2012 Camps - Wesley Forest

WESLEY FOREST 1, SCRAPBOOKING, LADIES 18+
MARCH 22-25, LORI JO SHOWALTER AND BETHANY ZECHMAN
Are you looking for an opportunity to be mentally and spiritually refreshed?  Come to the Scrapbooks and Scripture Spring Retreat to leisurely enjoy a time of sharing worship, fellowship, and cropping fun with other adult ladies.  Renew old friendships and make new ones as you scrapbook late into the night with others who share your joy of preserving memories.  The ever-popular "swap table" will return for those free "treasures" to fill your pages and a chance to clear out some of your unused, but still useful items.  Scrapbook papers, adhesives, and embellishments galore will be available for purchase on site if you suddenly find you have run out or have a stroke of artistic genius for just that perfect page.

WESLEY FOREST 2, QUILTING CAMP, LADIES 18+
APRIL 13-15, DEB KERR AND KATHY NASH
Do you love to quilt and want to spend a weekend in a lovely setting with other quilters? Have you always wanted to learn to quilt but just haven’t gotten around to starting? Are you a beginning quilter who would like to learn more? If you answered yes to any of these questions then this retreat is for you! We will have several project choices taught during the weekend…. Or, you can BYOP (Bring Your Own Project) - be it quilting, knitting, cross stitch, whittling - you name it.  Come any time after noon Monday and work on your own project or take a class offered by Hoovers Bernina.  The planned activities begin Friday.  Information on the projects will be posted on our web site some time after Christmas.  Please visit http://www.stonevalleyquilting.com/retreat or contact Deb Kerr, 814.667.3538, dkerr@stonevalleyquilting.com for more information.

WESLEY FOREST 3, FAMILY FISHING, INTERGENERATIONAL
MAY 25-27, ROBERT WERTZ
Family fishing weekend is a time to let your spirit be renewed, connect with your family, spend time in the outdoors fishing, hiking, exploring, relaxing with a book or playing games.  The setting is perfect for drawing closer to God.  There will be a campfire Saturday night, and the weekend concludes with worship on Sunday.

WESLEY FOREST 4, SENIOR HIGH CAMP, GRADES 9-12
JUNE 17-22, NANCY CORSON AND JUSTIN RODKEY
"Sometimes the best way to figure out who you are is to go somewhere you don't have to be anyone else!"  Come just as you are!  Our camp is for 9th - 12th graders who love to laugh, discuss, learn, listen, and make terrific lasting friendships.  Experience the success of the challenge course, the mental and spiritual stimulation of Bible study and worship, and the love of being a part of God's family.  Bring an open mind and an open heart. You will fit in!  Come and camp with us!!

WELSEY FOREST 5, MUSIC CAMP, GRADES 7-12
JUNE 17-23, RICK ROBINSON AND DEBBIE PEPPLE
Music camp teaches, affirms, and spreads the Gospel through the means of contemporary Christian and worship music. Our camp choir is accompanied by drums, electric keyboard, bass, electric and acoustic guitars. Music is comprised of selections by artists such as Casting Crowns, Matt Redman, Steven Curtis Chapman, Lincoln Brewster, Matthew West, Chris Tomlin, Nicole Nordeman, and many others. Campers will also appreciate and enjoy God’s creation through hiking, swimming, boating, field games, crafts and by helping to develop and lead morning devotions and evening vespers.

WESLEY FOREST 6, SPECIAL NEEDS, AGES 15-35
JUNE 24-28, ANN RICHARDS, MARLANIA AND NICK PANZER
Acceptance will be based on the nature of the handicap and availability of counselors, with consideration given to the order of receipt of registrations.   Limited camperships are available upon request.   For further information, contact Virginia at 717-741-3462 or Don at 717-993-2626.  Registration is on Sunday from 2-4 p.m.; the camp closes on Thursday evening at 6 p.m.

