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June 2009
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WELCOME
OUR MISSION:
"To
Reflect Christ through Serving Others"
A WORD FROM OUR
EXECUTIVE DIRECTOR
Redwood
Glen was blessed with an estate gift a
few weeks ago. We designated most
of the gift towards camp scholarships as the board seeks to reach out
to
lower-income families through Redwood Glen's vision, "No Child Left
Inside."
Using some of the estate gift we are offering
a $99 camp fee for the first 24 boys
and 24 girls who register for our new Senior High Camp - July 13-17
for youth
completing 9th-12th grades. Space is
still available, but sign up soon on our website.
I've begun my 11th summer season here
and continue to see how God moves in the lives of the children, youth,
and
adults who are a part of our summer camp program.
Just last week I was standing near the check-out
area for Discovery Camp and saw
campers with big smiles on their faces telling
parents about their week of camp and all the fun they had.
I heard campers singing the songs they learned
during worship. I saw them carrying a
craft project they made during the morning rotations.
First-time campers told me they'd see me next
year and veteran campers couldn't wait until next summer. My
smile was wide and my eyes were moist as I
witnessed the joyful reunions of campers and parents. What a
great first week of camp!
I
hope many of you will choose to join us for
one of our Open Houses, June
27 and/or July 11.
You will see a wonderful drama presentation by the Music and Drama
campers, enjoy a yummy BBQ lunch in our new picnic area, take a tour of
the
camp, and refresh with a dip in the pool.
Reservations are not required, but you can save money by buying your
BBQ
lunch tickets in advance.
We
still have a need for volunteer
counselors
for Youth MAD Camp, Jr. High Camp, and Sr. High Camp. Please
contact me with any questions.
Thank you all for your continued prayers for the
camp and our staff, our summer camps and staff, and our financial
needs. Without the support of people like you, we
could not provide these opportunities for children, youth, and adults.
I hope to see you June
27th or July
11th at one of the Open Houses.
Jay
E. Nordgaard,
Executive
Director
(650)
879-0320 Ext. 12
exec@redwoodglen.com
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OUR
MINISTRY LINKS
Join us for an
"INDESCRIBABLE"
week this summer at Redwood Glen
(Click the above link for more
information or to
register for
one of our summer camps.)
Children's MAD
Camp
June 22-27
Discovery Camp
June 14-19 - COMPLETED
Jr. Adventure
Camp
July 6-11
Jr. High Camp
July 13-17
Me and Mom/Dad
August 15-16
Sr. High Camp (NEW)
July 13-17
Youth MAD Camp
July 6-11
HEARD THE NEWS?
We're launching a NEW Sr.
High Camp this summer.
Special $99 discounts available! Register today and bring a
friend!
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Hello Friend of Redwood Glen
WELCOME
to the monthly online
newsletter of Redwood Glen, your local Bay Area Christian Camp and Conference Center.
What makes camp, "camp?" Though food and facilities are important
(and we appreciate the Work Day
volunteers that helped to prepare the camp for the summer), it
is really the faces of the campers and staff which make camp, "camp,"
and one of the most effective ministries in building positive spiritual
commitments to Christ, relationships with others, and appreciation for
the natural beauty of creation which our God has made.
Though our camp season has begun, it is not too late to register a
young person in your life for a powerful, life-changing experience at
Redwood Glen. Spaces are still available, with discounts at our new Senior High Camp next
month. Note: We are also still looking for camp counselors.
In addition, we welcome back "home" some familiar faces to our summer staff, who we feature below.
If you don't have kids or the energy to counsel, but would still like
to get in on the "camping" action this summer, make plans to join us THIS SATURDAY June 27th for the
first of two OPEN HOUSE CELEBRATIONS,
featuring musical presentations and a
BBQ meal. More details are below.
Make plans to join us as Redwood Glen comes alive with camp this summer.
If
you would like to
subscribe and receive this monthly newsletter via email, please
register your
address via the link on our homepage (www.redwoodglen.com).
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The hills are alive with the sound of music
Summer has begun at Redwood Glen as Discovery Camp concluded last week,
and Children's Music And Drama (CMAD) camp has begun, filling the
forests with song this week. In conjunction with the first of two
annual Open House
celebrations this Saturday,
June 27th, CMAD will perform its musical production, followed by
a barbecue lunch, activities for kids, swimming in our pool, and tours
of the camp facilities.
If you have not taken the time to join us in the redwoods, we encourage
you to make plans to join us and see for yourself the positive
improvements made in the past few years, which make Redwood Glen an
excellent choice for your church's next retreat or conference.
See for yourself the difference!
If this Saturday does not fit into your summer schedule, make plans to
join us for our second 2009 Open House on Saturday, July 11th
which features the final performance of Youth Music And Drama (YMAD)
camp.
Both Open House events begin at 10:30 am in the
Lela Crockett Amphitheater. Lunch and afternoon activities follow
the musical performances. Though there is no charge for our
Open House celebrations, you can save money by purchasing lunch tickets
in advance by calling us at (650) 879-0320
or emailing us at info@redwoodglen.com.
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IT'S THE
LITTLE THINGS THAT MAKE A BIG DIFFERENCE:
Thanks to all the volunteers who joined us for Work Day
Though the weather was a bit overcast, the spirit of volunteerism
shined bright at Redwood Glen during our annual Work Day. Youth
groups, churches, individuals and families from across the Bay Area
shared the generosity of their time and commitment
on Saturday, May 30th to work with
the staff to prepare the camp for the summer.
