Susque Summer Brochure for Flipbook 20161130DLS

Camp 2017Susque Youth Overnight Camps Youth Day Camps Wilderness Adventure Trips Family CampsEXPERIENCE YOUR CREATOR SUSQUE.ORG

1 WELCOME TO Camp SusqueWelcome campers and parents!We have been working hard all year planning many new andexciting experiences and adventures for you this summer atCamp Susque and we cannot wait to share them with you! Ourcommitment to our mission of Biblical evangelism and growthin Christian character for all of our guests ensures that no oneleaves their time at Susque without experiencing their Creator insome way. The beauty of Susque’s location and facilities coupledwith well-trained staff creates a perfect environment for a widevariety of fun and impactful activities - everything from sleepingout under the stars, conversations around a delicious meal, ormaking friends around a campfire!This year is Susque’s 70th year of ministry, and our tradition of excellence andsafety reflect our dedication to our campers and staff. Not only is our trainingcomprehensive, we also voluntarily undergo regular reviews by the American CampAssociation (ACA), establishing compliance with the strictest state, federal, and campingindustry standards.For Susque to meet our goals, we must provide safeguard the physical and emotionalsafety of your campers. Creating an atmosphere of acceptance, love, and respect is anintentional part of our programming, ensuring that campers create lifelong memorieswhile learning new skills and making new friends.This brochure is simply an overview of the opportunities that Susque has to offer.Please visit our website, follow us on Facebook, or even stop by for a personal tour!Peter SwiftCamp DirectorMission: Biblical evangelism and growth in Christian character foryouth, young adults, and families.Camp Susque is accredited by the AmericanCamp Association. This means that Susque hasundergone rigorous reviews and met up to 300standards that range from staff qualifications tohealth and emergency management. More infoavailable at: www.acacamps.org.

TABLE OF CONTENTS 2 Youth and Family Programs3 65 4 7 *NEW* Day Camp Young Explorers Camp Boys Camp Girls Camp Daily Schedule & Themes8 9 Wilderness Trip Camps Summer Dates1 110 Youth Camp Rates Helpful Info & Policies 1123 Family Camps Year at a Glance This brochure is intended to give an overview of the various summer camp ministries at Camp Susque. Further information can be found on our website at: SUSQUE.ORG You can also keep up with Susque by following us on Facebook, Twitter, Instagram, and YouTube.

3 DAY CAMP Entering Grades 2-5 | July 24-28, July 31-Aug 4 NEW!!Camp Susque is proud to present our very first Day Camp program. Day campers will experience many of the activitiesand experiences found in our overnight camps but still be able tosleep in their own bed at night!Campers will spend most of their time at our Day Camp campusjust outside of Williamsport and travel to Camp Susque forvarious activities in the afternoon. Activities include:• Pool time • Field trips• Nature class • Climbing wall• Daily Bible studies • HikingPlease visit our website, SUSQUE.ORG for further details including rates, drop-off/pick-up times, location, and Day Camp registration.

YOUNG EXPLORERS CAMP 4 Entering Grades 1-3 | June 21-24Asafe, interactive, four-day, three-night program designed to introduce younger campers to the experience of anovernight camp. Activities include:• Campfires • Crafts• Swimming • Snack Shop• Nature exploration • Special theme mealDaily chapel and Bible study, tailored toward this age group, build a strongfoundation as we strive to introduce each child to his/her Creator.

5 Overnight BOYS CAMP Entering Grades 3-11 | June 24-July 1, July 1-8, July 8-15Aplace where boys can be boys. Here they are free to make new friends and try new experiences along with theircounselor and cabin group. Activities include:• Campfires • All-camp bonfire• Cookouts • Climbing wall• Daily activity classes • Special theme mealA thoughtfully-chosen chaplain leads a daily chapel and age-group Biblestudies.The result: a week of memories, fun and growth!

Overnight GIRLS CAMP 6Entering Grades 3-11 | July 15-22, July 22-29, July 29-Aug 5Afun-filled, supportive atmosphere where girls can be themselves. Close bonds form as girls experience the campweek with their counselor and cabin group. Activities include:• Campfires • All-camp bonfire• Cookouts • Climbing wall• Daily activity classes • Special theme mealA thoughtfully-chosen chaplain leads a daily chapel and age-group Biblestudies.The result: a week of memories, fun and growth!