WESLEY FOREST 7, SENIOR HIGH CAMP, GRADES 9-12
JULY 1-6, PAM WESTERHOLD AND AMANDA FORTNEY
We love being at camp and we look forward to sharing it with you!!  This camp is a place for you to have lots of fun, make many new friends, along with singing, praising and worshiping God!  It’s being in God’s beautiful creation, renewing your Spirit and listening to God as He calls you to be who you are meant to be!  We are planning lots of great activities and we look forward to welcoming you to our camp! 

WESLEY FOREST 8, ELEMENTARY, GRADES 4-6
JULY 8-13, DAVID POOLE AND JASON SCHWARTZMAN
Got SPIRIT!?  We do!  Got stream stomps?  We do!  Got crafts?  We do!  Got swimming?  We do!  Most importantly, we "got" a staff that is filled with the love of Christ and who wants to share it with you!  We "got" creative Bible lessons and a bunch of incredible surprises!  Join us for an amazing, life-changing week at camp!  GOT SPIRIT?  WE DO! 

WESLEY FOREST 9, JUNIOR HIGH, GRADES 7-9
JULY 8-13, JESSICA DIMOFF AND JUSTIN RODKEY
Join us at Wesley Forest for the best week of your summer! If you love to have fun and praise God then this camp is for you. We will spend an entire week in God's wonderful creation praising our Creator. Come enjoy a week that will include lots of singing, praying, Bible study and recreation activities like swimming, boating, hiking, making crafts and learning team building while working together on the challenge course.  Camp is a place where God changes lives! Come, allow Him to change your life!

WESLEY FOREST 10, ELEMENTARY, GRADES 3-6
JULY 15-20, RYAN GEPHART AND CAROLYN SHADE
Plan on having an amazing week at the Wesley Forest Lakeside cabins with lots of other 3rd-6th graders! During our week together, we will become heroes by living like Jesus.  Our week will include fun times of Bible study and adventure, including making new friends, hiking, playing games, times on the challenge course, singing, building and enjoying campfires, swimming, boating and making crafts.  God's beautiful creation awaits you!  We hope you will join us as we live like Jesus at church camp!

WESLEY FOREST 11, JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH, GRADES 7-12
JULY 15-20, DAVID POOLE
It's not your mom and dad's faith anymore!  The time has come to make it your own!  Got Spirit!?  We do!  Join us for a life-changing week of camp at beautiful Wesley Forest.  We'll explore ways to strengthen our faith, we'll have a great time making crafts, swimming and playing games and we'll make life-long friends.  We've got spirit...and we can't wait to share it with you! 

WESLEY FOREST 12, ELEMENTARY, GRADES 3-6
JULY 22-27, MARK AND ALICIA REISINGER
This camp is a general elementary camp with opportunities for swimming, boating, water games, crafts, obstacle course, hiking, and other exciting activities.  There will also be opportunities to sleep outside for those who wish.  There will be daily devotionals and worship that will help us grow closer to God as we have fun and grow closer to one another.
 
WESLEY FOREST 13, JUNIOR HIGH, GRADES 7-9
JULY 22-27, RICHARD MORRIS AND JAMES BRUMBAUGH
Our camp has a lot of tradition- hallowed traditions like throwing dyed water on each other, the original big Slip and Slide at WF, the All Camp Ultimate, and the Frisbee and Volleyball Tournament.  We get excited for camp every year mostly because we know we will see old friends and make new ones and that in the middle of all this, God shows up.  We would love to have you come to our camp and sense the Spirit of Jesus with us for a week at Wesley Forest.

WESLEY FOREST 14, JUNIOR/SENIOR HIGH, GRADES 7-12
JULY 29- AUGUST 3, ANNE HORTON AND BRENT SALSGIVER
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WESLEY FOREST 15, ELEMENTARY, GRADES 3-6
JULY 29- AUGUST 3, JAMES WEIBLEY AND KEVIN BROPHY
"Got Spirit!"  Welcome everyone to Camp 2012!  Camp is a place where we will meet a loving and personal God and where campers will meet new friends that will last a life time.  At camp your child will encounter God and one another in many different levels.  They will encounter God in nature, games, hikes, the challenge course, fishing, swimming/boating and through service/fellowship.  They will have Bible studies and worship to meet Jesus.  Come!  Have a blast this summer.