WIth a crew of nearly 60 people, a lot was accomplished. Though
there were no big projects this year, it is the little things, like
leaves raked and mattresses moved, that make the biggest difference
when it comes to what is appreciated about summer preparations at
camp.
Work projects completed this year included:
 - Raking
around all buildings to give a 100 ft fire break not just for fire
protection but to also beautify the grounds for guests (pictured right)
- Digging up
countless bull thistles which will protect guests from thistle stings
and reduce future growth
- Collecting
debris around the cabins
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Cleaning all the tables and benches in the BBQ area and raking the
redwood duff for the countless outdoor meals which groups will enjoy
all summer
- Weeding
underneath all the benches in the amphitheater and campfire areas
- Repairing
straw bales and placing the shooting log in the archery range
- Stripping bark off the logs in the Indian Point campfire so that
Adventure campers won't get splinters
- Constructing and moving the tent awning for the ping pong area
 - Razing and
removing the old Ed Daskam rock museum building which was deemed
unsafe, providing an additional flat area for group activities (pictured right)
- Unloading
and stocking firewood
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Transporting and cleaning the 28 beds and mattresses for our summer
sleeping areas in Shepherd
- Digging
holes to cement 3 new redwood benches in the playground for parents to
watch their kids play and for guests to sit, pray, journal, or enjoy
ice cream from the camp store
- Cleaning the pool and pool area as swimming is what many look forward
to while here at camp
THANKS AGAIN
to our volunteers. It is because of the wonderful generous
spirit of service by those who care about Redwood Glen that we have
been blessed with 50 plus years of ministry, and anticipate another 50
years of witness for Christ here in the mountains of Santa Cruz.
For more pictures of the people and projects from Work Day 2009 as well
as information on more volunteer opportunities, check our website here.
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WELCOME
HOME: 2009 Summer Staff
 Pictured from left: Elena, Jamie (back),
Maria Jose (front), and Amy.
Because Redwood Glen is a family, it is wonderful blessing when members
of our family choose to return. This summer, we welcome back six
familiar faces to staff.
From Togliatty, Russia, Elena
Kolikova joins our housekeeping staff for her third
summer. She will be graduating next summer with a degree in
linguistics from the Institute of External Economic Relations,
Economics, and Law.
Though we missed her last summer, Jamie
Baits returns to Redwood Glen as one of our lifeguards this
summer after serving as Summer Program Assistant in 2007. She
just finished her first year at Pacific Lutheran University in Tacoma,
WA where she double majors in Spanish and Global Studies.
From Puebla, Mexico, Marie Jose Cruz
joins us for her second summer as part of our housekeeping staff.
She continues her studies in biology as a student at Benemerita
Universidad Autonoma de Puebla where she will graduate in 2010.
Fresh from her first year at Lewis-Clark State College in Lewiston, ID,
where she is a nursing student, Amy
Nordgaard joins us for her second year as lifeguard, as well as
Camp Health Provider at Children's Music And Drama camp.
 Also returning
this summer are Brandon Benziger
and Stephanie Knapp (pictured left). Brandon has
begun his second summer as Redwood Glen's Summer Program Director, with
Stephanie in her second year as assistant.
Before relocating to Redwood Glen earlier in June, Brandon finished his
first year at Waterford Middle School, where he serves as an
independent facilitator, a one-on-one aid for a student who has
cerebral palsy. Stephanie also finished up the school year as a
teaching assistant in the Deaf and Hard-of-Hearing classroom at an
elementary school in Waterford.
With Discovery Camp completed, both Stephanie and Brandon are excited
about the summer. Not only do they anticipate a smoother
experience logistically in this their second year, they also look
forward to spending more time with the kids and creating opportunities
for both campers and counselors to grow as disciples of Christ.
To Elena, Jamie, Maria Jose, Amy, Brandon, and Stephanie - WELCOME HOME!! We look
forward to another wonderful summer with each of you. We're glad
you're here.
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$99 SUMMER CAMP SPECIAL
 There are still a few scholarship spaces
available at our new Senior High Camp! Register now and save BIG over
the regular $325 camp fees. Experienced camp directors, Rodney Owens of Napa, CA and Darin Elquist of Sparks, NV have an awesome week
planned for high schoolers who have completed grades 9-12.
Register online here.
We are also
still in need of COUNSELORSfor
our summer camps. If interested, please email us ASAP at program@redwoodglen.com
or call us at (650) 879-0320.
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Planning
an event this summer? Redwood Glen has open dates.
Because the
camping needs of groups shift and change, the following 2009 dates have
opened up. Contact us for more information at info@redwoodglen.com.
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Friday-Sunday, July 17-19
- Sunday-Friday, July 19-24
- Friday-Sunday, July 24-26
- Sunday-Friday, August 2-7
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Sunday-Friday, August 9-14
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Friday-Sunday, August 21-23
- Sunday-Friday, August 23-28
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Friday-Sunday, August 28-30
And
remember, through our REFERRAL PROGRAM, you can save $250 off your next Redwood Glen event if you
refer a group and they book a first time event with us. They also
will save $250 their event. For more details, contact us at (650)
879-0320.
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We are conveniently located one hour from both San Francisco and San Jose
airports.
For more
information, www.redwoodglen.com.
 
Redwood
Glen, a Bay Area Christian Camp and Conference Center,
is an
accedited member of the American
Camp Association
and a member of the Christian Camp and Conference Association.
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(650) 879-0320 Ext. 14
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