7 DAILY SCHEDULE & THEMESOvernight Camps THEME WEEKS Sample ScheduleJungle Safari week 7:30 Camper Wake Up 7:50 Inspection of Ranks *Young Explorers Camp* 8:00 Chapel •  Learn about different 8:30 Breakfast 9:05 Flag Raising animals of the jungle. 9:15 Activity Class 1 •  Come home with new 10:05 Bible Study 10:55 Activity Class 2 Jungle themed crafts! 12:30 Lunch •  Enjoy dinner in the Jungle! 1:15 Cabin Clean Up 1:45 Snack ShopSURVIVOR WEEK 2:15 Organized Free Time 3:30 Rest PeriodWeek 1 - Boys and Girls Camp 4:00 Counselor Activity •  Be prepared to face new and 5:30 Dinner/Cookouts crazy challenges! 7:15 Flag Lowering •  What’s Survivor Week 7:30 Evening Activities* without a little mud? Or a lot? 9:30 Bedtime •  Journey to find your theme dinner! *May include: night swims, all-camp bonfires, campouts, night games,Medieval Week chapels, or hymn sings. Week 2 - Boys and Girls Camp Activity Classes •  Ready to serve your King? Sample List •  Journey to the medieval age. •  Experience a Medieval Feast Archery  Riflery  Pottery & eat with your hands! Photography  Rocketry •  Design your coat of arms. Canoeing/Kayaking  DanceWild West Week Nature  Outdoor Skills Week 3 - Boys and Girls Camp •  Are you up to the task of Astronomy  Arts & Crafts taming the Wild West? •  Capture the masked bandit. •  Participate in an old- fashioned hoedown!

WILDERNESS TRIPS 8 Entering Grades 6-12Grades 6-8West Rim DelawareExcursion River RunJune 21-24 August 9-12Get a taste of our Wilderness Trips! Nicholas_THike and bike along the Pine CreekGorge or paddle down the DelawareRiver Valley while camping under thestars and cooking meals over a fire. Grades 9-12 New River Gorge Experience July 1-8 White-water rafting, rock climbing, rappelling and more await as you explore all the Gorge has to offer! Susque’s most diverse trip opens the door for an in- depth look at God and his call in our lives. Chesapeake Challenge July 15-22 Learn how to tandem kayak as you paddle towards and in the Chesapeake Bay! Explore tidal zones, rivers, coastal sunsets, and the intersection of faith and life on this beautiful body of water. Adirondack Adventure July 29-August 5 The classic. Canoe from island to island and get away from it all! Starry night skies, deep pine forests, and tranquil lake waters are the perfect setting for kicking back and exploring our Creator.

9 DATES Come for one or multiple weeks! June 21-24 Young Explorers Camp - Jungle Safari Week (Wednesday-Saturday) 21-24 West Rim Excursion (Wednesday-Saturday) 24-July 1 Boys Camp Survivor Week (Saturday-Saturday) July 1-8 Boys Camp Medieval Week (Saturday-Saturday) 1-8 New River Gorge Experience (Saturday-Saturday) 8-15 Boys Camp Wild West Week (Saturday-Saturday) 15-22 Girls Camp Survivor Week (Saturday-Saturday) 15-22 Chesapeake Challenge (Saturday-Saturday) 22-29 Girls Camp Medieval Week (Saturday-Saturday) 24-28 Day Camp (Monday-Friday) 29-August 5 Girls Camp Wild West Week (Saturday-Saturday) 29-August 5 Adirondack Adventure (Saturday-Saturday) 31-August 4 Day Camp (Monday-Friday) August 6-12 Susque Family Camp (Sunday-Saturday) 9-12 Delaware River Run (Wednesday-Saturday) 13-19 Classic Family Camp (Sunday-Saturday) June July AugustS MTWT F S S MTWT F S S MTWT F S 123 1 123454 5 6 7 8 9 10 2345678 6 7 8 9 10 11 1211 12 13 14 15 16 17 9 10 11 12 13 14 15 13 14 15 16 17 18 1918 19 20 21 22 23 24 16 17 18 19 20 21 22 20 21 22 23 24 25 2625 26 27 28 29 30 23 24 25 26 27 28 29 27 28 29 30 31 30 31Check out susque.org for other exciting events:Family Camps, Homeschool Classes, Field Trips, Rentals, & more!

RATES 10 All-inclusiveA non-refundable, non-transferable $100 per week, per camper depositis required with your application or your registration will not be finalized. The remaining balance is due on or before the first day your child comes to camp. Super Early Standard Early Bird Bird BirdYoung Explorers Camp Deposit Deposit DepositBoys or Girls Camp (per week) paid by Paid by paid afterWest Rim/Delaware Trips March 15 April 30 April 30Adirondack/Chesapeake Trips $275 $295New River Gorge Trip $420 $440 $315 $290 $310 $550 $570 $460 $610 $630 $330 $590 $650Upgrade to a 2 or 3 week stay for $50 off each additional week! This appliesto Boys & Girls Camps, as well as Young Explorers Camp & Trips.DiscountsWeek 2 Discount: $25 off if you enroll in Boys or Girls Week 2.Sibling Discount: $50 discount for each additional child in a family.The first child pays full price.Referral Discount: $75 discount for each first-time camper yourefer. Your friend pays full price and must tell us you referred him/her.*Enrolled campers also receive a 20% off coupon for the camp store.Financial AidDon’t let money be a barrier! Call or visit susque.org for information.