WESLEY FOREST 16, ELEMENTARY, GRADES 3-6
AUGUST 5-10, KELLEY PRICE AND TERI MATHIAS
Our camp combines the beauty of nature with the joy of the Lord into one amazing week! Join us at camp and find God’s Spirit in all He has created.  Get Spirit through worship, singing, crafts, Bible exploration, fishing, stream stomping, the challenge course, group games, hiking, swimming, boating, new friends, and so much more! Our energetic, dedicated, and fun-loving staff is excited to meet you. By the end of the week, you will find God’s Spirit everywhere you go!  Come and join us at Wesley Forest in August!

WESLEY FOREST 17, GOD’S DAUGHTERS CAMP, LADIES 20+
AUGUST 5-7, PAM WESTERHOLD, AMANDA FORTNEY AND SANDY SHARP
God’s Daughters camp is for women over the age of 20 who want to get away, spend time with God, make new friends and relax!   There will be time for you to go for walks, play games, go swimming or just sit on the front porch with a good book!  There will also be campfires, singing, praising and worshipping.  Wesley Forest is the perfect place to renew your Spirit, refocus your life and spend time in prayer.  We hope you will join us for this unique experience we are planning!

WESLEY FOREST 18, POST HIGH MINI CAMP (Young Adults)
AUGUST 8-11, PAM WESTERHOLD AND AMANDA FORTNEY
This camp is for Young Adults who desire to get away to God’s Creation to renew their Spirit, refocus their life, make new friends and have fun!  There will be time for Bible Study, discussion with other campers and counselors, campfires, singing and worshiping along with all the other great activities that make camp awesome!!  It’s an excellent way to wrap up your summer and refocus your everyday life!

WESLEY FOREST 19, ELEMENTARY, GRADES 4-6
AUGUST 12-17, MARK MESSNER AND SHANNA WAGNER
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WESLEY FOREST 20, ELEMENTARY MINI CAMP, GRADES 1-2
AUGUST 12-15, KATHY WEILAND AND IRENAY WEAVER
We’ve got Spirit, yes we do!  We’ve got Spirit, how about you?  Come to Elementary Camp at beautiful Penn’s Creek in Wesley Forest and see God’s presence, feel God’s Spirit all around us!  Campers will make new friends while hiking, swimming, through Bible Study and learning to recognize God’s Spirit in their lives!  Camp begins on Sunday, August 12 with check in at 2 pm and ends on Wednesday, August 15, 2012, with check out at
6:30 pm.

WESLEY FOREST 21, FALL FOLIAGE RETREAT FOR ADULTS 50+
OCTOBER 8-11, BRUCE AND JEANE SMAY
This retreat is planned for retired adults in the comfortable setting of Wesley Forest, as God paints the forest with many colors in early October.  We leisurely join in Bible study, worship, campfires, crafts, fishing, nature hikes, walks, fellowship, and relaxing together in a setting which proclaims the glory of God.  Join us for a refreshing, renewing and growing experience; it will be a great few days!   Registration begins Monday at 3 p.m. and camp concludes after lunch on Thursday.

WESLEY FOREST 22, SCRAPBOOKING, LADIES 18+
NOVEMBER 1-4, LORI JO SHOWALTER AND BETHANY ZECHMAN
Are you looking for an opportunity to be mentally and spiritually refreshed before the busyness of the holidays?  Come to the Scrapbooks and Scripture Fall Retreat to leisurely enjoy a time of sharing worship, fellowship, and cropping fun with other adult ladies.  Renew old friendships and make new ones as you scrapbook late into the night with others who share your joy of preserving memories.  The ever-popular "swap table" will return for those free "treasures" to fill your pages and a chance to clear out some of your unused, but still useful items.  Scrapbook papers, adhesives, and embellishments galore will be available for purchase on site if you suddenly find you have run out or have a stroke of artistic genius for just that perfect page.