Camp
Thurman is such an exciting place to be!
No matter what time of year it is, it seems
there is something great going on!
The third bi-annual
Camp Thurman Reunion was held
August 8th this year.
If you missed it, put us on your calendar for 2011!
Our first annual His Amazing Grace Race
took place on Saturday, June 20th.
This exciting Team Adventure is a "fun"draiser with that unique Camp
Thurman touch.
Our second annual His Amazing Grace Race is scheduled for Saturday,
June 19, 2010.
Come join us!
Facilities:
A second SlapDodgeBall deck near the Scouts' Triangle Climbing Wall
has been built.
Improvements to the Ranges area to help the participants be more
successful were added, making this activity a more enjoyable one.
The former maintenance building was renovated as Rattler's
Retreat as an area for a summer counselor retreat, ETC meetingplace, and evening program planning center.
Additional lighting was installed throughout the campgrounds to
provide safety and easier movement during our evening programs.
A new log-cabin style office was added
to provide more room for the administration and Challenge Adventure
program leaders.
A skit closet with sound capability was added to the Broomtree area
for our younger campers.
Programs:
We added four new camps for the 2009 season: Uncle Bill's
Kids Club for 4 and 5 year olds, two ETC (Extreme Tween Challenge)
afternoon camps for 6th graders, and ET Breakout (an
afternoon/evening camp
for our 7th and 8th graders)
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Support and Community:
For fun and fundraising, we instituted our first annual Amazing
Grace Race June 20th, with great participation from both the CT
family and community families.
We expanded our community outreach with Mission Arlington and
several other local organizations.
CT Special Friends
Anytime you see an organization that seems to be running smoothly and has a special touch
from the Lord, you can be assured that there are some special "friends" who have
volunteered their time and efforts to add to the effort of those who are officially
responsible. Camp Thurman is especially blessed in this area. Bill Sweaney's volunteer
team worked tirelessly over the years to improve the grounds and facilities. Our board members
are volunteers who offer willingly their time and experience to provide direction for the
camp.
The most important group of friends, however, is made up of those of you who
continue to pray for the camp, for children to learn of the love of God, for camper
safety, and for wise decisions about facilities and staff. <top>
CT Supporters
Many people are part of our
CT "family." There are supporters who give each year and others who give
occasionally. On our office wall is a plaque with the names of
precious people being honored by loved ones who gave donations in their name. Some people
come in to the office and routinely give a scholarship each time they register their own
children and some even after their children are no longer camp age. What a blessing these people are! And how the angels must sing - to see this
money used to bring joy, love, and memories to God's special creation - children!. <top>
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