3

You & Me Camp (kids ages 3-10, with an adult) June 10-11... Camp Fee $65 per person Make some memories with your favorite young person (ages 3-10) by heading to Kirkmont for an overnight stay filled with adventures in music, crafts, hiking, fishing, swimming and campfire fun. Round out the experience with an overnight stay in the Cabents and be prepared to make memories to last a lifetime. Quilt Camp 1 & 2 (adults over 18) June 11-16 & July 23-28... Camp Fee $350.00 Experienced and novice quilters alike are invited to join us at Kirkmont s beautiful Croft House for this week-long camp. Community and friendship will grow through Bible study, devotions and the sharing of patterns and techniques. So be sure to bring your machine, fabrics and current projects. Space is limited for this very special camp, so be sure to register early. Beginners Camp (Grades Completed K-3) June 18-21... Camp Fee $260.00 Is your camper ready to go away to camp but not quite ready for a full week? Then this is the session for you! Kirkmont s Beginners Camp lets younger campers spend part of the week at camp trying out classic Kirkmont activities like hiking, pool time, canoeing and crafts; meeting new friends; and singing around the campfire. Because this camp is geared toward your camper s first experience with multi-day camping without an accompanying adult, Beginners Camp pays special attention to making first time overnight camping fun and safe. It leaves the new camper wanting more! PYC Junior Camp (Grades Completed 3-6) June 25 - July 1.... Camp Fee $420.00 Ready to try out a full week of camp? With activities from swimming and canoeing, to archery and arts & crafts, your camper will get more time to experience Kirkmont. PYC Junior will be running at the same time as PYC. Campers will have meals and a few vespers together, while having their own experiences. 4 2017 Camp Catalog Kirkmont Center

PYC Camp (Grades Completed 7-12) June 25 - July 1..... Camp Fee $420.00 Presbyterian Youth Connection (PYC) Camp is exclusively for our older campers! A new spin on an old favorite: select your track from Sports, Science, Art, Robotics or Music (see below). Campers participate in service activities, classic and innovative group games and activities and relevant discussions about faith and life. Make friends, explore faith, learn and have fun! Sports: From Kickball and Ultimate Frisbee, to Soccer and Volleyball, the sports track covers all kinds of sports. Each year is a little different and always offers a chance for participants to learn and participate in different sports each day. Science: The science track does something different and exciting every year. In the past they have dissected sharks and done in-depth studies of the pond area. The science track is led by a science teacher from the Benjamin Logan Schools and always promises an exciting look into the vast field of science. Art: From oil paintings, to paper mache and even murals. This track explores the world of art and its various types of materials and applications. Robotics: The robotics track will use Vex robotics parts to build and program robots to perform specific tasks such as push blocks, stack blocks, or even pick up ping pong balls to place into a container. Participants will get an introduction into the basics of robotics. Music: From timeless classics, to new and popular, the music track allows participants to showcase their talents as a group. Campers in the music track will perform several songs at the closing program. Kirkmont Center 2017 Camp Catalog 5

Camp Rejoice (Grades Completed 3-12) July 9-15...... Camp Fee $420.00 Kirkmont s largest camp is open to youth who have completed 3rd to 12th grade and promises fun for all ages. Swimming, devotions, campfire vespers, canoeing and paddling, cage ball and all of the classic Kirkmont fun is paired with two unique service elements that help illustrate the importance of seeing all of our blessings and giving back. Past service projects have included planting trees, habitat restoration and clearing the beloved trails of Kirkmont. Senior-High participants are treated to canoeing on the Mad River and a daytrip to Indian Lake. The joy in this journey will only be experienced if you come to Camp Rejoice! Adventure/Sports/Discovery Camp 1 & 2 (Grades Completed 3-8) Camp 1 - July 16-21 Camp 2 - July 23-28 Camp Fee $420.00 Horseback Option: $75 per person Your child can choose one of three tracks (see below). No matter what track your child chooses, they will get to see all the wonders of the property at Kirkmont Center. All tracks include a daily one hour Christian Education session (like Sunday school), and an evening Vespers (time of worship). Sports: Campers will play games on the big field, on the volleyball court, and even in the pool. No matter what the Sport, your child will learn the rules and fair play. From Soccer and Volleyball, to Kickball and Croquet. Adventure: Campers will have an outdoor escapade in the woods at Kirkmont. From animal tracks and tracking, to survival skills, your child will learn how to build 6 2017 Camp Catalog Kirkmont Center

