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Redwood Glen 50th Anniversary
Your guide to our 50th anniversary celebrations
A once in a 50 year experience
A special invitation from our Executive Director

You are invited

Dear friends of Redwood Glen,

The first campers of our 50th anniversary summer arrive this Sunday afternoon for Discovery Camp.  It's now less than 3 weeks until our huge 50th Anniversary Celebration on Saturday, June 28th.  If you have not made plans to join us on this historic day, I would invite you to consider coming for all or part of the festivities and celebration.

We've been networking with previous staff and directors, camper alumni, founding churches, former counselors and summer camp directors, former summer staff, and many of the people who made Redwood Glen a reality of the dream of a group of pastors in the Bay Area in 1958.

The 28th is filled with special presentations, opportunities to see people from your special years here at Redwood Glen, and to hear historical memories and information, along with the vision of the camp for the next 10 years.  Below we feature information about the various activities for our 50th.  I hope many of you will be able to join us and help us celebrate what God has done, is doing, and will do within the ministry of Redwood Glen.

Blessings,

Jay E. Nordgaard
Planning your trip
Come prepared as you spend a day at Redwood Glen!

TICKETS: All activities are FREE! 
However, pre-paid reservations are required for the Celebration Dinner on June 28th,
and advanced tickets are suggested for the BBQ lunches on June 28th and July 12th.
Celebration Dinner reservations available until Monday 6/23 for $50.00 per person.
Advanced ticket reservations for lunch are $5.00.  Same day purchase is $7.50.

To purchase lunch and dinner tickets, please send your payment of
$5 for lunch tickets and/or $50 for dinner per person to:
Redwood Glen - 100 Wright Drive - Loma Mar, CA 94021
Credit card reservations can be taken over the phone at (650) 879-0320 ext 44.
When making reservations, please indicate
(1) the number of persons, (2) the event and (3) if lunch, which date. 
Tickets will be available for pick-up before each lunch event.
Proceeds from the dinner will support the 50th Anniversary Fund for Camp Scholarships.

DIRECTIONS: Downloadable driving directions are available here
and on our website www.redwoodglen.com.
Please note that there is no cell phone reception at camp.
 Also, if using a GPS navigational system, our current address, 100 Wright Drive,
will not be located.  Type in "1430 Wurr Road, Loma Mar, CA."

PARKING: Because of the number of people expected for our celebrations,
please come early and carpool. 
When arriving at camp, follow the signs and instructions of parking attendants. 
Parking will be taking place in the ball field for those joining us for the day.
If you are picking up a camper and do not plan on staying for the anniversary events, please park in the cabin areas, and follow the instructions of our parking attendants.

See below for a SCHEDULE of each day's events.
When you arrive, stop by the Hospitality Tent for questions, updated information,
and more details about the ongoing ministry of Redwood Glen.
Saturday, June 28, 2008
Join us at Redwood Glen for a day of celebration!

HOSPITALITY TENT
Located in front of the Fireside Room at the lower level of Smith Hall,
this welcome center is where you can pick-up pre-paid lunch tickets, purchase same-day lunch tickets, ask questions, receive directions, hopefully locate lost items,
sign-up for Camp Tours, and obtain more information about the camp. 
(Please note, all volunteers will also check-in at the Hospitality Tent.)

CAMP STORE 10:00 am to 3:30 pm
The Tradin' Post features a limited supply of new Redwood Glen 50th anniversary clothing, souvenirs, and other Redwood Glen memorabilia, including postcards of the camp.

HISTORICAL DISPLAYS 10:00 am to 3:30 pm in Fireside Room
Photo displays will highlight the early years of the camp,
and feature the people and the places that have made Redwood Glen
a home for countless girls and boys, women and men, through the years. 
Contributions for the anniversary displays will be collected through June 21st
 and will be returned after July 13th.  Contact Larry at news@redwoodglen.com
to send photos and memories or to arrange a drop-off of your items.

CMAD PRESENTATION  11:00 am in the Lela Crockett Amphitheater
"Livin' Inside Out," the title of this year's CMAD production, features the campers of our Children's Music And Drama Camp, who will be spending their week preparing for this inspiring musical extravaganza.  According to director Jeanette Calixto, the show not only features good music, but also features dance, puppets, and sign language, with the characters wanting to be the best, but learning the more important value of teamwork.  The production itself is a team effort and kicks off our 50th anniversary as we celebrate our Redwood Glen "team," those who have worked, prayed, and sacrificed over the years.
BBQ LUNCH 12:15 pm in the new Redwood Glen picnic areaWork Day
Our newly renovated picnic area will debut
following the CMAD presentation with a BBQ lunch.  
The custom-built tables and benches by our
maintenance staff can now accommodate
350 people, as it overlooks the ball field. 
The new BBQ hut, relocated near the parking lot,
is pictured right with volunteers from
our annual work day helping with construction.
Same day lunch may be purchased for $7.50,
or available for $5.00 with advanced purchase.
(See above for more details.)