11 HELPFUL INFO & POLICIES To ensure a positive experience Registration Confirmation Your child will be enrolled once we receive his/her application and non-refundable $100 deposit. Upon enrollment, you will receive a confirmation email. What does camp look like? Our interactive map on susque.org will give you a birds-eye view of camp, as well as the opportunity to peek inside every building! Area & Cabin Groups For Boys and Girls camps, campers are divided into three areas.Typically, areas are composed of campers entering grades 3-5, 6-8, and 9-11. Cabin groups of up to 7 campers are then determined by bunk request, age, and directors’ discretion. Lodging Campers will stay in rustic platform tents or cabins. Lodging locations are arranged by the camper groups mentioned above. A shower house with hot showers, toilets, and plenty of sinks is close by. Supervision Campers are supervised at all times by at least one qualified counselor. A low counselor-camper ratio of at most 1:7 is maintained for all tent/cabin groups. Senior leadership are on the grounds 24/7. Medical Care Medical care is provided by an on-site, full-time nurse, with access to a physician’s clinic. Camp Susque does not pay medical expenses. Other Susque.org is packed with more details such as care package information, bunk requests, packing lists, required forms, etc.

FAMILY CAMPS 12For the WHOLE family! | August 6-12, August 13-19Family Camps provide an opportunity for families to take a break from their daily routines and enjoy each other’scompany while we do the cooking, cleaning, and entertainment.Daily chapels allow a time for your family to grow togetherin Christ as well as worship with other families. Families maychoose between many different lodging and meal plan optionsto suit your needs. Susque offers two Family Camp weeks: Susque Family Camp Classic Family Camp Formerly known as “Homeschool Classic Family Camp offers a Family Camp”, Susque Family Camp relaxed schedule, providing opportunities for families to make their own adventure includes many traditional Susque for the week. In addition to daily program experiences and programs such asactivity classes, square dancing, a family options including pool time, hikes, and games, this week also features a guest game show, a guest musical performance, and much more! musical performance.Please visit SUSQUE.ORG to register for Family Camps

13 Year at a GlanceCamp Susque has programs and activities year round!Winter CampsChillFrost Grades 3-5 Feb 24-26, 2017 Grades 6-8 Jan 13-16, 2017Freeze Grades 9-12 Dec 28-31, 2017Blast Dec 31-Jan 3, 2018 12+ March 10-12, 2017 April 28-30, 2017Spring Family Weekend Sept 23, 2017Spring Work FellowshipWeekend Sept 29-Oct 1, 2017 TBDHarvest Festival andTrail Run Dec 1-3, 2017Youth SummitFall Work FellowshipWeekendScrapbooking Retreat Camp Susque offers year round outdoor and academic classes through the School of Discovery.Day, semester, and year long classes offeredas well as field trips for schools. Check out susque.org for more details.Keep an eye on our website and Facebook for more events and details!

APPLICATION for Overnight Camps Registration is also online: susque.orgMail application to: Camp Susque, 47 Susque Camp Road,Trout Run, PA 17771A $100 non-refundable per camper, per week deposit must be included.Camper Name _____________________________________________Gender: M / F DOB ____/____/____ Grade (for 2016-2017 year) _______Address___________________________________________________City _______________________________ State ____ Zip ___________Parent/Guardian Name(s) _____________________________________Phone#(_____)_____________Email____________________________Are there any physical limitations preventing full participation in the program? Yes (Please provide an explanation with this form.)  NoProgram Selection Young Explorers Camp June 21-24Boys Camp Survivor Girls Camp Credit Card # June 24-July 1 Medieval  July 15-22 ____________ Wild West ____________ July 1-8  July 22-29 ____________ Exp Date July 8-15  July 29-Aug 5 ____________ Security CodeWilderness Trips ____________ West Rim Excursion - June 21-24 New River Gorge Experience - July 1-8 Chesapeake Challenge - July 15-22 Adirondack Adventure - July 29-August 5 Delaware River Run - August 9-12Church you attend:________________________City_______________Bunk Request (only one)______________________________________I am a new camper referred by _________________________________I’m aware of the typical camp activities offered & give permission for my child to participatefully in all camp activities & be included in media productions. I understand my $100 deposit isnon-refundable/non-transferable & my child won’t be enrolled without a deposit._______________________________________________ _________________Signature of Parent/Guardian Date

Camp Susque NON-PROFIT ORG U.S. POSTAGE 47 Susque Camp Road Trout Run, PA 17771 PAID 570-998-2151 | [email protected] WILLIAMSPORT, PA PERMIT NO. 141 WWW.SUSQUE.ORG Return Service RequestedRevelation 4:11“You are worthy, our Lord and God, toreceive glory and honor and power, for youcreated all things, and by your will they werecreated and have their being.”Check out our Interactive Camp Map online!