Pilgrim Firs Camp and Conference Center

Port Orchard, Washington
The Outdoor Ministries theme for 2008 is:  
"Handle with Care"

Campers will explore the relationship between the earth and it's people.  Looking at ways
that we can be gentle on the earth and faithful to God's Creation.
Kids Camp                                 June 29 4 PM to July 2 1 PM                    $120

 Kid's camp is for c;hildren entering teh 2nd, 3rd, or 4th grades in the fall. If that is where
you are in life's journey, this camp is for you! We will be learning to "Handle With Care"
our wonderful earth and each other on our faith journey. We'll have songs, stories, crafts,
and lots of outdoor activities as we journey together.

Directors: Trudy Lambert and Doris Northrup, Veradale UCC
Trudy: truronlam@yahoo.com
 Doris: ysdoris@aol.com




Intermediate Camp                   July 6 4 PM to July 12 10 AM                   $245

 What youth entering the 5th and 6th grades could turn down this invitation to explore
God's web of environmental mystery, and learn how easy it is to be a green steward?
Together we will zoom in for a close-up inspection of the camp's plant and animal life, with
a worms-eye look at the soil upon which everything else depends. In discussion groups
we'll extend our concern for resource problems around the globe. We also have a whole
new bag of nature-related crafts to learn and enjoy. And don't forget the swimming,
canoeing, games, and great food! Bring a friend. We look forward to a week of fun and
growth with all of you!

Directors: John Hubbe and Bob Watrous, Richland Shalom UCC
John: john.hubbe@gmail.com
 Bob: rawatrous@aol.com




Senior High Aqua Camp           July 13 4 PM to July 19 10 AM                 $285

 This camp is for teens entering the 10th, 11th, and 12th grades, and just graduating
seniors. Come sing and dance and play as we enjoy a week in community together on the
shores of lake Coeur d'Alene! We will spend time this summer sharing how to "Handle
With Care" god's good creation and talk about ways to bring that back to our own home
towns the rest of the year. Enjoy this little jewel of creation while you float the St. Joe
River, sit in peace during morning watch under the pines, or hang on to a tube as you
speed across the lake. Down at the cove let the crystal clear waters splash around you
and your friends. This year, bring your own ideas about "ecojustice, conservation, living
simply," and handling this earth with care so that we can enrich our experience with all
that we know together.

Director: Lyn Stultz, Plymouth Congregational UCC in Seattle
     lstultz@fwps.org




Junior High Aqua Camp           August 3 4 PM to August 9 10 AM           $285

 This camp is for youth entering the 7th, 8th, and 9th grades, and it is a blast! Come and
explore the gifts of God's good creation, living in a community with lots of other teenagers
and some really neat counselors! We will have some serious time talking about the
creation that God ahs entrusted us with and what that means in our lives in teh way we
take care of things. We will also have lots of time on the lake, tubing, skiing,
kneeboarding, wakeboarding, and just riding in the power boats. We also will have
sailing, canoeing, swimming, crafts, singing, campfires, and a great float trip down the St.
Joe River. Don't miss this greak week, so sign up early and bring a friend!

Director: Rev. Ken Colman, Renton United Christian Church
pastorken@uccrenton.org




Family Camp #1                         July 27 4 PM to August 2 10 AM              Rates below

 Family Camp is about recreating- enjoying ourselves in a most beautiful corner of God's
green earth. And it's about re-creating- creating anew the bonds that bind us together as
nuclear families, extended families and church families and the camp family. This year our
camp theme is "Handle With Care." Our age-appropriate conversations will center on how
we can live more sustainable lifestyles that will preserve the planet, as well as how we can
handle our relationships with God and with our neighbors with care. As always, there will
be music, games, worship, great food, and time to relax. We hope you and your family will
join us!

Directors: Rev. Dee and John Eisenhauer, Eagle harbor Congregational UCC
revdrdee@aol.com




Family Camp #2                          August 10 4 PM to August 2 10 AM        Rates below

 Family Camp 2 is for all kinds of families- including families of one person. It offers a
chance for escape to the beautiful shores of Lake Coeur d'Alene where you can slow
down enough to experience God's presence and encounter the sacred in your life. Join
us for a week of engaging worship, thoughtful discussion, wonderful music, fun, and
laughter, and the best part of all: You just show up and eat when the bell rings! No place
is this year's "Handle With Care" theme more spontaneously explored than at Camp,
where we have time and space set aside for it. This year we include activities that focus
on stewardship of our environment where we are including a small service project for N-
Sid-Sen. And, of course, we carry forward the traditions returning campers have learned
to expect- like the float trip and the talent show- and maybe a couple new ones. Come
and join us!

Director: Martin Paquette, Bellevue First Congregational UCC
mdpaquette@comcast.net




Women's Retreat                      May 16  6 PM to May 18 1 PM                   Rates below

 BODY, MIND, AND SOUL---HEALTHY AND WHOLE. We'll consider health concerns and
issues during this spiritual retreat for Women. Restoration and renewal will take place as
we play, pray, and affirm God's loving presence in our lives. Delightful traditions include
our Saturday tea party and camp crafts.

Director: Rev. Linda Crowe, Veradale UCC
lindacrowe@mindspring.com




Work Camp                                June 8 to June 14                                     Free

 Volunteer labor in exchange for fellowship, food, and fun and the satisfaction of giving a
hand to N-Sid-Sen! We'll be doing all kinds of projects around the camp, from clearing
trails, gardening, painting, and carpentry. Come for the week or just a few days, but come
and enjoy this incredible part of God's creation!

Director: Randy Crowe, Managing Director of N-Sid-Sen Camp and Conference Center
randy@n-sid-sen.org




Family Camp Rates:
 Age 0-2:        Free
Age 3-7:        $165
Age 8-12:      $210
Age 13-61:    $240
Age 62+:       $230

Women's Retreat Rates:
 Cabins: $80
Lodges: $87
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