Following lunch, enjoy a variety of
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES:
Swimming
Bring your towel, beach chair, sun screen, and sun glasses as you enjoy
a leisurely afternoon by the pool catching up with friends old and new.
Camp Tours
The MacArthur Makeover and new mattresses in the cabins are two of the most recent improvements to our cabins in the past year.  Join us to see and hear stories of the camp, the changes and improvements made to enhance one's experience at Redwood Glen.
20 minute walking tours are scheduled for 1:30 and 2:30.
A longer 45 minute walking tour is scheduled for 2:00.  (Sign up at the Hospitality Tent)
Children's Activities
A bounce house for children, along with balloon animals and face painting
for all who are young at heart are planned. (At the edge of the ballfield)
The Tradin' Post and Historical Displays will be open until 3:30 pm.


50th ANNIVERSARY PROGRAM 3:30 pm in the Lela Crockett Amphitheater
Journey back through the decades as we remember in story and song,
50 years of God's faithfulness through the ministry of Redwood Glen. 
A fun and entertaining production for all ages is planned as we celebrate
what God has done, and what God is doing in transforming lives.

CELEBRATION DINNER 5:00 pm in the W. Earle Smith Dining Hall
Seats are still available at our 50th Anniversary Dinner. 
Musical guests include a special number from David Wilson, Jr.
of Antioch Baptist Church in San Jose, and singing and special music
from Randy and Faye Hogue of Citrus Heights.  Executive Director Jay Nordgaard will also share Redwood Glen's new vision and how you can be part of it.
We encourage you to invite members of your church family
by reserving a whole table as you reconnect with old camping buddies
and witness the blessings of God to the Redwood Glen family through the years.
The deadline for paid reservations is Monday, June 23rd. Please come celebrate with us!
Reservations are $50 per person. 
See above to reserve your place at this once in a 50 year gathering.
Saturday, July 12, 2008
The celebration continues at Redwood Glen

HOSPITALITY TENT
Located in front of the Fireside Room at the lower level of Smith Hall,
this welcome center is where you can pick-up pre-paid lunch tickets, purchase same-day lunch tickets, ask questions, receive directions, hopefully locate lost items,
sign-up for Camp Tours, and obtain more information about the camp. 
(Please note, all volunteers will also check-in at the Hospitality Tent.)

CAMP STORE 10:00 am to 3:00 pm
The Tradin' Post features a limited supply of new Redwood Glen 50th anniversary clothing, souvenirs, and other Redwood Glen memoriabilia, including postcards of the camp.

HISTORICAL DISPLAYS 10:00 am to 3:00 pm in Fireside Room
Photo displays will highlight the early years of the camp,
and feature the people and the places that have made Redwood Glen
a home for countless girls and boys, women and men, through the years. 
Contributions for the anniversary displays will be collected through June 21st
 and will be returned after July 13th.  Contact Larry at news@redwoodglen.com
to send photos and memories or to arrange a drop-off of your items.

YMAD PRESENTATION  11:00 am in the Lela Crockett Amphitheater
Summer Program Staff 2008Youth Music And Drama Camp was our first camp to fill to capacity this summer.  Come and experience what all the hype is about in their production of "Image," as we celebrate, "Rockin' on the Rock," this year's 50th anniversary summer camp theme.  Summer Program Director, Brandon Benzinger, and assistants, Stephanie Knapp and Jeff Rice are pictured left with this summer's t-shirt.

BBQ LUNCH 12:15 pm
in the new Redwood Glen picnic area
Our newly renovated picnic area will be the site of the BBQ lunch following the YMAD presentation.  
The 23 tables and matching benches were constructed by our maintenance staff,
with volunteers assisting with installation and construction of the BBQ during our annual work day  (see above).  Same day lunch tickets may be purchased for $7.50,
but are available for $5.00 with advanced purchase. (See above for more details.)

Following lunch, enjoy a variety of
AFTERNOON ACTIVITIES:
Swimming
Bring your towel, beach chair, sun screen, and sun glasses as you enjoy
a leisurely afternoon by the pool catching up with friends old and new.
Camp Tours
The MacArthur Makeover and new mattresses in the cabins are two of the most recent improvements to our cabins in the past year.  Join us to see and hear stories of the camp, the changes and improvements made to enhance one's experience at Redwood Glen.
20 minute walking tours are scheduled for 1:30 and 2:30.
A longer 45 minute walking tour is scheduled for 2:00.  (Sign up at the Hospitality Tent)
Children's Activities
A bounce house for children, along with balloon animals and face painting
for all who are young at heart are planned. (At the edge of the ballfield)
The Tradin' Post and Historical Displays will be open until 3:00 pm.

 

For more information on any of the events listed above,
or if you would like to volunteer, please contact Joan
at (650) 879-0320 ext 44 or via email at 50th@redwoodglen.com.


Redwood Glen | 100 Wright Dr. | Loma Mar | CA | 94021