Camps & Retreats
GoCamping.org is a ministry of
The Oregon-Idaho Conference of
The United Methodist Church
and
The Episcopal Diocese of Oregon
The Oregon-Idaho conference camping program began in 1917.
Resources
Here you’ll find publicity brochures, dean’s letters to campers, planning ideas for deans, policy handbooks, curricula, what to bring to camp, articles, and lots of other important information!
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09AnnualAppealLetter
Our 2009 Annual Appeal letter, written by Council of Advocates’ Chair, Larry McClure.
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2010 Camp Catalog of Events
Here is the new 2010 Camp Catalog! The hard copies will be available at Oregon and Idaho United Methodist Churches and Western Oregon Episcopal Churches by the first of March. You may also email the camping office at .(JavaScript must be enabled to view this email address) after March 1st and ask to have one mailed to you. This catalog is 32 pages long, 3,500 KB (as small as we could distill it and have it still be readable) so be patient as it loads. It’s worth it!
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About me form
You will receive this form in the mail with your packet of materials. Please send it to the site of your event or take it with you to camp.
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Adult health form
this form will arrive in the mail with your camp info packet. If you do need to download this one to use, please mail it to the camp site of your event. If it won’t get there in time, take it to camp with you.
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Being a Dean
Training, Recruiting, Promoting, Planning, Leading, Reporting
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Bring a flood of campers to your event
A compilation of ideas to help you promote your event and draw the interest of new campers.
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Camp & Retreat Ministry Policies
All campers, parents, and volunteers must be familiar with the Camp & Retreat Policies.
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Camp Game ideas from 2010 Leadapalooza
Pages and pages of camp game ideas to help camp leaders plan activities during their event!
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Camp Sunday 2010 - Promoting Camp Ministry at your Church
A sample of ideas you can use to promote Camp & Retreat Ministries when you have your Camp Sunday.
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Campers want to know: What to bring to camp (generally)
This is a very generic list. Your camp into packet may have a letter from your dean with slightly different info.
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Child Protection Policy
We realize the importance of protecting all children left in our care, and therefore adopt the following policy.
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Child/youth health form
This form will arrive in the mail with your camp info packet. If you need to download and use this form, please mail it to the camp site where your event is taking place - if it’s too late for it to get there, please just take it with you to camp!
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Creation Vacation Families Info
Creation Vacation has been offering families a respite for renewal since 1997 ...
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Creation Vacation Flyer
Creation Vacation strengthens families in the outdoors to build hope in their lives back home.
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Creation Vacation Gift of Camp
Give the gift of camp to a low income family this year.
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Creation Vacation Program Manual
Why Creation Vacation?, Remembering Our Heritage, The Program Design of Creation Vacation, The Families of Creation Vacation, Selection of Family Participants, Pre- and Post-Camp Meetings, Works Cited and Recommended Resources, Appendix A: Myths Vs Reality of Poverty in Oregon and Idaho, Appendix B: Six Principles of Mentoring That Apply to Being a Family Friend, Appendix C: Characteristics You Might See in Participants, Appendix D: Your Role As a Family Friend, Appendix E: the Tasks of a Family Friend Change With the Flow of Camp, Appendix F: Examples from Camp—Experiences for Training, Appendix G: Job Description for Camp Deans, Appendix H: Evaluation Forms and Suggestions for Debriefing
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Current Leadapalooza Brochure
The 2010 Leadapalooza! Brochure.
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Day Camp Congregational Planning Guide
How to set up, organize, run, jump, grow, explore, Jesus-walk, taste, touch, sing, act, dance, and love your way to an incredible Day Camp experience!
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Dean’s Manual - for use at all sites (site specific information below)
Overview, Training, Recruiting, Planning Your Program, Leading, Reporting, Appreciation, Appendix ( Forms ).
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For Deans at Camp Latgawa specifically - Section 8 of the Dean’s Manual
Deaning at Camp Latgawa specifically:
Section 8 of the Oregon-Idaho Camp & Retreat Ministry Dean’s manual is information for procedures and policies at each unique site.
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For Deans at Camp Magruder specifically - Section 8 of the Dean’s Manual
Deaning at Camp Magruder specifically:
Section 8 of the Oregon-Idaho Camp & Retreat Ministry Dean’s manual is information for procedures and policies at each unique site.
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For Deans at Sawtooth Camp specifically - Section 8 of the Dean’s Manual
Deaning at Sawtooth Camp specifically:
Section 8 of the Oregon-Idaho Camp & Retreat Ministry Dean’s manual is information for procedures and policies at each unique site.
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for Deans at Suttle Lake Camp specifically - Section 8 of the Dean’s Manual
Deaning at Suttle Lake Camp specifically:
Section 8 of the Oregon-Idaho Camp & Retreat Ministry Dean’s manual is information for procedures and policies at each unique site.
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For Deans at Wallowa Lake Camp specifically - Section 8 of Dean’s Manual
Deaning at Wallowa Lake Camp specifically:
Section 8 of the Oregon-Idaho Camp & Retreat Ministry Dean’s manual is information for procedures and policies at each unique site.
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Gift Certificate Order form
Please sent to:
Camp Registrar
1505 SW 18th Ave
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Gocamping Newsletter September 2009
September 2009 issue of Gocamping Newsletter
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Latgawa Newsletter
Fall 2009 Newsletter for Camp Latgawa, including invitation to Thanksgiving at Camp!
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Links to the wider world of Camp Minstries
Visit the websites of our partners and friends in Camping Ministries to learn more about our larger family.
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Opening Hearts to the Spirit
By Miranda Lovegren, and published in Camp and Retreat Memo, published by the National Camp and Outdoor Rereateat Committee & the General Board of Discipleship of the United Methodist Chuch, Nashville, Tennessee, Summer 2003.
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Parent Resources
Read articles to give you ideas on what to expect from your camper before and after camp.
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Program Goals and Objectives
Opportunities for teaching and learning, self esteem development, interdependence with persons, interdependence with creation, expanding faith in God, opportunities for service
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Retreat Planning Steps for Local Churches
Compiled by Lisa Jean Hoefner, and published in Camp and Retreat Memo, published by the United Methodist Camp and Retreat Ministry National Office, a division of the General Board of Discipleship (GBOD) of the United Methodist Chuch, Nashville, Tennessee, Summer 2003 issue.
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Sheltering Our Souls flyer - Magruder
a flyer describing the Sheltering our souls retreat.
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YMCA health form
Use for YMCA sponsored events at Camp Latgawa.
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YMCA registration form
Use for YMCA events at Camp Latgawa.