How often did you return to school in the fall and one of your first assignments was to write about what you learned over the summer? I dreaded those assignments…I always thought it was a trick question that would leave me feeling guilty that I didn’t study enough or read enough or experience enough…yes, I went to Catholic Elementary School. I wish Sr. Kathleen would ask me what I learned this summer. I went to summer camp and brought my kids. We had a blast and this is what I learned: I learned that: Being quiet and still is okay. The best way to settle my soul is to play with children. Breathing in nature and soaking up its goodness spreads to other facets of my...
Read MoreDear Santa, We here on the Camp Hope Leadership Team would like to request the following for Christmas… Health and happiness for all of our camp families Joy on the faces of our camp children Love in the hearts of all And family members to give money to help pay their way to Camp Hope 2012 Thanks, Santa! Tom, Michelle, Andy & Christine
Read MoreYes…we know we’ve all just barely unpacked from camp 2011. And yes…we know we’re all still floating on all the amazing memories from this year. But, what better time to start planning for next year than now? The registration form for Camp Hope 2012: A Family of Peace is now posted…and we have some great ideas on ways to start saving money for camp… Top Ten Ways to Pay for Camp Hope 2012 10. Save up bottles and cans and put that money aside. It really adds up! 9. Mak a “Camp Jar” and put all spare change there every day. It really adds up! 8. Skip having pizza once a week and put that money into a camp fund. 7. Skip...
Read MoreCamp Hope 2011 was AMAZING! 58 campers, 7 days, swimming, tubing, speakers, hiking, sharing, parties, campfires, games, ropes course, talking, food, and an amazing closing ceremony from our teens. Totally priceless. Already making plans for Camp Hope 2012. Click on over to the registration page (http://camphopeny.org/registration/) for information!
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