shelters, collect drinkable water, and survive if they were ever stranded. As an added bonus, your child may be able to experience a night in the great outdoors under the shelter they have created. Discovery: Campers will get to experience the nature that is Kirkmont, from plant life, and what is edible, to studying the ecosystems, to stargazing on a clear night. There is a lot of nature to learn about out here, and we want you to learn about it. Every camper, no matter which track they choose, has the option of adding two 1 hour sessions at Marmon Valley Farms to learn about horses and go horseback riding for an additional $75 fee. Two Week Camp (Grades Completed 3-8) July 16-28 Camp Fee $1,100.00 Horseback Option: $75 per person 2nd week only Come for both weeks of Adventure/ Sports/Discovery Camp plus stay the weekend between! Campers can choose to do a different track each week or to repeat their favorite. Over the weekend we will be venturing offsite to Mad River Adventures for a 3 hour canoe trip and over to Indian Lake to enjoy the beach (weather pending). Please see descriptions above. Horseback Riding is an option for Two Week campers during the second week only. Kirkmont Center 2017 Camp Catalog 7

Kids Camp (Grades Completed K-3, with adult) July 20-22 Camp Fee $150.00 per person Every journey starts with a first step and that is Kids Camp at Kirkmont. Campers who have completed Kindergarten through third grade who are not quite ready for an independent camp experience will feel at ease with a parent or guardian by their sides. Attendees will enjoy pool-time, arts and crafts, a campfire, sing-a-longs, nature time, S mores, and evening activities like the Benjamin Logan Long-Clawed Snipe hunt or night hike. And don t be mistaken the accompanying adults will enjoy this camp as much as their campers! Family Camping Weekend (Grades Completed 3 and up w/adult) August 11-13 Camp Fee $75.00 per person Call your friends and family! Invite your congregation! Wrap up summer with a renewing weekend at Family Camp at Kirkmont Center! Explore God s creation as by participating in scheduled events that interest your crew. Whether you hike, paddle, aim your bow or create a craft, memories will be made and summer will have the perfect send off! Individuals, families, small groups, and congregations welcome! 8 2017 Camp Catalog Kirkmont Center

Registration You have two options for registering: You can get a paper registration form by calling Sara at 937-593-2141. Or online via https://kirkmontcenter.campbrainoffice.com. Registering online saves Kirkmont time and money! Registrations are processed on a first-come, first-served basis. A registration form, a camper medical form and a deposit are required to hold your space at camp. Once registered, you will receive confirmation, a what to bring list and other follow up information relevant to your camp(s). Deposits and Refunds We ask for a deposit of $75 at the time of registration. If your schedule changes between registering and summer camp, we are happy to apply deposits to another week of camp that fits with your schedule. For the past two years the Center for Faith and Service recognized Kirkmont Center as one of the Summer Camps that Change the World. For more information about this recognition, see http://www.faith3.org/summer-camp/ As a single mom, I have to be cautious with my financial decisions. One of the best investments I have made with my girls is a week at camp! The Kirkmont experience has built my girls confidence, independence and, most importantly, their spiritual journey. A campership is money well spent! Happy teen = happy family. Thanks for putting a big smile on my son s face! A week in the fresh air is exactly what my daughter needed. I wish I could capture the Kirkmont experience and bring it home for her! Kirkmont Center 2017 Camp Catalog 9

