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Elkhorn
Valley Christian Service Camp exists to train Christians how to live
a Godly life in an ungodly world. This is done through weeks of camp
and retreats that are held at the camp or that are organized
offsite.
 With
225 acres of some of God's awesome creation, Elkhorn Valley
Christian Service Camp offers the ideal location to find fellowship
in Christ. Starting in 1958, Elkhorn has been a haven to youth and
adults alike as they come seeking the truth and finding comfort in
God's love.
Elkhorn Valley offers a number of programs and facilities so that
families, church groups, committees and school groups can take
advantage of getting away to learn and grow.
Summer camp, retreats, workshops, picnics, high and low ropes,
campfires, Winter Retreats, and much more give plenty of opportunity
to experience the tranquil setting that Elkhorn Valley has to
offer.
Sunday through Friday at Elkhorn Valley Christian Service Camp
through the months of June, July, and August are non-stop fun,
fellowship and spiritual growth. Youth camps for grade levels
entering first grade through twelfth grade offer great opportunities
for the youth of today to meet new friends and find new life in
Christ. With a lake, water slide, swimming pool, basketball,
volleyball, softball, high & low challenge course, indoor rock
climbing facility, picnics, hiking, games bible study, worship
services, campfires and much more, the camp offers an exciting place
to go for a memorable experience.
For
more information: write, call, visit our website, or
e-mail
www.elkhornvalley.com
MARK
LAUGHLIN, Camp
Manager
SHARON PACIOREK,
Administrative Assistant
BESSIE BLYTHE,
Food Services Coordinator
Billy Wilson Maintenance
Debbie Reed Elkhorn Adventure Program
Sissy Jackson Family Service/Office Administrator The information in this
section was taken from
www.elkhornvalley.com
Elkhorn Valley has started a capital campaign
called "RISE UP AND BUILD."
The Campaign's Purpose
"But each one should be careful how he
builds..." (I Cor. 3:10a). A building is only as solid as its
foundation. As Christians, we believe the foundation of our lives is
Jesus Christ, and it is the wise man that builds his life on that
truth.
We are raising money to build a water
treatment system, swimming pool, and girls' dorm, but those are just
tools we will use for a greater purpose. We are building lives. "And
in him you too are being built together to become a dwelling in
which God lives by his Spirit." (Eph. 2:22) God does not dwell in a
building; He lives in us and shows Himself to the world through us.
People will see that God is love and that Jesus is Lord when we live
as a city on a hill that cannot be hidden.
We are not asking you to help us build
physical structures, but to make a commitment to the young people
who have yet to hear the saving message of Jesus, as well as
edifying believers striving to live in a way that brings glory to
God. Your participation ensures that Elkhorn Valley Christian
Service Camp can continue its ministry of leading young people to
Jesus. "So then, just as you received Christ Jesus as Lord, continue
to live in him, rooted and built up in him, strengthened in the
faith..." (Col. 2:6,7a). That is what this campaign is all about,
helping children get rooted in Christ Jesus, building them up in
Him, strengthening their faith. Along the way they will build
memories and friendships, they'll build confidence in the Lord and
in His power to protect and provide for them. They will build a
solid foundation on the Rock of Ages, Jesus Christ or Lord.
This is a worthwhile endeavor, and we are asking you to
prayerfully consider how you will be able to join us as we
"RISE UP AND BUILD."
Overview of the Capital Campaign
Three Main Projects
Totaling: $1,200,000
Waste Treatment Plant:
$210,000 - This facility will process and dispose of the camp's
waste water. Our present system no longer meets EPA standards, and
we have been placed on a mandatory replacement schedule. This plant
will serve as the bridge to future development as we are unable to
build any new buildings until our present waste water system is
replaced.
Swimming Pool:
$125,000 - The swimming pool is a large part of the camp experience
and a much needed refresher on hot summer afternoons. A new
pool will replace the present 40-year-old pool which is in serious
disrepair. This replacement is long overdue as our present
pool is not cost effective to either maintain or remodel.
There will be no downtime in this process as we will continue to use
our present pool until the new pool is completed.
Girls' Dormitory:
$825,000 - This facility will be constructed for year-round use and
will be located where the present multipurpose building rests.
It will include four girl's dorms, three meeting spaces, two small
apartments, and an office complex. It will function as a
girls' dorm and additional housing in the summer, a retreat facility
in the off-season, and an office complex all year. The present
girls' dorms will be converted into staff housing, dean's and
nurse's quarters, and the first aid station.
The Campaign's Purpose
To make this possible, a
capital gifts program has been developed: Rise Up and Build.
The goal is $1,200,000. Trustees, Directors, Staff, Churches,
and the Elkhorn Valley Family will be contacted to raise these funds
to keep the camp from continuing debt.
Needs and Problems Facing our Community
The number of active
members in some of our area churches is declining, and the number of
summer campers has also been on a steady decline for the past ten
years. Our ministers, burdened with the heavy load brought on by
this time in history, are in need of encouragement and care. Our
youth are searching for meaning, significance, and purpose.
Thousands of students in our schools are targeted every year as "at
risk" for destructive behaviors. Our media-saturated culture is
training youth and adults alike to focus on the material and
physical, rather than on the spiritual and the eternal.
Elkhorn Valley's
Commitment
Our Commitment to the Local
Churches-Elkhorn Valley is a catalyst for positive change and
renewal in our churches and our community. We encourage growth
in the local church through quality one-day and two-day programs
focused on relevant topics (leadership development, teacher
training, church financial seminars). Through the annual Ministers
and Wives Retreat, we provide rejuvenation and renewal to local
ministers.
Our Commitment to Youth- God does mighty
things through Elkhorn Valley Christian Service Camp all year long.
The messages of Jesus Christ is communicated effectively through
quality programs and facilities during our summer camp. In addition,
we offer Reality Walk, weekend retreats for all ages, and the
Millsop Overnighter, which enable us to minister to youth all year
long. Our challenge course program, Elkhorn Valley Adventures,
reaches out to thousands of youth every year, teaching them about
conflict resolution, goal-setting, respect for others, and
positively contributing to the world around them. Our year-round
facilities can be used by different groups of people, schools,
outdoor education camps, sports teams, band camp, etc.
Content from pamphlet entitled
Rise Up And Build. |