How will my child be supervised? A staff person or counselor is with each cabent group at all times. All summer staff are trained prior to the start of camp. Adult Volunteer Counselors study Christian leadership, camp policies, curriculum, first aid, basic outdoor living skills, safety, and program skills. What s a cabent? Cabents are wooden structures with a shingled roof and solid floor. A canvas curtain provides privacy and protection from rain, and solid bunk-beds are equipped with good, firm mattresses. How are children assigned to their camp groups? Campers are grouped according to their gender, grade and age group, with usually only 1 year in age difference, depending on the total number of children. A full cabent group may consist of an adult counselor, a teenager participating in leadership training, and up to 10 campers. What about health and safety? A registered nurse resides on-site during each week of the summer. Parental health and accident insurance is the primary coverage for campers. Kirkmont provides secondary insurance. Please include the necessary medical information and a copy of the front and back of your medical insurance card along with the camper s Youth Medical form. Does my child need spending money? Yes, if he/she wants to buy items like camp souvenirs, stamps, or disposable cameras at the Camp Store. However, all snacks and treats are provided. What about Bible Study? Daily Bible study is based on a summer camp curriculum specifically written for youth. We also have morning devotions and camper-led worship time (vespers) each evening. The curriculum is designed to accommodate all denominations. Our 2017 Curriculum is Branching Out: Connecting through Christ. Camp lasts only one week-but what campers take home can last a lifetime. Your camper can take that camp feeling with them everywhere they go because they are connected to one another and to God. Branching Out encourages campers to be branches connecting God s love with everyone they meet. What should campers bring with them to camp? A list of what to bring is posted on our website: www.kirkmontcenter.com. This information is also mailed with the camp registration acknowledgement letter upon receipt of the registration form. Can I write to my child? Sure! The address is: Camper Name, Kirkmont Center, 6946 County Road 10, Zanesfield, OH 43360. Be sure to post your mail well ahead of time so that it arrives during your child s camp. Please do NOT send food or candy. Delicious, well-balanced meals and snacks will be provided. Food in the cabents creates problems with insects, mice, and raccoons. Can my child call home? Can I call or visit my child during camp? Calls and visits from family are discouraged because they can promote homesickness, and also disrupt group equality and camaraderie by singling out a particular camper. For this reason, we ask that all cell phones be left at home for the week. If a camper gets homesick, our counselors and summer staff are trained to help him/her deal with this natural emotion. If a child is homesick, not participating with the group, disrupting camp, or causing other problems, the weekly camp director will call the parent(s) to discuss options. Is financial assistance available? Many churches offer youth scholarships, often paying half or all of a camp fee. Please talk with your pastor, educator or youth leader. If you ve spoken with your church officials and still need assistance, ask a church representative to obtain an application form for the DeLair Family Campership Fund. DeLair Family Campership Fund is intended to supplement other sources of funding and may be used for any amount up to and including 50% of the total camp fee. The Campership Fund is made possible by donations from individuals, families, and congregations. Need Forms? Both Youth and Adult Registration forms may be obtained by downloading and printing them from our website: www.kirkmontcenter.com, call the office staff: at (866) 496-3214 or e-mail: kirkmont@kirkmontcenter.com. 10 2017 Camp Catalog Kirkmont Center What should campers bring with them

Wapakonetta Marion Sidney Bellefontaine Zanesfield Co.Rd.10 Delaware Marysville Piqua Urbana Dublin Tipp City COLUMBUS What our campers have to say For one week we disconnect from technology and connect with each other and God. It is hard for me to say what I love most about camp so I will just say I LOVE KIRKMONT! Some people might get homesick but I get campsick! Counting the minutes for next summer!!! When I turn off the main road at the camp entrance, I feel like I am home! Sometimes it is hard to hear God in my regular life. But not at Kirkmont. I can feel God in the trees, while I am on the climbing wall, along the trails, at Bunker Hill and always in the Vespers circle. No matter where I am or what I am doing at camp, I feel connected. Kirkmont Center 2017 Camp Catalog 11

You Have to Be Here! Join us for your old favorites and some new adventures! Kirkmont Center is accepting submissions for t-shirt designs for the 2017 Camp Shirt. Show off your creativity and enter the Kirkmont Center 2017 T-Shirt Design Contest by February 1st, and your design could be chosen as the official camp shirt for 2017! See www.kirkmontcenter.com for the rules. www.kirkmontcenter.com 6946 County Road 10 Zanesfield, OH 43360 (866) 496-3214 (937) 593-2141